Concert Hall Layouts for Every Type of Performance

Establish Your Goals

Before you start creating your concert hall floor plan, take a moment to define your goals for the event. Jot down a few notes about what kind of concert you want to create and how you want people to experience it.

Ask yourself:

• Is it a formal, seated performance or a more casual event where guests can mingle and dance?
• Do you need bar areas, and where should they be located?
• What kind of atmosphere are you aiming for — elegant, energetic, or relaxed?

Next, think about how people will move through the space:

• Where will guests enter and exit?
• Where are the restrooms located?
• Where’s the best spot for the stage, amplifiers, and microphones?

Finally, consider practical details. Will the size of the event determine how many tickets you sell, or is attendance already fixed? Each of these factors will influence your layout decisions. Understanding your goals early makes it easier to design a floor plan that supports the flow and feel of your concert.

Concert Types

Concerts come in all shapes and sizes, but many fall into a set of general categories. Here are some of the most popular types:

Classical concerts

From opera to chamber music, the type of music can vary tremendously.

Children's or family concert

These types often have a more "interactive" stage, where the performers can get close to and even involve the audience.

Band

Bands come in all shapes and sizes, from a couple of performers to a large 12-man band.

Single musician

Can be everything from a lone singer to a pianist.

Venue

Consider your venue. All venues have restrictions in terms of how many people can comfortably be seated. Many venues have set seating, with flexible options to add more seating if necessary. This is where a concert hall floor plan really comes in handy. You can draw up the concert hall area, place the stage, then plan how the seating will be. Some examples of venues are:

• Large auditorium: Often the seating is determined e.g. in a theater.
• Pub: The stage is often makeshift, and space is usually tight.
• Club: Large clubs can set up a stage and bar tables to place drinks, and still leave lots of room for dancing.
• Smaller Room: For formal events and ceremonies, a stage will need to be combined for a presenter as well as the performers.
• Private home: Consider whether the concert is a main attraction or background music, this will help determine where you place your staged area.

Plan Your Venue with Precision

Use the RoomSketcher app to create detailed concert hall floor plans.

Add exact measurements, adjust seating density, and explore multiple layout options — all while ensuring the best audience flow and stage visibility.