Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Jesse H. Jones Hall is a performing arts venue in Downtown Houston with a main stage surrounded by white Italian marble columns that rise eight stories. The interior features adjustable hexagonal ceiling sections that shape both the visual design and acoustic qualities of the performance space.

The building was completed in 1966 with funding from the Houston Endowment and opened as a new cultural venue in Downtown Houston. Its construction reflected the growing importance of the arts to the city during the mid-20th century.

The building serves as the permanent home for the Houston Symphony and other resident companies that perform regularly here. Visitors encounter audiences who gather before shows and use the lobby as a meeting place before entering the performance spaces.

The hall accommodates between 2,300 and 2,900 spectators depending on the seating configuration for different types of performances. Visitors should arrive early to explore the spacious lobby and its installations before performances begin.

The lobby features Gemini II, a monumental bronze sculpture beneath a 60-foot (18-meter) high ceiling that creates an imposing entrance experience. Many visitors overlook this artwork even though it commands the entire entry space.

Location: Texas

Address: 615 Louisiana St. Houston, Texas

GPS coordinates: 29.76118,-95.36539

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:09