Venue Rentals
Venue Rentals
Host your next event along Buffalo Bayou! Unique venues and beautiful sites in Buffalo Bayou Park and downtown Houston are available for gatherings large and small, from festivals and al fresco galas to intimate cocktails parties and corporate events.
BBP’s Sunset Coffee Building at Allen’s Landing has breathtaking views of downtown Houston and the Buffalo/White Oak Bayou confluence. This raw, industrial building, constructed in 1910 and renovated in 2016, is a venue guests will remember. Host an intimate cocktail party on the rooftop, utilize the indoor space and balcony for a seated dinner, or tent the large plaza area for an al fresco banquet.
To learn more about renting the Sunset Coffee Building or for a tour, contact info@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 101.
The Sunset Coffee Building is a project of Buffalo Bayou Partnership supported by Houston First Corporation and the City of Houston.
Indoor and outdoor spaces
Capacity: 80 seated / 125 standing
Outdoors, partially covered
Fitted with permanent anchors for two tents
Capacity: 150 seated / 225 standing
Indoors with covered balcony
Capacity: 300 seated / 500 for concerts/festivals
Outdoors, partially covered
The Warehouse at Turkey Bend is a thoughtfully renovated formerly industrial structure featuring an expansive open-air breezeway, conditioned galleries, spiraling ramped tunnel with colorful graffiti, and an intimate garden courtyard with stunning views of Buffalo Bayou and the downtown skyline. The historic space is an ideal setting for a uniquely Houston event, from artisan markets and festivals to weddings and corporate soirees.
To learn more about renting The Warehouse at Turkey Bend or for a tour, contact info@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 101.
The breezeway with large fans and cross-ventilation provides a covered, outdoor venue for year-round events.
Two air-conditioned galleries provide space for meetings, staging for catering, and green rooms.
The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park is the perfect venue for a cocktail reception, birthday party, wedding, or festival. Atop a decommissioned water reservoir known as the Cistern is The Brown Foundation Lawn, a grassy plateau framed by trees with a stunning view of the downtown skyline. This elevated site is popular for performances and events with the Hobby Family Pavilion. The Wortham Insurance Visitor Center has restrooms and a bike rental facility on the weekends.
For questions, please email visitorcenter@buffalobayou.org or contact by phone at 713.752.0314 ext. 301.
Dimensions: 401’ x 204’
Max Capacity: 3,480
Outdoors, partially covered
Dimensions: 250’ x 151’
Max Capacity: 3,145
Outdoors, uncovered
Dimensions: 71’ x 20’
Max Capacity: 115
Outdoors, covered
Dimensions: 80’x33’
Max Capacity: 220
Outdoors, covered
Named in honor of the late City Councilmember and civic activist, Eleanor Tinsley, this park is one of Houston’s most popular outdoor spaces for recreation and relaxation. Recent improvements include the signature Bud Light Amphitheater lawn, the open-air Nau Family Pavilion, and a trail providing a direct connection to Sabine Promenade. Other points of interest are: sand volleyball court , Eleanor Tinsley Garden and Jane Gregory Garden.
For questions, please email visitorcenter@buffalobayou.org or contact by phone at 713.752.0314 ext. 301.
Min Capacity: 15,000
Max Capacity: 45,000
Outdoor venue that includes lawn, pavilion, and meadow
Near The Water Works and the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark, the Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion is one of the park’s most popular destinations. Designed to inspire a love of nature within children, features of the play area include: a boulder rock scramble, a rolling lawn, a stream and waterfall, climbing logs and stones, and a 33-foot slide. The most compelling component is a tri-level tree house/boat deck with climbing net. You can rent the picnic pavilion for children’s birthday parties and celebrations (6 picnic tables accommodate 40 guests).
Please note bookings are non-refundable.
The parks and trails along the 10 miles of Buffalo Bayou BBP stewards welcome thousands of visitors daily from all over Houston. From joggers and walkers seeking recreation and commuters cycling to work to nature enthusiasts and those looking for leisure in the outdoors, the bayou is a unique place to increase brand exposure and expand engagement.
Brands that have utilized Buffalo Bayou spaces for activations and launches include:
- Walmart
- Spotify
- Coca Cola
- Propel
Contact our team to learn more about opportunities for Brand Activations and Launches.