I made a six-hour drive to The Clyde Theatre for the Ryan Adams Heartbreaker 2025 Tour, my second show of Ryan's in two days. So, yeah, I had high hopes, being a repeat concert attendee. This was my first time at The Clyde, and while the drink from the bar missed the mark--zero flavor and nothing like the picture on the menu--it was the only hiccup in an otherwise smooth night. I couldn't bring myself to drink the "Easy Tiger" (the only reason I bought it was because it was Ryan-themed, honestly) because it was sooo bad (deduction of star for this reason). When the lights dimmed and Ryan Adams took the stage, the sound wrapped around me, filling every corner of the space with his signature, aching voice. I won't go on too long about the sound, though--it's a Sweetwater Sound building and a Ryan Adams collaboration. The sound had no choice but to be tight, clean, and alive. Security was present but relaxed, letting the night unfold without being a distraction, something I have seen security be at other venues. Parking was easy--probably the closest I've ever been for a Ryan show. Like literally right outside the front door. What is this!? I can't leave out the art in the bathroom--unexpected and quirky, a small touch that speaks to the venue's attention to detail. I'd return to The Clyde without hesitation. It's a space that supports live original, soulful, introspective, haunting music with ease. Next time, I just hope the drink tastes as good as the show sounds. read more

Overall...not a good experience and I will not come back here for another concert/event. The seats were small and positioned tight to each other. Additionally the seats are hard plastic and not comfortable. Couple this with wide bottom people whose rear ends spill onto my seat...not a comfortable experience. I would much rather go to another venue that specializes in comfort that do the Clyde again. On the positive side...buying tickets was easy. There was lots of parking close to the door. The facility is very attractive. The bar looked like a fun place. The show was excellent. The lightning and sounds were very good! The security lady was not friendly. All business - get in the door. The ushers were nice and full of smiles. Very kind. I was actually mildly offended by the security team that was "pushing" us out the door. We waited for a lot of the crowd to clear as it was a packed show. We stepped into the aisle as we were the last of the crowd leaving. These two thug-type Gestapo looking man stared us down. Every step we. Iced forward - they moved. It felt like they were crowding and pushing out the door. His forbid I had to go back to my seat to retrieve a left item. Again...the show and facility were nice. The close seating and security people made the experience not worthy of repeating! read more

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Incredible venue for a concert. The staff is always so nice as well, DJ runs the place perfectly.

Travelled to the Clyde Theatre in Ft. Wayne for a one day road trip, to see some great live music - 10,000 Maniacs! This is a fantastic medium sized theater venue for live music and the acoustics were surprisingly great! A spacious and well lit stage gave the band plenty of room to move & perform. Comfortable padded seats were the folding style connected into solid rows. Easy entry with plenty of open doors, and ample staff to check tickets. No waiting at all. Adjacent to the theatre is a bar known as The Club Room. If you don't want to go that route, the theatre concession also sells from a well stocked bar, and also has snacks. After the show, theatre staff handed out small posters commemorating the show with the date of the performance printed on them, and the band came out to the lobby to chat with fans, take photos and sign autographs. This give it a distinctive feel and was definitely a welcome addition to the experience! read more

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Beautifully renovated theatre complete with interior (inside the concert hall itself) and exterior (inside the lobby) bars, ample free parking, very clean bathrooms, a smoking section (outdoor patio, not off premises) and a truly cool staff and personnel! Service was friendly and exceptional! Also, there is a restaurant attached to the venue. The doors lead from the outside parking lot (you are not required a Clyde Theatre event ticket to eat there!) and also right into the main lobby of the theatre. Snack foods, hot pretzels, nachos,etc are also available at the bars, along with non-alcoholic drinks. My son and I attended a concert here in December 2023. It was our first time ever to the Clyde Theatre. It will not be our last! Awesome experience. *do note, folding chair and/or standing room configuration depending on the concert or production. * Loved the Clyde Theatre!!! read more

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First time visitor at the Clyde. I do not know the history behind the building. The inside was quite new in appearance. It is a smaller venue and we were there for the Diamond Rio event. From what I could tell, there is an attached bar that is serving fancy potions and food. There is an entrance just for them. Inside it is more of a concert venue with collectors Tee shirts and CD's. Metal detectors were every where and set on the sensitive side. Once inside you could get sodas or various beers as well as limited appetizers. Acoustics were pretty good In the same group of buildings was a Mexican Restaurant. No charge for parking. Easy egress once the concert was over. read more

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Great Venue. Easy, convenient and free parking. No figuring out where to go when you get in the building. Restrooms are well placed and very clean. Good selection of food and beverages. There is a restaurant attached for prevent dining. read more

I'm glad this venue came to the Fort. It is standing room only unless you are a VIP. There isn't a bad view in the Clyde. You can get really close to the stage or they have an area that a concert goers can put their drink on a long wooden counter top. They sell beer, hard cider, soda and water. I didn't see any glass bottles being sold as it looked like everything was out of a can. The Clyde has recycling bins throughout the venue. The bathroom was nice and big. The sound system was awesome and some of the band members walked into the audience which was super cool. The parking lot was completely repaved and brand new lines painted. The security staff looks through any bags and also waves you down with a metal detector. The Clyde is a great venue and is a fantastic addition to Fort Wayne. Check it out! read more

