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Cow Palace

3.2 (217 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Wendi K.

I went to a Gryffin concert here. This is a gigantic venue. It's an old-ish stadium. It feels like it's for livestock shows or something. It was sort of weird, kind of dirty, and definitely pretty outdated. It has a large pit for standing room surrounded by lots of stadium seats. Restrooms are minimal and the lines are soooooo long. Line to get into the venue is also soooooo long. The sound system is muddy but that's probably because we were in the bleachers. Also Daly City was surprisingly freezing so bring a jacket so you won't shiver in the super long line outside.

Nick S.

Cow Palace is a historic venue in Daly City that carries the kind of lived in character that newer purpose built arenas simply cannot replicate. I walked in for the ISOXO show, and the space felt massive, holding up to around 12,000 guests. The scale of the room worked in favor of the production and sound design, which benefited from having that kind of volume to fill. The age of the building was immediately apparent, but there was something about the raw, old school arena feel that added to the atmosphere of an EDM show rather than working against it. The ISOXO set delivered exactly what I came for. The production filled the room well and the sound carried throughout the space without the muddiness that can sometimes plague older venues with less updated infrastructure. The energy inside built steadily, and the crowd packed onto the floor made the whole experience feel appropriately intense for the kind of music being played. That said, security was vastly underprepared for the situation. People within the arena weren't allowed reentry, which made planning for bathroom breaks difficult. This was made worse by pit jumpers that security could not catch, adding to the crowding issues. Parking is abundant with large lots surrounding the venue, though arriving early is the smarter move as the lots fill quickly around show time. The bathrooms and facilities are dated and functional rather than comfortable, which is worth mentally preparing for on a longer night. For EDM shows and live events, the Cow Palace holds up as a venue with real history and character behind it, even if the operational side on this night left something to be desired.

Sheila J.

I wish the cow palace would have more EDM festivals because it's so nice that they have tons of parking and bathrooms. and I mean TONS of parking. They are also well organized the lines to go inside move fast. Came here for a tailgate festival for the SuperBowl and it's was really fun. Too bad it wasn't inside hopefully next time!

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Maria B.

Ladies Rodeo with the girls. Fun night out. Loved all the merchandise, animals and rodeo show. Great to enjoy as a family, a couple or with your Besties.

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Jennifer C.

This was my second and third time coming to cow palace for a show. And honestly it's not my favorite but it does the job. A lot of the seats and structure are outdated and the way they set the layout for the show is a bit inconvenient. We came here for Give Thanks and it was pretty crowded the first night. They only had one entrance to go to the floor and it was just too crowded everywhere so we opted for the standing area above the floor. Bathrooms were also an inconvenience. There just wasn't enough. I think I waited in line for 45 mins for the bathroom because one area only had 3 stalls. The other restrooms had lines that wrapped around the stadium as well. Inside the stadium, it gets hot and musty with no good airflow. The one perk of holding events here at this place though is the visuals! The setup for the visuals was pretty cool so at least there's that.

Nu H.

Went here for Wobbleland! Was an amazing experience being our first time here with friends. We got there around 5pm, no traffic, easy and quick parking. We parked near back for easy exit. We hung outside the parking lot passing out some drinks, treats to start the "plur" vibes for approximately an hour or so before entering the venue. Line went quickly with no delays and security was quick. No issues. Our group sat in seatings just right above of the main floor looking towards the main stage for better viewing and space. There was another room away from the main stage as well. Bathroom were not far and surprisingly quick ( probably cause I only used twice the whole night) exiting out of the event was not bad as there were two exit out from what i saw and there were a few security guiding the exit.

Cow Palace January 2025

Cow Palace...it had been years since I had been to this venue. Pre-kids. I was invited to go, tickets were given to my son-in-law because he told them that he and my daughter wanted to surprise me and take me to a DJ Concert. They had found out I love DJ music and laser light shows. They would tell me about their concert shows and I would remember how much I use to enjoy them. I had the best time ever, jamming to Jamie XX and the light shows earlier this year. To my kids, Alexis, Seli, and Jav...best time ever. Thanks for thinking your mom still has it

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Edrian D.

