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    Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

    2.8 (394 reviews)

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    Racquel T.

    The venue it self was cool. Who ever did sound check is deaf. That bass was so intense you could feel it in you lungs. Which ultimately will create a headache. I did have earplugs so I would recommend them for a better experience. Food wasn't great but not awful. Dry chicken but crisp fires

    Tori M.

    My husband and I got tickets for the Hilary Duff concert which was great! Lawn tickets seemed to be a good way to go. Pros: - lots of seating options on the lawn whether you're on a blanket or renting chairs - there's really no bad spot to sit and watch - drink and food options were decent Cons: - lawn seating had weird feedback from the speakers from the performance creating a two second delay and making it challenging to hear the artist sometimes - the SMOKING! Hands down the worst part. Signs and reminders everywhere, and people are smoking cigarettes, vaping and the smells alone had me nauseous and gave me a headache all night. Please do a better job reinforcing this policy, Talking Stick. - more water jug options for cooling off especially when it's hella hot and people are on the verge of passing out due to lack of water jugs

    Lights!
    Joyce W.

    Q: Why are concerts always so windy? A: Because of all the fans. I came here a long time ago to see Linkin Park and My Chemical Romance during Projekt Revolution. Recently, I've seen popped on by as VIP concert attendee for Nelly, Ja Rule, and Eve. Two different experiences but two great concerts. VIP box seating is the way to go. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre's VIP seating perks include premium, unobstructed seats, exclusive access to a private VIP club with gourmet food and beverages and air conditioned bathrooms, private parking, a private entrance to bypass crowds, and dedicated in-seat or in-box wait service for ordering food and drinks directly to your seat. Some packages may also offer additional tickets, concierge services, and other premium amenities.

    Spirit Box | October 3rd, 2024
    Diele K.

    Be advised this is an outdoor venue with only some of the seating being shaded. We attended a concert in October 2024 with VIP, so we thankfully had shade though it was still very hot. Which deters me for booking future shows, especially during summer. The food and drinks are overpriced as set as venue pricing. Though all staff were friendly and the VIP for Gojira ran very smoothly which I was grateful for. A great night and fantastic show! Be advised if you didn't know like me, the Talking Stick Resort and the Amphitheater are no where near each other... a silly mistake I made.

    203 section seating
    Emma N.

    I've been here for numerous concerts over the years. I don't mind the outdoor venue, even in the heat of summer, they always have the misters going and usually the concerts are at night when the temperature is a little more bearable. I've had seats in the covered amphitheater area and in the grass and I've never had issues in either area. For some shows they'll let you bring in blankets to sit on in the grass but definitely check the website to make sure. Yes, the drinks and snacks are extremely overpriced, but what concert/show venue isn't? The few times I have tried their shaker drinks, they have been strong and delicious. There are numerous stands to buy different drinks and food at. A few merch stands too, which can have stupid long lines sometimes, but that's to be expected. The bathrooms are ok, not the worst I've ever been in. General parking is free and I always park in the same area off of 79th Ave. I usually leave before the end of the show to avoid messy parking lot situations.

    Norm W.

    First time here with Friend. Fortunate to get invitation to see Santana at his Oneness Tour. Friend was familiar with venue which helped. Think the key is to plan your trip, arrive early, leave before the last song, consider the weather. Concert was Friday night at 8:00 pm. Left East Phoenix at 3:45. Dinner at west valley location. Merch line was 30 minutes. Weather was windy and rain. We had comfortable seats that were under the amphitheater canopy. Otherwise, would have been miserable. Concert was spectacular. Great sound, awesome stage, song set and energy. It was great to see Santana and his band play songs my generation grew up with from Woodstock to today. A true legend!

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    Samantha L.

    Went here recently for a concert, Billy Idol. First time here and the first major issue is the line to get in was curled around the parking lot. Even getting there early we barely made it in on time. Not like other venues where entry is fast and orderly. The security was yelling as you get close versus calmly directing people. Once inside super pricey drinks, luckily we were able to bring unopened water bottles in with us purchased by vendors outside in line. Seating signage was poor, hard to figure out where to go and limited staff directing leaving long lines of people asking. Seating itself was ok and show great. Leaving after the show was the expected cluster of people walking through the lot while cars are trying to get out of the one exit. Bring patience if you want to leave at the end of the show or leave early.

    Sara M.

    Cricket, AkChin, taking stick...I don't know how many names it's been through but I have a love hate with it. Tickets are pretty cheap when I purchase through my credit card company entertainment. It's an open amphitheater and free parking is available. We've never had issues with parking and I usually just do the lawn seats. I like being able to get up and move around without bothering anyone else. I will not go in the summer but if it's 90 and under it's a nice concert spot. There are plenty of food vendors which yes, overpriced but to be expected at an event.

    Bridget H.

