Phoenix, AZ venue guide
Plan your visit to The Van Buren in Phoenix, AZ with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches are allowed and all are searched, with extra screening for bags that are not clear; backpacks are not allowed. Guests may bring up to two factory-sealed water bottles of up to 32 ounces each, but no Hydro Flasks, outside food, or unsealed liquids.
Entrances
Doors usually open one hour before the listed start time, entry uses mobile tickets, and the cashless box office is on 4th Avenue. Overnight lines are not allowed, only lines set up by security are honored, and there is no re-entry.
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Bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches are allowed and all are searched, with extra screening for bags that are not clear; backpacks are not allowed. Guests may bring up to two factory-sealed water bottles of up to 32 ounces each, but no Hydro Flasks, outside food, or unsealed liquids.
Verified Sep 26, 2026The Van Buren official site
Verified Sep 26, 2026The Van Buren official site
The main entrance is accessible, and guests with accessibility needs can skip the general admission line by checking in at the security podium. For general admission shows, accessible seating is requested through the box office and is first come, first served; the mezzanine is reachable only by stairs. Assistive listening is available through the Listen Everywhere app or loaner receivers, and interpreter requests need three weeks' notice.
Verified Sep 26, 2026The Van Buren official site
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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401 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
The venue recommends light rail or rideshare because nearby parking fills quickly. Valley Metro Rail's B Line runs through downtown Phoenix on 1st and Central avenues, with its Van Buren Street stops a few blocks east of the venue at 401 W. Van Buren St.
Verified Sep 26, 2026Valley Metro
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Food and beverage purchases are made inside the venue, and staff can answer questions about options for special diets, though allergen-free service is not guaranteed. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, and mezzanine booth packages include a server and drink tokens.
Verified Sep 26, 2026The Van Buren official site
Each main restroom has accessible stalls, and a private accessible restroom near the entrance is available on request from staff.
Verified Sep 26, 2026The Van Buren official site
The venue does not publish a merchandise stand location; merchandise is sold during shows, and venue merchandise is also available through its online store.
Verified Sep 26, 2026The Van Buren official site
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