{"id":56,"date":"2026-03-07T16:46:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T22:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/streamapse.com\/Ticketstream\/EncoreTSN\/?page_id=56"},"modified":"2026-03-07T18:09:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T00:09:05","slug":"the-venue-vault-reference-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/streamapse.com\/Ticketstream\/EncoreTSN\/?page_id=56","title":{"rendered":"The Venue Vault: Reference Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\ufe0f Historic Theatres<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Empire Theatre (Charline McCombs):<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 857 seats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Vibe:<\/strong> An intimate, ornate 1914 gem. Perfect for comedy, children\u2019s theatre, and acoustic sessions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fact:<\/strong> Restored in 1998; it&#8217;s the &#8220;little sister&#8221; to the Majestic, offering a much more close-up experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> H-E-B Performance Hall (1,746); Alvarez Studio Theater (232).<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Vibe:<\/strong> Modern world-class acoustics. The &#8220;crown jewel&#8221; of the River Walk cultural scene.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fact:<\/strong> The floor in the H-E-B Hall is &#8220;rotatable,&#8221; meaning it can switch from flat-floor cabaret style to tiered theater seating in minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ufe0f Arenas &amp; Stadiums<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Frost Bank Center:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> ~18,500 (Basketball); 19,000+ (Concerts).<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Vibe:<\/strong> High-energy home of the Spurs and massive global tours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Alamodome:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> ~64,000 (Football); expandable to 72,000.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Vibe:<\/strong> The &#8220;Big House.&#8221; Used for stadium-level tours (think Taylor Swift or Metallica) and Monster Jam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Freeman Coliseum:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> ~10,150.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Vibe:<\/strong> A vintage 1949 &#8220;art deco&#8221; arena. It has a gritty, classic San Antonio feel\u2014home to the Rodeo and mid-sized rock tours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> Modern &amp; Outdoor Stages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Espee (formerly Sunset Station)<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> ~3,100 (Boutique Amphitheater).<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Vibe:<\/strong> An outdoor boutique amphitheater in St. Paul Square. Historic train station vibes with premium sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Boeing Center at Tech Port:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> ~3,100.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Vibe:<\/strong> The most high-tech venue in the city. Built for esports and massive LED-heavy concert productions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sunken Garden Theater:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> ~4,800.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Vibe:<\/strong> A limestone quarry turned amphitheater (built in 1930). It\u2019s the &#8220;OG&#8221; outdoor venue of San Antonio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paper Tiger:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> Flexible (250 to 1,000 across two stages).<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Vibe:<\/strong> The heart of the St. Mary\u2019s Strip. Loud, raw, and indie. <strong>Be Sure To See:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/streamapse.com\/Ticketstream\/EncoreTSN\/?page_id=58\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The St. Mary\u2019s Strip Survival Guide: How To Own the Night<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"http:\/\/streamapse.com\/Ticketstream\/EncoreTSN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Late-Night-Taco-Map-St.-Marys-Stript-Edition-900x600-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SEE THE LATE NIGHT TACO MAP: ST. MARY&#8217;S EDITION!<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> District Guides<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Pearl District:<\/strong> A culinary and cultural hub centered around the historic Pearl Brewery. Best for: Farmers markets, Hotel Emma, and high-end pre-show dining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Southtown &amp; Blue Star:<\/strong> The &#8220;Arts District.&#8221; Best for: First Fridays, contemporary art galleries, and eclectic bars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>St. Mary&#8217;s Strip:<\/strong> The &#8220;Nightlife Artery.&#8221; A collection of dive bars, live music clubs (The Mix, Lonesome Rose), and late-night taco trucks. <strong>Be Sure To See:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"http:\/\/streamapse.com\/Ticketstream\/EncoreTSN\/?page_id=58\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The St. Mary\u2019s Strip Survival Guide: How To Own the Night<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/streamapse.com\/Ticketstream\/EncoreTSN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Late-Night-Taco-Map-St.-Marys-Stript-Edition-900x600-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">SEE THE LATE NIGHT TACO MAP: ST. 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