I saw a comedy show here on a Thursday night. I like this venue as they have a variety of things to eat and drink. I don't really see a bad seat in the house. I will note the seats are terrible. I have back issues and the seats definitely caused a flare up. There is parking available on the street. Come early to score a good spot. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! The vibes, the drinks, the old school feeling, the concerts, the roof!!!!! (extra hard on the roof). Such a perfect place to choose the vibe you want. In the summer the roof is great, in the winter going inside for a show is ideal. The workers are so kind and I can't wait for my next visit. read more

Revolution Hall - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I saw a show at Revolution Hall yesterday. It was actually my first time to this venue, though I have heard great things about their roof deck as well as the lawn in front for dogs. This review is specifically for the experience of visiting the auditorium. The highlight of the visit was the ample staffing. At every doorway and intersection, there was someone there to provide instructions on where to go or what to do, and all with a smile. The not so great: the seats are mildly uncomfortable and feel slightly tilted forward. The auditorium was also very hot during the show. I was sweating while staying seated. I didn't indulge in a before or after-show drink, but there are plenty of ways to do so if you are so inclined. It looks like you can bring food and drink into the auditorium. The sound quality was good. I would come back to a show here! I would also like to explore more of the building, including their bars and restaurants, and being nosy about what offices are located throughout. read more

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This place always delivers and they know how to manage this venue. A great location and an amazing service!

We came here for a concert and the venue was pretty nice. It felt like a giant school. We were kind of annoyed because we were sitting in the corner and the security told us we weren't allowed to sit there, but no one moved except us in a couple people and the security card didn't even enforce it so we lost our seats. read more

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What a cool spot!!! This is such a cool venue and I love how they restored the school into something that is being used as a third space for so many people. A great music venue that offers options for food and beverages. Also a unique spot for dogs and humans alike. Can't go wrong coming here on a sunny day with your four legged friend, soaking up some vitamin D and enjoying a nice adult beverage. No complaints here! read more

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Revolution Hall is a cool venue, it is the auditorium of an old high school. The entrance is in a weird spot, you enter from SE Stark Street. There are many levels to the venue. You go up a flight to get to the entrance/ground floor and if you have a seat in the balcony you go up another set of stairs. There is a bar on the ground floor, they had pizza for sale when I went. I had a seat in the balcony, I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. The sound was good and the staff were nice. There is a small parking lot right next to the venue. read more

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Cool venue and nice rooftop bar!!! Unfortunately not to great on a HOT HOT day drinking spot!! Made it though only one drink before melting!!! Certainly will be back though!! read more

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Horrible experience here at a concert a couple weeks ago. We bought GA floor tickets to Armor for sleep, Senses Fail and Story of the year... little did I know my own safety would've put at risk and security would do nothing about it. We were standing near the middle of the floor excited for the great spots we got holding full sized drinks when a mosh pit quickly formed. After getting elbowed and my drink spilling I moved back quickly to avoid getting hurt. The mosh pit quickly took over the entire GA floor area and security just sat there as people got hurt and fell... and I was told if I didn't like it I could move to the back. Wow. read more

Concert: Tank & the Bangas Pros: The artist was amazing A+! They were so engaging, fun, vibrant, and entertaining. The venue location is dope and they even had the air-condition on lol! Cons: the venue has to do something about the sound. Specifically, you can never really hear the artist they always sound so drowned out. Its always like this every time I come to the venue. read more

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Don't start the Revolution without me! Plenty of great beer and drink choices. Arrive early before your next show and enjoy the ambiance. Cheers friends. read more

This was my first time at Revolution Hall which was pretty amazing from start to finish. I was expecting... I really don't know what I was expecting but I was pleasantly surprised at how clean and easy to navigate the space is. It's appreciated when I don't feel like I need an instruction manual or am overwhelmed and confused trying to navigate a space or just trying to get in a door. This happens at a disturbing number of spaces and I am ADA so that gets pretty exhausting. I was very hyped to see Tangerine Dream since I was born in the 70s. Some of my favorite music was written and performed by Tangerine Dream such as Risky Business - Talk about a sexy piece of music. The movie Thief, genuinely that entire soundtrack is just, well, it makes the movie... it really does. You can't breathe, it's so good. Tangerine Dream was amazing and my seat was perfection - they have a great ADA section and I had it completely to myself! The vibe of the space is pretty great and the sound was incredible. seating looks pretty great from where I was sitting and seeing the crowd. I look forward to more shows here. read more

