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If you're looking to plan your next visit to Texas Performing Arts, you're in the right place!

Directions & Parking

We know that parking on campus can be difficult, and some of our venues are harder to find. For more information, please visit our Directions & Parking page.

Venues

For more information about Bass Concert Hall, McCullough Theatre, Bates Recital Hall, Oscar G. Brockett Theatre, and B. Iden Payne Theatre, please visit our Venues page. Or, view seating maps.

Venue Policies

Find out what you should leave at home for your next visit, like bags larger than 14"w x 12"h x 6”d and food and drinks, including water. View Full Policy List

Accessibility

Accessible parking and seating are available at all our venues. We also offer assisted listening devices, sign interpretation and other services. Accessibility Info

Late Seating

Every performance has its own policies for seating guests who arrive late.

Children

Texas Performing Arts welcomes children of any age accompanied by an adult. Every person entering the hall must have a ticket including children and infants. Visit our TPA Kids Program page to learn more about what we offer for our youngest arts enthusiasts and tips for bringing a child to a performance.

Eat & Drink

No outside food or drinks are permitted in any of our venues. In Bass Concert Hall there are food stations on Level 3 that open 1.5 hours prior to the performance, as well as snacks available at bars. McCullough Theatre offers limited bar service and snacks. Learn More

Dress Code

There is no set dress code at Texas Performing Arts performances. 

Cameras & Recording

Photography is only allowed in the lobby areas of our buildings.

Cell Phones & Electronic Devices

Please power off your cell phones and electronic devices once you have been seated. 

Guest Services

The following items and services are available at Texas Performing Arts. Guest Services is cash only.

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Wheelchairs Courtesy wheelchairs are available for use inside the lobbies and can be checked out with a photo ID
  • Bag Check $5 per item
  • Coat Check $2 per item
  • Binoculars $5 per pair (rental only)
  • Ear Plugs $2 per pair
  • Booster Seats Available on all seating levels, on a first come, first serve basis, free of charge
  • Taxi Service
  • Lost & Found

Questions
Guest Services
Phone Number 512.471.8207
Email frontofhouse@texasperformingarts.org

Tour and Gallery Information

Bass Concert Hall offers guided tours of the lobby and backstage areas as well as in-depth information about the renovations and artwork that is located throughout the venue. 

Texas Performing Arts is proud to exhibit eleven modern and contemporary sculptures from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in and around Bass Concert Hall as an initiative of the Landmarks public art program. We are also pleased to exhibit rotating galleries throughout the hall of two dimensional artwork provided by local artists and organizations. If you would like to schedule a guided or self-guided tour, please call or email to make an appointment.

Questions
Phone Number 512.471.0611
Email specialevents@texasperformingarts.org