I want to say everything Christina said above about how Michael Andrews helped her out. He helped me too when I accidentally forgot my cell phone with my electronic ticket on board. He allowed me to still enjoy Ringo & the All-Starr Band in concert. Have loved going to the venue for over fifty years, and his professionalism and solution was an act of kindness I especially appreciated. Eugene Czarnecki read more

I have been coming to the Oakdale for many years now. It is my favorite in door theater in our state. I attended a Brit Floyd show there in March and have not been able to come back since due to hospital stays and some other situations. I have started to attend shows again and now I see that there is no more free. Pure GREED. People spend ridiculous amounts on the tickets, ridiculous amounts on concessions, ridiculous amounts on merchandise and your venue thinks it's ok to slap us in the face with paid parking now in an area where there is no alternative? Again that's GREED. To add insult to injury? Don't tell people how much untill they show up? Very shady practices. Meadows in Hartford I've never paid for, The Webster in Hartford I've never paid for, The Amp in Bridgeport I've never paid for, both casinos are free parking. I will be boycotting the Oakdale and based on all the reviews online showing how un happy people are I know I'm not the only one. It's absolutely disgusting to see how much you value your patrons. While legal to charge for parking the absolutely shady nature you go about doing so is ridiculous and not necessary. I will no longer be attending shows and spending money at your venue. All my current tickets will be listed for sale. People need to start boycotting this venue for their Greed. DO BETTER BY YOUR PATRONS read more

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This venue is very accessible from the highway and parking is very well managed, to the point where there was virtually no traffic. The walk can depend on where you parked, but it seemed we were at one of the furthest points and still didn't have to walk too far. It's a bigger space than I expected. There are a lot of bars available so the wait for a drink isn't too bad. They offer margaritas in a cute little take-home plastic shaker. The seats are kind of tight, so depending on what type of show you're going to I would just be mindful. The bathroom was very clean and all of the staff was Hella friendly. read more

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I Always come here to see different shows or concerts. Plenty of free parking here. Parking lot Gates open 90 mins before the show time. They have food and drink available at concessions stand. Staff is friendly and accommodating here. Prices are fair. The theater is always kept clean too. read more

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Came here for a comedy show. Staff are friendly and do the job accordingly by checking tickets and making sure you're on the right spot. There are concessions and bars located in the main area. Parking in the main lot is a HEADACHE!! Park in the dirt lot with the waking bridge connected to the main parking area and you will have an easier time getting out. You still have to wait, but it is less of a cluster. read more

I recently had an issue come up during my visit, but Michael Andrews stepped in and completely turned the experience around. He handled the situation with total professionalism, listened carefully, and made sure everything was resolved to my complete satisfaction. Outstanding customer service from Michael--he is a true asset to this business! read more

Attended a concert recently at this venue for the first time. Very convenient location and great vibe overall. Traffic wasn't too bad and parking was well managed. Good sized venue with drinks, food and concessions- bar was well stocked with a variety of options. Seats were easy to find and comfortable. We were relatively close to the stage and could see well. Since everyone stood up mostly, it was nice that they had screens on each side. I would attend another concert here. read more

I recently went to the Oakdale theater for a Zak sabbath show. I was very impressed with the direction of parking (pay or not). And the efficiency of every one directing me. Entering was very easy with staff literally guiding you through it. The rest room was absolutely spotless and huge. Great food and beverage options and not overly pricey. Great show!! Getting out was very organized and easy! Great experience for a concert. Will go again. read more

This has nothing to do with the theater but with the parking. I attended the Happy Together Concert on Aug. 1, 2026. The parking was always free unless you paid for special parking. This night all guest were blind sighted by an unexpected parking fee of $15.00. It wasn't posted upon entrance or on the site . They waited until you got in line to tell you. The parking attendance stated they were unaware of this too until that evening. That was a VERY sneaky thing to pull on guests the last minute. The wait time was long because everyone was questing this to the the attendants. Shame on Oakdale for pulling such a stunt on their guests. If this is going to be the new procedure it better be well posted on your site and at the entrance. This was very poor business and left a terrible reaction for many guests. Shame on you!!! read more

Attended a concert here recently. The venue is intimate but comfortable. There are a lot of bars setup so lines aren't too long for drinks and snacks. Bathrooms were clean. Seats were comfortable in the venue and parking was simple. It wasn't too much of a traffic jam leaving at the end of the night either. Would definitely attend another concert here! read more

