The Paint Shop and Transfer Station form the entertainment core of Phase One at The Railyards, Sacramento’s most ambitious urban redevelopment. Together, these buildings anchor the district’s primary plaza and serve as the front door for concerts, sporting events, and daily activity within a rapidly growing mixed-use environment.
The Paint Shop is a 60,220 ± SF historic rail structure being transformed into the cultural heartbeat of the district. It is headlined by a 47,700 ± SF, 3,600-seat live music and events venue, fully leased to a national promoter, and scheduled to open in 2028. The venue is projected to host 120+ concerts and events annually, generating consistent regional and destination-level foot traffic.
Immediately outside the venue, The Transfer Station delivers newly constructed, plaza-front retail designed to capture pre- and post-event crowds, stadium traffic, and daily pedestrian flow. Together, these buildings offer a rare opportunity for bars, restaurants, and experiential retail concepts to establish a presence at the center of Sacramento’s next major destination.
Live Music Venue: 47,700 ± SF (Leased to National Promoter)
West Retail: 2,925 ± SF
East Retail: 2,520 ± SF
Micro-Retail: 950 ± SF (divisible into four stalls)
Office / Event / Retail Space:
1,015 ± SF (1st Floor)
5,110 ± SF (2nd Floor)
Total Building Size: 9,460 ± SF
Divisibility: 1–4 spaces (concept dependent)
Outdoor Space: Select tenants have access to a ±7,000 SF shared patio / green space
Delivery: Infrastructure delivered to space
Cocktail bars & wine bars
Breweries & taprooms
Chef-driven casual dining
Fast-casual food concepts
Experiential & entertainment-oriented retail
Opportunities are being curated to support the long-term success and mix of the district.
Positioned at the intersection of Downtown Sacramento, Midtown, Old Sacramento, and the riverfront, The Paint Shop and Transfer Station benefit from unmatched connectivity, density, and institutional investment.
Immediate adjacency to Downtown Sacramento
Direct access to Amtrak, SacRT Light Rail, and regional bus hub via Sacramento Valley Station
Planned new Light Rail station within The Railyards
Immediate freeway access to I-5, I-80, Hwy 50, and Hwy 99
Future I Street Bridge connection to West Sacramento
Integrated bike and pedestrian network linking Midtown, Old Sacramento, and the American River Parkway
Lifestyle Scores
Walk Score: 97
Bike Score: 98
Transit Score: 55
15.3M annual visitors to Sacramento’s urban core
71,000+ daytime employees within one mile
2.56M regional population, growing by approximately 20,000 residents annually
70,000+ Bay Area transplants since 2019
Average household income: $77,118
68% of residents with some college education or higher
Sacramento Republic FC Stadium (±12,000 seats)
The Paint Shop (3,600 seats)
Kaiser Permanente Railyards Medical Campus
Thousands of new residential units, hotels, office space, and public open space
Front-row positioning at Sacramento’s next entertainment district
Consistent event-driven foot traffic combined with daily neighborhood activity
Plaza-front patios and visibility rarely available in new urban districts
Early placement alongside institutional anchors and public investment
Ability to grow with the district rather than retrofit later
