Vogue is an older theatre with some renovations. It seems the seats were most recently updated and for the worst. They reduced the size of the seats and the space between the rows of seating. I'm 5'6" and it is uncomfortable to sit through a 1 hour 30 min standup. If you're not sitting at the end you are likely going to bruise your shins walking through. Good luck trying to let someone pass without leaving the row. People have fallen flat on their faces trying to get out. It seems like a safety issue. As it's an older theatre, the floor is pretty flat. Not tiered like newer movie theatres. Recently went to a show where they posted no photos of the show were allowed. The security guards paced through the middle aisle throughout the show. It was pretty distracting. During concerts they remove about half the rows for standing room. Oftentimes though the balcony is closed off. Washrooms are on the second floor. Only 3 stalls in the women's washroom as one is forever out of order. read more

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We had a wonderful time at the Vogue Theatre watching Maoli in concert. We stood in line for general admission, we got thru the metal detectors wands and got front row! Bathrooms were good, and always lines at concerts. We had drinks there and enjoyed ourselves. read more

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I went there for the World Cup watch parties, so I cannot comment on how it is as a theater in general. The parties were great. They did a great job of using the space and making us comfortable. They ordered food, set good expectations on timing, had a good bar with great people, and provided a little bit of security to help out. I will definitely go back. read more

The theater is older but appears well maintained. Bar and bathrooms on upper level and lobby. My biggest issue is the size and spacing of the chairs which I realize is due to the age of venue. As a taller, larger person it was very uncomfortable. The event wasn't sold out so I ended up moving to a group of vacant seats where I could stretch out more. read more

They've updated the barware to non disposable ware now, it's all reusable plastic tumblers. Loving their new direction for 2024. Must mention again, great venue and friendly staff. read more

Pretty rough seating, organization, and lighting. Show was good, venue not. They tried to add more seating and it's cramped and miserable. Can't find your seat. Nothing labeled correctly. read more

Very nice venue for concert and ambiance. They serve local beers and drinks. The service was excellent. The concert of Stereolab was fantastic. My friends and I really enjoy that evening. read more

The two women at the ticket counter were awesome. The tickets we got online from the artist's website wouldn't load on my phone and they were immense help resolving the problem and getting us in. They were friendly and above all, very patient. It added to the whole experience. read more

https://youtu.be/LIcAXVnrORg Mama Africa! I love the sound of music that comes out of you!!! I grew up in southern Africa where the sound & tone are totally different to what was coming out of the Congo (Pépé Kallé) & West Africa. It would honestly take hours to go through a descriptive explanation of the huge explosion of music that has come out of Africa crossing many genres. Sticking with West Africa - Afrobeat ( popularized by Fela Kuti x Nigeria) & today popularily known as Afropop - has now taken over the airwaves. Type - Afropop - into Spotify for a sample. Jidenna (Nigerian American) who exploded on the music scene in 2015 with the hit - Classic Man - has gone back to his roots for inspiration with his new album - 85 to Africa. African music is to me always about the beat, the rhythm & the dance! There's over 2000 languages spoken in Africa with 500 alone belonging to Nigeria! So if you have time to decipher the lyrics - pick your language & you go for it! Hence my point on - beat, rhythm & sound hitting me first & foremost - the lyrics are a bonus whether I understand them or not. The Vogue Theatre opened in 1941 & is designated as a Heritage Building - meaning it ain't going nowhere! I had not been here since 2013 when I saw the late great - Oliver Mtukudzi from Zimbabwe (9 spoken languages here). The Vogue holds over 1200 people, has a great lighting system & the sound is fantastic. Jidenna killed it tonight! His new album is fire! https://youtu.be/qrT3JHOV4dE The band played a fine tight awesome sounding show! I was so impressed that the Vogue had pulled out seats near the front of the stage - creating a larger dance floor area. I didn't recall this much floor space making up the dance floor - the last time I came. The vibe of the crowd was awesome & we danced away - we sure did! Of note - perhaps I'm on oldie now but last time I went out & a venue threw on the - fog machine - gosh that fog had me gagging & running for cover! It was like being gassed out by the Popo! However, I'm glad to say - not this time at the Vogue!!! This must be some new modern type of fog effect - cause I felt fine - my throat was good & eyes didn't start watering up! Thank you Jidenna for coming to Vancouver! Come through again soon! ****** Update - Tuesday (2 days after show). Ok so I bumped into a friend yesterday! He told me his daughter had contacted him telling him I was on Instagram hanging out with Jidenna!!! I was like - no way seriously!?? On Sunday - preshow - my brother & I were outside the Vogue contemplating a bite to eat somewhere before the show. Well guess who walked up on us!!! I was star-struck!!!!! Chatted with him & then he headed in for rehearsals! Later I was kicking myself for having forgotten to have a picture taken with him! Well I tell you this IG clip is even better!!! The original is better but on Yelp you'll get the dreaded 'trimmed' up version! Enjoy! read more