Foodieland @ Cow Palace! It's been a while, so coming back strong with a 6 hit combo: 1) Mano Po 2) Big Giant Squid 3) NOLA Oysteria 4) Drunken Dumpling (missed photo op) 5) Drips Cheesecake 6) #butterbuns The Ensaymada Project 1) Mano Po - Hailing from the northern Philippines, Mano Po is Ilocano style pinoy food. What caught my eye was the longanisa fries. Longanisa is sweet sausage typically eaten for breakfast. Drenched in mayo with super crispy fries. Could have used some vinegar or citrus to cut heaviness, but boy oh boy definitely a treat. The serving size is pretty generous so I recommend doing it the way I did it with the homies - split between 3. 2) giant deep fried squid - Bruhhhh. Literally a giant squid on a skewer then deep fried. Yummy yummy for my tummy! The breading was perfection and the squid was fairly seasoned. But same thought as the first - could have used some citrus to cut the heaviness from being fried. 3) NOLA Oysteria - Yo!!! This is it! lemon herb baked oysters smothered in cheese (those who are lactose intolerant- beware). The oysters weren't overdone and finally someone who gave citrus to cut the heaviness! 4) Drunken Dumpling - who would have thought? So you know the big ole hype on XLB - this place had a PHO option! Yo - the pho soup dumpling was fiyyyyyyer! I could eat 12 of those in one sitting. Yes, the XLB is good but the pho was better. 5) Drips Cheesecake - oh my gulay! Much too much. Basically, it's frozen cheesecake dipped in chocolate, then sprinkled in cereal or sprinkles. The serving was way too big so split the white chocolate strawberry shortcake and my friend got fruity pebbles cereal. Sheeeesh! Sugar overload, but so so so so good. 6) The Ensaymada Project #butterbuns - Ensaymada is a Filipino pastry usually topped with butter sugar and cheese. AUNTY, these are soooo good! I got pandan (young coconut) and dulce de leche. These are to die for. Not too sweet and are like hugs from grandma. So here it is - FoodieLand @ Cow Palace. You snooze you lose!

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Kendra F.

I came for Kaytranada on 12/29 for my birthday. I have to say, how they had us drop our umbrellas off was very annoying considering it was raining and so many concert goers have umbrellas since it was pouring. I left without my umbrella because I couldn't find it. In any case, this is a large venue with quite a few bathrooms if you are willing to walk around. I will say, for it to be a day of rain I wish they put down more mats for us to dry our shoes on upon entry. Other than that, I had the time of my life. I cried for Kaytranada. He is so amazing. So was Sango!

Nicole C.

Cow Palace is back with the concerts!!! It has improved tremendously since 2010. The sound system and the possibility of the venue decor is out of this world! So far, they only have performers playing in the main room. There are other rooms that can potentially be used as stages but they currently are not using them. Maybe for future events? -1 star because they limit the amount of people that can access the floor by handing out a wristband.... And it gets quite hectic for the worker and everyone squeezing together like sardines to get floor access. Le sigh. But viewing from the seats are amazing and you can't go wrong wherever you're at! I highly recommend prepaying for parking so you help the flow of traffic getting into the venue :) purchase through the cow palace website!

Lynnelle E.

Honestly, I have not been here in years. Like when I was a little kid going here for a field trip to see a rodeo. I'm not sure if they still do that. This time around, I came for the low rider super show. It was like stepping into a time capsule. Nothing has changed. I doubt they've even remodeled it since the last time I was here. I definitely will be back next year for the next low rider event.

Michael M.

It's an amazing place to attend any event. I was feel free to look at their calendar and attend all the events .

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Annabelle R.

I've been here several times for different kinds of events. The biggest perk of the venue is that it is large and has lots of open space, as well as a giant oversized parking lot, even multiple levels. This makes it an ideal setting for the annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair, which I attended this past weekend. The setting is so large that it can fit Charles Dickens' London, complete with dance rooms, music halls, stages, and row after row of endless shops and eateries. In other areas of the venue were Christmas tree sales and a skating rink (not part of the Great Dickens Christmas Fair). Parking was a pricey $15, but we got in free because their credit card machine wasn't working (or my credit card wasn't working, lol) and we didn't have cash on hand. Other than the size though, the Cow Palace event center/arena is pretty ordinary. The outside looks old and outdated and lacks curb appeal. But perhaps it's meant to be more appreciated for the history and nostalgia!?! Okay, I guess.

