House of Blues Boston Seating Chart
House of Blues Boston, officially Citizens House of Blues Boston since a 2023 sponsorship deal, is a concert hall at 15 Lansdowne Street beside Fenway Park. It opened in February 2009 in the space of the former Avalon, Axis and Modern nightclubs. Fenway Music Company, a joint venture of Fenway Sports Management, Crossroads Presents and Live Nation, runs it, according to a 2023 Citizens release. The venue lists 2,200 guests for the entire building.
Quick answer
House of Blues Boston holds 2,200 guests across the entire venue, according to its event sheet. The Music Hall alone holds 1,800 for a reception or 850 seated theater-style. We found no operator source for the 2,425 figure some sites list, and news reports in 2009 said more than 2,400 when it opened.
- Floors 1 and 2 are standing room at most shows.
- Reserved seats are on the third floor.
- There is a strict no re-entry policy.
- It sits on Lansdowne Street by Fenway Park.
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Sections at House of Blues Boston
House of Blues Boston has a standing main floor, a standing mezzanine and a third level with reserved seats. The section names below are read off the venue's floor plans and Ticketmaster maps for 2026 shows.
- Main floor — general admission standing in the Music Hall, with the mix position in the middle
- Mezzanine — the second floor, general admission standing
- Loge — the third floor, with Stadium seats in rows A to G, Boxes 1 to 6 and Balcony 1 and 2
- Upper Mezzanine — general admission standing on the third level
- Foundation Room — a members' lounge that also sells one-night passes
Best seats at House of Blues Boston
We found no official best-seat guide. The venue says the first and second floors are standing room for most events and reserved seats are on the third floor. It warns that the second-floor mezzanine may have a limited view, and its upgrades page sells reserved seats with cocktail service as the best in the house. Ticketmaster's map data for 2026 shows lists 293 reserved seats up top: 168 in the Stadium section, 89 in six boxes and 36 in two balcony sections.
Tips before you go
Bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches are allowed, though bags that aren't clear get an extra search, and there is a strict no re-entry policy. Shows are all ages unless the ticket says otherwise, and everyone needs a ticket. The box office opens on show days only, one hour before doors. Flash photography, video and cameras with removable lenses aren't allowed without approval.
How to read the House of Blues Boston seating chart
The main floor of the Music Hall is general admission, with the mix position in the middle and three bars around it on Ticketmaster's map. The mezzanine above it is also standing room.
On the third level, the Stadium section has rows A to G, read off the map data. Boxes 1 to 3 use rows A to C, and Boxes 4 to 6 use rows D to F. Balcony 1 and 2 have two rows each. An Upper Mezzanine standing area is on the same level.
The venue is wheelchair accessible, and Ticketmaster's map says accessibility requests are handled when you arrive. The venue asks guests who need accessible seating to arrive 30 minutes before doors.
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Its event sheet calls it a 17,780-square-foot venue, though 2009 reports put the whole building at 53,000 square feet. Live Nation describes the Music Hall's look as contemporary industrial design mixed with historical folk art. The restaurant opens at 4 p.m. on concert nights and before Red Sox games.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of House of Blues Boston?
- House of Blues Boston holds 2,200 guests across the entire venue, according to its event sheet. The Music Hall alone holds 1,800 for a reception or 850 seated theater-style. We found no operator source for the 2,425 figure some sites list, and news reports in 2009 said more than 2,400 when it opened.
- What are the best seats at House of Blues Boston?
- We found no official best-seat guide. The venue says the first and second floors are standing room for most events and reserved seats are on the third floor. It warns that the second-floor mezzanine may have a limited view, and its upgrades page sells reserved seats with cocktail service as the best in the house. Ticketmaster's map data for 2026 shows lists 293 reserved seats up top: 168 in the Stadium section, 89 in six boxes and 36 in two balcony sections.
- What sections does House of Blues Boston have?
- Main sections include: Main floor — general admission standing in the Music Hall, with the mix position in the middle; Mezzanine — the second floor, general admission standing; Loge — the third floor, with Stadium seats in rows A to G, Boxes 1 to 6 and Balcony 1 and 2. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is House of Blues Boston located?
- House of Blues Boston is at 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA 02215. Kenmore station on the Green Line and Lansdowne station on the Framingham/Worcester commuter rail line are close by, and the venue suggests booking parking ahead through SpotHero.
- How do I plan a private event at House of Blues Boston?
- For private events, the venue lists the Music Hall for 315 at a banquet and the whole building for up to 2,200. Plan your House of Blues Boston event's tables in our free chart maker.