Our Home: Uptown Blanco Ballroom

The historic mirrored Uptown Blanco Ballroom is home to the Blanco Performing Arts concert series. The venue is located on the west side of the courthouse square in Blanco, Texas. Upstairs in the former Masonic Lodge, the ballroom is now part of Uptown Blanco Arts & Entertainment. Built in the 19th century this building has worn many hats, but this one is certainly the most musical.

​Remodeled to be an event venue in the 2008/2009, the bright ballroom features a beautiful wall of mirrors which reflect both the musician's movements and the surrounding audience, giving everyone a sense of "theater in the round." If you're looking for something to do on a special evening in the hill country you've come to the right place!

The Ballroom is fully ADA accessible, with an elevator to the second floor, as well as an ADA bathroom available.

Uptown Blanco Ballroom Seating in the Round

photo courtesy of Gary Hook

How to Get to the Ballroom and Courtyard

The Uptown Blanco Courtyard and Ballroom are located on the western block of the courthouse square in Blanco, Texas.  While the physical address for the building containing the Uptown Blanco Ballroom is 315 Main Street Google Maps will not currently route correctly based on that address. Please use 317 Main Street in Google. Both venues must be accessed from the south side of the block, on Third Street. Look for signage to take you to the large metal portico that marks the Uptown Courtyard entrance.

Parking is available on Elm Street behind the Uptown Blanco Courtyard, along 3rd and 4th streets, and in the Uptown Blanco parking lot at Elm and 4th streets. 

Address + Directions

Uptown Blanco Ballroom Address: 317 Main St. Blanco, Tx 78606
BPA Mailing Address: PO Box 1721 Blanco, Tx 78606

From Austin
Take US 290 West from Austin. At the US 281/US 290 intersection in Blanco County, turn left to head south. At the stoplight on the square in Blanco, turn right. Parking is available around Uptown Blanco (on your left) or in the parking lot on Elm Street (first right).

Scenic Route
Take US 290 West from Austin. At Henly, after the Blanco county line, turn left at FM 165. At State Loop 163/Chandler Street, turn right. This road becomes 4th Street and takes you into the square. At the stoplight, continue straight. Parking is available around Uptown Blanco (on your left) or in the parking lot on Elm Street (first right).

From San Antonio
Blanco is a quick and easy trip from San Antonio. Take US 281 North to Blanco. At the stoplight on the Square, turn left. Parking is available around Uptown Blanco (on your left) or in the parking lot on Elm Street (first right).

From Houston
Take I-10 from Houston, take exit 695 onto Texas 71 toward La Grange/Austin, continue onto US 290 in Austin. At the US 281/US 290 intersection in Blanco County, turn left to head south. At the stoplight in Blanco, turn right. Parking is available around Uptown Blanco (on your left) or in the parking lot on Elm Street (first right).

Header photo courtesy of Alexander Devora