Been enjoying shows at the Marquee Theatre since I was a teenager, but last nights show was the first time I sat on their balcony. The balcony has been there for a while now, but I could just never bring myself to pay the balcony prices. Last night show with Silverstein/Story of the Year, ruined that for me forever. With a bar and bathrooms upstairs the only thing missing is a merch booth up there! Even if it's just a couple of shirts from each band playing, come on Marquee! We got in line around 6:30p for the show and got in pretty quickly. No problem with security, I had my clear fanny pack and was good to go. Look up their bag policies online and you shouldn't have a problem! Bartender was friendly and the drinks were good, the view was great from the balcony and the bands on stage killed it. Bathroom was a little gross, but that's the other concert goers for sure. Be considerate people! 10/10, I love this place. read more

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Went to a concert to see Ari Lennox and her show was amazing! The venue was good , the drinks were strong, and the employees were cool! The only disdain I have is that I brought my cute little purse that went with my outfit and the security lady told me it was too big. Like what? It was a clutch with a handle. My friend's purse was bigger than mine and they didn't say anything about hers. Wild. She used a Lululemon Fannie pack to measure it and that Thang is tiny. Then they were charging to check the purses or put in the car. I put mine in the car because that's wild . Parking was $15 at the venue. I had only been to this venue one time 5 years ago and I didn't drive so I didn't know about parking fees. Minus that, I enjoyed the concert. read more

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Bed at 12 up at 7a Left at 3:45p on a tu from tempe, AZ. Great overall experience. For 10/14/25 review: the parking $15 cash or QR code (cashless) The venue has restrictions on purse sizes and my bag that was holding my money bag, phone, and keys was too big. However, they were making some exceptions. Later I just left it to avoid second entry complications. For the VIP ticket.... it felt a bit rushed, but the sound check was nice, photos weren't anything special and blurry. Got a signed poster, and band pins. Plus got dibs on merch, that was a solid win. The exp itself began at 4:45-5:26p. with a (1 hour intermission) The artists are worth every cent but to the venue and help add to profit. Order subs, some refreshments, have a 2 drink bar open included in price & some seating.... minus a star, only offering cooler water was a mediocre attempt. Given re-entry priority skipped the minimal, GA line. Notes: The walk over the bridge at a brisk pace was 24m give or take. or, look into the nearby train, Line A to Line S. Line A goes over the water. If I knew what I know now, Stop at Cassey Moore's Oyster House for drinks and food (get an experience), Pack a to go picnic with road drinks. (In cooler months) take line S back to nearby park, have an adult picnic enjoy people watching scenery & the bridge currently lights up on the train tracks and bistro lights on the bridge. (love those esthetic touches) cruise back on line A. Minimal walking. Hotter months: Jump on the electric scooters and ride into downtown. Just don't fall into the water. Just kidding, you can't. The venue is a gem over the pond, the sound system was great, the sloped venue allowed everyone the ability to see unless some Dipsh*t stood in-front of you. Yeah you, Look down, even when with your S/o. Respect* I'd do it again in a heart beat. This venue got two thumbs up. over & out from up the 10FWY! read more

Marquee Theatre - Music Venues Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

It's been a moment since I've been there and went to check out this band with a friend called Macarena. They did a whole bunch of 80s 90s band tribute pretty cool been a while. Alcohol recently priced as well. Made some new friends all in all just a really good place as always. The bartenders were great. They remembered our order and poured pretty well so I have no complaints about the service at all. read more

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Definitely over selling tickets the whole place was over crowded you couldn't even raise your shoulder or an arm out or even breathe without hitting another person. security was rude and very unprofessional the employees treated us the same even for asking simple questions . Never coming back read more

