Arena Theatre

Legendary Live Performances

What makes it fun

The Arena Theatre is Houston's legendary theatre with the stage in the round. The stage is in the center of the action with the audience surrounding the stage on ALL sides. There's not a bad seat at Arena Theatre and every seat is within 60 feet of the live performance taking place on the stage. Whether you come for a concert or a comedy show, you and your sweetheart are sure to have a great time at Arena Theatre. Check out the performance calendar to find a performance to enjoy on date night.

Google Reviews

Arena Theatre

4.3

Based on 3717 reviews

alvin mena

21:51 29 Dec 24

Excelent concert and show. Keep watching for more available tickets to enjoy with family.

Maria Louisa

19:25 29 Dec 24

We saw Richard Marx in December 2024. It’s the perfect venue for medium size concerts. The only problem we had was coming out of the parking lot.

Yasley

16:01 24 Dec 24

Ann Freeman

18:56 18 Dec 24

Adela qiu

06:22 16 Dec 24

04:06 07 Dec 24

Excellent.

Uzma Malik

00:31 07 Dec 24

Frances B West

16:48 06 Dec 24

Anna Shell

21:06 05 Dec 24

Love this place it was so intimate with the performers

Dana Rose

15:41 16 Nov 24

This is an awesome venue! Saw Three Dog Night and we had a great time! Parking is easy, $20. Leaving was a pain in the ass but next time we will just wait a bit to let people clear out. The venue is old, built in 1965. But that's not a bad thing. It's retro vintage in the best way. The stage is round and it rotates. We felt like we were in the living room watching a private performance. Even the "worst" seat is a good seat. We were in row H and had no one directly in front of us, tons of leg room and no one climbing over us during the show. Seats were so much more comfortable than seats at Smart Financial, NRG or Toyota Center. I would choose to see a smaller name band in this venue over a big name in a huge stadium. Everyone working here is so very nice. The bartenders actually make you a drink, nothing is pre-made and that's a really nice touch. It makes getting an overpriced drink a bit easier. I love this venue and am looking for more shows to attend here. It was such a great experience ❤️ Also the acoustics are top notch. I think this may have been the best sounding show I have ever seen in Houston. Highly recommend coming here at least once, it's Houston's hidden gem!

HB D

02:20 03 Sep 24

This is my second time seeing a concert at this venue. They updated the seats since I was there, and it made a huge difference. I would rate this venue 5 stars if they would renovate the restrooms. The parking is $20, and they don't have anyone controlling traffic after the show, so pack your patience.

Na Li (娜爷 AM1050美食琅琊榜)

04:07 10 Jul 24

I've visited Arena Theater in Southwest Houston several times, and it's always been a pleasant experience. This cozy, intimate venue is perfect for hosting concerts and comedy shows. One of the standout features is the seating arrangement – it's very close to the stage, making you feel almost eye-level with the performers. This proximity creates a comfortable and engaging atmosphere, making everyone feel like a VIP.

Finding your seat is easy, and the overall setup of the theater is well thought out. However, the checkpoint process can be quite slow. During our last comedy show, the delay was almost an hour, possibly due to issues with the parking lot. Despite these minor inconveniences, the experience of being so close to the stage more than makes up for it.

Overall, aside from the parking and traffic issues, Arena Theater is a great place to enjoy a variety of shows. The intimate setting and excellent sightlines ensure you'll have a fantastic time no matter what event you're attending.

Bubbleintrouble Martin

07:09 13 Jan 24

Great seating arrangement. There was also a rotating stage that kept getting stuck 😐 the ladies 🚺 restroom was horrible,but when Kem finally came on stage, oh my gosh, he made everything else seem worth it 👌🏽 🥰👴🏾💞👵🏽 what a grand performance 👏🏾