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    Nile Theater

    3.2 (129 reviews)
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    Arielle W.

    Saw my favorite band THE CAB tonight! Great venue for concerts, easy access to bathrooms and a good bar. It is standing room only, but there are some seats along the wall. Good sound system and friendly staff.

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    Very nice venue. Stage is tall enough to see from further back. Enter from the back side of the building, opposite of the coffee shop.

    Sierra S.

    I was here for the K Camp concert yesterday and this was my first time at the Nile Theater, they have a coffee shop inside then in the back is where the theater is. This is a smaller venue, and sadly to say we experienced so many technical difficulties during the performance. The lights, music, mic kept shutting off so many times mid performance. The artists were getting upset. They also need to add more fans in here or a better AC flow going. It was super hot inside they ended up passing around water bottles for us which was nice. The coffee shop was cute, I did not try anything but it did look good. The staff were being very friendly and accommodating. I personally just don't think I'll come back to the Nile theater for a concert, or I might just to give it another shot and see if same experience, we shall see!

    Bailey L.

    Second time checking out the Nile Theater this past weekend to hear The Mezingers, Microwave, Rodeo Boys and Cloud Nothings. The first visit, was not the most amazing, as the roof was leaking and the show ran immensely behind, but not sure who that reflects, so happy to visit again. This second visit was much more enjoyable! Some general deets, the Nile Theatre is located on the backside of their coffee shop in the alley. They have a lot connected that's great for parking, if you are able to find a spot, as they share it with some of their Mesa DT staples. This is an all ages venue, so they do not permit vapes and such, but does have alcoholic beverages available on site. They enforce a small bag check as well. It's a breeze getting through security, I am sure that part of that contributes to it being a smaller venue and we also got their at the beginning of the show. They then check your tickets the moment you enter the venue. It's very casual setup, The restrooms are also located right by the entrance, and honestly one of the only unideal aspects about the venue. I cannot speak for the mens, but sure it sports something similar, the women's has three or four stalls, one which does not feature a door, but a curtain. It's quite tiny and its location is not the most convenient. Once through the general area, you can find merch to the left and concessions on the right. Being a smaller venue, its not hard to get through the lines. They have some BEAST fans keeping movement in the air and on a chilly winter night, it's actually pretty brisk and not as warm as I would have expected with such a large amount of people. It's all standing, sound was good, merch and drinks were affordable (as well as our tickets), show was on time and overall, it was an enjoyable experience and love not having to fight massive crowds and lines.

    Diele K.

    Smaller sized venue, but the perfect setting for a metal show. My friend and I throughly enjoyed seeing one of my favorite bands Dark Divine. The security was friendly and kept the mosh pit safe - thank you!!! Even the staff at the bar and merchandise tables were super friendly as well. Drinks weren't terribly priced for a venue, so this is one of my better experiences seeing a show recently. Definitely book another show here as tickets were reasonable and we enjoyed ourselves.

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    Taylor W.

    I've visited the coffee shop before and have wanted to visit the theater for a while! Finally came here with some friends to see Little Stranger and I really liked this venue. The sound was amazing and it being a smaller venue made it feel like a more intimate experience. They did serve beer & seltzers inside. Drinks were a little over priced (~$15 for a large seltzer) but that is to be expected at any venue. Will definitely be back!

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    Valerie C.

    I came here for the first time for BTS Nite, which was a space for dancing along to BTS music, buying items from local kpop vendors, and just having a good time with many kpop fans for the night. The event was fun and i definitely felt like there was plenty of space to accommodate all of us. I do wish there was better air ventilation: there were fans spread throughout the venue but for some reason they weren't turned on. I'd recommend coming here when it isn't so hot out, or mentally and physically preparing yourself for the heat. One of my other qualms was with the bag policy, which only allowed for fully clear bags or bags "the size of an envelope". The website or staff did not specify the size of the envelope to reference, so I ended up just not taking a bag. They do sell alcoholic drinks inside but I didn't buy any so I'm not sure of the prices. I did buy bottled water, which were $3 each and unfortunately they weren't even cold. I like that you can get here very easily by the metro rail if you wanna take public transport; the stop is only a few minutes away by walking.

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    Laura P.