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Attended my first rodeo this past weekend, and the entertainment value was high, well trained bulls…read moreand horses keeping the crowd engaged... along with the humans running the show of course. Parking and event entry was quick and easy (though it cost $20 at Cow Palace). And there were several concession stands available serving typical snacks and treats like hot dogs, nachos, and even frozen beverages. The show started at 7:30pm, and various acts occurred for a little over two hours (before the main attraction). This included award presentations, an opportunity for moms from the crowd to enter the arena and race for a prize wearing only one shoe, corny jokes by the rodeo clown, saddle bronc riding (wild bucking horse trying to throw off the rider... similar to bull riding), horse barrel racing (female riders getting their horses to zoom around 3 barrels in the arena at the highest speed), and tie-down roping (cowboys wielding a lasso on the bull, competing for quickest time). I liked how the announcer explained the rules and animal ethics to the audience as some participants were disqualified during the roping challenge. The bull riding started around 9:45pm, and those spinning, twisting bulls were crazy! This 15-minute highlight of the event, with about 5 different bulls/riders, was followed by a bull jumper/stuntman performing acrobatics, dodging and doing flips in the air while being charged by a bull. The show ultimately ended around 10:15pm, and quickly turned into a country concert, opening up the arena to all, for live music entertainment. I enjoyed the event overall, and felt that Section 19 offered an ideal view of all the different acts. I do recommend coming a little early if sitting in the dress circle though, since it's "first come, first served" stadium seating and was pretty crowded. Cool and unique experience, and I will definitely return!

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The Great Dickens Christmas Fair has always been on my list to visit sometime. I am so glad that I…read morefinally decided to go last December. This was my very first time at the fair, so I am reviewing this as a first timer. We got the General Admission tickets, which was $50 per person. There is a cheaper ticket option, but you can't enter until 3pm - I believe. This admission price is separate from the parking pass. Because it was our first time, we wanted the full experience and go right at opening. Usually, I like to do some research to find the must-eats or must-dos, however, I couldn't really find much info so we came in blind. Everything was so nicely decorated! When you go in, you definitely feel like you're in the Victorian era for sure. Mostly everybody was in character and dressed up, so totally recommend dressing up! There were vendors, food vendors, shows, and alcohol. When we got in, we were a bit overwhelmed and overstimulated with everything so we got a map and looked at how we wanted to map out our day. We were hungry so we decided to get meat pies - so we went straight towards the back to all of the food. OMG, we regret only ordering one meat pie because it was yummy and by the end of our day - the line for meat pies was sooooo long. We tried little things here and there, but would recommend getting meat pies. We checked out every vendor, lots of cool things but out of our budget. The shows were a lot of fun - I think we recognized one of the performers from the Renaissance Fair. Anyways - if you're into this stuff and wanted something to do for the holidays, I recommend checking out the Great Dickens Christmas Fair. We had so much fun!

I love the Dickens Fair! I go every year and have a fun time listening to music, eating great food,…read moreand shopping at the large variety of vendors. I suggest coming early as it gets really packed in the evenings. Parking is pricey but worth it so you don't have to park many block away in the residential district. There is a small hill you have to walk up to enter the main event. There are golf carts available with drivers for those needing assistance getting from the parking lot to the main event. Dressing up is optional. There are a lot of vendors to buy pieces of an outfit from if you are interested in dressing up while you are there or the next time you go. Many of the shows have long waiting lines so I suggest coming early if you want to see all the shows. The food area has a large selection of yummy food. My favorites are the meat pies and the fish and chips. I also always purchase a few bags of the roasted almonds. I usually end up eating a whole cone full of almonds with my family while we walk around. There is usually a cake shop vendor there too. The shop sells great rum cake. There are lots of bars located around this event. I don't drink and get the spice cider, eggnog, or hot chocolate. This is an event I go to each year. I highly recommend this event to everyone wanting to do something fun during the holiday season.

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