Smoothie King Center
Standard concert configuration, configurable (GA floor or partial seating). Concert setups run 17,805 center-stage and 17,221 end-stage, with a 7,500 half-house curtain option.
Last verified 2026-08-04
Smoothie King Center capacity, answered
- How many people does Smoothie King Center hold?
- Smoothie King Center holds 17,805 at its standard concert configuration. Concert setups run 17,805 center-stage and 17,221 end-stage, with a 7,500 half-house curtain option.
- How many seats are in Smoothie King Center?
- Smoothie King Center holds 17,805 in full concert configuration, combining a general-admission floor with fixed seating; the exact seated count shifts with the stage setup.
- What is Smoothie King Center's concert capacity?
- Smoothie King Center in New Orleans has a concert capacity of 17,805. That number sets the ceiling on gross potential before comps and per-ticket fees come out.
What 17,805 means on a settlement sheet
Illustrative face-value gross at three ticket prices and three sell-through levels. Real nets land lower: comps consume capacity without revenue, and per-ticket fees sit between face value and what the show keeps.
| Sell-through | $45 ticket | $75 ticket | $125 ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (17,805 tickets) | $801,225 | $1,335,375 | $2,225,625 |
| 85% (15,134 tickets) | $681,041 | $1,135,069 | $1,891,781 |
| 70% (12,464 tickets) | $560,858 | $934,763 | $1,557,938 |
Whether a show pencils at these numbers depends on the guarantee and cost base, not the gross — break-even is the number that decides.
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