House of Blues is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

1. House of Blues

9.4
1204 Caroline St (at Dallas St), Houston, TX
Music Venue · 97 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: Such a great place to see concerts!!! Join the Foundation Room!! Well worth it!!

J. I.J. I.G.: Great venue. Lots of places to go before concert around

ESTHERESTHER: Nice venue for a concert. #rhyminnstealin

Toyota Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

2. Toyota Center

8.7
1510 Polk St (at La Branch St), Houston, TX
Basketball Stadium · 135 tips and reviews

Ashley E.Ashley E: It's a great central place for concerts, basketball games, and other events!

Houstix.com N.Houstix.com Nick: For concerts consider buying Concert Club upgrade especially if you have 400 level seats. This gets you access to Platinum Lounge (plus West and East Club areas) w no lines for reatrooms or drinks.

Glen G.Glen Green: Even nosebleed sections provides a good view of games and concerts.

Jones Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

3. Jones Hall

8.7
615 Louisiana St #101, Houston, TX
Concert Hall · 36 tips and reviews

PhuongPhuong: Beautiful concert hall. Amazing space.

Susy P.Susy Perez: Go see Pixar in Concert if it comes back!

Dan R.Dan Rutkowski: Great concerts

Discovery Green is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

4. Discovery Green

9.1
1500 McKinney St (at Avenida de las Americas), Houston, TX
Park · 148 tips and reviews

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: It features sculpted gardens, public art pieces, amphitheater, fenced dog runs, small lake, monthly farmers' market, free exercise classes, free Wi-Fi access, a concert and movie series, and more!

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: It features public art pieces, fenced dog runs, weekly farmers' market, free exercise classes, two restaurant concepts, free Wi-Fi access, a concert and movie series, and a children’s playground.

Rachel G.Rachel Goss: Free music concerts on Thursday evenings all summer long.

Warehouse Live is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

5. Warehouse Live

7.9
813 St Emanuel St (Rusk St), Houston, TX
Music Venue · 62 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Warehouse Live is a 1920s warehouse that has been reborn as a concert venue for major bands as well as those on the verge.

ELS Language CentersELS Language Centers: 25 miles from ELS - great concert venue. www.WarhouseLive.com

Enrique d.Enrique de la Fuente: Best concert of my life in the Warehouse Live: ICONA POP + MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS.

Revention Music Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

6. Revention Music Center

7.6
520 Texas St, Houston, TX
Music Venue · 46 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: The fun doesn't have to stop once the concert is over! Head next door to Roc Bar for discount entry with your show ticket. The drink specials are great all night long! – Team Live Nation

Christina Q.Christina Quinones: 1st time here- disappointed with the upsale to VIP day of concert esp since we were waiting hours before. traffic control was well organized leaving. I agree bout drinking before $18 for 1 drink!!

Alex D.Alex Dutka: Everything.. tonight was comedy but iv been for concerts! !

Houston Symphony is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

7. Houston Symphony

8.3
615 Louisiana St Ste 102, Houston, TX
Performing Arts Venue · 11 tips and reviews

Temujin S.Temujin Scott: Can't wait to see West Side Story and the Disney concert all in March!!!!!

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: The Houston Symphony also features a popular pops series and runs a vigorous outreach program that works with underprivileged children in local communities to expose kids to live classical music.

Marc S.Marc S: Read the program notes before the performance. That way you can focus on and enjoy the music (and also avoid annoying people around you as you fidget with and ruffle your program).

Shell Energy Stadium is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

8. Shell Energy Stadium

9.2
2200 Texas St (at Dowling St.), Houston, TX
Soccer Stadium · East Downtown · 66 tips and reviews

Jared J.Jared Jarvis: Went here for a concert. Nice stadium with not a bad seat in the house

Jenn C.Jenn Coull: Great views from wherever you sit. This is a soccer stadium to die for.

Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo: Check out this new aerial photo of the stadium courtesy of Accent Aerial Photography. Season Tickets and Partial Plans are on-sale now at HoustonDynamo.com and 713-276-GOAL!

Toyota Center Box Office is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

9. Toyota Center Box Office

8.9
1510 Polk St (at La Branch St), Houston, TX
Arts and Entertainment · 1 tip

Ed E.Ed Escobedo: Waiting for the concert to begin

Wortham Theater Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

10. Wortham Theater Center

9.3
501 Texas St (Smith Street), Houston, TX
Theater · 30 tips and reviews

Jonelle H.Jonelle Hart-Ellis: Second level seats are the best. You can see the orchestra and the stage.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Its two venues together comprise over 3,500 seats and was funded completely by private donations to the tune of $66 million.

XtineXtine: Really nice venue, great times to be had here. Parking underground for $7 is easy but beware it may take awhile to exit after the show lets out.

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

11. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

9.3
800 Bagby St (btwn Rusk St & Walker St), Houston, TX
Performing Arts Venue · 55 tips and reviews

MKMK: Loved this show! If you haven't seen it, it is totally worth it!

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: If you can’t get to Broadway, just wait and those big-budget musicals that you’re longing to see will end up here.

Bobby W.Bobby Witcher: If you can't get the orchestra, the front row mezzanine has great views! It's arguably better than many areas of the orchestra because the view is not obstructed by others.

Reserve 101 is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

12. Reserve 101

8.4
1201 Caroline St (Dallas), Houston, TX
Whisky Bar · 38 tips and reviews

👑 Libby .👑 Libby 💘: Great low key place after a concert or event. Awesome, knowledgeable and friendly bartenders.

Zach R.Zach R: Outstanding Old Fashioned. Huge selection of whiskey, bourbon, scotch, and other liquor.

EaterEater: This downtown spot is pitched to whiskey fans with its selection of running into the hundreds, including the highly coveted Pappy Van Winkle.

Houston Grand Opera is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

13. Houston Grand Opera

8.7
510 Preston St, Houston, TX
Concert Hall · 10 tips and reviews

Sue S.Sue Shirley-Howard: Any HGO opera is worth watching.

Houston PressHouston Press: 2012 Best of Houston Winner: Best Arts Commuity Outreach.Check out more Houston Press Winners here:http://www.houstonpress.com/bestof/ Or go moblie with the free Best Of app.

FatimaFatima: Looking for the real O.G. (opera ghost)

Zilkha Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

14. Zilkha Hall

7.9
800 Bagby St, Houston, TX
Concert Hall · 1 tip

Lauren G.Lauren Gilmore: Sixto is an awesome mayor! Long live Sixto! :)

China Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

15. China Garden

7.9
1602 Leeland St, Houston, TX
Chinese Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Originally opened as a Chinese import store, China Garden has become a Houston tradition for drinks and dinner before you walk across the street to a concert or Rockets game at the Toyota Center.

Diane P.Diane Perry: Great food. Great service. Good prices. Love 💖 love 💖 love ❤ 😙🎶

Timothy K.Timothy Kendall: The ladies who run this place are the sweetest around.