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We were very impressed for our first visit to the Revolution Hall last Sunday night to see Morgan Wade. The show was scheduled for Friday, but due to the snow it was rescheduled. The venue is remarkably clean, and the staff is extremely friendly and engaging. We are going back twice to the Hall in the upcoming months so we will have a better understanding of the layout. The only negative was that the crowd had the Sunday downers. They just didn't seem as lively as I thought they would be. Oh well, it was a terrific show in a great setting. read more

A favorite event venue. It's really laid back and books a wide variety of acts. The performers are right there with their merch and although there was a search on entering you can come and go. The rooftop deck is amazing! Also the fried ravioli and blushes are delish. Parking is available for $10 in their lot. read more

The view from the Roof Deck is iconic, especially during sunset. Gotta come early to snag the front row seats though. I enjoyed the large bench seatings. Their drinks menu are fun and diverse. Would definitely wanna try coming back! read more

Got to see a live recording of one of my favorite comedy podcasts, Comedy Bang Bang on 8/16/24 at Revolution Hall, Portland, OR (not generally a fan of the venue personally). Been a fan of Scott Aukerman (the host) and Paul F Tompkins (frequent guest) for almost three decades, but the other guests were all a surprise. So it was exciting to see the very talented Ego Nwadim (one of my favorite CBB guests - she's known for being on SNL, but I've never seen her work on there). All of the guests were great however. It was a lot of fun, a lot of laughs. Our tiny cramped seats were in the very back (see pic of stage far away), and at the last minute they had some seats available in the front and let us folks in the back two rows take them. Not only were the seats in the back smaller, but there wasnt much leg room, it was very hot, and the seats were very uncomfortable. A few minutes in, before it even started, and my big body wanted to leave. Thankfully through an act of God, they moved us up front, where for some reason it was cooler (temperature wise), with more leg room, and bigger / more comfortable seats (see pic of stage close up). Comedians from left to right: Lisa Gilroy, Scott Aukerman, Will Hines, Ego Nwadim, and Paul F. Tompkins (Scott and Paul got their start on the classic "Mr. Show", one of my all time favorite sketch comedy shows...)... read more

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We went to revolution hall on suggestion of my newly 21 year old niece. She wanted to show us a rooftop bar. It was cool. The views of the city were amazing. The roof top is open seating, the encourage everyone to share the table space, family style. We didn't get any food, but to get some you had to go down to the first floor to order it and bring it to the roof top. read more

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My absolute favorite spot year round! I frequently visit the off leash dog park in front. I also love Martha's coffee shop and the rooftop deck. Hidden not so hidden gem. There's plenty of parking in their lot but when it's full you can find street parking. Even if you have to walk a bit it's a lovely walk. The food is yummy and good drinks. Service is always friendly! read more

Ok....4.6 stars. Awesome venue for shows and events. Saw Al Franken there, the other night. Bought the tickets quite some time ago and then heard that the place was under construction Our seats were good but they don't have cup holders or any place to put your beverage, unless you're under the very end of the row. We also thought that the seats could have been wider. Really good sound system. They also had a very well stocked bar close by. Nice place all in all. read more

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Highly recommend to end your night here. They have one of the best fries I've had. It's thinly cut and extra crispy. Enjoy it with their selection of beers and cocktails. It's such a unique location and full of good vibes. Definitely take in the gorgeous city views at the top! They do close early but it's worth it to take in the city life. Parking is available in the lot or street parking. Not too hard to find. read more

This was an old high school? They sure don't build them like they used to! I would have loved to attend a school like this! I had no idea what to expect from Revolution Hall. I was vaguely aware of it as an event venue, but that was the limit of my knowledge. When we arrived to watch one of our favorite stand up comedians (Mark Normand, for the curious), we were treated to some pleasant surprises, in the form of multiple bars (at least one on each floor, including the roof!), a spacious theater and a (conversely) cramped auditorium, and classrooms converted into office spaces for local businesses, small and large. The theater itself lies in the center of the building, with every other occupied space orbiting around it, in side rooms, on every floor. The staff were surprisingly helpful in describing the layout, which bars were open, and guiding us to our seats. You're able to bring purchased food and beverages into the theater, too, which wasn't immediately obvious. Very McMenamins-y, if a bit less aesthetic. Cool venue, though. I'm looking forward to future events here. Comedy! read more

