Selena Auditorium

Set the stage with a lot of inspiration and a little South Texas soul

Set within the Hilliard Center, Selena Auditorium gives planners a performance-ready venue with seating for more than 2,500, strong acoustics, and a name that carries real Corpus Christi meaning.

From keynote sessions and award ceremonies to performances and community programs, this is where the agenda gets its big moment.

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Selena Auditorium at a Glance

2,500+
Seats

Built for performances, ceremonies, and large group programs

Strong
acoustics

Designed for sound-forward events and stage moments

Inside
Hilliard Center

Connected to Corpus Christi’s Bayfront convention district

Flexible
Event Use

Ideal for keynotes, awards, graduations, concerts, and community programs

Bayfront
Access

Walkable and close to hotels, dining, and offsite venues

Multiple
Seating Levels

Pit, Orchestra, Grand Tier, and Balcony seating

Space That Fits the Moment

Selena Auditorium gives programs a ready-made theater setting with clear sightlines and defined seating sections.

Seating Section	Seat Count
Pit	78
Orchestra	824
Grand Tier	981
Balcony	721
Total Capacity	2,604

A Name That Means Something Here

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Selena Auditorium FAQs

Where is Selena Auditorium located?

Selena Auditorium is located within Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi’s Bayfront convention district.

How many people does Selena Auditorium seat?

Selena Auditorium seats more than 2,500 guests across Pit, Orchestra, Grand Tier, and Balcony seating areas.

What types of events can be hosted at Selena Auditorium?

Selena Auditorium can host keynotes, general sessions, award ceremonies, graduations, performances, concerts, cultural programs, community events, and education programs.

Is Selena Auditorium part of Hilliard Center?

Yes. Selena Auditorium is part of Hilliard Center, which anchors Corpus Christi’s Bayfront convention district.

Does Selena Auditorium have a seating chart?

Yes. Planners can use the Selena Auditorium seating chart to review sections, seating capacity, and audience flow.

Who is Selena Auditorium named after?

Selena Auditorium was named in 1996 for Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the Tejano entertainer whose legacy is deeply connected to Corpus Christi and South Texas.

Selena Auditorium

Set the stage with a lot of inspiration and a little South Texas soul

Selena Auditorium at a Glance

2,500+
Seats

Strong
acoustics

Inside
Hilliard Center

Flexible
Event Use

Bayfront
Access

Multiple
Seating Levels

Space That Fits the Moment

A Name That Means Something Here

Let's Find the Right Fit for Your Event

FAQs

Selena Auditorium FAQs

Submit an RFP

Contact Our Team

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Selena Auditorium

Set the stage with a lot of inspiration and a little South Texas soul

Selena Auditorium at a Glance

2,500+ Seats

Strong acoustics

Inside Hilliard Center

Flexible Event Use

Bayfront Access

Multiple Seating Levels

Space That Fits the Moment

A Name That Means Something Here

Let's Find the Right Fit for Your Event

FAQs

Selena Auditorium FAQs

Submit an RFP

Contact Our Team

Get the Planner Guide

2,500+
Seats

Strong
acoustics

Inside
Hilliard Center

Flexible
Event Use

Bayfront
Access

Multiple
Seating Levels