New 65,000-Square-Foot Music Venue Coming to Southeast Austin

With the announcement of plans for a 65,000-square-foot entertainment hub at the northwest corner of East Riverside Drive and Crossing Place, AEG Presents is ready to transform Southeast Austin with a music venue worth multiple millions of dollars. Construction is anticipated to begin in April, which will significantly boost Austin's live music industry.

The venue will be a part of the massive River Park Development, a 109-acre project that will include residential, office, and entertainment facilities, in addition to parkland and public gathering areas. 

After initially being greeted with opposition due to worries about gentrification, the development has now been modified to take into account the criticism received from the community.

Robin Phillips, a representative for AEG Presents, expressed her excitement about the project by saying, "We've just been looking and looking, looking at spaces for a long time." Then, at long last, this one was fantastic and successfully passed the vibe check. In light of this, we have made the decision to proceed with this."

An indoor arena with a capacity of 4,000 people is being constructed to address a deficiency in Austin's music landscape, which is primarily dominated by outdoor venues. The area will also be intended to accommodate private gatherings, business celebrations, weddings, conferences, and award shows during its construction.

This venue will serve multiple purposes, but the primary focus will be on live music. "We are bringing state-of-the-art production, VIP suites, and top-tier amenities to Austin, which is something that the city has not really seen before," Phillips continued.

As the city of Austin continues to expand, the facility is anticipated to contribute to its image as the "Live Music Capital of the World" while also offering a desperately needed indoor entertainment option.