    This was my first visit to the Nile Theater, and it did not disappoint! My boys and I came to see Flotsam and Jetsam last night and arrived early enough to catch all the shows on tap for the evening. I love that this is historic location, it has so much character inside and out. The facility was clean, and thankfully it is well air conditioned as well. It only got a little warm towards the last band, but that is expected as so many more people were in attendance. The staff are all professional and polite and the bathrooms were in working order. The acoustics were incredible, and we had great views wherever we were in the room. I appreciated that they brought up the house lights between bands, that made it easier to make a trip to the bar or bathroom. The crowd were all very well behaved and it looked like everyone was having a great time. Flotsam kicked butt and rocked the house! This is definitely my favorite venue to see them in, it was awesome to be up front at the stage and witness the magic so close. There is also an area on the east side of the room that has a space to sit if you are so inclined, that was a real treat in and of itself. I am looking forward to seeing other shows here in the future, my boys and I had a great time!

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    total drive, no bar, but a cheep place to go see bands play.

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    Broken sound system, dirty, $2 to get a wrist band for re-entry, dead crowd every time, BUT -- where else can local bands play?

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    Ravenscroft

    Ravenscroft

    4.3
    (27 reviews)
    16.1 mi

    Fabulous acoustics, light appetizers, good drinks, great intimate space for jazz in Scottsdale.read more

    Went to the Jazzbird venue. Very disappointed. It's a venue that has no identity. It's not a…read morerestaurant. It's not a bar. It's not a nightclub. It's not a music venue. It tries to be those things and fails in all. The layout: It's a long narrow room. The stage is on the smaller far end. The tables are arranged going back along the long direction. If you're sitting more than halfway back you'll be disappointed in the seating. In the back are high-top tables which are very small. The "bar" is along the long wall. The "restaurant" is catered food ( I don't think the venue has a kitchen). It's arranged buffet style on portable tables in the lobby. You go in a line and chose your dinner and they hand it to you in a plastic to-go container. You eat at your table and then bus your leftovers and trash to the trash can. There is no wait service. Just like eating at a fast food restaurant. If your sitting at a small high-top table there's not enough room for more than two people to eat. You'll be seated with strangers and they'll be right in your face as you eat. The "bar" only has beer and wine for alcohol. Or you could get a canned mixed drink. Stand in line and wait your turn at the end of the bar. The bar seats are reserved for the show. Remember no wait service. So if you want a drink during the show you have to go to the bar. Music was not Jazz. Very slow, boring folk. The crowd was 70+ year olds. And they charge for this experience? Won't be going back.

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    Farnsworth Hall

    Farnsworth Hall

    4.3
    (3 reviews)
    7.9 mi

    2/26/2022 Farnsworth…read moreHall Music Venue. Performing was the Eagles Cover Band. Tickets conveniently purchased online for all their shows. Parking 5/5 Plenty of private parking. Ambiance 5/5 Lighting works wonders and the Halls upgrades focused on sound & stage lighting which they did well. The Hall audience seating included rows of general seating and VIP Seating tables near the stage. The Venue definitely has the concept vibe. Menu 2/5 Food options were limited, snacks, beverages, personal Pizzas etc. There also was a bar setup outside on the back patio for cocktails and soft drinks. There really wasn't any place to eat unless you had a VIP table. Stage performance 5/5 Our seating was perfect up front. The Band does a fantastic performance the instrumentals were spot on. The bands Vocals were well done minus Joe Walsh's songs. How do you pull off his sound? We also enjoyed the Journey cover band Voyager Which was an excellent performance and finally the Comedic Nun show "Midnight Gretchen". Great intimate Venue.

    I bought tickets to Eagles Tribute and Beatles Tribute. I really wanted to go to the Journey one…read morebut I would be in Croatia. Seats 500 people. Concerts were not sold out. After I paid $25 for my nonrefundable tickets , I saw they were only $10 on Goldstar. Concert hall had no carpet or other sound absorption. I don't know what the building was before, but I am giving 3 stars because there are only 3 women's bathroom stalls for seating for 500 people, 1 in the front I. Foyer and 2 stalls down the hall to the left of the stage. Of course there was a line of women, and no line for the men. Parking was free and not a problem, all around the building. Both Eagles Tribute and Beatles Tribute performances were worth my $25 each, but would have been more satisfying for $15 (includes $5 in the usual ticket fees) through Goldstar. Concert listings can be found on MesaConcerts.com

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    Denim and Diamonds

    Denim and Diamonds

    3.5
    (160 reviews)
    9.4 mi
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    How anyone can give Denim & Diamonds less than five stars is beyond me…read more Okay... I'll give you an out. If you hate dancing, don't come! If you hate friendly people, don't come! If you hate cheap drinks, don't come! If you hate country music, don't come! Otherwise, go there!!! This place reminds me of old-school fun bars back in the eighties where dancing--and a bit of drinking--are the highlight of your week! All ages are there from 5:30 to 9:30! Seriously!!! From 21 to 99!!! After 9:30, it gets a bit too loud and busy for me, but that's not the club's fault. I just can't take too much partying anymore. lol' Highlights!!! No cover before eight--unless it's a holiday. Drinks are crazy cheap before eight. Free two-step, country swing classes Wednesday and Saturday at 6:30 Free line dancing classes all night--just watch and learn. People are so fun and friendly. They'll help you. There's also pool tables off to the side...and get this--barstools and tables!!! Yep, they actually allow you to sit down unlike all those clubs in Scottsdale that charge you to rent a table. Anyway, if you like to dance and listen to country music, you have to check out Denim and Diamonds!

