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About Palace Grounds

Palace Grounds is an iconic open-air venue located on Jayamahal Road in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The grounds host a variety of large-scale events—from concerts and festivals to fairs and exhibitions. Seating configurations are event-specific, with some productions enclosing the area for standing-room crowds. The venue has a rich history of major acts and world-class productions, drawing tens of thousands of attendees for select events.

Whether you’re securing tickets for a headline show or planning a multi-day festival day, we’ve got you covered with practical details, parking information, transit options, and nearby accommodations to help you make the most of your visit to this historic open-air venue.

Parking at Palace Grounds is typically ample, with reports noting capacity in the thousands for big events—often around 5,000 vehicles. For transit, Bengaluru’s BMTC buses serve the area, and a dedicated Palace Ground stop is commonly used to access events. If you’re driving in, plan extra time for entry and parking during peak event days.

Nearby hotels and dining options offer convenient stays and meals before or after events. A well-known nearby option is the Jayamahal Palace Hotel (1 Jayamahal Road, Bengaluru, 560046). For a comfortable stay near the venue, consider using our affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants that align with your event plans.

Notable past events include Iron Maiden’s Eddfest in 2007, Sonisphere in 2011, and performances by artists such as Jay Sean, Ludacris, and Flo Rida, reflecting Palace Grounds’ role in Bengaluru’s live-music landscape. The venue continues to host large-scale concerts and exhibitions, with ongoing discussions around development rights shaping its future.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (public listings commonly reference Jayamahal Road as the venue address).
  • Venue type: Open-air grounds within the Palace Grounds complex; hosts concerts, fairs, exhibitions, and related events.
  • Seating chart: No fixed seating chart; configurations are event-specific and large productions often enclose the grounds for standing-room crowds.
  • Capacity: Significant events have drawn large crowds; Iron Maiden's 2007 Eddfest at Bangalore Palace Grounds drew about 38,000 attendees (approx. 35,000 inside with ~4,000 outside).
  • Parking: Reported parking capacity for Palace Grounds events runs into the thousands (around 5,000 vehicles noted in coverage).
  • Transit: Accessible by Bengaluru BMTC buses; a Palace Ground stop exists and is used for event access.
  • Nearby hotels: Jayamahal Palace Hotel (1 Jayamahal Road, Bengaluru, 560046) is a well-known nearby option; multiple hotel listings note proximity to Palace Grounds.
  • Notable events hosted: Iron Maiden – Eddfest (March 17, 2007, attendance ~38,000); Sonisphere festival (October 2011); other major acts (e.g., Jay Sean, Ludacris, Flo Rida in 2011) and Champions League Twenty20 openings; venue has hosted a range of large-scale concerts.
  • Demolished/renamed: No demolition or renaming reported; the site remains active, though there have been ongoing legal discussions about development rights affecting Palace Grounds.