The Factory Seating Chart
The Factory is a concert venue at 17105 North Outer 40 Road in Chesterfield, Missouri, part of The District, just off Interstate 64 at exit 17. It opened on July 16, 2021, with a sold-out deadmau5 show. It was the first anchor of The District, The Staenberg Group's rebuild of the old Taubman Prestige Outlets. The venue says it holds 3,000, or 2,350 fully seated, and it was built new, not converted, in a factory style.
Quick answer
The Factory holds 3,000 people, or 2,350 when fully seated, according to the venue. Movable partitions let it change size, from 2,350-seat shows to seated dinners for 610 and smaller gatherings. The balconies are reserved seating, and the floor is usually general admission standing.
- The upper and lower balconies are reserved seating.
- Most shows are for ages 12 and up.
- Standard parking in the lots west and south is free.
- There is no re-entry.
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Sections at The Factory
The Factory has a main floor and two levels of reserved balcony seats around it. The section and row details below are read off the two seating charts on the venue's FAQ page.
- Floor — general admission standing at most shows, or seated sections 101 to 105 with standing room behind
- Premium deck — general admission standing on the first riser behind the soundboard
- Balcony sections 201 to 207 — reserved seats in rows A to E or F
- Balcony sections 208 to 210 — reserved seats in rows G to P
- Elevated section — small areas 106 and 107 by the bar at the back, shown on the seated-floor chart
Best seats at The Factory
We found no independent best-seat guide; the venue itself says every angle has an unobstructed view. On its balcony chart, section 204 is the center section, with about 24 seats in each of rows A to E, read off the map. Sections 208 to 210 behind it run rows G to P. When the floor is seated, center section 103 runs rows A to P.
Tips before you go
Bags can be no larger than 12 by 10 by 10 inches, and the venue won't hold bags that are too big. Shows are for ages 12 and up unless the event page says otherwise, and children 2 and older need a ticket. There is no re-entry, and lines can't start before 8 a.m. on show day. The venue is almost completely cashless, and standard parking in the lots west and south of the building is free.
How to read the The Factory seating chart
The balcony sections are numbered in the 200s. Sections 201 to 207 run rows A to E or F, with 204 in the center. Sections 208 to 210 sit behind them in rows G to P, skipping I and O.
When the floor is seated, sections 101 to 105 face the stage, with center section 103 in rows A to P and the side sections in rows A to T. A standing area sits behind them, and small elevated areas 106 and 107 flank a bar at the back.
The ADA entrance is near the box office on the west side, and accessible parking is in front of the venue. ASL interpreters and assisted listening devices are available if you ask at least two weeks ahead.
Building a seating chart for an event at The Factory
The 52,000-square-foot building mixes weathered wood, open metal stairs, exposed brick and polished concrete around a 60-foot-wide stage. It has seven bars spread through the venue, plus two smoking decks on the second floor.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many people does The Factory in Chesterfield hold?
- The Factory holds 3,000 people, or 2,350 when fully seated, according to the venue. Movable partitions let it change size, from 2,350-seat shows to seated dinners for 610 and smaller gatherings. The balconies are reserved seating, and the floor is usually general admission standing.
- What are the best seats at The Factory?
- We found no independent best-seat guide; the venue itself says every angle has an unobstructed view. On its balcony chart, section 204 is the center section, with about 24 seats in each of rows A to E, read off the map. Sections 208 to 210 behind it run rows G to P. When the floor is seated, center section 103 runs rows A to P.
- What sections does The Factory have?
- Main sections include: Floor — general admission standing at most shows, or seated sections 101 to 105 with standing room behind; Premium deck — general admission standing on the first riser behind the soundboard; Balcony sections 201 to 207 — reserved seats in rows A to E or F. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is The Factory located?
- The Factory is at 17105 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005, at the Boone's Crossing exit off Interstate 64. Premium parking closer to the door can be bought, and the ride-share zone is just west of the entrance.
- How do I plan a private event at The Factory?
- The venue hosts private events from 50 guests in the lobby to more than 1,000 in the hall. Plan your Factory event's tables in our free chart maker.