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The Backyard - Waco Tickets
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- Waco, TX
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October 2026
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7 events- NOV06Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen8:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
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December 2026
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Headliners Coming to The Backyard - Waco
Hair Metal Giants
Friday, October 30, 2026
It's a 2000's Party
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Ryan Bingham
Friday, November 6, 2026
Bowling For Soup
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Eli Young Band
Friday, November 20, 2026
Cody Hibbard
Saturday, November 21, 2026
David Lewis
Saturday, December 12, 2026
The venue
About The Backyard - Waco
The Backyard in Waco, TX is a premier outdoor live-music venue with a full-service restaurant and bar, offering indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy performances in all weather. With a 40' x 25' outdoor concert stage and a covered area for dancing and viewing, this venue comfortably hosts roughly 1,000–1,300 attendees depending on the layout. The address is 511 South 8th Street, Waco, TX 76706, placing it in downtown Waco close to shops, eateries, and leisure options.
Whether you’re here for a big national act or a local favorite, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and restaurants to make your visit smooth from arrival to curtain call.
Parking is free on-site with designated handicap spaces and overflow lots. For popular shows, plan to arrive 30–45 minutes early to secure your preferred spot. The venue is served by Waco Transit and the Baylor Shuttle, with closest fixed-route stops around 8th Street. The 301 S 8th St transit hub is a key access point for riders. Nearby downtown hotels include options like Hotel Indigo Waco Baylor, La Quinta Inn & Suites Waco Downtown–Baylor, and Residence Inn Waco, all within roughly 0.3–0.5 miles. Consider affiliate recommendations for accommodations and dining to enhance your visit. The Backyard continues to host a mix of national acts, such as Led Zeppelin 2, Pecos & The Rooftops, Eddie & the Getaway, and Pat Green, under the management of Lightstream Presents. For tickets and up-to-date show info, secure your seats early and check event pages for any updates, including date changes or rescheduled shows.
Venue details: The Backyard blends outdoor concert space with a full-service restaurant and bar, providing a flexible layout for audiences and performers alike. If you’re planning a night out, combine your musical experience with nearby downtown dining, coffee spots, and boutique shops for a complete Waco experience.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 511 South 8th Street, Waco, TX 76706
- Venue type: outdoor live-music venue with a full restaurant and bar (indoor/outdoor spaces)
- Stage size: 40' x 25' outdoor concert stage (with a covered dancing/viewing area)
- Capacity: commonly cited around 1,000–1,300 (public sources vary by layout)
- Parking: free on-site parking, with designated handicap parking and overflow lots; arrive 30–45 minutes early for popular shows
- Transit: served by Waco Transit; nearby Baylor Shuttle; closest fixed-route stops at or near 8th St; 301 S 8th St is a key transit hub
- Nearby hotels: multiple downtown options within ~0.3–0.5 miles (e.g., Hotel Indigo Waco Baylor, La Quinta Inn & Suites Waco Downtown–Baylor, Residence Inn Waco)
- Notable events hosted: acts like Led Zeppelin 2 (Jan 29, 2026), Pecos & The Rooftops (Sept 5, 2025), Eddie & the Getaway, Pat Green, and other local/national acts
- Renaming/demolition: venue is still The Backyard; in 2025 it was sold to Lightstream Presents and is operating under their network
