We saw Louis the Child! Intimate venue where you can see the main stage from most angles! There's 3 levels total with the ground floor being the most packed. The bathroom situation here is alright. They have 8-10 stalls but all genders share the same line. The bathrooms were fairly clean so that was a huge plus. read more

Saw Kaskade for NYE and it was my first time at this venue. Not as huge as I had imagined, but still a decent space. There are multiple floors too, which I didn't get to check out as I stayed on the ground floor. There's just one bar and it gets pretty crowded, especially when I went on NYE with an open bar promotion. The lines can get pretty crowded but other than that it was a good venue! You can easily see the DJ if you get to the middle area even and that was cool to experience. read more

Terminal 5 - Kaskade at NYE 2029, midnight ball drop! - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

Fairly big concert venue in NYC similar to White Eagle Hall in NJ. Two floors, lots of open space and lounge chairs lined up around the bars. Layout is fine and never feels suffocating; alcohol prices are insane $9 for a bud light is very steep, make sure your pre-game before. All in all it's average, nothing spectacular. read more

After seeing AJR in concert, here in Fort Laurderdale, it immediately became one of our favorite bands. While planning a trip to NYC, I noticed they would be playing at Terminal 5 while we were there. Needless to say, we got tickets. Day of the concert comes. Saturday night. Line to get in moved by fast - but we were almost an hour late, so I'm sure if on time we would have had to wait long. As soon as we walked in, we could see the stage from where we were but from the side. We wanted a better view so went upstairs. This venue has 3 floors but one of them was half blocked for "family and friends". Almost no one was seated there, wasting that space, and making people mad they had to "fight" for a good spot. The band we were seeing is a bit young, so there were a lot of kids in the crowd. Parents were saving spots, sometimes more than they really needed but no staff member was really paying attention to this. The thing is that there is still plenty of space for you to stand and listen to the band, but you can't see at all, with everyone standing up front. I wish they had a better setup, or organization to maximize the space and allow as many as possible to have a good view. I walked around and finally found a spot, downstairs, where we could see a lot better, and dance to the music. Here's where I had an issue with the staff. He would pick and choose who he allowed to be in that area or not. There was no reason why he would ask some to move and others just allowed to stay, and bring more of their friends. I got to stay but I didn't like the attitude he gave some people. I did like that every floor has a bar and is pretty accessible to wherever you are standing. Drinks were a little high in price but hey, that's where concerts and events make their money. But, you better leave someone saving your spot, before you go get a drink, or you'll find yourself scrambling for a good spot again. AJR was hands down 5 stars, the venue, I give it 3 stars. It's not the best I've been but for the right event I would go again. read more

