The Van Buren is an 1,800-1,900-capacity concert venue in downtown Phoenix, converted from a 1929 historic Phoenix Motor Company automotive showroom building (designed by Lescher and Mahoney, who also designed the Orpheum Theatre). Opened in August 2017, the venue is owned/operated by Live Nation and hosts nationally touring artists across genres as well as private/corporate events, weddings, and community events. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 20,000 sq ft venue includes four distinct event spaces: the outdoor Patio, the Lobby, the Showroom (main concert hall), and the Mezzanine (VIP balcony level).
Doors generally open 1 hour before show start; Box Office located on 4th Avenue, opens 2 hours before door time (Noon if show day is Mon/Wed/Fri), cashless; mobile ticketing only (no email/print tickets); no re-entry once you leave; non-smoking facility except outdoor patio; no overnight queueing; no open containers/alcohol consumption outside the venue (AZ state law, monitored by CCTV); lost & found via [email protected]; food not served on-site (nearby Ziggy’s Magic Pizza Shop and Stardust Pinbar adjoin the venue)
No on-site parking; partnered with ParkWhiz for nearby parking reservations; limited metered street parking and nearby paid lots available (fill up quickly); guests not permitted to park in the adjacent Ziggy Magic Pizza Shop/Stardust Pinbar lot
Light rail recommended by venue as an alternative to driving/parking; Valley Metro bus lines stop at Van Buren St/3rd Ave, Fillmore St/4th Ave, and Adams St/3rd Ave; Light Rail stations at Van Buren/1st Ave and Van Buren/Central Ave
Dedicated accessibility page/services at thevanburenphx.com/accessibility; venue strives for inclusive, accessible live experiences; ADA seating sections offered for select seated events, with accommodations available for any show by contacting the Box Office in advance; contact via phone (480-659-1641) or [email protected] for specific accommodation requests
Bags up to 12″x6″x12″ (clear bags preferred, non-clear subject to additional search, no backpacks); up to 2 factory-sealed water bottles (up to 32oz each) per person
Guns, knives, weapons, pepper spray, projectiles, spikes; weapon replicas; drugs/drug paraphernalia/illegal substances; outside food or drinks; personal video cameras, GoPros, selfie sticks, drones, masks, laser pointers; professional audio/video recording equipment without photo pass; unsealed liquids/gels; harmful jewelry/clothing with spikes; stuffed animals/toys; Hydroflasks; backpacks