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When I think of Bands playing on Granville, I think Commodore Ballroom. However, the Vogue Theatre is a nice alternative. I've been here twice to see Ministry, and The Cult. Both times I was on the floor, once General Admission and once reserved seating. Both times the view of the stage was awesome. The sound was great and so was the lights. Staff was cool, from the security to the bartenders. The place is old but it's in good shape. I'd defiantly come here again to see another show . read more

I came to a show last night and was pleasantly surprised. Many of the reviews left me wondering what we'd encounter when we got to the theater. The Vogue was nothing like I expected. Every employee was helpful and courteous. The line to get in was quick/easy. The chairs, oh I'd heard so many complaints about the chairs, were fine. Were they amazing? No. But they were comfortable and no smaller or closer together than comparable venues. And the padding was pretty thick. I'd avoided coming to a show here before because of many of the reviews. But I'd do it again in a heartbeat. 4 stars for expensive non alcohol drinks, slightly tinny sound and wet GA floor. read more

Vogue Theatre - Hanson at The Vogue - Performing Arts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This was the whole reason we flew up to Vancouver: to see the DTP's last show of their 2016 North American tour. It was a combo DTP fangirl/birthday weekend, and I'm so glad we did it. We paid for the VIP experience, of course (fangirl!), so we knew we'd get into the theater before a majority of the people that were already huddled under the marquee, escaping the rain. The venue itself was decent - we had GA tickets, so we were right on the rail, as close to the stage as we could get. The sound that night was really good, considering our location (not usually the best sound when you're at the front of the house). They did have seats, which were first-come, first-served, but we didn't even bother. It's just that that's not how we do shows. But the seats were full by the time the DTP hit the stage. The floors in the venue were tacky (expected) and full of confetti from the night before. I guess it's too difficult to sweep confetti off of an already-sticky floor, but they didn't even give it a go. Oh well, I'm sure every concert-goer that night helped them by tracking the confetti into the streets as they left. The upstairs area - where they sold merch and such - was too small for that purpose. The merchandise table was squished into a back corner, and it made it difficult to approach, when people would come into the front door and just kind of stop. Other than that, though, we had no problem with the theater. Again, it was an experience that we wanted, and we got the "seats" we had planned on (okay, it was SRO, but you get my meaning). Though it is a larger venue, it had a more intimate feel to it. I liked the interior decor - it was a little dated, but you got the feeling they didn't much care. At least it looked like they spent some time and money on upkeep, if not on decorating. But hey, I'd rather they spend money on audio quality than painting the walls. read more

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I don't find the seats uncomfortable but that may be due to the fact that IF I sit at a concert, I still dance in my seat the entire time. I enjoy the 70's shabby opulence of the place. No complaints on the sound. It isn't up to the standards of some other venues but is still highly satisfying. The smaller, casual setting means the opening bands sometimes do their own set-up...the vibe is welcoming and chill. Staff is accomodating and efficient. The drinks fall on the weak side. Come early and line up if you want choice spots. My favorites: right in front of the stage or the front row of the balcony. Or come later and you'll still likely score a good view. This past week we shared a box of pizza from a joint several stores down. We scarfed the steaming slices as we stood in the lightly drizzling rain. (Why does food always taste better outside?!?) Then we were entertained by the music fantastical that is, "Hey Rosetta". read more