This review is based on my personal experience as a customer of this business on April 25, 2025. Oakdale Theater is a large well maintained venue in Wallingford. There isn't really a bad seat in the house. Even way up top there's still a good view of the stage. The large lobby makes it easy to get in and out, and find whatever merch or snacks may be needed. Traffic coming off Route 15 before events is a nightmare. Find an alternate route. The venue and (not quite) VIP lounge lack some basic amenities... No Guest Wi-Fi | You might get lucky and connect to a vendor network, but this changes from show to show. Obviously, there's a network connection of some kind at this venue. It just isn't set up for guest access. There are technical challenges for service of this type, but it's doable. No House Feed | There are some very large speakers in the lobby and some smaller speakers in the VIP lounge, but neither were running the house mix at a recent Brit Floyd show. This begs the question... What are these speakers for if not to hear a live show? Private Bathrooms | VIP lounge does not have private bathrooms, so be prepared to wait in line with (un)common folk if you choose to go during intermission. read more

Oakdale Theatre - Lobby - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

This place does not have bottled water they only have liquid deaths which is water in a can which is something new to me. They have unlimited popcorn for $10. They have two really big bathrooms. All of the seating is pretty close which makes it great for any show. The workers were all really nice and helpful. They take Apple pay and Samsung pay. I had a really good experience here. read more

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I attended a show at the Oakdale Theatre on Saturday believing it was going to be a grown and sexy vibe. Aside from the fact that the show got started extremely late, people were smoking from their weed pens, and everything else which completely ruined my experience because I do tend to my health. I absolutely do not smoke and I spent the night coughing up my lungs. I left the show with the worst headache, feeling sick and unstable. I had no idea that smoking during a show was allowed at Oakdale theater as previous visits to the show. This was not my experience. Highly disappointing and as such, I do not intend to ever return to the Oakdale theater again read more

We've been coming here for as long as we can remember. Great venue for a concert. They book the best bands/artists. Great sound, comfortable seats. Parking is free, but it can be a long wait getting out. Staff is great. Katherine at the box-office was very helpful and pleasant. read more

Update, the raw burger gave me a parasite infection. Warning, do not eat meat from here undercooked! read more

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The theater is very nice, but the experience with the staff is consistently awful. I drive a friend who uses a wheelchair. Parking attendants demand to see the pass...they grab it out of your hand, and once one of them.tried to reach in the window to get it. Then they stare at me, and about one in 3 visits they tell me they don't think the pass is mine and I can't use the parking...sigh. My keys always set off the detector, but I can't safely take my hands off the wheelchair until we are through and it's level. They snatch them out of my hand every time and stare like they have never seen keys before. Ushers are rude and there is no goal of accommodation. Last time we were there, for example, my friend was presenting the tickets to be seated, and the usher walked past us to the person behind us, twice. We found our own seats. We were in a totally empty row. Well after the show started, we moved over two seats to get our from under the vent that was making us cold. The same usher immediately came over to give us a hard time and say we were in someone else's seats. There were obviously good reason why so many seats are always empty. If it were just me, I would not return, but my friend sometimes gets free tickets through a club membership she has read more

Came here last night for the Christmas One Republic show! Parking was 25$ if you wanted to park close... walking from a Waze back was free! Wallingford exit took a little time to get off with the traffic and the theater took maybe 15-20 minutes to clear after the concert was over! One republic hardly played their own music which was a tad disappointing ... But also thank you to the bartender downstairs who gave me a cup of ice so I could get some water! Just donated platelets and was not feeling wonderfully and my Apple Pay wasn't working... and anyway she pointed out the water fountain and I was thankful. It was late and I was absolutely parched and I know at venues they usually want you to buy their product... (and I would've if I could've)... but anyway THANK YOU MA'AM. Parking lot took awhile to clear out and we hung back behind the crowds as the theater emptied. I'd recommend doing that if traffic makes you angry! read more

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I went to the French Montana concert(Gotta See It 2 Believe It w/ guests Fabolous & Fivio)w/ my sis. I like that no matter where you sit you get a close view. Inside is really nice. There's portraits of musicians (Rod Steward,Brittney Spears,etc.) painted on the panels. I was supposed to take pics on my way out but forgot. Someone spelled a beer all over the floor from behind where I was seated. I told 1 of the workers. She said,someone will come down to clean the spill. I told her someone could fall & get hurt(hint,hint me). They need to get someone to clean it,if they don't want a lawsuit. 30 minutes later another worker comes to check out the spill. I told her yeah it's everywhere. She said yeah we can't get someone down here unless it's intermission. Mine you the concert didn't even start yet. No one ever came to clean it I just moved from my seat. That means Oakdale doesn't care about their customers. Spill on the floor who cares. read more

