The Astro

What Plays There

The Astro's calendar leans musical: rock, pop, country, and jazz are all part of the regular mix, with acts ranging from up-and-coming talent to established legends, local to international, alongside stand-up comedy and other concert-style specials. Either space can handle it: a fully seated show, a partly seated one, or general admission standing room, indoors or out on the grass amphitheater next door.

For what's actually booked and when, skip the guesswork and check the "All Shows" listing on theastrotheater.com, the venue's own running calendar.

Tickets and Box Office

Ticketmaster is the exclusive ticketing provider for every show at The Astro, indoor or outdoor. Buy there, or in person at The Astro's own box office at the main entrance, 8302 City Centre Drive, on show days between 6 and 9 p.m. Bring a card, since the box office takes only credit or debit.

Skip the resale sites. The venue can only guarantee tickets bought directly through Ticketmaster or its own box office, and it warns buyers away from secondary marketplaces for exactly that reason. If something goes wrong with a ticket bought through one of those official channels, email ticketing@theastrotheater.com: The Astro may be able to verify your purchase and reprint it once the original is voided. That only works if you can prove you're the original buyer, and only for tickets it can actually trace.

Seating and Capacity

How you're seated depends on the ticket. A ticket showing a section, row, and seat number gets you an assigned seat; General Admission, Standing Room Only, or PIT means you're on your feet; and a table number means a high-top cocktail table with a barstool. At an amphitheater show, GA usually means lawn seating on the grass, so bring a blanket, not a chair: chairs and stools are on the prohibited items list. A show billed as "Astro Theater" is the indoor room, which holds up to 2,500; one billed as "Astro Amphitheater" is outdoors on the grass, with room for 5,500.

Want more than a standard ticket gets you? The VIP suite sits on the east side of the balcony level, with its own entrance, a private bar and lounge seating, private restrooms, and a premium view of the show. If you need accessible seating, look for the accessible designation on Ticketmaster's seating map when you buy.

Getting There and Parking

The Astro sits at 8302 City Centre Drive in La Vista, Nebraska, inside the La Vista City Centre development. The City of La Vista, not the venue, owns and runs parking there: two garages plus street parking, priced by the city and subject to change, all first-come, first-served. If you'd rather skip a rate altogether, limited free parking is available at La Vista Central Park North, at 84th Street and Park View Boulevard, and Central Park East, at 7702 Edgewood Boulevard.

Need accessible parking or a drop-off point? Accessible stalls are in both Garage 1 and Garage 2, plus street parking around City Centre, and curbside drop-off is allowed right at The Astro's main entrance on City Centre Drive.

Venue Policies

Bag Policy and Prohibited Items

The Astro runs a clear bag policy: every bag entering the venue has to be completely clear, or 4.5 by 6.5 inches or smaller, and every bag gets measured and searched at the door. Beyond bags, The Astro's prohibited items list also rules out:

• Outside food or drink, other than empty, clear, disposable water bottles of 20 ounces or less
• Cameras with detachable lenses, tripods, selfie sticks, GoPros, or recording devices
• Drones or other remote-controlled devices
• Chairs, stools, or strollers
• Laser pointers and glow sticks
• Weapons or anything resembling one
• Tablets, computers, or other large electronics

Venue management can flag other items as unsafe on a case-by-case basis. Plan on a metal detector at entry, along with a search of any bag you're allowed to bring.

Cameras get a partial pass: small point-and-shoot cameras are generally fine, though that can change at a specific tour's request.

Age Restrictions and ID

The Astro is an all-ages venue unless a specific show says otherwise. Kids 2 and under get in free if they're sitting on an adult's lap, though that policy can change for shows aimed at young audiences.

Accessibility Services

Both venues are ADA accessible. All three entrances to the indoor theater skip steps and steep inclines, the east-side VIP entrance connects directly to the venue's elevator, and the outdoor amphitheater has an ADA-compliant ramp on the west side of the main entrance. Accessible parking is available in both Garage 1 and Garage 2, plus street parking around City Centre, with curbside drop-off permitted at the main entrance.

Drinks and Amenities

Coat check is available at Guest Services on the east side of the balcony level for $5, card only, and it's an indoor-venue perk only, so don't count on it at an amphitheater show. Wherever you're drinking, come ready to tap or swipe: The Astro is a cashless venue, and the bar takes card payment only. Spring for the VIP suite and your ticket comes with its own private bar, lounge seating, and private restrooms on the east side balcony.

Where to Eat and Drink Nearby

The Astro sits inside La Vista City Centre, which has its own lineup of places to eat and drink on site, including The City Pub and Heights Draft Room. The City Pub, at 7861 Main St., Suite J, serves what it calls "classic pub favorites elevated to gourmet status," with a rooftop patio for firepits and skyline views, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Heights Draft Room, at 7861 Main St., Suite H, has been pouring craft beer since 2019, with its own cocktail and liquor lists, open 3 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Our pick: The City Pub is the better bet after a show that runs long. It stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, an hour later than Heights Draft Room in the same building, so a late encore doesn't mean racing the clock for last call.

Tips for a First Visit

• Buy only through Ticketmaster or The Astro's own box office, and skip resale sites entirely.
• Check whether your show says "Astro Theater" or "Astro Amphitheater" before you plan the night; it's the difference between heading indoors and heading out to the grass.
• Pack light: bags need to be clear or 4.5 by 6.5 inches or smaller. You'll walk through a metal detector, and any bag gets searched.
• Bring a card, not cash: the box office, the bar, and coat check are all card-only.
• Headed to an amphitheater show? It runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast either way.
• Lost something? Email info@theastrotheater.com or call 531-283-5212 and select option 2 for lost and found.

Get your ticket from the right place, keep your bag small, and you're set for whichever stage you're headed to. New Astro shows land in the Wednesday email first, and you can always check what's already on sale on theastrotheater.com's own calendar.