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Went and saw the Julia Michaels Inner Monologue World Tour ya the Vogue Theatre! Great atmosphere, staff were very kind and made sure everyone was safe and happy. Venue itself was cozy and made the performance almost seem like you were right beside her, even though she was far away from your seat! read more

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I don't have any complaints. Came here for the band ONE OK ROCK and didn't have any problems with lining up and admissions. Everything was smooth sailing and this was my first experience being at the Vogue Theatre. What sucked was having these people behind me in line and they were cringy and loud... :,( nothing that could be done about that though. Half an hour of listening to them talk was dreadful though. This is a seated venue and the first few rows of seats are removed for certain performances to allow for a standing area, if you gotta move your body to the groove and ride on that vibe train. There's also an upper level with more seats so you get a different angle up there too. What's bad is that some people try to save a whole row of seats when they don't sit there, shame on them! I saw a girl shoo away some older ladies (and anyone else that asked) even though it wasn't occupied for the whole event. Good stuff though, I'll probably go again if someone cool plays some beats. read more

Vogue Theatre - ONE OK ROCK (March 22, 2019) - Performing Arts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This was my first ever experience of a concert in a theatre. I bought the tickets for Dua Lipa on pre-sale back in November and only paid about $80 total for the two tickets which was a great price and to be expected as she's an up and coming artist. I'm not sure if this if for every show, but I confirmed with a friend that for most shows it is open seating, so no matter the price of the ticket, you get what you get. Which makes sense to me as some fans can't afford the front row but deserve to see their favourite artist up close and have that connection. The line up was out the door 3 hours before the event started but the line moved very quickly. To my surprise, the floor was pretty empty by the time we got inside and found our spot. We didn't sit because we knew if we did, we would be pushed to the back once the show started. Drinks were about $7 for a single and $15 for a double depending on what type of drink you're going for. It wasn't any more expensive than any other venue. It was quite clean and the space was utilized as best as it could be. I just love the theatre. read more

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Old. Grungy. Sticky Floors. It's really a wonder that groups would choose to perform here at all. Came here for a concert, and while the performance was excellent, the venue was most definitely not. You can tell that the place is over seventy years old, I'm sure that some of the dust collecting on everything is original. The seats weren't all that comfortable, but the good thing was that they weren't assigned, and the tickets were good for general admission. Plan to not go to the washroom, especially if you're a guy. There's only one, located on the second floor, compared to the two women's rooms-- nice reverse sexism there, Vogue. To end on a positive note, though, the ushers were pretty courteous and welcoming, and the theatre staff provided umbrellas to patrons outside waiting for entry prior to the concert. read more

Vogue Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Venue has limited bathrooms, so get there early or wait in lines. I went to a comedy show and sat on the bottom level close to the front, and the chairs are standard chairs that they set up (folding chairs). It was comfortable and not horrible at all. I'm short so maybe that's why, but I didn't have any issues. The venue is nice and I enjoyed the comedy show! read more

This is ridiculous.... This is the fourth show I've watched at the Vogue, and as in all cases, it is starting over an hour late. I have never had this problem with other theatres/venues in Vancouver. I don't understand what the issue is that is specific to the Vogue, and frankly it is frustrating and disrespectful to people who come on time. If it is a problem with the audience coming in late, the performers should not have to wait for these late comers - it should be their loss if they don't show up on time as indicated. Can admin staff at the Vogue please address this issue? read more

I really dig this theatre. It has that retro feel to it with the burgundy plush seats and Art Deco wallpaper. The stage can be seen from far up on the high balcony. All have a chance to soak in the music and view! The acoustics are nice. They resonate quite well in the theatre. The size of the theatre seems perfect for an intimate yet big-enough show. I always enjoy coming back to this theatre. The in-house drinks are a pleasant plus. read more

