House of Blues Anaheim

The House of Blues Anaheim is a 44,000-square-foot concert venue that seats some 2200 people in the main auditorium and around 400 in the more intimate Parish room.

The House of Blues is a well-known, international concert staple founded some three decades ago. House of Blues Anaheim had a long run at Downtown Disney before changing locations to the STC Anaheim GardenWalk, where it has been operating since 2017.

Planning a show at House of Blues Anaheim? The venue is located at Anaheim GardenWalk and includes the main Music Hall, the more intimate Parish, a Restaurant & Bar, and the Foundation Room lounge. Use the official show calendar for tickets and the venue FAQ for current entry rules and visitor information.

House of Blues Anaheim: Quick Visitor Guide

What’s Inside the House of Blues Anaheim

Like most HoB venues, there are options to see shows in the main performance area, dining at the HoB restaurant and bar, and VIP members can enjoy the nightlife at The Foundation Room lounge.

The main HoB hall, The Parish, The Foundation Room, and the House of Blues Restaurant are four separate venues within the House of Blues under one roof. Events, dining, and experiences are all separate and vary.

House of Blues Concerts & Events (Main Music Hall)

The music hall is mostly a standing-room-only venue and features multiple bars for food and drinks, mezzanine seating and state-of-the-art sound. 

VIP upgrade options vary by show.

Find upcoming events at the main music hall.

The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim

The Parish showcases intimate artist performances and private events.

Find upcoming events at the Parish.

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

Dining in means enjoying live music performances and special events like live band karaoke, depending on the bar’s events calendar. You can dine before a show or just enjoy the dining and live music within the restaurant.

The restaurant is open for lunch, happy hour, and dinner, serving made-from-scratch, Southern-inspired food like Voodoo Shrimp, Juicy Lucy Burger, and the Smokehouse Platter. The performances in the restaurant are different from the main concert hall and other areas.

Restaurant Hours

Thursday–Saturday | 5–10 p.m.
Hours may vary on show nights. Check the official restaurant page before visiting.

Find upcoming events at the HoB Restaurant and make reservations online.

Foundation Room

Located on the second floor, The Foundation Room lounge offers an upscale experience with food, craft cocktails, mixology, nightlife, and live entertainment.

Foundation Room Hours

Thursday–Saturday | 6 p.m. to close
Also open on select show nights. See the official Foundation Room page for current hours.

Foundation Room access and VIP packages vary by event and membership. Confirm current eligibility and included benefits directly with the venue; the following are examples of benefits that may be offered, not guarantees:

• Concierge service
• Advance concert notifications (House of Blues and Live Nation tickets)
• Premium reserved VIP seat and table locations
• Priority private entrance and elevator
• Reserved members area during post-concert events
• Members-only events

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Foundation Room Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundationroomanaheim/

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House of Blues Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online via houseofblues.com, livenation.com or ticketmaster.com. The Box Office is located inside the venue and is open on event days only, one hour before door time, according to the official venue FAQ. 

HoB has an age policy. According to the official site, "All guests must meet the minimum age requirement for the show. You must have a valid ID indicating that you meet the minimum age restriction." You cannot gain entry for a non-all ages show if you are underage even when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Age requirements vary by event. Check the age designation on the individual event listing, and confirm whether minors need an accompanying adult before purchasing tickets.

For accessible seating or wheelchair accommodations, contact the box office before the event at BoxOfficeHOBAnaheim@livenation.com. Include the purchaser name, show date and order number when available. See the official FAQ for current instructions.

House of Blues Details

Seating Capacity: 2,200 (concert hall); 400 (Parish room)
Parking: GardenWalk self-parking; first hour free, then $4 per hour up to a $30 daily maximum before any additional validation. Verify rates and validation rules before visiting.
Address: 400 Disney Way #337, Anaheim, CA 92802
Phone: (714) 778-2583
Website: https://www.houseofblues.com/anaheim
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HOBAnaheim/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hobanaheim/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOBAnaheim

House of Blues Directions & Parking

5 South

• Take exit 110 for Harbor Blvd toward Ball Rd
• Continue on S Harbor Blvd. Drive to Disney Way
• Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Disney Way
• Enter self-parking structure on the right on Disney Way

5 North

• Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 109 toward Katella Ave/Disney Way
• Merge onto S Anaheim Way
• Turn left onto E Katella Ave
• Enter self-parking structure on the right on Katella Ave

Note: It is best to use navigation apps to get to HoB. Depending on incoming directions can vary widely via other freeways and streets. Most navigation apps will steer drivers towards Anaheim Way entrance, but Katella also has an entrance.

The GardenWalk parking structure has entrances on Disney Way and Katella Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Clementine Street. The official parking site lists the first hour free, $4 per hour thereafter and a $30 daily maximum. Participating businesses may offer additional validation. Valet parking is not currently offered; Foundation Room members should verify any parking privileges with the venue. Bring your parking ticket for validation.

We suggest parking on the first floor and take the elevator up to avoid any heavy traffic upon leaving (closer to the exit).

Bag Policy and Prohibited Items

Bag size restrictions, security screening and prohibited items can change. Check the official House of Blues Anaheim FAQ and your event details before arriving rather than relying on an older bag-size rule.

The following items have commonly been restricted, but the venue's current policies and event-specific instructions take precedence:

• Cameras with detachable lenses
• HD cameras, GoPro or iPad products
• Drones
• Backpacks
• Luggage and large/oversized bags or purses
• Selfie sticks
• Vape pens
• Helmets
• Pepper spray
• Weapons and replica weapons
• Pens, sharpies, pencils, highlighters
• Animals
• Substances (drugs/alcohol)
• Laser pens and pointers
• Handouts, stickers, flyers

A Brief History Of The House Of Blues Anaheim

Before there was a House of Blues Anaheim, the first HoB had to be built. The first House of Blues was started by Hard Rock Cafe co-founder Isaac Tigrett and co-founder of The Blues Brothers, Dan Ackroyd.

The first House of Blues opened in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1992. The concert venue brand later expanded across the United States and is now associated with Live Nation.

The House Of Blues had a 15-year run at Downtown Disney starting on January 1, 2001. The very first band to perform there was the Orange County-based group Lit, who were also the very last performers to grace the HoB location when it closed in May 2016--it was the band’s 15th performance there.

The House of Blues Anaheim is a popular Orange County destination for live music and continues to work toward its stated goals of celebrating the power of music and art to bring people together.

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