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    Majestic Theatre

    3.4 (85 reviews)

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    Elle B.

    I really love a midsize venue and Majestic was a prime example of why. We drove up from Iowa for a Sunday night show not knowing much about the theatre or the area. Parking was a breeze (in and out). We arrived just 30min before doors to not much of a line, but security was ahead of the game checking bags. Merch being just inside the doors causes a bit of a clog, but again venue staff were on top of crowd control and people were pretty responsive. There's not a bad spot in the entire place either. Sound was solid. Bathrooms were clean. My buddy was particularly blown away by how smoothly everything went. We had a really great time and wouldn't hesitate to come back for other shows in the future.

    February 2025
    Andrew G.

    Been to several shows over the past months, and this feels like a very different vibe than The pandemic. They're bringing incredible groups, entry staff is friendly, place feels safe. There are plenty of places to park around the venue, and shows start on time. Really appreciate the acts that they're booking. Just last weekend, I was able to see Donavon Frankenreiter and Andy Frasco back to back... Fortunate to have these kinds of choices in Madison. It's become a Madison Trope to complain about live nation/FPC stranglehold on five big venues: Breese Stevens, Sylvie, Orpheum, Majestic, high noon. I give one star for the ticket fees and the high drink costs. But I'm not gonna hold that against this venue. The theater slant a little sideways, the floor bounces like a minor earthquake during shows, and the bathroom situation is less than perfect... But for an old historic venue, this place rocks.

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    Kyle H.

    See you heroes up close and personal, that's what Majestic has going for it. I've seen many shows here and sound and sightlines are good. Management could do a better job and managing flow of the entry, which is a clusterF. Show your tix, show your ID, all done before you can enter the building instead of wrapping through the far door into the hallway. While bartenders are absolutely top notch here, the bar area is also a cluster to enter/exit. Lowered expectations for seeing shows here.

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    Grant L.

    A pretty cool place to see a show. The queuing process to get into the venue is incredibly slow. It's usually just one person checking ids and wanding people. The line get pretty backed up. There are a lot of good angles to see the performing artist. Getting a drink is pretty seamless too and also offers a good spot to watch once the show starts. The sound quality varies by artist, as I've had good and bad experiences. Overall, the Majestic is a decent place to see a show

    Good Morning Bedlam
    Allison N.

    I used to visit this place when I was in college at UW and loved the intimate atmosphere and ability to meet most bands I came to see as I'm a big fan of signed gear. I visited last weekend for the Folk Fest and am so glad to see that my nostalgia was still matched. While locations of things have changed there's still the merch section on the right when you enter where bands will hang out both before and after their sets. Coat check has moved upstairs, which is much better than by the merch section, and there's also a small bar up there. The venue is still intimate and you can get up front if you want. The seating upstairs is also amazing if you can't stand for an entire show. Best of all worlds! Keep it up!

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    Heather N.

    I have only been to one show here, but I had an amazing time! We lined up outside before doors opened, and then streamed in to find some seats. We chose to go upstairs in the balcony. It was an acoustic show and was just perfect for the venue. My only critique is for how amazing this place is, I'd love to see some updates. The walls were pealing and certain areas just looked grubby.

    Chy R.

    The venerable theater in Madison that's hung on by sheer will. A small but intimate setting, you get to see all of your favorite artists perform. Coat check, reasonable bar that accepts credit cards, clean restrooms, and great sound quality. We're lucky to have such a place still exists in town!

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    Lorean W.

    The Majestic Theatre is a real gem! It's very conveniently located--lots of bars and shopping and restaurants surrounding the venue and it was barely a five minute walk back to my hotel. It's so clean inside and the ceilings are so high so that even in a body-to-body concert, one does not feel so claustrophobic. The small details, like the proscenium arch are so beautiful. The security is top-notch--I know some people might disagree but I appreciate a thorough inspection, as it gives me piece of mind. My one gripe, and it seems to be a fairly common one, is that beverages are expensive; that's pretty standard though for most concert venues, but it doesn't make paying $10 for a solo cup of whiskey and coke hurt any less. Of course, the major eye-candy behind the bar (at least for the show I attended) did make up for it just a teensy bit. I feel like it should go without saying, if you attend shows with any sort of regularity and are the boozing type: get to the area early, find a bar close by and get a good buzz going before the show. Cheers!

