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The venue
About Cine El Rey
Welcome to Cine El Rey, McAllen’s historic performing-arts venue housed in a lovingly restored 1-screen cinema. Since its 2001 renovation and ongoing revitalization as part of Downtown Improvement District, Cine El Rey has hosted a diverse lineup—from Mexican performers and MLK Day celebrations to contemporary concerts like Enjambre in 2026. With seating that adapts to each show configuration, the venue accommodates approximately 648 guests and offers an intimate setting for live music, theater, and community events.
Whether you’re planning a first visit or a recurring night out, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to make your trip seamless.
Plan your visit with confidence: secure your seats through our trusted ticket partners, review the seating chart for your preferred event, and explore nearby hotels like Holiday Inn McAllen Medical Center, La Quinta by Wyndham McAllen La Plaza Mall, and DoubleTree by Hilton McAllen. Parking is convenient with onsite lots and nearby garages, and you can add parking passes at select ticket platforms. For getting here, Metro McAllen buses serve downtown routes, and McAllen Central Station is the regional transit hub.
Explore Cine El Rey’s calendar to see upcoming performances. If you’re curious about accessibility or special accommodations, contact the venue ahead of your visit and we’ll help you coordinate arrangements. We’re your guy for easy, dependable ticket access to this iconic McAllen venue.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 311 S 17th St, McAllen, TX 78501.
- Venue type: Historic 1-screen cinema turned performing‑arts venue; restored in 2001 and revitalized as part of Downtown Improvement District.
- Capacity: approximately 648 seats (varies by configuration).
- Seating chart: Interactive seating charts available on major ticket platforms (e.g., Box Office Ticket Sales, SeatGeek).
- Parking: Onsite lots and nearby garages; parking passes available via ticket platforms.
- Transit: Served by Metro McAllen with downtown bus routes; McAllen Central Station is the main transit hub for the area.
- Nearby hotels: Several options within a short drive/walk (e.g., Holiday Inn McAllen Medical Center, La Quinta by Wyndham McAllen La Plaza Mall, DoubleTree by Hilton McAllen).
- Notable events hosted: Historically hosted Mexican performers; MLK Day events; recent concerts such as Enjambre (2026) and other live performances.