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Customer Service Fail. My friend's date was sick, so she invited me to use his ticket. She had gone in early to meet some old friends from out of town. There was no sign that said food was banned, nobody informed her as she entered, and no snacks are available for purchase inside. So she texted me and asked me to bring her a snack since she had forgotten to eat dinner. I arrived an hour or so after her and she met me at the door with my ticket. I entered and they told me no food was allowed and I had to throw it away. I asked if my friend and I could step outside the door to eat it quickly as we had not eaten dinner. They told us to ask the man taking the tickets at the door. He said it was ok, so my friend put her beer down on a table inside and we waited patiently for a few customers to enter before we could go out. As we started towards the door, a third bouncer yelled "No! No! She has an open drink!" I told him that she had put her drink down inside. He was very aggressive, and proclaimed that she had already entered and gotten a drink, as though she was intentionally committing an heinous crime. "You can both leave or you can throw the food away." So we turn to each other to discuss this for a moment, as the choice in this scenario (leave the show you paid too much money for or stay there for 3 more hours unfed) was not that easy. But the dude immediately and gruffly informed us that "This is a really bad place to be standing, you need to move." "Ok, we're sorry, but we just need a minute to decide what to do" "No, you can't stand here. You have to come in and throw the food away or leave." Things got a little confusing here: two other bouncers were involved in the interaction, my friend was kinda tipsy from her $9 tall-can on an empty tummy, and everyone was pretty much shouting at once. Finally a bouncer agreed to let ME out to eat, but NOT my friend. "I'm doing you a favour," he said, "since your ticket has already been scanned." So normally, if such a kind dude hadn't been there to help me out, there is a no-mans-land between the actual door, where someone scans your ticket, and the bouncers, who inform you of the no food law. This is that strange vortex where you can have your food, and be blissfully unaware of its prohibition, but you can't eat it, you can't leave, and you can't bring it in. I went out, ate my food, and asked the person in the box office to speak to a manager. I explained the situation to Mr. Manager, and he was nauseatingly pretentious and condescending. "Well, the bouncers said you were rude, and it's not the front-of-house's job to worry about people's bad decisions." Um... ok. So you're basically saying my friend is an idiot (even though the no-food rule is not posted anywhere or communicated verbally to guests)? Wow. He went on to inform me that "at a sold-out show like this we can't think about each individual." Really, you just have to herd the mob around like one big ball of human? Sounds like a great customer service philosophy. They should add that line into the "Vision" section of their website, right under "With a commitment to good old fashion hospitality, your experience at the Vogue will be 1st class. From the moment you purchase your ticket to the end of the show, our vision is unpretentious, personable, five star service." They could also include the bouncer's line: "They don't pay me to do customer service, they pay me to enforce two rules: no food and no ins and outs." (And they sure get their money's worth!) Or maybe they should get Mr. Manager and his staff to read their vision, as they seem to have a different idea of how to deal with the river of flesh and organs that flows into the theatre each night. Perhaps they need to remind themselves and their staff that ticket-buyers (who they obviously like) and concert-goers (who they don't seem to care about--or even recognize as individuals) are the same thing. ... So we entered the show, my friend was hungry, grumpy, and upset, and I was pissed off. We didn't enjoy ourselves at all, and all the little things that usually mildly annoy me about the Vogue were magnified: Uncomfortable seats, limited and overpriced bar (beer and wine only), bad sightlines for a standing-up kind of a show, a weird smell that seems to come out of the old, ragged carpets, people smoking in the theatre because they're not allowed out etc. The reason I'm jamming my longwinded complaint into this little forum is that Mr.Manager informed me that he was the only person I could email a complaint to. And since I have so much faith in his views on customer service, I'm just going to puke it all out here for you. I'd love to say that I won't be back to the Vogue, but I'm sure I'll be lured in by a good band at some point. Luckily I get free tickets through my job, so I won't have to give them my money. read more