    Misterwives! Standing about 4 rows back on the main floor
    Emily C.

    The idea of Majestic makes me so happy. I've seen... too many shows to count here, and the venue is easy to get to, has nice employees, and decent seating and standing areas. The security process is quick, and the line to get through the metal detector wand, getting your ticket scanned and ID checked only take about 30 seconds, and then you're in and set for the night. Sometimes, the line can be long to get in, but it really does move fast, and hey, it's a chance to make some friends with similar music taste. When you walk in on the right, they sell merchandise and sometimes have a coat check. During the Fall/Spring shows, it's hard to predict whether they will have coat check, but you can always call ahead when their box office opens (usually 30 mins to an hour before doors open) or post on their social media pages. Their large bar area to the left on the main floor usually has 4 to 5 bartenders, but you do have to be a little pushy to get a drink on some nights. They also have a smaller bar upstairs. The bathrooms are mediocre, and into the night, they can get nasty. There's one gender neutral restroom upstairs, but you just have to get lucky to be walking up as someone is walking out of this single unit restroom. Their water situation, as mentioned in other reviews, is not ideal. They sell bottles for $3 and have a hard water stained fountain down by the fist floor bathrooms. It's nice to have standing and seating room options, depending on your mood and type of music you're seeing. If you want to be close to the stage, you should try to show up relatively earlier or be prepared to push through some elbows because that front standing area can get tight. I do love the Majestic. If they stepped up their bathroom and water game, I'd be even more of a devoted proponent of seeing shows at the Majestic.

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    Molly R.

    It looks like the Majestic is usually we music venue, but we were here for a wedding yesterday and it's certainly 5 stars for a wedding venue! The staff at the Majestic was extremely easy for the bride to work with throughout the entire process. All of the wedding supplies were dropped off to the coordinator early in the day, and the space was a twinkly wedding wonderland by the time the guests arrived. All of the staff from the bouncers to the bartenders to the coordinator were fantastic. They flipped the main floor from a dinner space to dance floor quickly and quietly after dinner. The guests then danced the night away. Great space for a wedding, and I imagine equally as wonderful for a concert.

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    Stacey L.

    Majestic has definitely been one of my most-visited venues in the last decade or so. My first experience was way back when they were still painted purple and had the crazy throne chairs. I went to see the Cat Empire with a friend and had a fun time dancing from the band from down under. Later, I had organized a Battle of the Bands to find an opener for Bon Jovi (my life is weird and awesome) and we had it at the Majestic. Not too long after, ownership changed hands, the inside got a paint job, and they started their new life as more of an indie/rock music venue than a club. That's not to say they don't still have great dance parties - 80s vs 90s and Backstreet Boys vs *NSYNC are basically everything I want when I go dancing. I'm there for shows way more often, though. Things I love: it's cozy if you're on the first floor, the sound tends to be good, and there's a really good variety of acts. As a short, claustrophobic person, the tiers leading back from the main floor are awesome when I can wedge my way in there. Double awesome if I can find a chair, because I'm actually taller sitting on one of their chairs than I am standing. Things I'm not crazy about: the balcony of the theater curves and there are seats that you literally can't see the stage from, so for really crowded shows this can be just the worst. I also can't get behind $3 for a bottle of water. For dance parties they used to have pitchers and cups out and it was great. When they took them away, I asked about it at the bar and they said it was a health code violation (curious how all the restaurants in town get away with this if this is the case). The bartenders have often been unwilling to give me a glass of water from the soda gun (which I would have tipped for). I'd understand $1 a bottle, or at least $1 a bottle with the purchase of another beverage. Three dollars though...not so much. Beverage disputes aside, though, I love the Majestic and look forward to attending many more shows there.

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