ESCAPADE
A versatile canvas for any event.
- Presentations & general sessions
- Awards dinners & galas
- Trade shows & exhibits
- Formal corporate programs
- Large-format gatherings
Corporate Event Venues in Houston
Imagine More.
Manage Less.
Two versatile spaces, one Houston location. We handle the production, staffing, and logistics so you can focus on your event.
Meetings, general sessions, celebrations, and conventions for hundreds to thousands of guests.
Two Venues. One Team.
One Address. Two Distinct Environments.
Escapade and Stampede sit side by side on a massive property featuring 3,100 complimentary parking spaces. Supported by one experienced operations team, these two distinct venues are built for different kinds of moments. Choose the space that fits your program, or design a progressive event that moves between both.
STAMPEDE
True Texas hospitality, built for business.
- Company celebrations & parties
- Texas-themed client events
- Team building & interactive entertainment
- Post-convention receptions
- Client entertainment evenings
Host in a single space, or let your event flow seamlessly between both.
Escapade Event Center
Designed to Bring Your Vision to Life
Escapade is engineered for transformation. The same space that hosts a polished general session on Tuesday can stage an awards gala on Thursday and a trade show floor the following week, with staging, production, and layout handled at the venue level.
For planners running formal programs, that flexibility means fewer vendors to wrangle and fewer variables on event day.
| Total event space | 50,000 sq ft |
| Event spaces | 4 |
| Largest room | 32,630 sq ft |
| Max capacity (standing) | 5,900 guests |
Stampede Event Center
Where Texas Tradition Meets Corporate Excellence
Stampede gives out-of-town groups and hometown teams the Texas experience, with the standards a corporate audience expects. It's built for the human side of the agenda: celebrations, team building, interactive entertainment, and the client evening everyone actually remembers.
For conventions and citywide programs, Stampede is a natural offsite: a genuinely Texan night without leaving Houston.
Planning a company holiday party? December dates are booking now.
| Total event space | 35,000 sq ft |
| Event spaces | 3 |
| Lonestar Room (private) | 2,000 sq ft · 200 guests |
| Max capacity (standing) | 4,000 guests |
Why Imagen
Manage Less: Venue-Level Execution, Built In
More possibilities shouldn't mean more work. One experienced team handles the venue-side pieces so you stay focused on your guests and your program.
Venue & Spaces Two environments, one address, one point of contact.
Food & Beverage In-house catering and full-service, staffed bars.
AV & Production In-house staging, sound, and multimedia with an onsite technician included.
Setup & Changeover Room turns and teardown handled by the house team.
Staffing & Security Event-day operations and onsite security at every event.
Logistics Support Loading dock, staging area, and parking flow coordination.
Your Client. Your Vision.
A Venue Partner for Event Planners
Imagen is the venue and execution side of your event, not a competing planning agency. You keep the client relationship and the creative direction. Our team handles the details on the ground and helps you deliver an event that makes you look good.
- Escapade Event Center on Cvent (specs, floor plans, RFP)
- Corporate events FAQ for planners
Venue Specs & Capabilities
Designed for Effortless Planning
The key specs, amenities, and advantages planners ask for first.
On-site parking
With over 3,100 parking spots, we provide ample space for guests to park, or buses to drop off and pick up guests.
Location & access
On the I-69 service road in north Houston: 6 miles from IAH airport and about 15 minutes from downtown and the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Vendor load-in
Loading dock and dedicated staging area, with direct load-in access for exhibitors, production vendors, and trucks.
Nearby hotels
Eight partner hotels within minutes, including Hilton, Marriott, DoubleTree, and Holiday Inn properties near IAH, with preferred rates for Imagen Venues clients.
Scale & capacity
From 50 guests to 5,900 indoors. The two venues combine for larger programs, and the outdoor space hosts 15,000 or more.
Two venues, one address
Multi-part events without cross-town transfers: general session in one venue, celebration in the other, all on one property.
See What Imagen Can Become
See the Transformation
The same rooms, dozens of different events. Explore more in the photo gallery and video gallery.
Trusted When the Details Matter
Greystar Houston hosted our Annual Awards Ceremony at Escapade Houston at the beginning of 2022. The Staff, food, AV, Music, etc. were perfect. The venue is large enough for us to host our guest count of 1300! Restrooms are clean & plenty. The Parking lot is HUGE, and complimentary, so this venue works well for our group all around. We would like to say a huge THANKS to the Escapade Team for all that you do for Greystar.
What an amazing experience our team at our company Holiday/Christmas party. From the start, the event coordinator, Kristan was simply phenomenal in making sure everything requested, was done and within budget. She worked with me on all activities, budget, and even hiring the band. Literally, I could have just shown up and welcomed my guest. Most of everything was already done. The entire staff were on point from beginning to end. Do your self a favor and host with Imagen Venues.
As always, our clients had a blast! Lana and Kristan did an amazing job helping us with very detailed planning, and made some miracles happen when we had to pivot at the last minute for a few logistics. This was our first time having a band in the venue, and it was excellent (the house sounds is great). DJ Jake was fantastic and professional and had a great announcer voice.
Hotel Partners
Stay Minutes from the Venues
Eight partner hotels near IAH and the property offer preferred rates for Imagen Venues clients.
- Hilton Houston North12400 Greenspoint Drive, Houston, Texas, 77060, USA
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport15747 JFK Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77032, USA
- Houston Marriott North255 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77060
- Holiday Inn IAH15222 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX 77032
- Fairfield Inn IAH4025 Interwood N Pkwy, Houston, TX 77032
- Hilton Garden Inn IAH15400 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX 77032
- Four Points Sheraton1450 N Sam Houston Pkwy E. Houston, TX 77032
- Marriott West Loop Galleria1750 W Loop . Houston, TX 77027
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can Imagen Venues accommodate?
Escapade Event Center holds up to 5,900 guests across 50,000 square feet, and Stampede Event Center holds up to 4,000 across 35,000 square feet. The two venues combine for larger programs, and the on-site outdoor space accommodates 15,000 or more.
How far is Imagen Venues from the airport and downtown Houston?
Both venues sit on one property on the I-69 service road in north Houston: 6 miles from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and about 15 minutes from downtown Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Is parking available?
Yes. The property includes 3,100 complimentary parking spaces on a paved private lot, with valet available and room for buses to drop off and pick up guests. Overflow parking extends capacity to roughly 4,500 vehicles.
Does Imagen Venues provide audio visual and production?
Yes, AV is in-house: concert-grade sound and lighting, LED screens that can carry sponsor and event branding, and Wi-Fi that supports up to 2,000 devices. An on-site AV technician is included, so no outside AV vendor is needed.
Does Imagen Venues provide food and beverage?
Yes. Catering and bar service are provided in-house, with custom menus and full-service, staffed bars in both venues. Outside caterers can also be accommodated for programs that need them.
Does Imagen Venues work with event planners?
Yes, as your venue partner, not your competitor. You keep the client relationship and creative direction while our operations team executes on the ground. Escapade maintains a Cvent profile for RFPs, and floor plans for both venues are available on request.
More answers on the general FAQ and the corporate events FAQ.
Let's Build Your Event
Tell us about your program and we'll guide you to the right space, layout, and possibilities, whether you're planning internally or executing for a client.