    I've gone to several concerts here. Most recent was Halsey. The tickets for the lawn are a reasonable price and you still get a great view. I would recommend bringing your own blanket to sit on. The drinks are expensive, like any concert venue. Service is always friendly though when buying an overpriced drink! I also like that parking is free. Looking forward to going to another concert here.

    Christa M.

    Horrible, this place is a hot mess. Two out of the few shows that I have had to come here for have either gotten cancelled or stopped midway. Just recently, one of the pipes burst during 21 Savage's set and they cancelled the rest of his concert. Boo. It's also way too hot for them to be hosting outdoor concerts in the middle of summer in Arizona as there is not enough shade. I refuse to visit again.

    Rosie B.

    I love this venue in the winter or when the weather is nice. With that said, most of their concerts are in the summer which I find dumb. I was just here last Wednesday for the Billy Idol concert. I also came to see paparoach and rise against. I had a blast! The weather was perfect, the performers were amazing. I also came here in the summer to catch the Offspring but I had to leave early due to the heat. I was well hydrated, did not have alcohol to stay hydrated. It did not work, I almost fainted from the heat. The worst is the BO from the concert goers in the summer. The smell is too much, it's all around gross in the summer. It doesn't matter that the concerts are at night, in the summer in AZ. It will still feel like 100+degrees. I wish they had concerts in the winter.

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    Ask the Community - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

    Can we bring our own chairs for lawn tickets?

    No, but you can rent on site or on the app

    I see they have a vip lounge for additional money? Is it worth it? Is it covered, ac etc?

    Is this an all ages venue? What age requires a ticket?

    Yea it's an all ages venue. If for some reason there happens to an age restriction, that would be per event not venue.

    Does reserved lawn seating include chairs?

    Website says you have to rent them

    Is it worth the $30 for the preferred parking?

    Maroon 5 will be here in May. Will it be to hot to attend??? Is there air conditioning?

    The venue is outside, so no AC, but there is shade. May is really nice in Phoenix, especially when the sun goes down. It'll be dark by 8 pm and I imagine he will go on later in the evening. I'd dress for summer and drink a lot of water, but it'll… 

    Does anyone know how many seats are in a row? We are section 303, row D seats 36,37 and 38. Want to know how close we are to the aisle.

    There are 54 seats in that row

    Do I need to print tickets or can I just the digital tickets in my apple wallet?

    No need to print. Your digital tickets just need to have barcodes that can be scanned by employees at the entrance.

    How is the food?

    The food us decent. Corn dogs are great! Very pricey. Bring your own ketchup packs. They're always out of ketchup. Lol .

    Does the box office charge the same fees as the on-line sites for tickets?

    The service fees? I would check out both. But most likely they do

    Does anyone know if you can take those inflatable lounges on the lawn? I emailed the venue but they don't reply

    No don't think so. They rent chairs

    Do you have to pay for parking?

    No, they have some upgraded pay options but the general lot is included with admission.

    What are all of the various "rows" i.e. GA1,2,3,4.... For the lawn area. I thought the lawn was the lawn? Thanks

    The lawn is the lawn, as in I fought the lawn and the lawn won... I was confused myself at the point of purchasing tickets as the friends we were going with had bought… 

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    Arizona Jazz Festival At the Wigwam

    Arizona Jazz Festival At the Wigwam

    3.8(6 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    Great venue! You also can stay at resort without worrying about all the traffic when it's over.read more

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    4.3(188 reviews)
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    I'm relatively new to the area, and funny enough, this was one of the first places I tried. Not a…read morebad way to start exploring the neighborhood! The dim lighting works perfectly with the décor, and the metal entrance door gives the place a cool, slightly old-school vibe. There's plenty of parking, plus street parking, so no need to circle the block 15 times questioning your life choices. Now, the important part: the food. They have a really good variety of lunch specials at very reasonable prices. The food overall is tasty, but the pizza is definitely the star of the show. Artisan-style, full of flavor, and with a great balance between portion size and quality. The drinks are good too, with plenty of options. The restaurant was clean, including the bathrooms--which, yes, absolutely matters! And whatever you do, save room for dessert. Seriously. It's a great way to finish the meal... even if five minutes earlier you swore you were completely full. Definitely a nice find, and a place I'd visit again.

    Absolutely Delicious Came here before a show…read more Fairly busy, the parking lot is small (30 spots?) Serving 2 places, plenty of parking on the street & down the road a bit, SO WORTH IT. The Bruschetta is really light with amazing flavor, small tomatoes drizzled with balsamic, the bread is soft but sturdy enough to hold the tomato. Wings! We opted for the lemon pepper wings; perfectly crispy delicious flavor. The main course we shared the Margherita pizza! OMG, the crust is so light & buttery with fresh mozzarella, not too much sauce. Andrea's service is great, the decor & restaurant is cozy with a warm feeling. If it wasn't for the 13 school staff wanting to split each check & arguing who got what, we could've paid. I felt badly for Andrea.

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