I have been to Marquee Theatre twice, once for a rock concert and once for a rap concert. Located in Tempe, I have been able to find free parking both times but it's not easy. They have a paid lot at the venue, but I'm always for free parking when I can swing it. There are also several parking garages that are close to the venue. Marquee is a relatively small venue, which I always appreciate. It makes for a more intimate experience. They don't have food to my knowledge, but they do have a full bar. On my recent visit, I saw a sign that you can't bring in unopened water bottles or empty water bottles. Which is unfortunate because most venues allow it given how hot Phoenix gets. Still, overall, it's a decent venue. The acoustics are good and I had a good vantage point at both concerts I have attended at Marquee Theatre. read more

I was here tonight for a KNIX secret show concert and it was sooo much fun!! This venue however is small and can hold up to 2,000 people I believe. It can get hot in here but they honestly do an amazing job keeping the place cool! I will give a heads up on the bathroom situation - there were lines each time I had to go (long lines) but they did move quickly luckily. I think there was only one area for the bathrooms (That I'm aware of) that was the only downside but other than that everything else was amazing! The staff were also very sweet! read more

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This is a fine place to see a show. I went for the Sam Fender concert and liked that it was on the smaller side. It is really nice that the venue is right on the Valley Metro line and close to Tempe. Getting in wasn't too bad as we just had to go through security and then scan our tickets. The merch area was pretty small and the line for it kind of butt into the rest of the entrance space. The venue was pretty hot but maybe that has to do with being in a big crowd. Even Sam Fender mentioned how hot it was. The sound was my biggest complaint here. It sounded kind of fuzzy and not clear. read more

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This concert venue is a great place to see your favorite band. It's spacious and you have a good view of the stage from almost anywhere you stand. It's nice and cool inside. Getting into the venue wasn't a problem, quick to get wanted and check in. The problem was the parking. It was a nightmare. The parking lot was full but you didn't know it until you pulled into the lot. Then we were directed to a parking structure that was not open and we drove around for 20 minutes trying to find a place to park. We missed part of the concert. It would be helpful to put a sign "parking lot full" at the entrance of the venues lot because it was quite difficult getting in and out of there. read more

I've been coming here since 2017, but last night was my first time going to a "rave" event here (Shrek Rave). It felt like a middle school dance with helicopter chaperones, there's quite literally no other way to describe it. The music was great and the Shrek Rave company did their job, but they made SUCH a big mistake choosing the Marquee as their venue. Security was honestly so creepy and constantly walking up to people just dancing in the crowd or holding drinks. They were kicking people out for hitting their nicotine vapes inside, as this venue allows during their regular concerts. We saw 8+ people kicked out by their creep ass security before 11pm and it truthfully felt like a prison rave. Between the bartender rolling his eyes at me asking for a water cup (sorry didn't realize you guys are so money hungry) and security all over people just trying to dance and talk with friends, you bet I won't be back. We ended up leaving around 11:30 because of how weird everything felt. Thanks for the nostalgia of bringing me back to a middle school cafeteria dance I guess. read more

MARQUEE MARKS THE SPOT A treasure of a venue tucked away down the street from Downtown Tempe. This humble building has had a metamorphosis during its long history on Mill Avenue from whence it was constructed as the Red River Opry in 1993. This is the first venue I went to as a college kid. At that time it was grungy and dank. It was not well ventilated, the floors were concrete and giant floor fans were the only way to cool off. It was not comfortable inside. They had cheap admission and cheap drinks; a college kid's dream! Since its meek beginnings, it later added the balcony for extra seating and a new view for shows. It now has proper air conditioning. The lighting effects have been upgraded and the floors are no longer the same as the pavement outside. The giant speakers on both sides of the stage blast your eardrums and the bass can rattle your bones. Do not discount this small venue. There is no seating, it is General Admission, standing room only, so you get a close-up and intimate experience with a great view anywhere on the floor which would cost you hundreds at an arena or stadium; now that's value! The actual floor is slightly sloped to help the views of the vertically challenged folks to combat the tall people in the crowd. The patio is a great place to get fresh air or hang out and drink. The entry has security gates and staff using security wands. This can cause the line for entry pretty long so get there early. There are lockers by the security check that you can use to put your stuff if they do not allow certain personal affects in the building. Check the website for permitted and prohibited items. If your you favorite artist happens to make a stop here, Marquee Mark your calendars because you'll get good vibrations when attending shows at this place! read more