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What a fun little venue. Was told this is a former high school, and you can tell - I feel like any time I walked down the hall to the bathroom, the bell was gonna ring and I'd be late to geometry class. There is a bar area when you first walk in that has a full food menu, and honestly, it's pretty good as far as concert venue food goes. I don't believe you need to be attending a show to eat or drink there either. The concert itself takes place in the upstairs auditorium, which has been renovated to carry very good sound quality. Note that the balcony fills up quickly, but the floor slopes, so anywhere on the floor is still good. You know what this place desperately needs, though? SIGNS. I walked around the entire building before finding the entrance, and once inside, I wasn't sure which stairs to take or doors I was allowed to open, as even though the staff was helpful pointing me where to go, I got immediately lost in the halls afterward. read more

Great show, great staff. Easy well run venue. Can't wait for my next show. The Jesus Lizard were amazing and the beer selections were great. read more

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Pretty views! The drinks were OK. Not the friendliest service but it was fine. The best things was the views.

Great place to see a show! Wonderful atmosphere and service. I will definitely return.

I attended a standup comedy show here and upon arriving, I was a little confused as to where I was actually going--a concert/event venue or a high school. Apparently it's a school of some sort? So don't be confused when the facilities look very much like a high school. The sound here in revolution hall is great however, I hate how they close the bar for drinks after the start of shows. Kind of annoying when you want another drink later or skipped the long lines prior to the show. Otherwise, great venue for such an odd location and bar hours! read more

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Cool spot. McMenamins style, repurposing an old school into a collection of businesses. They have a corner of the building (and a rooftop, which unfortunately for some reason wasn't open when we went), with a bar, seating, and another side private room. Some of their drinks were premixed which isn't great, especially for something like an old fashioned, but they have a nice outdoor area as well and prices were decent. Hopefully next time the roof will be open. read more

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If I could give this place no stars I would. My partner and I were trying to go into the rooftop bar and we had to go through security since there was a show happening. I was very upset with the security there. I was literally the only person who got their bag checked. I had a fanypack while other people had purses and no one was getting checked but myself. My partner had a purse and didn't get checked, there was other woman who had bigger purses and they made a big deal on me. I can tell I was racially profiled by the security since my girlfriend and I were the only people of color there. I definitely don't recommend coming here, it messed up my experience in Portland after that. Do a better job. read more

Beware! If it's a general admission show you might not have seats!! Like, there are NO CHAIRS!!The staff tried to say it was on request of artist. Seriously? Sarah Jarosz wants SRO? Soooo many people are unhappy, but few will say anything. read more

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Went to see Ashe last night and her show was incredible! However, I was less than impressed with the staff at Revolution Hall. My friend arrived to the venue fairly early to get one of the first spots in line. She was instructed be a staff member that the entrance she was at was the only entrance and that she was at the front of the line. Yet, we found out minutes before the doors were supposed to open that they had been letting other people in through the bar, and that the information previously shared was incorrect. When asking a staff member why they had been letting others in through the bar, she had an incredibly condescending attitude and was incredibly rude to us simply asking a question. There was absolutely no care from her to answer our questions. Once getting through and getting up to the actual venue, all most all of the staff we interacted with was rude. No one seemed happy to answer questions, and or help people find their way. As someone who works a customer service job, I always try to go out of my way to say thank you and be nice to those that are helping me. When saying thank you to any of the people that "helped" us I was met with blank stares and no response. Overall the experience with the staff here was quite negative and made the overall experience of the night less enjoyable. read more

The best venue in portland in my opinion. The place is mid size so every event seems intimate. And the sound quality is fantastic. I use a mobility scooter and they were so mindful and accommodating of my need. I feel they went over and above to take care of me. The staff has always been amazing. If you have the opportunity to take in a show here I highly recommend it. read more

Best experience I've ever had at a venue. All the staff were so kind and helpful. The process to get in was so calm and the whole evening was just a blast. Can't wait to come back read more

Such a cool place! We attended a Johnnyswim concert on a Friday night. Parking was super easy and the parking attendant directed us to the box office where we could pick up our tickets. From the box office we were directed up a flight of stairs to the main concert hall and the show bar. The venue itself is cozy but spacious and the bathrooms are updated with plenty of stalls (for the women's restroom). We had a great time and I'd definitely look for other concerts to attend. read more