Rock Out, or Shut the Hell Up and GTFO!!! \m/ Really people, it's Rock and Roll. For all those whining and complaining about Terminal 5 please just admit to yourself that you should really just be sitting at home and watching reruns of NCIS or The Voice in the comfort of your air conditioned apartment and cozy couch. Then be in bed by midnight. Yawn. So many complaints here about this music venue. I laugh at you all. Where to start? I was here last night for the Slash w/Myles Kennedy show. It was effing amazing! Slash was in a zone all night and once again proved he is a guitar god. Myles' voice is great and he is a super frontman and perfect compliment to play off of Slash's fret work. The whole band was tight and played with crunching precision. They had the packed house rocking out and screaming for more over the two hours they performed. Hits from Guns and Roses, Slash solo, Velvet Revolver, etc, and even some Jimi Hendrix thrown in. Wow - just Wow! I have been to a ton of concerts over the years in all types of music halls. Some good, some bad, but all have their pro's and cons. Terminal 5 is no different, but there's way too much hate here. Are you all spoiled wussies or something? Get there early! We made sure to get in line at 6pm and shortly after they started to let people in. The long line moved pretty quickly even with security making us empty our pockets and patting us down. I had no problem with this or the staff. The more security the better. Will-call window staff was polite and I got my tickets quickly. Yeah, I still like real tickets. We headed right to the rooftop bar for about an hour for some drinks in the perfect Spring evening. Yeah - rooftop bar! Sure, once the doors open it's a mad scramble to get your space. Only amateurs head to the GA floor area. Head upstairs to one of the balconies and perch yourself to have a great view of the stage. We got a sweet view standing behind the Front of House engineer area. Less people, full bar, and clean bathrooms close by. The bar even has a water cooler with cups for free. Free water? Very nice perk. Decent beer list in the $7-$8 range and cocktails for $11-$13 is pretty good for a music venue. Magic Hat, Stella, Newcastle, Brooklyn Lager was fine by me. Cash only so be sure to hit the ATM. Again, not a big deal. People complain because it's so far over on the west side. Big whoop. Take a subway to Columbus Circle and walk over. Take a cab. It's not that big a thing. It's basically one giant cube with a main floor and two balconies that wrap around it. Raised stage. Standing room only. They could do a better job for those with disabilities and wheelchairs. Sound can be iffy at moments but the concert sounded terrific overall. My ears are still ringing, but so worth it to hear Night Train, Welcome To The Jungle, and Paradise City as played by Slash! Can it get hot in here? You bet. It was air conditioned at the start but with that many people packed in, and all our bouncing around we were a hot sweaty mess by the end. That is rock and roll baby! Party hard and get wet! Tickets to major acts such as this for only $40 in a mid-sized intimate setting?That's big winning in my book! I would gladly come here again to see a show, even if it is standing room only. Heck, life is short. Suck it up and enjoy! Don't hate me because I rock out better than you. Learn to play the game or STFU!!! read more

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Really not sure why all the low reviews for this place. Came here for a Brandon Flowers show and had a great time! The place is fairly roomy, clean, and has a cool industrial vibe. There's really no bad location to be in, and despite being a large space, still feels relatively intimate. Sound was pretty good too. There are cash bars on both sides of the room, and beer is a reasonable $7-8. Ground floor is standing room only, so be sure to get there early if it's a band you really want to be up close - but then again as mentioned before, there's really no spot with a bad view of the stage. Entrance/check-in is pretty quick, but as expected a bit slow filtering out at the end of the show. Only annoying thing were the occasional rude people who try to shove their way to the front during the middle of the show - but where does this ever NOT occur? Anyhow, pretty cool venue, and definitely would be back to see some of my favorite bands! read more

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I must admit that I have a bit of a love and hate relationship with Terminal 5 which is a space that I have been going for a few years to catch shows that only seem to be playing here when the bands come to the region. Spatially there is enough room for about 3000 patrons and this is thanks to three floors where folks can go to. The upper areas is where they keep their VIP sections so good luck if you secure the means to be in there. Pricewise is dependent on the artist or event happening in terms of tickets and I think I have paid from about $25-$50 for some shows that I was not working as press for. Drink prices are comparable to what you find in other city clubs of this kind and probably are most relative to Irving Plaza as opposed to Stage 48 where they are astronomical. The sound is generally good in the T5 but the part that kills me is the overall heat that gets going in there. Summer shows are often unbearable and send you back out into the streets like some exhausted nomad from the desert into the waiting arms of whatever food vendor has parked his cart outside of the space. For patron health they really need to do something about the ventilation as its going to cause someone some problems especially if they are older fans of something. The facilities are generally clean and organized which I like and on the other floors you get your own mini bathroom that the attendant monitors for each patron. No one bumping into me while I do my business is always a treat. The last downside for me is the distance from mass transit. T5 is a good 20 minute walk from the nearest train and that is at a good pace. I consider myself in decent enough shape to always hoof it but on the super cold, rainy or heat stroke inducing nights this is a pain in the butt. One thing I do like about my plans that include T5 is that I can drop in to American Retro Bar and Grill which is only a short five block walk away. Its off the beaten path enough and I enjoy the place and don't get to go there all that much. That's all I got. read more

