The Riverside Municipal Auditorium is a historic event center in the heart of Riverside, California. Privately managed for events by Live Nation, this versatile venue features three distinct spaces—the Music Hall, Garden Rooms, and Courtyard—allowing for a variety of performances and private functions. With a full venue capacity of up to 1,730, it’s a centerpiece for touring acts and community events alike. Whether you’re attending a concert, a comedy show, or a special seminar, we’ve got you covered with practical seating information, parking tips, transit options, and trusted hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan your visit in advance.

Address: 3485 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a premier nearby lodging option within easy walking distance. Parking is available in nearby city lots and garages, with limited on-site spots depending on the package. For convenient access, consider public transit options including local bus routes and Metrolink rail, with stops in the Lemon/University area and other nearby stations. If you’re planning a multi-space event, the Music Hall seats up to 360 (500 for reception), Garden Room A seats 150 (260 reception), Garden Room B seats 200 (280 reception), and Courtyard seats 130 (200 reception). For full venue buyouts, the combined floor area accommodates up to 1,730 attendees. When you’re ready to secure tickets or arrange a visit, we’ll help navigate seating specifics, parking tips, and nearby lodging and dining where you’ll find trusted partner recommendations to make the experience smooth and enjoyable.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 3485 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501.
Venue type: historic auditorium/event center with three spaces (Music Hall, Garden Rooms, Courtyard); privately managed for events by Live Nation.
Capacity: full venue up to 1,730; Main Room seated 360 (500 max for reception), Garden Room A seated 150 (260 reception) and Garden Room B seated 200 (280 reception), Courtyard 130 seated (200 reception).
Seating/chart: floorplan shows distinct spaces and a combined floor area; full buyout capacity listed as 1,730.
Parking: official guidance points to nearby city lots/garages and metered street parking; on-site parking is limited in some packages (e.g., 10 spots noted in certain quotes). Parkopedia lists nearby City of Riverside Lot #1 with paid parking.
Transit: accessible by local bus routes and Metrolink rail; transit apps list lines serving nearby stops (e.g., Lemon/University area) and multiple rail lines.
Nearby hotels: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa (3649 Mission Inn Ave) is a primary nearby hotel within easy walking distance.
Notable events: has hosted performers such as George Lopez, Margaret Cho, The Whispers, Los Lobos, David Copperfield, and other touring acts; renovation history includes a seismic retrofit completed around 2012.
Renamed/demolished: not demolished; historically also referred to as Riverside Auditorium and Soldiers’ Memorial Building and, in some contexts, Riverside Auditorium and Events Center.