Fox Performing Arts Center Seating Chart
The Fox Performing Arts Center is a 1,600-seat theater at 3801 Mission Inn Avenue in downtown Riverside, California, on the corner of Market Street. It opened in 1929 as the Riverside Theatre, a Spanish Colonial Revival movie house that later hosted the first public screening of Gone with the Wind. The City of Riverside bought it in 2006 and reopened it in 2010 after a full renovation, and Live Nation has run it since 2013.
Quick answer
The Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside has 1,600 seats, according to Live Nation, which runs it. Wikipedia and Cinema Treasures list 1,646. The seats are on two levels, the Orchestra and the Mezzanine.
- It opened on January 11, 1929 as the Riverside Theatre.
- The City of Riverside bought it in 2006 and reopened it in 2010.
- It is at 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, on the corner of Market Street.
- For private events, the Encore Room seats 150 and the stage seats 130.
Sections at Fox Performing Arts Center
The Fox Performing Arts Center is a two-tier theater: the Orchestra on the main floor and the Mezzanine above it, plus the Encore Club for premium ticket holders. These are the names the venue itself uses.
- Orchestra — the main floor, with fixed seats
- Mezzanine — the upper tier, served by elevators
- Encore Club — a premium lounge with private bars and restrooms
- Accessible seating — on both the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels
Best seats at Fox Performing Arts Center
The Fox has only two tiers, the Orchestra and the Mezzanine, so no seat is far from the stage, but the venue does not publish a seat map or rank its seats. If you want extras, the Encore Club adds private bars, private restrooms and snacks. Accessible seats exist on both levels and are handed out first come, first served when the box office opens on show day, so arrive early if you need one.
Tips before you go
Bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches are allowed and are searched, with extra checks for bags that are not clear. Events are for ages 3 and up, no outside food or drinks are allowed, and the venue is cashless with no ATM. Re-entry is not allowed. The Fox has no parking of its own; use a downtown city garage or the city's valet, and note that street meters run weekdays from 8 AM to 7 PM.
How to read the Fox Performing Arts Center seating chart
Your ticket shows either Orchestra, the main floor, or Mezzanine, the upper tier. The venue does not publish row-by-row details, so check the map on your ticketing site before you buy.
Accessible seats are on both levels and are assigned first come, first served once the box office opens on show day. The North Lobby 1 entrance, next to the food lab, is fully accessible, and the elevators lead to accessible restrooms on the Mezzanine level.
Assistive listening devices are lent at the box office with a photo ID, and sign language interpreters can be requested at least two weeks before the show. Accessible parking is at 3601 Market Street and 3750 Market Street.
Building a seating chart for an event at Fox Performing Arts Center
Live Nation rents out the Fox for groups of 25 to 1,600. The Encore Room holds 250 standing or 150 seated, the stage 170 or 130, the Main Lobby 220 or 100, the Preview Bar 130 or 100, and the Fireplace Lower Lobby 120 or 65. For a 130-guest dinner on the stage, try the table layout in the maker first, then share the PDF with the event team.
Hosting a private event at Fox Performing Arts Center?
Build a seating chart for your Fox Performing Arts Center event — banquet rounds for the dinner, rows for the program, head tables wherever the format calls for them. The maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF you can hand the Riverside venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Fox Performing Arts Center have?
- The Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside has 1,600 seats, according to Live Nation, which runs it. Wikipedia and Cinema Treasures list 1,646. The seats are on two levels, the Orchestra and the Mezzanine.
- What are the best seats at Fox Performing Arts Center?
- The Fox has only two tiers, the Orchestra and the Mezzanine, so no seat is far from the stage, but the venue does not publish a seat map or rank its seats. If you want extras, the Encore Club adds private bars, private restrooms and snacks. Accessible seats exist on both levels and are handed out first come, first served when the box office opens on show day, so arrive early if you need one.
- What sections does Fox Performing Arts Center have?
- Main sections include: Orchestra — the main floor, with fixed seats; Mezzanine — the upper tier, served by elevators; Encore Club — a premium lounge with private bars and restrooms. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Fox Performing Arts Center located?
- The Fox Performing Arts Center is at 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, on the corner of Market Street in downtown Riverside. The box office opens two hours before doors on show days and can be reached at 951-779-9800. City garages downtown charge a $15 nightly flat rate for entry from 7 PM.
- How do I plan a private event at Fox Performing Arts Center?
- Contact the Fox's events team through Live Nation, by phone at 951-335-3463. With a space booked, map out your guest tables in the free chart builder on this page.