I used to like the Vogue Theatre very much. Even though the seats are very small, I enjoyed the atmosphere and I always enjoyed the shows I saw there. Never had a complaint. Until now. I went to see Jeff Ross there a couple of weeks ago, it was just after Valentine's Day. The show was great, Jeff Ross is a funny guy. He made us wait for him to get on stage, but still I enjoyed his show. When my friend picked me up to go to the show he had a little surprise for me.... he had bought me some chocolate bars, the kind I love from Purdy's. Yay! I love getting chocolate and I happily shared one of them right away with him, and I threw the other one in my purse, to save for later. But then we get to the theatre and the security guard wants to look in my purse, no problem, I know that it's standard practice, I won't complain about the invasion of privacy. BUT he found the chocolate bar, and took it out of my purse, said I couldn't bring it in, I kinda thought he was kidding... and I asked him "What are you going to do with it?" He said "Throw it in the garbage" as he tossed it in the bin!! I was so shocked! I asked him why, he says they don't allow outside food, they want you to buy it there. This really pissed me off because it makes no sense to me! I was NEVER going to buy a chocolate bar from them. I WAS going to buy a couple of drinks, but after that incident I was too pissed off to spend any money there. So this is why I no longer like this theatre. This policy makes no sense to me. In my opinion the security guard was displaying an abuse of power by taking my chocolate bar and throwing it in the garbage. If this is a policy that is supported by management, then they are really very stupid. I'm not going to completely avoid seeing shows there, because I like the acts that play there, but I will never spend a dime on their concessions. And I've told all my girlfriends. read more

Went to see JFL18 (@JayPharoah). The place was a dump. Bathrooms (both male/female) were disgusting. Had 2 drinks, both watered down. Won't be going back there ever again. Weird that such big names would perform there.. read more

We were here for a Japanese rock band concert called Bz's. I have to say that when you go to a Japanese rock concert, that it will be the most polite concert you have ever gone to. So polite in fact that they made the security crew here look like dumbasses with their flash lights and their hormonal overdives. The bar staff was polite, but they didn't have much to serve. Unfortunately I was more distracted by their security durning the concert that I had to concentrate harder to enjoy the concert. You're not supposed to have to concentrate to enjoy a concert! So the Vogue gets a not so good rating from me, unfortunately. Maybe they're just so used to serving it up with the rowdy crowds that they were caught off guard having a theatre full of people saying thank you all the time. read more

Oh you beautiful lighting devils. Nothing serves as an excuse to wear a pretty dress and wish for opera glasses quite like the Vogue Theatre. And before you scoff at boiling a theatre down to an outfit choice, think back to the last time you had the opportunity to truly glam yourself up. Dapper is a dying breed folks. Take every excuse to indulge. Most recently, I hit this haunt for the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival. So i'm 4 stars with glitter in my eyes. But holy damn, this place RUNS. 1. Lighting crew: you are magicians. I've been to a lot of shows - a lot - and without fail you find a point where the cues are wonky, or the spotlight awkwardly tries to catch someone and with women shaking and shimmying ALL over that stage you'd think it'd be tough to keep up. But no. Because the Vogue's lighting crew is magic. Tip of the hat. 2. The space: The stage is beautiful. The sound is beautiful. The sight lines are beautiful. It's beautiful. 3. The bar: full (or almost full) house on Saturday night and the wait from the bar, even in the middle of intermission, is less then 5 minutes?! Whoa. They split hard bar & wine between floors and this is just genius for flow. Prices aren't astronomical and you can bring your beverages in with you. However - lack of space to PUT said drink once seated is a little bit of a pain. Low notes: Like many theatres downtown, they do not allow in & out privileges. I'm not sure if this is a bylaw thing, or a requirement but even non-smokers like to pop out for a breath of fresh air when the lobby is packed. And the ticket agent for the first night, commented on the higher pricing of the floor tickets in a somewhat unflattering manner. Which I thought odd and completely backwards if you had your facts straight (most of the women from Vancouver performed routines that they will be showcasing at Burlesque Hall of Fame in Vegas. $75 vs. a trip to Vegas for some of the same caliber.... good frickin deal.) But the balcony was packed and hilariously rowdy so that was nice to see. So a few minor hiccups but over-all, my last experience was pretty darn seamless. I look forward to returning to this big ol' venue as soon as possible. And you can be damn sure i'll be bringing the dapper! read more

