Meet Downtown
In downtown Beaumont, you will see architecture dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. These unique venues offer the perfect backdrop to your next meeting. When you host your event in historic downtown, you are within walking distance of museums, restaurants and meeting spaces that can accommodate groups of any size. Let the Beaumont CVB help guide you through our downtown for your meeting needs.
Beaumont Civic Center
Plan your meeting or convention at the Beaumont Civic Center in downtown Beaumont.
The Event Centre
Utilize The Event Centre, Great Lawn and Tevis Room for your next meeting in Downtown Beaumont.
434 Fannin
434 Fannin Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
409-832-1621 | 434fannin.com
434 Fannin is a unique space in downtown Beaumont, within walking distance of area museums, restaurants and other event venues. Built in 1889 as the A Broussard, Undertaker, Livery and Boarding Stables, this venue boasts a welcoming open floor plan with exposed brick walls, perfect for your next meeting or event.
- Seating capacity: 250
- Standing capacity (cocktail): 290
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
500 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
409-832-3432 | amset.org
Be inspired surrounded by beautiful paintings and sculptures at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. Situated in downtown Beaumont, the museum offers their permanent collection as well as a rotating exhibit hall. Host your meeting in the Café/Foyer, Lecture Hall and Courtyard.
- Café/Foyer, Lecture Hall and Courtyard capacity: 150 – 250
- Café/Foyer capacity: 150
- Lecture Hall capacity: 100
- Café/Foyer/Lecture Hall capacity: 250
Crockett Street
200 E Crockett Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
409-898-1170 | crockettstrett.com
The Crockett Street Entertainment District is made up of five historically restored buildings dating back to the late 1800s. Utilize the street to host your event for a block party or extra space for activities.
- Capacity: 1,500
Fire Museum of Texas
400 Walnut Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
409-880-3927 | www.firemuseumoftexas.org/
The Fire Museum of Texas is located at Fire Station 1 in downtown Beaumont. Open the doors to enjoy the pavilion overlooking a 24-foot, dalmatian-spotted fire hydrant. The Fire Museum showcases fire equipment and trucks dating back to the 1800s and makes a truly unique backdrop for groups.
- State Room: 25
- Pavilion: 75
- Maximum capacity: 120
Jefferson Theatre
345 Fannin Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
409-838-3435 | discoverbeaumont.com
Built in 1927, the Jefferson Theatre is an architectural gem located downtown. This venue is one of the few remaining art deco movie houses in the country. Created for vaudeville shows and motion picture presentations, the theatre has been updated to support modern conveniences and A/V needs. It's the ideal setting to host a lecture, your own private “Movie Night” or an awards ceremony.
- Maximum capacity: 1,200
- Stage: 40’ x 34’
- Fully rigged stage with modern PA and lighting system
- Spacious and fully equipped
Julie Rogers Theatre
765 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
409-838-3435 | discoverbeaumont.com
Concerts, theatrical performances, dance presentations, lectures and large meetings are equally well served by the Julie Rogers Theatre. Built in 1928, the ambiance and structure of this building is unmatched. Sparkling chandeliers light up the lobby, which is graced by twin grand staircases and two comfortable cocktail and lounge areas. The spacious foyer provides an elegant entryway marked by grandeur.
- Maximum capacity: 1,651
- Orchestra capacity: 1,241
- Balcony capacity: 410
- Stage: 50’ x 35’
- Hydraulic orchestra pit
- Fully equipped chorus and private dressing rooms
- Amusement Tax-exempt
The Neches Room
246 Crockett Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
409-893-1818 | nechesroom.com
Enjoy memories for a lifetime when you plan your event at the Neches Room. The venue is ideal for everything from engagement parties, showers, rehearsals dinners, weddings and of course any meeting event.
- Maximum capacity: 250
Down on Calder
Explore historic Calder Avenue as it leads you into downtown Beaumont. Shopping, restaurants, museums and architecture are plentiful as you experience Beaumont.
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Tessa Myers, CMP Director of Sales
Tessa Myers serves as the Director of Sales. At Beaumont CVB, Tessa oversees the sales team tasked with promoting Beaumont as a meetings, conventions and sports destination. In addition to directing strategic selling initiatives, she works diligently to bring Faith based and SMERF (Social, Military, Education, Reunion and Fraternal) groups to the city.
Shannon Mires Senior Convention Sales Manager
Shannon has an extensive background in sales and the hospitality industry. He is a member of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals and Texas Society of Association Executives. He oversees state associations, so a significant portion of his time is spent in Austin, Texas, meeting with meeting planners and executive directors of state associations.
Brittany Bonin Convention Sales Manager
Brittany is our Convention Sales Manager. As part of the sales team at the CVB, Brittany is tasked with showcasing Beaumont as an ideal location for conventions and events. This involves engaging with site selection committees for conventions and trade shows, with a particular focus on the sports sector, to highlight the city's potential as a premier event destination.
Nancy Aviles Convention Services Manager
Nancy acts as the welcoming ambassador for all convention & sporting groups and is the manager of the Give Back Program. She creates community outreach opportunities for convention clients and handles servicing requests. Nancy makes sure clients have the “extra” they need for their attendees. Her experience in the hospitality & tourism industry brings the knowledge needed when planning a meeting in Beaumont.