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About Downtown Baton Rouge

Welcome to Downtown Baton Rouge’s premier entertainment complex, home to Raising Cane’s River Center. This multi-venue hub includes an arena, River Center Theater for Performing Arts, the Grand Ballroom, and the Exhibition Hall. Located at 275 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, the River Center hosts hundreds of events each year—from concerts and sports to family shows and cultural performances. We’ve got you covered with seating options, parking details, transit access, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.

Whether you’re catching a high-energy concert in the arena, a refined performance in the theatre, or a grand event in the ballroom, secure your seats with a trusted connection. We’ll outline the basics, share insider tips, and point you to affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to simplify your trip.

For specific seating configurations, check the official seating maps for concert and hockey setups on the arena’s site. If you’re visiting by car, there are 1,350 parking spaces across East and West garages, with options along River Road. The garages are operated by LAZ Parking and can fill up quickly during peak event times. If you’re coming by public transit, Downtown Baton Rouge is served by Capital Area Transit System (CATS), and Route 16 Capitol Park Shuttle offers free downtown circulator service to help you reach the River Center without a car.

Nearby hotels and dining partners provide convenient stays and meals within a short walk or quick ride. Notable nearby hotels include the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown, and Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown. We’ve highlighted affiliate partners to help you book stays and recommended eateries to enhance your visit. And if you’re looking for a smaller venue space, The 121 Venue at 121 Convention Street offers an intimate option nearby.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue: Raising Cane’s River Center (arena, River Center Theater for Performing Arts, Exhibition Hall, Grand Ballroom) located in Downtown Baton Rouge.
  • Address: 275 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
  • Arena capacity: up to 10,400 total (including floor); Theater capacity: 1,900; Grand Ballroom: 5,600; Exhibition Hall: 70,000 sq ft (varies by configuration).
  • Seating chart: Official seat maps available for concert and hockey configurations at the arena site.
  • Parking: 1,350 total parking spaces across East/West garages; parking options along River Road; garages operated by LAZ Parking.
  • Transit: Downtown Baton Rouge is served by Capital Area Transit System (CATS); Route 16 Capitol Park Shuttle provides free downtown circulator service.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center (201 Lafayette Street); Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown (260 Third Street); Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown (462 Lafayette Street).
  • Notable events: Miss USA 2014–2015 was held at the River Center; the theatre hosts Opera Louisiane, Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre, and Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra; River Center hosts hundreds of events annually.
  • Note: The 121 Convention Street in Downtown Baton Rouge is another smaller venue (The 121 Venue) with a 250-person capacity.