Hobby Center

📍 800 Bagby, Houston, TXView on map →

162 upcoming events

🏟️ Venue Guide

🕐 Box Office Hours

10 am - 6 pm Monday - Friday (non-show days)

💳 Accepted Payment

Visa, MC, AMEX,DSC,Cash,Travelers Checks

🎫 Will Call

Will call 2 hours prior to curtain time.

🅿️ Parking

Traveling east on Rusk (before you reach the theatre onthe right), or traveling west on Walker (after the theatre on the right). There is also ample parking in the underground City Hall and Theater District parking lots (signs are marked with a large star).

📋 General Rules

No smoking inside.

👶 Child Policy

Everyone must have a ticket to enter the theatre.

💡 Guru Tips

Insider tips to make the most of your experience at Hobby Center

🅿️ Parking Guru Tip

Surface lots fill fast on popular show nights. Arrive early or consider parking a few blocks away — it's often cheaper and you'll avoid the post-show traffic jam.

🎫 Will Call Tip

Will call lines can get long close to showtime. Pick up your tickets early if the box office opens before doors — or go mobile tickets to skip the line entirely.

💵 Bring Cash

This venue accepts cash — handy for merch tables and food vendors where card-only lines are shorter. Keep small bills.

🎭 Theater Tip

Center orchestra or front mezzanine are your best bets. Avoid extreme sides — you'll miss staging and expressions. Most theaters don't allow late seating, so arrive on time.

📅 Busy Venue

Hobby Center hosts 162+ events — it's a popular spot. For big shows, arrive 30-60 minutes early to clear security, grab food, and settle in without stress.

👨‍👩‍👧 Bringing Kids?

This venue has a child policy — check age requirements before buying. Pro tip: aisle seats are a lifesaver with little ones for quick bathroom and snack runs.

🚕 Rideshare Tip

Set your pickup spot a block or two away from the main exit — everyone else is fighting for rides right at the door. You'll get matched faster and pay less surge.