Texas' Oldest Dance Hall, located at historic Gruene in New Braunfels, features Texas' best live music every day. Gruene Hall, built in 1878, is Texas’ oldest continually operating and most famous dance hall. The 6,000 square foot dance hall with a high pitched tin roof still has the original layout with side flaps for open air dancing, a bar in the front, a small lighted stage in the back and a huge outdoor garden. Gruene Hall has become internationally recognized as a destination tourist attraction and major music venue for up-and-coming as well as established artists.