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Great place to watch a concert. Pay a little extra for the VIP experience. You will not be disappointed. read more

Clyde Theatre - John Popper of Blues Traveler banging out notes on the harmonica. - Music Venues Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

The remodel was fantastic. This has turned into the premier place to watch a club concert in the Midwest. My only advice, offer parking passes to those who wish to purchase and early entry for those who buy. read more

First time going last night. I had an amazing time seeing Gojira. Clean restrooms, lines went quick, amazing sound. I'm not going to take away from the stars, but I want aware it was an all ages show. The 4 kids behind us said they were all in HS & a guy kept coming over& handing them beer. They got increasingly more obnoxious & pushy. With that, I will only be back if I ADORE the band, because my anxiety can't handle 17 year olds shoving me out of the way. read more

Fantastic venue. Fort Wayne hasn't had anything like this is the time that I have lived here (8 years), and everything is top notch. The sound is great, the lighting is great, and the facility is awesome. Three bars, great sight lines everywhere. The parking lot has been completely repaved, with LED lighting. This is a world-class venue. It feels like The Vic or the Metro in Chicago, but way cleaner and newer! The Staff is great, the drink prices are great, and the list of bands that they have already lined up fills a major void in the FW music scene. There isn't a lot around it yet, but there will be. Highly, highly recommended! read more

Wonderful music venue. Standing only format both times I've used this venue. Two bars served crowd efficiently. Sound was excellent. Stage clean and clear. Room was large enough for side activities during one festival format. Access from outside was acceptable. Definitely will enjoy future events here. read more

Sleepig with sirens is the BEST band ever!! But this Venue was not great for a hard core band. But I still loved it because my favorite band could never disappoint. But for real. Let us rock out. read more

I would like to start this review by stating that once you are inside the venue you cannot walk out and come back in. It is reasonable and it makes sense. My husband went to a concert there and things went sideways and he left before he even got to see the opening band. I sent an email requesting a refund, which I wasn't sure we would get. We got the refund and a personal email from Gregg. He wanted to speak with us about what happened and to see how he could go about making sure it didn't happen again. We met with him and DJ (head of security). They were kind and personable. Gregg went above and beyond to make the situation right. Keep in mind, he didn't have to reach out. They (him and DJ) didn't have to take time out of their day to speak with us. Whomever had the insight to hire Gregg and DJ, kudos. They take customer service to the highest level and deserve raises. We went from saying that we would never go to The Clyde again to lifelong patrons. All because Gregg understands what the music experience is all about. Because of Gregg and DJ's kindness. The whole staff is kind and a direct reflection of their bosses. I cannot recommend The Clyde enough for concerts, events, or just anything they do. read more

Great place to see a show. It's very clean and has a fantastic throw back feel to it. We were able to find parking pretty easily, but we attended a relatively small show. I would definitely recommend using a ride share just to make things easier for yourself. They also had alcohol and other drinks for sale. The concert area was really spacious. The concert I attended was general admission and standing only. We had lots of options as to where we could stand. As an added bonus, the rear of the theater is constructed on a riser several feet higher than the front. We stood up there and could easily see the stage. I recommend going here for a show. We will definitely be back. Even the bathrooms were spotless ... and this was a thrash metal concert. Oh, and the security personnel were great! They were very friendly and totally respectful. If all security acted like them, it would be fantastic. read more

nice venue, great acoustics, but seating sucks. folding chairs?? really? very uncomfortable. plus, if a tall person sits in front of you, good luck. need elevated seating with more comfortable seats. won't go back read more

Omg I've heard that this place is awesome, but we just seen the first live show here post covid pandemic. The journey tribute band "Revelation" played an unforgettable show to an impressive sized crowd. The stage was huge and the lights and sound truly amazing. I love this venue , beautiful renovation! read more

Very enjoyable venue. Standing room only unless VIP. But great views and friendly staff. Clean restrooms and enjoyable atmosphere. We saw the Who's Bad Tour and had a blast. The Rum Punch is soooo good. read more

As I was summoned by the clergy, I drove the 150 miles from Columbus, Ohio to The Clyde Theatre to see Ghost on 5/29/2018. Through many back roads, I made it to Fort Wayne. Despite being in the middle of nowhere, The Clyde Theatre definitely stood out. Pros: -Free parking (though it's in a shopping center so I'd get there at least a half hour before doors open to ensure you get a spot) -Fair prices and fair selection for drinks. Compared to other places, it was pretty cheap. $6 for a bud light, $3 for water -Sound was excellent -No bad views anywhere -Clean. Might be because it is so new but I hope they can prevent this place from becoming trashy or dingy. It really struck me how clean the whole place was. -Staff was pretty cool and engaging. Cons: -Couldn't really find any. If I lived closer, I'd definitely come here again. read more