Great venue! It's pretty big. Just saw GrandMaster Flash and Empire of the Sun here and had a great time. Location: A little far from the train, long journey to 11th Avenue, but in sensible shoes you're good. Ambiance: Cool vibe, very welcoming. 3 levels. Bars on multiple floors/areas. We found a good spot on the second floor where we could lean on a tall table, but I would have been happy on the floor too, great view from all angles. The show was sold out but it still didn't feel claustrophobic. Bathrooms/CoatCheck: Ones on first floor for women suck, not many have working locks. The second level had individual unisex stalls and are much better Somehow I managed to get my coat before the rush. $4 per item. Sound: Invest in some better speakers. It really was noticeable but did not prevent us from having a great time. Misc: Drinks: Not badly priced for a concert venue. They take cards too. There is an outdoor patio for smokers of course some people just smoke cigarettes inside (get a patch!). Other types of smoking to be expected just like at any other concert wasn't really bothersome. I found the staff friendly. I would definitely see another show here again. read more

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I really like this venue. When I step into terminal 5 it reminds me so much of a lot of the music venues you see in movies where its mostly standing and watching a band perform while having a nice cold beer. Maybe it was the concert I went to where it was more chill, I can see it being a bit crazy if it was EDM where people might shove and push. There are three floors in the venue. I thought the standing floor was cool and was able to see the band everywhere I stood down there. On the second and third floor if you are not by the rail it would be too difficult to see anything. There are two screens and very comfortable couches on the third floor and basically bars on every floor. A beer is $9, not too sure about mix drinks. I would definitely come back here for other performers! read more

Terminal 5 - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

Love this venue. Three floors with balconies so plenty of space to find a great view. Bars on every floor as well! Staff are helpful and there's a coat check and smoking area. If you are shorter or the show is sold out I suggest trying the third floor as there are always less people up there! Great spot, typically fun crowd. read more

Terminal 5 - City and Colour from the 3rd floor balcony - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

I don't know why this place gets so much flak... I've been here for both concerts and raves and never had anything but the best time, which is not to say it hasn't improved over the years; the lobby was re-styled and made to look more like a club's with a modern LED ceiling, and the main room was given new flooring and a much better sound system. Security is easy and friendly, a simple walk through a metal detector. The room is a big black box reminiscent of clubs in Europe, taller than it is wide with two levels of balconies containing screens for viewing the show and benches to rest your feet. There's two bars on the main level, plus two more on the mezzanine level and an additional one in the summer on the open-air rooftop. One thing to note, this place gets DARK; if you're under the right side balcony and the stage lights go off it can be difficult to see in front of you. AEG's newer space Brooklyn Steel may have become artists' go-to NYC venue ever since it opened in 2018 but Terminal 5's accessibility, amenities, and unique feel make it the superior option in my opinion; given that and the recent development in the surrounding area, I can only hope that it stays around for many years to come. read more

I've been to Terminal 5 for a few Upfronts, as well as random free concerts and performances, most recently French Montana, Cardi B, and Bebe Rexha with guest performers. It's a fairly decent-sized venue; the sound is good. Bar is setup in the back areas of the main stage area so you can just sit there, drink and watch if you don't like being part of the mob scene towards the stage, there are also bars located on the other top floors. I'm not sure how a paid show is like here, but the ones I've attended weren't crazy packed and the lines have moved efficiently through the metal detectors and coat check. Bathroom lines can get long, but they are kept clean for the most part. I would come back for events here, but I think I would in general for any artist or event that I'm interested in, as I am supporting that more so than the venue housing it. read more

I liked the venue, typical SRO kind of place. We were on balcony, sound was very good, with plenty of places to get a cocktail. It's what it is, you'll like it if you're there to see something you like enough . read more

I saw Hippo Campus here and thought the venue wasn't as large as it was (seeing the photos afterwords proved it was). The exit is narrow which makes it hard to leave once a performance is over. The sound was good nothing to complain about. If you're here early you'll get in without any hassles. The line like most places grows until the doors open. Can't blame the venue on this one but the whole entire row of people behind tried to push their way forward (first time anything like that happened). read more

