A standing-room concert hall and Southern-style restaurant at Disney Springs, about 18 miles from Lake Nona, with free parking.
House of Blues Orlando is on the West Side of Disney Springs, about 18 driving miles from Lake Nona Town Center. It combines a music hall, a restaurant with free live music and a smokehouse. The music hall is mostly general admission standing room, with balcony and table upgrades for some shows. Parking in the Disney Springs garages and lots is free. No Walt Disney World park ticket is needed to visit Disney Springs or House of Blues.
House of Blues is the concert hall at Disney Springs: a standing-room music venue with a restaurant next door that plays live music most nights. For Lake Nona residents it is one of the easiest concert nights in Orlando, because Disney Springs parking is free and the drive stays off I-4.
This guide is written for people weighing a move to Lake Nona. It covers how far House of Blues is, what it is like and how to plan a show night.
How far is House of Blues Orlando from Lake Nona?
House of Blues Orlando is about 18 driving miles from Lake Nona Town Center, on the West Side of Disney Springs.
The route follows SR 417 south, a toll road, to the Disney area and avoids I-4. For more on the district, see our Disney Springs guide, and for the rest of the resort, our Walt Disney World guide.
| Distance from Lake Nona Town Center | About 18 miles |
|---|---|
| Location | Disney Springs West Side |
| Music hall | Mostly general admission standing room |
| Parking | Free in Disney Springs garages and lots |
| Park ticket needed | No |
What is the House of Blues music hall like?
The music hall is built for standing and dancing, with a general admission floor, and balcony and table seating sold as upgrades for some shows.
Its size makes it a regular stop for touring bands and artists who play clubs and theaters rather than arenas, along with tribute acts and themed nights. Many shows are all ages, though children must be with an adult, and some shows have age limits. The venue is cashless and has a strict bag policy, so check the details on its website before you go.
Can you eat at House of Blues without a concert ticket?
Yes. The House of Blues restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and has free live music on its stage most nights, with a smokehouse next door for barbecue.
For many Lake Nona residents, the restaurant is the easier way to enjoy House of Blues: Southern-style food and a free live set without a concert ticket. The venue has also been known for its weekend Gospel Brunch; check the current schedule if that interests you.
Is parking free for House of Blues Orlando?
Yes. Parking in the Disney Springs garages and surface lots is free, including for House of Blues concerts.
The garages closest to the West Side fill first on busy nights, so arriving early helps. Disney Springs parking is meant for Disney Springs visitors, and it is not a way around theme park parking. Once you are out of the garage, the drive back to Lake Nona on SR 417 is usually easy late at night.
How can you make a House of Blues show a night out?
Arrive early for dinner at Disney Springs, see the show, and walk the district afterward.
Disney Springs has dozens of restaurants and bars within a short walk of House of Blues. Because it needs no park ticket and parking is free, a concert here is one of the simplest evenings out in the Orlando area for Lake Nona residents.
How does House of Blues fit alongside Lake Nona's other concert venues?
House of Blues is one of Orlando's mid-size concert venues, alongside Hard Rock Live at Universal CityWalk and the arena shows at the Kia Center.
See our Hard Rock Live Orlando guide and our Kia Center guide. For more of Orlando, see the Explore Orlando hub.
Pros, Cons and Our Take
Pros
- Free parking at Disney Springs.
- About 18 miles from Lake Nona, with no I-4 needed.
- A restaurant with free live music, even without a concert ticket.
- No park ticket needed, and dozens of restaurants nearby.
Cons
- The music hall is mostly standing room.
- West Side garages fill up on busy nights.
- A cashless venue with a strict bag policy.
- SR 417 tolls apply.
Our Take
House of Blues is one of the easiest concert nights for Lake Nona residents: a short drive off I-4, free parking and a whole district of restaurants around it. Even without a show, the restaurant's free live music makes it a good dinner stop at Disney Springs.
What the Neighbors Know
Lake Nona residents often treat Disney Springs as a regular dinner destination, and House of Blues adds live music to that. It is close enough for a weeknight show. If quick access to SR 417 matters to you, compare Lake Nona neighborhoods with that in mind.
Official Sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is House of Blues Orlando from Lake Nona?
About 18 driving miles from Lake Nona Town Center, on the West Side of Disney Springs. The route follows SR 417, a toll road, and avoids I-4.
Is parking free for House of Blues Orlando?
Yes. Parking in the Disney Springs garages and surface lots is free, including for House of Blues concerts.
Is House of Blues Orlando standing room?
The music hall is mostly general admission standing room, with balcony and table seating sold as upgrades for some shows.
Do you need a Disney park ticket to go to House of Blues?
No. House of Blues is at Disney Springs, which is outside the theme parks and needs no park admission.