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I have been going to this venue for 20 years and whoever owns it now over sells tickets to all the shows now. the place gets so packed you can't even move through the crowd. service at the bar is horrible and all the bartenders act like they don't want you there. the owner of this place is a greedy greedy jerk who doesn't care about his crowds. Will never buy tickets to this place again!!!!!!!!!!! read more

It is a basic music venuel with average acoustics. General admission is standing only. Fortunately, the venue has a sloped, cement floor to help with viewing once past the first few rows. Nothing special about venue architecturally, besides being a round building. There is a small smokers patio. Events usually have parking fee for the lot next to the venue, but some free parking down by Tempe Beach under the Mill Ave Bridges. read more

Great venue! Recommend getting balcony tickets, bar upstairs pours better drinks and there are some barstools to rest your feet during the concert!!! Get there early and have a blast!!! read more

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So I just went for the first time to this venue for the Prof concert and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I am not from phx and don't go to a ton of concerts there but I would definitely go back to this venue! It reminds me of the Rialto theatre in Tucson (which I do frequent) , similar in size and they both have a balcony section. I had excellent service at the bar each time I went, lines weren't too bad either . Bathroom clean and spacious. Security was on point as well inside the concert. I felt safe and really enjoyed the show! read more

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Guy with chin length blonde hair and glasses was an idiot. He gave me dirty looks and ended up breaking my guide stick. Really mean and rude... Shoutout to the only good employee, the nice brunette with glasses. Another overweight security guard refused service to my friend claiming he was "Too intoxicated"... He was not. He was sober and had brain damage from serving in the army... I dont think I've met worse people in my entire life than the security here. they really made me lose faith in humanity, would give zero stars if possible. read more

They sell too many tickets to every show so you're stuck listening to the band from the lobby. Will never give this venue another dollar and will dissuade anyone from going there. read more

First time at the Marquee ever. Nice place. Pretty typical for venues like this, but it has a nicer upper deck than expected. Hope to visit again sometime soon! read more

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For over 20 years, I've visited this establishment for various shows and events. The parking can be a bit of a nightmare, so arrive early! There is no food at this location, but a bar for drinks if you would like to enjoy. It has a pretty good layout, but is a standing room only type of theatre which can deter some people away. The security and staff was very friendly at the Phoenix Rising Kit Reveal Party, and I'm sure when the right event comes I'll be back. read more

Marquee Theatre - Phoenix Rising Kit Reveal Party - Music Venues Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Made arrangements to fly out here from colorado to see a concert. I will never do that again. For starters, you have a bathroom attendant like its a club. This is a concert venue. People walking out with no hand washing. Also nic vapes only . Gross. Why? Who cares about what my vape is it is not bothering anyone when done outside. I can understand flower cause its loud anywhere but thats just dumb. Totally a buz kill especially for a non drinker on new years. Didn't rec pass in 2020 in AZ? Also no free parking anywhere. Their lot is $15. Edit I saw more disturbing things and its what I saw security doing all night. Saw at least 20 people throughout the night beaten up and dragged out of the place by security. Headlock, choking, ripping clothing, punching, slamming on the ground..etc...There is a way of doing things and thats not it. I go to concerts weekly and all over and haven't seen anything like this. read more

I've been here a few times. Recent experience was great. Parking was a little rough, but the attending gave me a great workaround. Got in line and it seemed long but went really fast. Sound was great, intimate setting, drinks a bit pricey but to be honest expected at an event. Decently priced tix. Would go again! read more

Marquee Theatre - Music Venues Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