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The rooftop deck bar is a great stop in Portland! You get beautiful views of the whole city as well as reasonably priced-drinks -- it's super easy to make a reservation online and they follow all the COVID precautions for the experience. You order online from a QR code and everything gets brought out to your table. A fun spot to stop by for some city views and drinks! read more

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I've been here many times but recently they have reconfigured the seats to make them extremely narrow, so they can sell more tickets, and it is extraordinarily uncomfortable. This may seem like a small complaint but when you're squished and smashed into your neighbor and your back and neck start to hurt very quickly, even the best show gets ruined pretty fast. And this wasn't just me--I've been three times recently with groups of people of varying body types, heights, etc, and every single person was very uncomfortable to the point where we all said we probably wouldn't come back for any show that had assigned seating. I used to really love this place and I used to have great experiences there, but I have no desire to sit squashed, uncomfortable, and in pain again for a two-to-three-hour concert, no matter the act. It's a real shame. read more

I just had to leave a show I paid for, was anticipating , and wanted to attend due to poor communication at every level from ticket description when purchased to mixed communication and absolute incompetence on the staff level at the event. I arrived at the venue to see Belle and Sebastian on 5/18 at 5:30 PM, paid for parking and ate at the show bar then went upstairs at 6:00 pm and was second in line for seating in the balcony. A staff member came up (when the lady in front of me and my wife and I were the only ones there) and said to line up to the left of the door by the trophy case, nothing about not being able to get the ga seating that the poorly worded ticket said was available in the balcony. Then 10 minutes before doors open at 7, a bald employee came up and announced to me and the large line of people behind me that balcony was only for people with minors or people on the ADA list. We all went downstairs to the back of the line and the long haired attendant taking tickets at the main entrance went to the back of the line of people who just came down from the balcony and told everyone behind me "hey there is another door on the other side of this hall. " so everyone behind me beelined over there. We got into the small floor area and looked up at the empty balcony. My wife was visibly frustrated and unable and unwilling to stand for an opener and headline act (why we got there so early to ensure we got seating) and so I agreed to leave. We were advised to stop by the box office and the curly haired blonde employee there said he understood, and was on my side but offered no solutions, he said we could get ADA seating, but I informed him the bald gentleman upstairs said we had to be on the ADA list and he said "oh". He said he understood but could not offer a refund and said that they have to make sure there is enough seating for minors. This is not a hardcore punk or metal show, it is a chamber pop legacy act who has been around for 30 years. Most of the people there were my age or older. My wife and I were not the only ones who left in frustration. I have been to several shows at Revolution Hall, did not request a refund for a show that was cancelled during the pandemic because I wanted to support the venue, but this is the first show I have been to here since the pandemic. I have never had such a frustrating experience and my Wife and I really wanted to see the show we paid for. I was looking forward to this for months. This was my favorite venue in town. I unfortunately will never be returning read more

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Brett (the door man) was so welcoming and extremely attentive! He would literally see me from around the corner and open the door for me. Very warm and inviting! read more

The show I bought tickets for (night of, at the box office) was abruptly cancelled AFTER the show opening time. There was no official announcement at the venue and everyone pretty much had to figure it out through word of mouth by passersby. Once I found out I tried to go to the box office to get a refund, but of course they had shuttered the window. I was misdirected by staff twice to go down to the box office to get a refund. I finally got someone to open up the box office and they said they would process my refund. I asked for a receipt b/c the purchase was on my debit. Of course the refund never went through. Emailed staff after and they refused a refund noting all sales final and the show had been rescheduled for several months later. I asked 'what if I can't make that date'?. They do not care. It's one thing if you can't make a show that you purchased tickets for but another if they abruptly cancel with no notice after the start time. We spent a lot of money on drinks at their bars waiting for the show to start and I know many others traveled from Seattle for this show... so, those people probably spent much more on gas, traveling, dining out, accommodations, etc. and this venue has absolutely no regard for their customers. read more

This was such a fun spot and such a great way to repurpose an old high school. Walking in I had no idea there were so many bar areas and even event spaces. The bottom level bar had inside and outside seating and you can bring your drink up to the roof deck. The view on the roof was amazing and the drinks were perfect for a casual night out. The bar on the second floor was great too and had over 20 beers on tap, plus it was right across from the event space. Would highly recommend coming here for a casual night out, I will definitely have to come back to enjoy one of their shows. read more

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Great view of downtown Portland. The food was good but the drinks were a little overpriced.