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About Municipal Auditorium - San Antonio
Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the building originally known as the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium was largely rebuilt and reopened in 2014 as the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The exterior preserved historic facades while modern amenities welcome guests to world-class performances. Today, the Tobin Center houses multiple venues including the H-E-B Performance Hall, the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, and an inviting outdoor space along the River Walk. Whether you’re catching a concert, play, or special event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and rename: The building at 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX, originally known as the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium, was largely razed in 2009 and redesigned as the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, opening in 2014 with preserved exterior facades.
- Main venue capacity: H-E-B Performance Hall seats 1,738 (reserved) and can accommodate about 2,100 in a general-admission configuration.
- Secondary venues: Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater seats 259 (configurable to 300 with additional rows) and Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza is an outdoor venue along the River Walk.
- Parking: The Tobin Center Parking Garage is at 227 4th Street, with general admission around $20 (prepaid cheaper options available) and reserved/valet options; accessible parking is available on all levels.
- Transit: The venue is served by VIA Metropolitan Transit and is set up for rideshare (Lyft) drop-off on Auditorium Circle; there are nearby bus stops and downtown transit routes.
- Hotels nearby: The Tobin Center lists hotel partners such as The St. Anthony, A Luxury Collection Hotel, and other downtown properties for guest stays.
- Notable events: Elvis Presley performed at Municipal Auditorium in 1956; Miss USA 2003 was held there; Barack Obama spoke to supporters outside the Municipal Auditorium during the 2008 campaign.