Mission shows are 16+ by default (set per show), general admission with a movable back wall (roughly 2,200-3,950 capacity), cashless concessions, walk-through detectors where you keep items in your pockets, and a 14x14-inch bag limit.
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Mission shows default to 16+ but the age limit is set per show (all-ages, 16+, 18+, or 21+ — check the listing). The main hall is general admission; a movable back wall changes the room size, so capacity runs roughly 2,200 to 3,950 by show. Every event uses walk-through metal detectors — keep your items in your pockets and walk through. The box office takes cash or card; concessions are cashless. No bags over 14 by 14 inches and no backpacks, no outside food or drink, no weapons.
| Show type | Who gets in |
|---|---|
| All ages | 0-10 with a parent/guardian; 11-15 may attend alone; 16+ fine |
| 16+ (the default) | 0-10 with a guardian; 11-15 with a ticketed adult; 16+ admitted alone |
| 18+ | Only 18 and over |
| 21+ | Only 21 and over |
| Item | Allowed? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bag up to 14 x 14 in | Yes | Bags larger than 14 by 14 inches, and all backpacks and luggage, are prohibited. |
| Outside food or drink | No | Not permitted in the venue. |
| Pro camera / recording gear | No | Detachable-lens cameras and audio/video recording devices are not allowed; camera rules vary by show. |
| Weapons | No | No weapons of any kind; also no large signs, umbrellas, or noisemakers. |
| Service animal | Yes | Service animals welcome; pets are not. |
You do not need to buy accessible seating. Accessible viewing areas are available — tell event security on arrival and they will direct you. For accessibility questions (not ticketing) the venue line is (888) 226-0076.
Are Mission Ballroom shows all ages or 16+?
By default Mission shows are 16 and up, but each show sets its own limit — all-ages, 16+, 18+, or 21+ — so check the event listing. For 16+ shows, ages 0-10 may attend with a guardian and 11-15 with a ticketed adult. All-ages shows admit 11-15 alone and 0-10 with a guardian.
What is Mission Ballroom's capacity?
The main hall has a movable back wall, so capacity changes by show — roughly 2,200 to 3,950. The main hall is general admission unless a show is listed otherwise.
What size bag can I bring into Mission Ballroom?
Bags up to 14 by 14 inches are allowed. Bags larger than that, and all backpacks and luggage, are prohibited, along with outside food or drink, detachable-lens cameras, and weapons. Every event uses walk-through metal detectors.
Do I need to empty my pockets at Mission Ballroom security?
No. Mission Ballroom's walk-through metal detectors are designed so you keep your phone, keys, and other items in your pockets and walk through. Refusing screening means no entry.
How do I get accessible seating at Mission Ballroom?
You don't need to buy an accessible ticket. Mission Ballroom has accessible viewing areas — tell event security when you arrive and they'll direct you. For accessibility questions (not ticketing), the venue line is (888) 226-0076.
Where is the Mission Ballroom box office and when is it open?
The Mission Ballroom box office is open Tuesday-Friday 12-6 and Saturday 10-6; for Sunday and Monday shows it opens one hour before doors. In-person purchases add a $2.50 box office fee per ticket (cash or card). Online, Mission Ballroom tickets are sold through AXS.