About this venue
Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall is the largest performance venue within the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus. Part of a performing arts complex designed by the renowned architectural firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, the hall follows the character of a European-style opera house with a proscenium stage and a capacity of approximately 1,600. It accommodates theatre and dance productions, concerts and a broad range of other stage events.
One of the hall’s defining features is its acoustics, supported by adjustable sound-dampening panels and a wood-veneer orchestra shell designed to assist sound projection. The multi-level auditorium provides different perspectives of the stage, while accessible seating is available for wheelchair users. A concessions area directly outside the hall’s main floor typically offers drinks, snacks and light meals during many ticketed events.
The venue is located at 1 Touhill Circle, St. Louis, United States. Visitors arriving by car can use parking lots and garages surrounding the complex, while the circular drive at the Main Entrance provides a convenient passenger drop-off point. The UMSL North Campus MetroLink station is only steps from the front entrance, providing a straightforward route directly to the venue. For broader information on transportation around St. Louis, see the city guide below.
About the city
St. Louis, known as the “Gateway City,” is more than a key point on the map of the American Midwest—it’s also a strong hub for entertainment and major events. The city blends the energy of sports nights and concert spectacles with a relaxed, welcoming vibe, so attending an event often becomes just the beginning of a full experience. A diverse scene—from large arenas to urban venues downtown—makes St. Louis an appealing choice for travelers who want more than just a ticket.
One of the city’s biggest advantages is its smooth, practical connectivity. Local public transport, MetroLink and MetroBus, makes it easy to move between key neighborhoods and event zones, with a logical stop layout and solid links to major travel hubs. If you’re flying in, St. Louis Lambert International Airport is a convenient starting point for getting into the city, while train and coach travelers often use the Gateway Transportation Center (Amtrak). Whether you’re heading to the Enterprise Center or other major arenas and stadiums in and around downtown, the shift from travel mode to venue entrance is generally quick and straightforward.
Since you’re already in town, it’s worth using time before or after the event for a small sightseeing “bonus.” A walk along the Mississippi riverfront and a visit to Gateway Arch National Park deliver the city’s signature skyline moment, and it’s easy to add a loop through historic streets and lively neighborhoods filled with restaurants and bars. For a calmer break, Forest Park offers wide green spaces and cultural attractions—ideal for unwinding before an evening out.