It's an institution with history. It's hard not to feel excited when there's a an air of excitement buzzing about - a concert, a play, or in the case of my last visit, case some stand up comedy. The theatre layout is beautiful. Even from the upper orchestra there's still a great view of the stage. There's only a few seats I'd suggest avoiding - they're right above the stairs on the orchestra level, centre. Why, oh why must the workers and attendees insist on standing at the landing on top of the stairs, blocking the view of the stage? They're licensed again, which is fantastic, if you can afford (in cash) a can of $7.50 beer. Since my bag wasn't checked this past time, I might just invest in a hip flask or concealed camel back. But, shhhhh don't tell! read more

Was never able to see the headliner, Tommy Emmanuelle. The opening act (Jenn Bojm & Kingfisher) was so horrendous I still think it may have been a Borat-style prank. I went downstairs to ask when they'd be finished. Goal was to go vomit on the sidewalk, meditate on the appalling judgment of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, and possibly find some petrol because self-immolation seemed like the best option. I remembered just in time Vancouver is an enlightened safe injection city, so I realized I could just go find a nurse to rig me up and shoot me with heroin instead--gotta love that urine-soaked town! Unfortunately, despite the fact that we had our $55 tickets in hand, we were told we couldn't re-enter. We blew out of there 3 songs into Jenn Bojm & Kingfisher's performance, which was recently determined to be torture by the UN. Human Rights Council, and never looked back So, one star for that fiasco. Also the folding seats are tiny. Bonus: We went to the Richmond Night Market and had an absolute ball. P.S. Saw Ziggy Marley the next night (we had bought our tickets weeks ago) so I can assure you that the Vogue permits smoking. Lots and lots of unfiltered stinkweed was enjoyed by the freedom-loving, hate-hating, self-actualized audience. read more

So, I have never seen a show at the Vogue. But now that that's out of the way, let me present you with a reenactment of my attempt to purchase tickets for one of their shows... Me: Hey! Can I get two tickets for the 9:00 showing of Spank!? Douchey Diva Hipster: Sure. I can get you our best seats right up front. Me: Perfect. How much will that be? DDH: That comes to $112. (I present him with my Visa debit card.) DDH: No. We don't accept those. Credit card or cash only. Me: Oh. Okay. Well, I don't have either of those things right now, any chance you hold the tickets? DDH: Yup, no problem. (I stand there waiting for him to write down my name. He stares right back, glaring.) DDH: *yells, aggressively* WHAT?! Me: *cowering* I didn't say anything. DDH: Why are you still here? (I look behind me, there is no one else waiting. Spank! is clearly not about to sell out. I am not holding up this boy man in any way.)  Me: I thought you might want my name or something. To hold the tickets? DDH: Why would I want to do that? Me: So you'll remember who I am? And the seats we've reserved? DDH: *angrily* Oh, no, we can't hold the tickets for you. Me:  Oh, I'm sorry, I must have misunderstood, I thought you said you could hold the tickets? DDH: If you're not going to run and get a credit card right now I can't help you. (It's pouring rain.) Me: *looking wistfully inside the warm, dry theater* I'm not staying five minutes away, it will take me awhile to get back here. *turning back to the ticket counter* (I was talking to myself. Diva Douche had walked away.) SCENE read more

I love the vogue! I come here all the time for smaller shows -- it's the perfect size and I prefer it a lot better than Roger's arena. Some artists that I've seen here include Little Dragon, Lights (twice), Purity Ring, and Phantogram. I think it's great cuz you can make your way closer to the stage if you come early enough, so you're close to all the action! Also, compared to the Imperial, the Vogue has a great ventilation system... You can feel the air conditioning and it doesn't get too hot. The imperial is horrible with their ventilation and it feels gross and muggy! Although I find that the Vogue isn't as awesome as the Commodore, I still enjoy coming every now and then with my friends to catch shows whenever I can :) read more

If you love drinking bad $9 wine out of plastic cups and sitting in wobbly chairs that are on the verge of disintegration then is the place for you! Seriously this place is in desperate need of a fix up! It's a real shame that this Art Deco movie house which happens to be a National Historic Site is in the state it's in, especially considering it's owned by the MRG group. It could be such a great venue, but there are so many negatives to this place right now, ugh. read more

The exterior teases that within lies an authentic Art Deco delight. Inside is a shabby theatre are the walls covered with hideous whore house maroon pasted down wall paper or cloth and cramped knee brusing seating for anyone over 6'0". It's a bit musty and plain. I do find the acoustics to be fine and the staff laudable. read more