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WHERE THE MERCH AT? My main complaint about Terminal 5 is their set up. There are three floors, all of which is open to everyone except for roped off VIP areas. However, when people are crowded around the bar and holding their spots, it's difficult to see what's around. I didn't necessarily search high and low for the merch but then again, it shouldn't be that hard to find! It's usually placed somewhere obvious so people are addicted to buying something. Another con is their inefficiency to quickly get people into the building. The line into the concert was down the entire block (which is always more like three blocks on the west side) and I waited for about 20 minutes in the cold. Some reviews also complain about the fact that every ticket is general admission. I understood the frustration since you have to find a spot and stay there for three hours in order to keep it. Plus, everyone squishes to get as close to the stage as possible. However, I liked how we all had an equal chance at being right in front of the stage. With people leaving to get drinks or go to the bathroom, my sister and I made it closer and closer to the stage. In this sense, it's an intimate venue that allows you to feel close to the singer no matter where you stand. read more

was just there to see G-Idle. Venue was insanely oversold. No one under six feet tall could see the stage. People fainted from the crowding. It was a mob scene. Bathrooms were filthy. This is not the right venue for a KPop show. Only a few tvs here and there to see what was actually happening on the stage, which is too low. It's the kind of place you go to get drunk with your friends and see a local band. Sound was good, not too loud, but very clear. We stood by the exit, that's how unsafe we felt. Would never, ever go back. read more

FRED AGAIIIIN There are bathrooms on every level. Quit lining up on the first level damn y'all are fucking stupid read more

I've come to Terminal 5 twice, both times to see Thievery Corporation (last time for Halloween night 2009). This is a big venue on 3 floors. As far as concert venues in the city, this is one of the best; I prefer venues that are a bit smaller, but Terminal 5 has a great sound system, and the main room is massive. Given that the stage is elevated, you can get a pretty good view. Ok, I'm 6'1", so I usually don't have many problems when it comes to shows, but the main room is so large that even if you decide to stay all the way back, you still have a very good view of the stage. Btw, the bar at the back is elevated too, so if you get a spot by the railing there you'll be just fine. I think some of the reviews are misleading: the main area has no pillars; the pillars are on the sides, below the mezzanine/balconade. If you put yourself back against the wall, then of course you will have the pillars in your field of view! The main room/area has unobstructed view of the stage (see the 3D rendering image of Terminal 5 posted by Peter S.). Some of the reviewers complained about the place being too hot; if that was the case, it seems that the problem has been fixed: I found the place a bit chilly, actually (and for Thievery Corp. there were A LOT of people). Most of the people tend to concentrate to the right side of the stage, because that's where the entrance/exit/restrooms are; therefore if you stay to the left side of the stage, you will be closer to the stage and with less people around. Beers on tap are $7, which, although certainly not cheap considering drinks are served in plastic cups, is standard for this kind of place. There are two bars in the main room, plus other ones at the upper levels. Restrooms are cleaner here than at your average big concert venue. Exits are through two narrow corridors, and the restrooms are in those corridors too. I suggest you get your coats before the end of the show and try to leave asap to avoid the inevitable bottleneck. read more

Terminal 5 - Thievery Corporation, Halloween night 2009 - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

I had a wonderful night out at Terminal 5. Its a great venue to see the band clearly and the night we went, they had excellent sound. The set up is so interesting. Its like a Giant punched out a cuboid from the second to the fifth floors. So the structure leaves each floor with a clear view of the band. And within each floor there are tiers so you can clearly see the lead singer. I love how the first floor fits majority of the crowd, like a typical concert hall. And I love that there are 5 levels. The 2nd floor is where we spent most of our time: lounging on the leather couches and watching the band. The tiers gave us plenty of room to sing, shout, jump up and down and dance. I had so much fun! Of course it helped that the band was amazing. In the middle of the concert the lead singers crowd surfed! For the encore, they went out into middle of the crowd to sing. read more