    The overall experience there last night was good. One experience that was not great at all was I…read morewas trying to get a drink from the bartender. I believe her name was Brianna right when you walk in the door, she asked what I want. I let her know and as I'm getting my wallet out even before she gets the bottle out she tells me to hurry up we have people waiting and I turn around and there's only one person behind me. There was no line or anything. It felt like she didn't want to communicate with people and just get people out of the way it came across as very rude and disrespectful.

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    The Van Buren

    The Van Buren

    3.6
    (460 reviews)
    14.3 mi
    $$

    Standing room concert venue (honestly my preferred venue style). This venue is on the smaller side…read moreto what I've personally been to in comparison to venues in Milwaukee and Chicago. It has similar feel to the Rave and Aragon but definitely a much more updated/new venue. Check-in security process was smooth, drinks were good we ordered the margaritas in the refillable cups but never got refills because I'm not the person that leaves there spot at the concert and it's also a fairly large drink! We were right up at the stage and during the opening act and main they actually had a beverage/bar cart come through at the security fence which I thought was pretty smart. Great sound, wonderful view from where we managed to stand, and good crowd.

    I attended the Devo concert on 4/13/26 at The Van Buren, and unfortunately, the experience was very…read moredisappointing. The venue felt significantly oversold, to the point where it was nearly impossible to move comfortably. From where I was standing, I couldn't see the stage at all, which made it hard to enjoy the performance I came to see. Beyond just being crowded, it felt unsafe. The number of people packed into the space seemed excessive, and I genuinely question whether it exceeded fire code limits. People were standing all the way back into the bar area. Navigating through the crowd was difficult, and there didn't appear to be enough room for people to exit easily if needed. I've been to this venue since its 2017 opening and had much better experiences, but this event felt poorly managed. I hope they take crowd capacity and guest safety more seriously in the future.

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    Mesa Amphitheatre

    Mesa Amphitheatre

    3.4
    (91 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    I've seen a couple dozen shows here over the years and it's changed drastically. It used to be a…read morewell run, relaxed venue. We went to see the Turnpike Troubadours in mid December and it was a circus. A line literally around the block to get in because the metal detector wanded every single person before entry. Did I mention the pat down everyone got as well? It was painfully slow. Then they ran out of beer. How do you run out of beer (and all other alcohol)? We're talking cans of beer - you can stock as much as you want and what you don't sell you save for next time. Honestly, I've seen better run backyard BBQs than this fiasco. Congratulations Mesa Amphitheater on ruining a good thing.

    Hard to rank, as Mesa Amphitheatre is far and away the best outdoor concert venue in the Valley…read more Perfectly sized (not 10,000+), great sight lines from everywhere (not a bad spot in the place), and solid acoustics. The frustrating part is how much better it could be: 1) Ingress. It's absolutely ridiculous that they use ONE entrance into the venue. The line snaked for a 1/2 mile and took 40 minutes to get in. Do they have a second entrance option (where they may have to spend a few bucks to make it fully functional? YES, they do...) 2) Concessions are a nightmare - especially on the east side of the venue (the West side is actually super spacious with a pretty substantial build out with much shorter lines, but there's no easy way to get over there if you're on the east side of the venue). And if you're just looking to get a water or a Coke...jump in line with the other hundreds ordering mixed cocktails (that obviously take a lot longer to make). A pretty crappy set-up. 3) Tickets: Welcome to 1998. You receive an email a day or so before the event with your tickets - in a PDF. So you print them off or fumble around with your phone, searching thru email to get the bar code, blah, blah. I understand this helps reduce the scalping/secondary market crap that screws up the whole concert industry, but come on...it's 2025. 3) In general, the place is severely dated. With a smart partnership strategy or a modest investment in facility upgrades, the place would be off the charts - I'm just not sure the City of Mesa understands how to properly invest/partner to maximize REVENUE for Mesa's taxpayers. Three stars can go to five pretty quickly with better management.

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