If you're considering coming here--don't. This was hands-down the worst experience I've had at any venue, ever. As a new Arizona resident, I was excited to check out the local music scene and came to this venue to see an artist with my partner. We grabbed a drink and headed to the dance area, trying to enjoy ourselves despite the staff already giving off an unwelcoming vibe. Things took a sharp turn when my partner went to grab us a second round and handed me my drink. Within minutes, we were approached by staff and aggressively told we had to leave the premises immediately. The reason? They accused us of giving drinks to minors. We were completely stunned. Not only is that accusation ridiculous, it was delivered without any real explanation, evidence, or chance to clarify. The staff made no effort to handle the situation professionally--they were rude, dismissive, and frankly seemed more interested in flexing authority than managing a safe, fun environment. If you value your night out, your money, and being treated like a human being, do yourself a favor and go literally anywhere else in the Valley. There are plenty of venues that won't rob you of your night with false accusations and hostile treatment. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

Buy the tickets. Go to the concert. I was pleasantly surprised by how clean the bathrooms were at this venue.

We came to see Duane Betts and for this show they put seats out (FYI Duane was amazing). We bought balcony so werent worried. I have been to a few shows here and there is no give on the floor so standing for hours can kill you but the sound is good and the price for drinks is reasonable to the other music venues. Marquee is a good place to catch the different acts that run through the city. read more

They have a nice venue, but I'm standing outside at 7pm when doors open at 630 for no good reason. Always hear about issues here.

bands were great- staff and security were something else, literally almost cried, all were extremely rude almost didn't let me in with a wrist band because my id "didn't look like me" it was most definitely me and I showed my debit card to prove it and they didn't really care for it. ultimately won't come back again. please do better and please train your employees to treat others with respect. read more

This place is godawful. Sketchy people hawking beverages in the parking lot. A "bathroom attendant" standing over some cans of hairspray ("Be sure to tip your bathroom attendant"), insanely priced beverages, a tiny parking. Listen to me---DO NOT PURCHASE STANDING ROOM BALCONY SEATING. That does not mean you'll have room to lean over the railing. Instead, you're paying a ton of cash to stand behind people who are sitting on stools at the balcony railing. You might as well be on the floor, as every inch of the railing has a stool at it. You WILL be staring at the back of someone's head either way, and you'll be paying a premium for the privilege. And good luck getting one of those balcony seating tickets in the first place. They were somehow all sold out before we even had an opportunity to buy tickets. This place is genuinely and truly terrible, and it'll take a lot to get me here again. read more

Marquee Theatre - WHOOOOO! Awesome view, thanks Marquee!!!!! - Music Venues Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This venue is pretty large in comparison to other small venues. The floor area is roomy which is cool. The staff was friendly and helpful. The Collie Buddz concert was great. The bad: security was not helpful at all. A guy kept grabbing all of us and touching us. I told security he was really messed up and fondling us. They said , yeah, we know. And they did nothing about it. I physically pushed him off me 3 times. We finally moved to another area. The worst: the parking! It was really bad. My dad has handicapped placard and there was no Ada parking available. We had to park extremely far. It was brutal! read more

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Saw Collie Buddz last night . Sound quality was horrible . Whoever was in charge of sound check needs to be fired couldn't hear him singing at all read more

Went to see yachtley crew, way too crowded fire hazard felt like a sardine. Going to bathroom or getting drink impossible. Do not recommend, read more

I have been to a handful of shows here over the past few years. It is a small venue which is awesome, easy to access, large parking lot and drop off area for ride share. This weekend, I attended the Vince Neil and Stephen Pearcy show and was very impressed with the security procedures here. Well done. Plastic purses only - NO GUM! Also, the upstairs balcony seats are the way to go......if you can find them to purchase. They are hard to come by and a little pricey for most shows. I did appreciate the fact that the security upstairs checked and made sure that people who did purchase the few seats on the balcony made sure that they did HAVE seats. Seperate bar and restrooms upstairs. The one thing they need to improve is the sound was not very good on Friday night. Not sure if not all speaker stacks were functional or what was going on but the sound was very front heavy for most of the shows (4 bands total). It did improve once Stephen and Vince Neil came on but the openers were not good from up in the balcony. Definitely a cool spot to see some great acts. Also want to mention that I did see Great Van Fleet/Dorothy here a few years ago and THAT ROCKED! The sound was awesome that night. Love a small venue like this! Thanks for bring ROCK to the valley! ROCK ON! read more

