Welcome to Old Town Theatre, officially the J. Philip Gibbs, Jr. Centre for the Performing Arts, located at 1023 12th St, Huntsville, TX. This historic venue seats a total of 350–354 guests across Ground Floor, Mezzanine, and Balcony configurations, offering a comfortable, intimate atmosphere for live music, comedy, and special performances. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth night out.

Whether you’re catching Moe Bandy on stage or a Reba tribute show, secure your seats with confidence. We’ll guide you through the seating layout, parking policies (the venue owns five rear parking spaces for events), and convenient transportation options. For a full night out, explore nearby hotels like Best Western Huntsville Inn & Suites, Days Inn & Suites Huntsville, Fairfield Inn & Suites Huntsville, Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Huntsville, plus recommended local dining. Your night, your seats, without the hassle—that’s the Gold Coast way.

Getting there

The Old Town Theatre is located at 1023 12th Street, Huntsville, TX 77340. [1] [2]

Inside the venue

The Old Town Theatre has a seating capacity of 350. The Old Town Theatre has one screen. [1]

Venue history

The Old Town Theatre originally opened in 1947 as an 832-seat movie theatre. The Old Town Theatre was dedicated on February 22, 2002, after renovations. The building's facade and permanent movie posters incorporate the work of artist Richard Haas. [1] [2]

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity and seating: official capacity listed as 350 seats; floor plans show Ground Floor: General Seating 210 seats (+ 4 wheelchair slots) and Premium Seating 51 seats; Balcony: 93 seats (total floor-plan capacity 354).
Address and venue type: 1023 12th St, Huntsville, TX 77340; historic theatre also known as the J. Philip Gibbs, Jr. Centre for the Performing Arts.
Seating chart/location details: floor plans available for Ground Floor, Mezzanine, and Balcony (Ground Floor shows 210 general + 51 premium; Balcony plan shows 93 seats).
Parking: Theatre Policies state the venue owns five (5) parking spaces at the rear of the theatre for use during events.
Transit: No dedicated public transit noted on the venue site; general access via local roads (Texas). Nearby city transport options are not specified on the official page.
Nearby hotels: multiple Huntsville hotels within a few miles, e.g., Best Western Huntsville Inn & Suites, Days Inn & Suites Huntsville, Fairfield Inn & Suites Huntsville, Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Huntsville.
Notable events hosted: Moe Bandy show (February 21, 2026) and other acts such as William Lee Martin (Comedy Stampede), Reba tribute shows (Corrie Sachs) and other concerts listed on the venue’s pages.