To ensure the safety of all guests, the Cullen Performance Hall enforces a clear bag policy. Any items checked in at our bag check station will incur a $5 fee. We accept all major debit and credit cards; cash and checks are not accepted.

Clear Bag Policy

• A clear bag at 12"x6"x12" (LxWxH)
• A 1-gallon resealable bag
• A small clutch at 4.5"x6.5" (LxW) no thicker than 3.5".
• Wristlets must not be more than 4.5"x6.5" (LxW) and no thicker than 3.5".
• Billfolds must not be more than 4.5"x6.5" (LxW).
  
  • This policy is subject to change without notice.
  • All measurements are provided in inches, using US customary units.

What is a Clear Bag at the Cullen Performance Hall?

• The Cullen Performance Hall clear bag must meet the following requirements:
  • Customers are allowed to bring in one bag per person.
  • The panels on all sides must be clear and transparent to allow all light to pass through.
    
    • You cannot place a non-clear bag inside a clear bag.
    • Items in your clear bag may be in another clear bag.
      • The bag must be transparent, allowing all light to pass through.
  • All contents of your bag must be visible and easily identifiable.
  • Non-clear bags, as well as any bags that are translucent or opaque, will not be approved for entry into the facility.
  • Your clear bag may have printed panels that are translucent or opaque, but the print cannot cover the entire bag.
    
    • An example would be the "UH" logo on the bag.
  • You may have a transparent, translucent, or opaque wristlet inside your clear bag. 
    • A wristlet is no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (WxL) and the thickness is no larger than 3.5". 
    • All wristlets are subject to search.

What is a Small Clutch?

• A small clutch must meet the following requirements:
  • A small clutch may be transparent, translucent, or opaque with or without a strap.
  • A small clutch is no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (WxL), and the thickness is no larger than 3.5".
  • A clutch must open fully and have no interior pockets.
    
    • It may include a small coin pocket within the liner, but this pocket must be open and accessible for inspection.
  • All clutches are subject to search.

What is a Billfold?

• A billfold must meet the following requirements:
  
  • According to Merriam-Webster, a billfold is defined as "a folding pocketbook for paper money."
  • This may include a photo ID, credit cards, or similar items. 
  • A billfold is no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (WxL).
  • All billfolds are subject to search.

What are Restricted Bags at the Cullen Performance Hall?

• Restricted bags are as follows:
  
  • All bags of any size that are translucent, opaque, and are not clear bags and will not be granted access to enter the Cullen Performance Hall.
    • The following is not an all-inclusive list:
      
      • Backpacks, bags, briefcases, bursas, carryalls, cases, clutches, duffel bags, fanny packs, frames, gear bags, handbags, haversacks, mesh bags, minaudières, moneybags, oversized wallets, packets, pouches, reticules, sacks, satchels, suitcases, and totes are not permitted inside Cullen Performance Hall.