Oakdale Theatre - Outside patio - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Great venue for smaller artists/shows! We had a great time seeing Theo Von for the first time for a comedy show. Seats were great and screen was big enough for us to get the full experience! I would add that the ticket ushers should direct people to their seats since there were people in our seats but other than that, great experience! read more

Oakdale Theatre - Theo Von - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Good time! Most seats are good seats for view of the stage. Easy vip lounge upgrade. Drinks are always strong and effective! Favorite concert venue in CT read more

Amazing venue. Great experience from ticket people, to food/drinks, and entire space. Special shout out to Mona who was especially kind. Highly recommend! read more

Came here to see AJR in concert, and must say how impressed I was with the venue. First of all, the organization for parking and getting people in was outstanding. They checked COVID vaccination card, pursed and tickets, and even with all this process it did not take long to get in. The "lobby" area was set with merchandise table, several bars and food vendors, making it easy to purchase stuff without being in huge lines or next to a bunch of people. Once inside, they ushers helped everyone find their seats, and helped keep the walking areas clear and safe. The sound was also great, seat comfortable, and the stage was easy to see from every seat. Coming out, there was no huge wait at the parking lot either. Again, really impressed with this venue and would go to another concert there any time. read more

Oakdale Theatre - AJR - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Note: This review is Dome only, i've never been in the theatre itself. Security is always quick and easy. Merch booths are right when you come in and one of the other side of the stairs. Sound is hit or miss for the metal shows but with how close to the act you can get, it's very worth it. read more

Riverdance Poorly designed entrance creates a bottleneck and no place to drop off elderly guests. Rude security just tells you to keep moving. Very unhelpful. Oh, and if you have a slightly oversized bag, just try another security line because bigger bags than my niece's (who returned hers to the car) were getting through. During the show latecomers stood in the aisle rudely talking at full voice while the inept ushers struggled several minutes to find their seats. Sit latecomers in the back! read more

Not a good place if you want to dance or even stand when you're listening to the acts. See an orchestra here but not a rock show.

Came to see Almost Queen. We got there about an hour early. There was plenty of parking. Lots of direction and options for closer parking. The walk wasn't bad from the free lot. But leaving, it was unlit and pretty dark. We had no problem walking in or finding our seats. Sound and lighting was great! Traffic moved quickly as we left. No problems! read more

We always have a good time when we go here. I wish it had better water choices besides liquid death. I get it- it sounds metal AF- but it tastes terrible. The venue employees are always really friendly and helpful so it's a good time to go. read more

Comfortable seats and great sound all you really need for a great concert. The parking was organized and professional. Great experience getting in and out. The concert was incredible! I ate some snack bar food which was better than expected at a reasonable price. I had an incredible time. The customer service was good. Staff were helpful and courtrous. I would be interested in another seeing event here. read more

Oakdale Theatre - Naomi - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Daughtrey Dec. 13, 2024 Daughtrey brought 2 hard rock heavy metal bands to open his show...they played for two hours...the bass guitars were all you could hear...even when Daughtry sang...extremety LOUD!!! Concert was suppose to start at 7.... Daughtry did not appear till 9...he sang his latest music which is hard rock, heavy metal...again could not hear him due to extemely loud bass...(The sound mix person should be fired)...Even though more than half of the audience were fans from American Idol days, he only played two of his hits from that era on acoustic guitar...that part was great...A friend had seen him perform twice before and said he was great...No more ...I was sorry I went...and dragged my husband...I felt terrible... To make matters worst...the guys behind us kept talking...louder n louder...during the entire performance read more

Only 1 complaint....cell service and wifi are non-existent. If you're going to a show with electronic tickets, download them to your phone ahead of time That said, the staff were all very friendly. The man and woman checking our tickets were patient and helpful while we tried retrieving them from a few of our phones. Parking attendants were friendly, even the bartender replaced one of our drinks after we told him that the vibration from the music seemed to make it slide off the wooden divider it was on (I swear no one touched it lol very strange). The bathrooms were clean, several "merch" areas were set up to avoid long lines. However, the venue was evacuated 10 minutes into the show because the fire alarm went off (due to pyrotechnics so most likely the performers were at fault). I've been to this venue many times, always with similar experiences. read more