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Terminal 5 is a great venue for concerts. The different levels provide lots of options to view the artist. My boyfriend and i love going to middle sections on the top levels. We've gone several times but most recently went a few days ago to see Lauv. The monitors are extremely clear so even if you don't have an ideal standing spot you still can see everything that is going on. It's best to get here early as the lines get long really quick and with the lines go the best spots. There's expedited entry if you don't have a bag which is nice because this line never gets that long. But I do appreciate the coat check option and ability to bring a bag because with the timing of some of these shows, I have to come straight from work. They have a cool system where you input your phone number and take a picture (selfie) and it actually texts you your coat check number. There's also a nice amount of space to dance! Great place for all ages, clean, great speakers what more can you ask for? read more

Saw goose there and they were awesome. Security was great, got you through the line quickly, checked vax cards, purses, pat down, metal detector. My one big gripe was how overpacked it was. read more

Oh Terminal 5, how do I hate thee? Let me count the ways. The laughably awful box office staff...the worst sound system in the city...the fact that it feels like an enormous fire hazard...no matter where you stand it's basically impossible to see the stage...well, at least the location is totally inconvenient. read more

Great venue but absolutely horrible exit management at end of concerts. There is a whole wall of doors on the left side of the venue but they force the entire crowd through 3 narrow corridors on the right side of the venue. Big fire hazard and a huge risk if any situation occurred that would lead people to rush towards the exit. I will never go back to Terminal 5 for this reason and have submitted a complaint to the NYC Fire Marshal. read more

Came here for a concert last night and was not disappointed. Although it was crowded, it did not feel like people were on top of each other and there was enough space for everyone to see the singer. I felt safe with the security guards in each corner! read more

Ana, the Bathroom Attendant is the sweetest individual. Full spirited and there when you need her. She elevated my experience at Terminal 5 ensuring that I left with a big smile on my face Thank you, Ana read more

Typical concert venue. Not great, but not bad. It's general admission, so there is no seating. The bathroom was actually pretty nice for a concert venue, I was able to get in and out very quickly and there was a very friendly bathroom attendant. There is a coat check, but it does cost money. We used it anyway because we didn't want to hold our coats the whole concert. Drinks were super expensive, including the beers and the mixed drinks were tiny. We were able to see and hear everything perfectly from where we were and the disco ball is probably my favorite part of the venue. Definitely would not be opposed to coming to another concert here. read more

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What ever happened to real quality clubbing ? It used to be glamorous, exciting and something special. Mediocrity certainly exists here To be fair, the place is clean, bathrooms easily found and well attended. Plenty of bars which helps prevent access to drinks. The real problem is the poor quality of alcohol beverages I don't mind paying 20 bucks for a drink but when you ask for a name brand, are charged as such then watch as the bartender pours from the well it's disappointing. Also the very limited selection is a drag. No martinis, non inventive cocktails and then charge 20 bucks plus tip ( 23.00 per drink) meh big turn off. Come on T5 I understand the shitty plastic cup but at least pour quality booze for these prices. Making matters worse is having paid over 400.00 for two VIP tix to the night of the living drag event and having to crane my neck to see the dam show so much for vip costs. Taking advantage of those who have the means to spend money here only drives us away I'd much prefer dropping 500.00 at a quality lounge or tickets to a real concert Sorry terminal 5. But only sad suckers will blow good hard earned cash here read more

I thought this was a great space for a concert. Good size but not too large that you face a lot of crowding. They have 3 floors which you can see the stage from. I like having the ability to walk around freely and go to and from the bar as I please. Bar prices are expensive, but that's with any concert venue. The bathroom system had a good set up and was a long row of individual stalls that were mixed with men and women. I found the line to go quickly and the system to run efficiently. The acoustics were nice and the music was loud. My only complaint is that it is difficult to see from any of the balconies if you don't secure a spot early on. The TVs that show the show kept going in and out so I found it difficult to actually see the concert. I'd be interested in coming back for concerts in the future. Prices were fair for tickets and venue was good overall. read more

A great place to see a show. Three floors, plenty of space. Staff is really organized and nice. I definitely recommend buying the quick pass if you want a good spot. Ruel sounded great!! We'll be back. read more