Glad they brought this old movie house back. Sad the Mexican restaurant next door is no longer in business. They probably sold it to Clyde Theatre the property next door. So glad they brought it back and now playing some shows up in there. It's one hell of a property too! a blast from the past... I grew up in Waynedale so I can appreciate the smaller things. Come up in here to see a show! read more

As a music industry professional, I have nothing but the best to say about this venue. From the amazing facilities to the friendliest, most professional staff. Looking forward to coming back as soon as possible. read more

Love this place so much Class love the food.. everybody is so friendly. So comfortable. No drama no fighting. Waiters are always on time to make sure you got everything you need. Wouldn't have it no other way favorite place to go the only place to go. Love It. read more

My husband and I just saw Lee Brice at the Clyde Theatre this past weekend. It was great! The sound was awesome! When I realized it was standing room only, I thought it was going to be packed - like shoulder to shoulder. However, it was very spacious and comfortable, especially due to the fact that the show was sold out. We weren't packed in like sardines and we had room to dance. It was very fun! We will definitely be back for another show. read more

I absolutely love this place , went to a concert last night to see the magnificent Brian McKnight!!! Yay . Never been to the Clyde but heard good things. And it checked out .. it was a smooth & Easy scan your ticket and get in .. information was right at the door for up coming events .. a quick tap & go email to sign up for free tickets . Another guy was there to check your ID to make sure you were of age to drink .. than placed a nice green band on your arm .. next up the bar !!! Pretty cool about 4 ladies talking orders and getting drinks to you fast .. nice open area for pictures.. going into the theater, it was nice & open .. the seats had the numbers & row in the back of the chair for easy access . Only thing chairs were close so not not much arm room but that's nothing when your sitting next to your Homies. Lights cameras action they were right on time with the show !!! The show was Great looking forward to the next one . But wait the Clyde also have a Club room with food & live entertainment!!!! Yesss that was sooo nice . Something for the more season adults drinks & food was good , very good prices . And to find out they have jazz every Wednesday.. my new bestie.. so happy the south side of town is getting some new Things. I want everyone to go show some love for the Clyde.. I will be back on Wednesday until the next concert.. last but not least the service was great !! We moved from room to room & our server found us .. Thank you so much Makayla , I know you had the whole back room to wait on . But you made it your business to make sure we had everything we need it .. I hope everyone left a good tip . Thanks again read more

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Live music at the Clyde is a great night! The food is great, drinks are quickly replenished, and again, the music is just wonderful.

After a good concert they locked everyone out of the theater when it is literally negative degrees out! And they didn't care if people were freezing or not. And I'm from Fort Wayne and pretty used to the weather but after "custom service" 100% will never be back. read more

The venue was great but make sure to check your bank account after. My friend and I were both double charged. Called and left a message to resolve this, but I am still waiting to hear back from someone. read more

Great venue. Can't go five stars though, for two reasons: drink prices were a little high, considering, and the security was way overzealous. The show we attended, the lady running security was rude to patrons (although not to us personally) and they were basically frisking seventy year olds, which seemed a tad excessive. But the show (Mersey Beatles w/Ron Dante) was a great experience and the venue is a real plus for Fort Wayne. read more

Went to see The Used last night, 5/12/18. This is the best venue I have ever had the pleasure of visiting in order to see one of my favorite bands. The staff was extremely friendly, the drinks were cheap, the bathrooms were spacious and clean, and the stage area was very wide open. It wasn't even too hot or humid, which a lot of venues tend to get. Plenty of parking. Seriously, this is the best venue ever. read more

So first off it would be great to have bike racks. Then the lead singer of the Fever needs a wireless mic. Also sound went in and out but still had a great time sooo close to my house and so down to come back here. read more

What a beautiful facility! I saw Sinbad perform here and the old theater has been completely renovated and looks beautiful! Great job to Chuck and Sweetwater for creating such a great space! read more

I just wanted to say that as a person with a disability the marketing coordinator and the box office manager have shown me outstanding customer service. I know I was just one of many thousands to attend the concerts but the staff made me feel special and was very accommodating. The ADA host was also very friendly and accommodating. The whole experience was fantastic. I will look forward to other visits to the Clyde. read more

I much prefer venues that are GA standing room only, and I'm so glad that this exists 20 minutes from my house! No more driving 3 hours to Cleveland for shows! Tickets aren't outrageous, very fair actually, unless you buy VIP. Staff is friendly, nice variety of drinks at the bar. My fiancé and I saw Badfish here, and we had a great time! I'm surprised and so happy that bigger named bands are making an appearance in Fort Wayne! Can't wait to be back for the Flaming Lips in August! read more

I went for lunch with 2 other ladies and are waitress was so fabulous and so kind, she told us about the Jazz later that night so we returned with 1extra person for dinner and just had a delightful evening of cool jazz and cool surroundings. read more

Acoustics great, sight lines are good, but 30-40 minute lines for the bars is awful. They could make so much more money if they had a more efficient process, sad that 9 million dollars didn't get them a smarter design. read more

Great venue with the best sound in town. Staff friendly and facility clean. Most concerts are standing only, so if thats not your thing, you wont enjoy this venue. Excited to see what they bring to the community. read more