Awesome venue, lined up early 2 hours for naked & famous concert, 5th person in and we got to stand right in the front against the metal separator they had setup. Amazing concert first of all, TNAF did not disappoint and the opening act was sick! But the sound was great and so was the lighting! Service was good, security was fun and did there job though and overall clean and good place. 5 stars, I look forward to coming here in the future. read more

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The Vogue is a beautiful old theatre that works really well for multimedia shows. I wouldn't want to try to see just a band here. As they are licensed, it'd be nice to have an actual bar instead of just overpriced pre-show wine & beer sales. This would be a great venue for second run movies w/ alcohol and food like the Parkside in Oakland or various locations in Portland. read more

An excellent old theater, perfect size to enjoy a really special show. Excellent acoustics and good views from almost anywhere, if you want a GREAT seat (rather than a merely good one) ensure you arrive 45-60 minutes before show time for the general admission shows. After seeing a few shows now in this venue, I'll never waste my money on the big-stadium shows again. read more

Uncomfortable seats, sure. Overpriced drinks, absolutely. Beautiful Art Deco building with phenomenal sound quality, without a doubt. Rumours of spirit-dwellers, be damned -- the Vogue is a gorgeous achievement in what was once Vancouver's notorious Theatre Row. Know this: when I get famous, this is where you'll find me, haunting the symmetrical façades and curved balcony of this sleek Moderne-style theatre, 8 dollar cuppa wine in hand. read more

Sure I may have left this place with bruises across my thighs from rock n' rolling into the seat in front of me but whatevs, this place is still good to see live music. You can always see the band and the acoustics are great. Plus the decor is so damn beautiful! Other yelpers have pretty much said all there is about this place so I'll keep my review short and sweet. I'm a fan! read more

The show was great but the ushers made us move out against our will of the seats we had tickets for into another section because "the promoter want[ed] to close off the section" we were in, or some nonsense like that. So basically, we bought tickets for particular seats that they then would not let us sit in, which has to be some kind of breach of contract. So we were forced to sit in another more crowded section--yup, in the middle of a pandemic. It was annoying, unprofessional, and possibly illegal. read more

This beautiful old theatre has played host to many a performance over the decades. Sure it`s looking a little rough around the edges, but with just a bit of imagination one can see oneself in a fur shawl and flowing dress being taken to the theatre by a dapper young chap in the 1940s. The building is quite a vision at night, when it's aglow with neon lights. *disclaimer: I`m such a sucker for art deco architecture there was no way this was going to get less than a 5 star rating. read more

The last three times I've been to the Vogue Theatre was to see: Evil Dead: The Musical, Devo, and most recently a lecture by Sir Martin Rees. I think I may have even seen the Big Lebowski here back in the day. This is what a theatre should be. A bastion of art and culture in the heart of the city. A great classic marquee hangs outside and marks a forgotten era when Granville used to be theatre row. Inside looks fantastic, and it sounds great too, and even if the seats are a bit small and uncomfortable that's okay, because that's what you get for a classic theatre. I only mention it because sometimes there's a theatre... I won't say it's a hero, 'cause, what's a hero? Sometimes, there's a theatre. And I'm talkin' about the Vogue here - the Vogue in Vancouver. Sometimes, there's a theatre, well, it's the theatre for its time and place. It fits right in there. And that's the Vogue. The Vogue, in Vancouver. 16/30 Yelp 30 in 30 read more

Oh, the Vogue, with your beautiful Art Deco neon signage and historic facade in the centre of Granville Street. This heritage building, built in 1941 by brothers who had made their fortunes in the rumrunning business during Prohibition, is one of my favourite venues to see a show. The acoustics are great, and having seen three very different acts here in the last 6 weeks (CocoRosie, New Pornographers and Joanna Newsom) I can say with confidence that the sound is wonderful no matter the genre. My only wish is that they would restore some of the moldings and plasterwork that used to decorate the interior, to bring it back to its original glory. Oh - and that they sold regular sized bottle of water, rather than the puny little ones for 2.25! :( read more