Came here to see San Holo. We arrived about an hour before he was set to perform and there was still a line. The venue does a line for people with bags and people without, and I think most people know this by now so the bag line ended up being faster than the lines for people without bags lol. My friends and I got separated at the entrance and we had to walk up to the second floor to be reunited because they wouldn't let us cross over in the hallway, seems a bit poorly designed. Other than a few randomly placed chandeliers, Terminal 5 is pretty sparse in design. The bathrooms on the third floor, not the outdoor part, were the place to go as there was no line. The coat check line was horrendous so we decided to hunker down at a banister on the second floor and place our coats there. Fortunately we used the bar on the third floor on our trip back from the bathroom and there was no line for that. The concert was great, the venue has really good sound. Our view on the second floor wasn't the greatest because we were behind a column, so our group would rotate so every one could get a view. read more

You could die here!! There is one way in and one way out. I mean there are many exits but they only allow you to use one. We came her to see Kendrick Lamar and I thought I was going to die. It took almost an hour to get out and they direct everyone to one exit. I will NEVER be back here again!! Ever!! Security sucks and they're unprofessional. It seems like no one knows a thing not can they properly direct the crowd. read more

So I finally made it to Terminal 5 tonight, for the She & Him show, and I have to say that I was very impressed by the place. Granted, I am not a sound and lights expert, so I couldn't tell you if the sound was awesome. I will say, however, that sometimes I couldn't hear what Zooey Deschanel was saying. Mainly, that was because of the numbskulls we had to stand next to for the first few songs. Thank god they took off soon after. Why pay $30 for a concert when you're not even going to watch it? And actually, now that I think about it, there were more than a few people who kept yacking while the show was going on, which I hate and think is stupid. but I digress... The venue itself is really cool to look at. Everyone says that it reminds one of an airport hangar, and they aren't too far off. But that's what I like about it, that it has a unique look to it. The two balconies are also a very cool thing. If you can't see the stage from the floor, just goto the 2nd floor balcony, where you can sit down on a little chair and even mingle by the bar. There's also an elevated area, which is where we stood tonight. The third floor balcony is even better. They have booths that people can pretty much lounge in while listening to the opening acts. That's what we did, because, really, who wants to hear the Rosebuds? I was just waiting for my cutie patootie Zooey to come on. And yes, the empanadas from Empanada Mama are up there. I don't eat empanadas so I can't tell you how it is, but I saw a girl enjoying two of them so I guess they were okay. So four stars from me for Terminal 5. Look for me September 20th at the Stars concert. read more

Terminal 5 - Guess how many are over 18? Exactly - ZERO! - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

The entrance staff were a bunch of dildoes that obviously hate life. The main hall was pretty cool, very matrixish. But! Some iPhone hoochies tried to choo-choo their way through the crowd to get closer and didn't work out for them once people refused to let them take their place, once they ended up getting stopped due to the density of the crowd, they all simultaneously pulled their iPhones out and started texting, there was a patch of screen glow emitting right where they were coming from, that, and the constant clacking of their mouth chewing gum just ruined the whole experience, not only that, but they were standing on my fucking shoes. And my fuck.. the acoustics in this place were ballsack. I wrote a Haiku about my experience: Went to see Chvrches. Stupid fucking teenagers. Dancing on my shoes. -- I loved Cvrches, The Range, and the smell of sticky floor-beer and weed though. Eat a fat dick, Terminal 5. read more

Terminal 5 - Chvrches & The Range @ Terminal 5 - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

