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About Upstairs at Fitzgerald's Houston
Upstairs at Fitzgerald's Houston was a historic two-story live music venue located at 2706 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007. Known for its upstairs and downstairs performance spaces, the venue hosted a wide range of iconic artists over the decades, including R.E.M., ZZ Top, James Brown, and Etta James. While the site has since been demolished, this page preserves essential information about the former venue layout, capacity, and the surrounding transportation and lodging options for fans exploring the Heights area.
Note: The venue is no longer in operation, with the site planned for a new use as a parking lot. Travelers seeking current live music experiences in Houston should explore other nearby venues while using this page for historical context and to understand the neighborhood's accessibility and amenities.
Location details and transportation options reflect the historical context of the Fitzgerald's site. For guests visiting the Heights area today, nearby transit includes METRORail and local bus routes, making it easy to reach other live music venues and restaurants. Parking developments discussed for the site include a potential automated parking structure nearby, providing ongoing options for quick access when events occur in the vicinity. In the Heights, newer hotel developments like Hotel Daphne (opened 2025) and other accommodation choices within a short drive offer convenient stays for fans visiting the area. Always verify current venue activity and local parking arrangements before planning a visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2706 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007
- Venue type: Two-story live music venue with upstairs and downstairs stages (often referred to as two separate performance spaces).
- Capacity: Fitzgerald's capacity historically listed around 1,000 total.
- Status: Closed 2018; demolished in 2019; site planned for parking (parking lot with automated garage nearby discussed).
- Notable events: Hosted a wide range of acts over decades, including artists like R.E.M., ZZ Top, James Brown, Etta James, and many others on both stages.
- Seating chart: No current seating chart exists; venue no longer in operation due to demolition.
- Parking: Plans to convert the site to a parking lot; discussions of a nearby/across-the-street automated parking structure.
- Transit: Nearby public transit options include METRORail and bus routes in the Heights (Walk Score indicates proximity to rail and bus lines).
- Nearby hotels: New hotel development in the Heights (Hotel Daphne, opened 2025) and other hotels within a short drive; Travelmath lists hotels within roughly 5 miles of 77007.