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Went to see PartyNextDoor in concert on 8/11 and it could've been better. Firstly, security would not let my sister in with her selfie light but our friend and other people were not stopped. I was in the pit which was nicely AC'ed in addition to water being passed out. Sound system could be better but I still had a great time seeing one of my favorite artists. read more

Great time with the boys last night. However your venue had the worst ADA accommodations ever. Might as well have stuck them in the rest room. In a room where everyone is standing and most disabled individuals sit, you don't stick them floor level in the back of the room. Very disrespectful to these 2 huge fans. On the other hand the staff was wonderful. The 3 stars are for them. read more

Oakdale Theatre - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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this was my first and last concert... I went to see Lee and Lewis Brice.. because my boyfriend was loud and interactive with Lee Brice the security guards did not like that although there were many other people interacting, he was singled out, and I was told to leave with him although it was a crowd interaction. There was no disrespect nor profanity at all. I am highly disgusted with this venue and I would never suggest it to anyone. I also probably would never go back to see Lee Brice because he saw us being escorted out and said nothing. read more

Saw the used, pierce the veil, don bronco, and death by romi June 7, 2023 Great venue! Sounded great. Even in the nosebleeds you could see and feel a part of the concert. The seat rows had enough room for you to get past others without touching them, and to jump around a little bit. The screens showing live video of the concert were pretty small from the back of the room and it didn't seem like they had great camera angles cause the artists filmed were usually not showing their face to the camera. Otherwise a great venue al around! read more

Despite how long I have been in this state, I only recently caught a show here. I was at the Oakdale for the Puscifer show. The venue is not as overwhelming as Mohegan Sun arena, but not quite as intimate as a show at Toad's Place. I had good seats and a nice experience! The access to beverages and food was quite impressive. Lots of counters and spots to get drinks, including a nice patio area with stands offering drinks and sandwiches. There were also tables and open space to hang out as you wait for the start of the show. They offer VIP packages to tack onto your ticket giving you access to a smaller bar to avoid the lines. However, I did not think that was at all necessary since there were so many spots with plenty of staff to help you out. I stood in line twice, both times not more than 5 minutes. Speaking of lines, another line I did not have to deal with was that for the bathrooms. There were lots of stalls and it was pretty clean. Always a plus. Parking was a little intimidating, but not terrible. Overall, a good experience. They always have some interesting shows and the tickets are relatively reasonable. I just find that they do not always advertise the shows as widely as other spots. Granted, I do not listen to the radio or watch regular TV (I stream almost everything). Still, I am usually more in the know with concerts at other spots somehow. I say this because KMFDM was at the Oakdale one year and I was devastated that I found out only AFTER the fact! I guess my tip then is to keep this spot on your radar and check in once in a while or be sure to sign up for alerts of some sort! read more

Went to see almost Queen. Great show, great acoustic. Seats were wonderful. Any seat in that arena is good. I remember when the oakdale was outside with the circle spinning stage. Always an enjoyable time at the Oakdale read more

While Maxwell himself was amazing, there are venue flaws which bothered me. First, the parking. I do nor recall there being so much premium 20 parking. Hated this Also seems like the sound system was off. I thought it was just the Lauren Hill concert but it was the same with Maxwell. The band overshadowed his voice. This venue is not an arena so the sound should be adjusted accordingly. read more

Oakdale Theatre - Tonight's drink special - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

I saw Charlie Daniels here last night. Such a great night. A little pricy on the beers. But I was glad to park in the free section of the parking lot ( once I knew there was free parking) .. Cannot wait to go back !! read more

Oakdale Theatre - Charlie Daniels - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Ladies, don't show up to a show at the Oakdale with a pocketbook bigger than 6"...they make you walk back to your car, and leave it! They literally measure it! If it doesn't fit in the template, out the line you go! read more

We flew from Florida for the AJR, even though we had no idea how good the venue would be. What a great surprise to find that Oakdale Theater is an amazing venue!. We arrived a little close to start time so the parking lot was getting pretty full. This was fine with me as I had asked a local about the venue earlier and she said the only tough part about this place was exiting was usually a mess of cars. I figured this way our car was parked near the exit and would be one of the 1st ones out(that plan actually worked perfectly). The entrance with the COVID test and security went very smooth and then we were in the atrium. It was a nice set up with concessions circling the large round area. It looked beautiful with the wood construction and the set up was very convenient. We got our seats that were to be "partially obscured". The seats were some of the best partially obscured I have had. We could see almost all the stage and felt right on top of the show. I'm not sure the next time we will be in town for show, but I would definitely go again. read more