Let me take a deep breath before beginning my review of Terminal 5. Okay, here we go. Please keep in mind that the staff has NOTHING to do with what I'm about to say. The staff here is exceptionally friendly and helpful. They are very sweet and understand the whole "cash only" thing makes no sense (more on that below). I came to Terminal 5 last night to see The Gaslight Anthem. TGA is one of my favorite bands and I try to see them at all of their NY shows. They have never let me down as far as their set list goes and the venues they usually play are typically great (Music Hall of Williamsburg, Webster Hall, etc.). When I first arrived for the show, the security line moved quick. They quickly scanned are tickets and let us inside. First you walk down a hallway with a merchandise table to the right. Then you enter the floor area. There is a bar to the left and the stage is off to the right. The floor area is huge but the sight lines are absolutely terrible. As someone who is short, I hated this. There are also PILLARS all over the floor area, meaning if you stand in a certain spot, the stage is blocked from your line of vision. I decided okay, let me explore some more and head upstairs. Coat check is on the second floor (3 bucks, standard pricing). They also have a row of bathroom stalls should you choose to bypass the actual bathrooms on the first floor (VERY clean and the attendant was nice). I explored the balcony area a bit. Two more bars, a VIP section off to the right, and an ATM machine since everything here is CASH ONLY. Merchandise? Cash only, hope you got paid today! Bar? Cash only, no tabs here! Kind of ridiculous considering the size of this venue. You also cannot see anything from up there unless you are there right when the doors open and snag a spot against the railing. The layout makes no sense whatsoever. When you come in, you need to wrap around to the other side for the bathroom, coat check, etc. This is difficult to do in the middle of a show since it gets so crowded. As large as this place is, it gets way too packed. I found some open spots near the bar but forget going in the center of the floor area. They also only had one bartender, per bar, during the entire course of the show. There is a patio area on the third floor if you need fresh air. This is especially needed if you spend the show time on the balcony level, it gets way too hot up there. Let's not forget how far out of the way Terminal 5 is. I took the 1 train to Columbus Circle and walked over. The only saving grace was coming home, there were a line of cabs on 11th Avenue. There's also a production truck on the corner so if you leave a bit early, you can still hear the encore while you wait for a cab. Terminal 5 has potential if they worked on the layout and installed credit card machines at their merchandise table as well as their bars. The out of the way thing can be dealt with if it's a venue worth trekking to. On that note, if you think Terminal 5 is a great venue (or even decent, for that matter), I want you to go to The Bowery Ballroom or Music Hall of Williamsburg then tell me just how great Terminal 5 is. Your opinion will surely change. Keep in mind, all these venues are owned by The Bowery. I guess every group has the redheaded stepchild. read more

Terminal 5 is hands down my least favorite venue. It's huge. The floors are u-shaped around the stage. It has a club feel here and not in a fun dancing way but an overwhelming crowded and terrible sound way. I came here to see one of my favorite bands, Placebo. I had to go the highest floor and squeeze myself between people just to be able to see. It felt like a Monday morning subway commute. Then I came here to see Interpol with my brother and his friend. It was horrible. Even my brother said the sound was completely off. We were once again trapped on the top floor. The drinks are not cheap here either. And we had to peek through people's legs like some weirdos to even be able to see the band. Lame. Now I refuse to see any music here and I don't buy any tickets even if I love the band. There is no point in paying for a show if you can't see the band and the sound is horrible. Stick to the other million venues in NY. read more

Easily the most oversold show I've attended last weekend. They advertise standing room, though none was to be had. I remember a time when it was an expectation to actually SEE the act you've paid some $80 per ticket for. Evidently, concerts are also over. read more