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My friend & I came here to see a concert for her birthday. She is diabetic and we needed to take a second in the bathroom to be away from all the people before the band started. Her blood sugar was getting low, we were in there for like 30 minutes and went outside to get fresh air. security did not less us back in and we did not get to see the performance. Super disgusting and rude people working here, especially the "boss" of security... Do not recommend u guys suck read more

Lack of response for accessibility to request for an ASL interpreter for a show that's in April 2025. I've tried calling but their voicemail box is full, no one is responding to my emails or social media DMs or comments. It should not be this hard to simply request for an ASL interpreter. Get it together guys. read more

This is the absolute worst place ever the security is absolutely ridiculous rude and they harass you my best friend and I waited to go to this concert to see Yelawolf for months my friend is sober and they threw us out because I ordered a double shot and a seltzer which they sell there completely ruined my first Mother's Day gift to myself don't sell alcohol out a venue. If you don't want people drinking I will never ever go to a concert at this venue ever again thanks a lot for ruining my friends and my Mother's Day. Worst venue in Arizona and if I was an artist, I would never book it because they treat your fans like shit. read more

Brothers and sisters, I have been going to the Marquee for close to 20 years. It sounded bad back then and sounds the same or worse now. Way to take great bands and turn their music into mud. Literally every other venue in AZ sounds better. The Van Buren for instance is about the same size and shape, but sounds so much better and you can enjoy the music of artists you may not even know. At the Marquee, you probably won't even recognize your favorite songs from the band you're there to see play. My friends and I couldn't even understand someone talking into a microphone with no one else making noise, the room is tuned that badly. And its not just one night, it's all the time. Also, don't come hungry. You'll have a long walk to find food. Parking is easy and affordable and the overall operations side of the venue is great. read more

Food was terrible. Service was awful. Ambience was ok. This issue here is, we came to see Yngwie Malmsteen today. Tickets and ads all said "Doors open at 6." Stood in line outside in 105 degree heat since 5pm. At 6:20pm, someone went up to ask and they said they would not be opening the doors until 7pm. Show is supposed to start at 6:15pm!!! No one came out to tell us what was going on or that there would be a delay. Absolutely unprofessional and perhaps the worst venue in the entire state of Arizona!! I will NEVER attend this venue again, and I have blasted by 7000+ social media followers to avoid this place like the plague. read more

Marquee Theatre - A whole group of us waiting outside 2+ hours with no water in 105 degree heat for them to NOT open the doors or start the show on time! - Music Venues Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great venue for sound and lights for 'Music of Pink Floyd-Laser Spectacular' Very professional, safety conscious (think blindness from direct or reflected laser beams!) The service at the bar was excellent too! read more

Went to see my first concert at the marquee. We went to see Destroy Lonely and I got kicked out because security assumed I was intoxicated. I hadn't had anything to drink that night. But they kicked me out because i was throwing up a little bit. By far the worst experience I had at a concert I only was there for lil 88s first song. I will never be going back to this theater just because of how shitty security was. They were not worried about anyone's wellbeing they were just worried about kicking people out. I don't even care about the money I spent they took that experience away from me. read more

We came here to see a standing room only event. I liked the general layout; the stage area with the slanted downward floor area for an easier viewing experience. The parking was coordinated well by the staff as well as the security at the entrance. The bathrooms tidy and the vendor, outdoor chill and bar area seemed well placed. It all made for a nice time. read more

Always a great venue to see a band. Tonight I saw Burn'd Bridges opening for Faster Pussycat. Great show and as always very good service. I went with a bunch of friends and I was able to stand right up by the stage. The crowd was fun. Everyone had a great time. Afterwords the bands came out and took pictures with their fans. Pretty cool night! read more