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    Aura

    3.7 (77 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Venue rental

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    AURA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Live music

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    Served with 5 mozzarella sticks, but they were too good not to eat right away
    Ashley W.

    Mozzarella sticks came out quick and piping hot. Very oddly shaped venue - very vertical - but even when you're in the back it feels close and intimate Best seats in house are next to sound/ behind floor, but not balcony (if seated event). Or pit and show up early. Balcony seats semi obstructed and weirdly high- but still feel close.

    a band performing on stage at a concert
    Shane L.

    This is a venue that I would have to say surprises me every time I go back. I love that fact that it is intimate and the seating let's you have a great view of the stage no matter where you are in the venue. I have now seen collective soul and a Van Halen tribute band here and both times we had great views and great times. The other surprising thing is the cost of other stuff like beer or booze is a little less than other places I have seen that have shows in them around Boston or even Portland. Staff is super friendly and it was awesome.

    Morgan Myles, Stephanie Ryann with our girls!
    Tara T.

    We attended the Morgan Myles Mariah Carey Christmas Tribute last night and it was a blast! First we had dinner jb the Sports Bar. Food was delicious and staff just fantastic. Moving into the concert area, the staff made sure guests were safe by checking vaccination status or for negative tests. Our party included an elementary teacher and three nurses; this made us feel so much better given the rise in cases. Both Stephanie Ryann and Morgan Myles delivered a fun show and the energy was awesome!! Great way to celebrate the holidays

    Joanna R.

    Wow Aura!!! I LOVED THIS VENUE! This is like a mini house of blues. We saw Big Head Todd and the Monsters and the opening band was Lionize. The sound was fantastic! (I do use ear filters - NOT plugs, but filters) It does get loud as you would expect, but the acoustics were great. The entrance is a pretty small area and you should expect to stand out on the sidewalk for a bit if you arrive just as the doors open or before. The reason for "slow" entry is a good thing, they have decent security - people and technology - similar to airport security, metal detectors and security personnel with wands. We noticed some people forgot they had pocket knives clipped to their belts, but I noticed the guards were prepared (must happen all the time). They keep the item with security and you just find the same person on the way out of the door and they hand you back your item. Easy Peasy. There are multiple levels in this venue and two big bars on the 2nd and 4th floors. There is an elevator for those that might need a lift ;) There is staff placed throughout the building that will help guide you on your way. They were pleasant and helpful. Keep in mind you will need to find parking on your own - just down the street we found a lot that had parking for Aura for $10 pre-paid. I enjoyed our experience so much here, that I am constantly looking at the artist listing to see who is playing. I can't wait to see another show at this venue.

    Jess B.

    I'll be the first to admit that I was less than amused to learn that the new venue wouldn't be called the Asylum and made up many things in my head to convince myself that this place would lose its "character" with the renovation...well folks, I was wrong. AURA is an AMAZING place to go to a show. It's THE BEST in Portland - you hear me?! Every detail that went into this place shines through. They left nothing out. There are three bars, plenty of bathrooms, stadium seats and high tops on the balcony, plenty of restrooms that are easy to access and a stage that was built to ensure no matter where you're sitting you'll have the best seat in the house. Of equal importance, sound quality is unreal. AURA was designed with every type of concert goer in mind whether you want to jam from your comfy leather seat, stay close to the bar or dance the night away in the pit. Bottom line? GO SEE YOURSELF!

    Thievery Corporation

    Came here to see Thievery Corporation and it was way overcrowded. The band itself was great but I was unable to enjoy because we were so packed in. People around us were also upset and many people started leaving before the end of the show. The venue itself is nice and for a less popular act a likely more enjoyable experience.

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    Went to the K-pop rave cool lights fun for children every one had fun they gave us light up sticks for the party all around a great time.

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    Ask the Community - Aura

    Is there coat check for events?

    Going to see Justin Hayward. R upper tier or balcony seats better?

    The venue is small, so all seats are pretty good. I believe the upper tier is just above the floor level. Then the balcony. I saw B-52 from the standing room behind the balcony seats and it was great.

    So for concert tonight- Get the Led Out- are there seats or just SRO?

    I haven't been to a concert there yet, but I have been inside for other events and they have stadium seating on the upper levels.

    Is this venue wheelchair accessible?

    Yes.

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