Ugh. Terminal Effing Five. I've been here for two concerts this summer. Both times, it took forever to get in and even though I got there fairly early (30 min before opening), I was nowhere near the stage. I agree with one of the reviews below that a good spot is right in front of the bar in the back where you're slightly elevated above the crowd, have something to lean on and are right next to the drinks ($6-14) :) Unfortunately, I arrived too late to secure a spot there and always end up standing somewhere in the middle. No complaints (other than tired legs that need a nice long stretch)...the sound is fantastic right in the middle of the floor. Wear comfortable shoes!! The wait outside AND inside totally sucks. It's necessary if you want a good spot, unless you're willing to spring for VIP tickets (Both my sister and boyfriend agreed that this is the only way they'd come back to this venue). T5 is the WORST when it comes to people pushing to the front. One chick was like Shoshanna in the Cracksident Episode, but not funny. Plus, I've never felt my height like I did here (I'm 5'3" and 3/4 and everyone else is a GIANT). Exiting is ridiculous.Two exits, both bottlenecking into narrow-ish hallways, one of which has the little counter where they sell band tees and knick knacks (terrible idea), not to mention the actual venue is in the middle of nowhere. Okay enough betching...it doesn't matter how much you hate the people around you or how tired your legs are. Once the music starts, everybody is your best friend and your legs suddenly have enough energy to bounce you up and down for the next hour or so. And that crazy crackhead next to you? Hey, if she's there for your favorite band/artist, she can't be all that bad! I was lucky enough to see FUN. and Frank Ocean here. OMG!! Two of the best concerts I've ever gone to!!! Be prepared for a night of spilled beer, contact high, new friends, pointy elbows (bring them!!), streamers, balloons, GOOD MUSIC, and unforgettable memories. No...but seriously...do not come here unless you absolutely HAVE to see the show. read more

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Crappy venue - I'm at the point where I don't even bother seeing my favorite bands if they are playing here. I don't mind the sweaty-ass people, moshers, shitty dancers or all-around-general douchebags you see at any concert. My problem is the acoustics here suck dick. Every show I've seen the sound feels unbalanced. Being loud is one thing, but having a muddy shitty mix is just plain annoying. At the very least if I want crappy youtube quality audio, I'd rather hear that on youtube itself and not live. I caught Neon Trees here and had the issue there. Same for the following MCR set. What bothered me most however was the Erasure concert, which from my experience with the band at other venues like Irving Plaza and the Beacon, the nature of the music should not sound this shitty. Synth pop should not sound like a muddy mix of audio shit and vomit. But it was muddy, and I knew I was again at Terminal 5. The stage is not that hard to see from the floor, but strangely if you're standing in one of the overhead balconies or VIP areas, the stage feels oddly far away. Maybe it's the overall height boxy feel of the venue. Either way, I just didn't feel like it was an inviting venue. The Killers show I saw at Webster Hall totally blew anything I saw here both in terms of quality vantage points and overall acoustics. At least getting in was pretty quick. They get the lines moving faster than a lot of other places I've been. One other note - when this place fills up it is WAY crowded. I mean, you'll suffocate to death if you're not careful. read more

Been here quite a few times (Bloc Party, Massive Attack, The Faint etc), and will continue to come here. Just saw Miike Snow. Fantastic show! Although there are a handful of other places in NYC with better sound systems (sound is still pretty decent), this place consistently manages to book really great bands/ artists. Concert line ups 5/5 Sound system 3.5/5 Bathrooms 4/5 Balcony 2 5/5 Balcony 3 4/5 Drinks 3/5 Upstairs smoking 5/5 read more

Terminal 5 - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

Last night I saw my first show at Terminal 5 and I enjoyed the venue. We arrived about twenty minutes after the doors opened to get spots on one of the upper balconies. We scouted out some spots on the side balcony of the second level when we first arrived, which were slightly obstructed by some poles. We decided to try our luck on the third floor and scored a spot against the back center railing. The space against the railing on both floors filled up fast, so if you want a front spot on these floors arrive early. Bars were open on every level and the upper floors were not crowded. Many couples sat on the couches that lined the walls of the second and third floor and watched the concert from the flatscreen televisions that hung throughout the venue. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean when I used them towards the beginning of the show and were maintained by a bathroom attendant, who was polite and friendly. My only complaint was that it was not made more clear when I purchased my tickets that cameras were not allowed in the venue. I had to pay to check my dSLR camera and did not feel very comfortable leaving it in a coat check when I happily would have opted to leave it at home. Once I retrieved my camera from the coat check towards the end of the show, security had to escort me out of the building. I was surprised with how strict they were with their camera policy. Overall, I appreciated the cleanliness of the venue, the price of the tickets, and the viewing options at the venue. I would definitely purchase tickets for more shows at Terminal 5- their fall lineup looks amazing! read more

Terminal 5 - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

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