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About Rock Star University - House of Rock
Rock Star University – House of Rock in Santa Rosa offered an intimate, cabaret-style rock experience with flexible seating and a 683-person standing capacity (500 seated). Since its grand opening on June 24, 2016, the venue hosted iconic acts and indie favorites in a close-up setting designed for an up-close connection with performers. While the site has since shifted to an archival status as of January 29, 2025, the venue’s history remains a bright chapter in Santa Rosa’s live music scene. This page provides a complete guide to the venue’s layout, access, and nearby amenities for fans planning a night out in the area.
Whether you’re after sofa lounge comfort, intimate bistro table seating, bar benches, or general admission standing, this venue offered a flexible experience that positioned you closer to the action. For fans visiting Santa Rosa, we’ve gathered practical details on parking, transit connections via Santa Rosa CityBus and SMART links, and convenient hotel and dining partners to make the trip easy. If you’re seeking similar venues or future events, we can help you find current options in the Santa Rosa area that fit an intimate, rock-focused night out.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 3410-3440 Industrial Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (industrial park location).
- Venue type: intimate rock club / cabaret-style live music venue.
- Capacity: 683 standing; 500 seated (per Rock Star University materials; press coverage put capacity at >600).
- Seating options: sofa lounge seating, bistro bar table seating, bar benches, or general admission standing.
- Opening: Grand opening June 24, 2016, with Quiet Riot headlining the opener.
- Notable acts: Quiet Riot (opening show), The Tubes with Fee Waybill, Peter White, Euge Groove, Blue Öyster Cult (as part of subsequent bookings).
- Parking: described as having plenty of parking.
- Transit: served by Santa Rosa CityBus; connects to SMART via downtown transit hubs; SCT and CityBus provide local/intercity options.
- Nearby hotels: Flamingo Resort & Spa (2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405); Hotel La Rose (308 Wilson Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401); Vintners Resort (4350 Barnes Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403).
- Renamed/demolished: Sold January 29, 2025; Rock Star University’s House of Rock site is now an archive with no current operator listed.