We saw Greta Van Fleet (who are mind-blowingly amazing live, BTW) at the outdoor stage here last night and I'm only reviewing because there are SO many people talking about how horrible the security and staff is here. We did not experience that at all! Getting in was super easy as long as you took the 1 minute to check out the bag policy ahead of time, or are smart enough to just not bring bags to concerts. Doors opened at 6:30, we got in line a little after that (it wrapped almost completely around the building) and were inside about 20 minutes later. At that time there was plenty of space up in the pit and the lawn was practically empty. They didn't have separate lines for men and women (though they did have a separate line for people with bags) and there was no pat-down, just a regular walk through the metal detector, scan your ticket and you're in. They had a guy down the street letting people know if their bags weren't gonna make the cut (if he saw them), which gave people time to run them back to the car or whatever. The security at the gate were friendly and joking. The bar staff at both bars were friendly and pouring great drinks. I was drinking double Jim Beam (can't a girl get some Jameson?) and cranberries which were only $11, I believe singles were $9? Totally reasonable for a concert and they were strong enough but not too strong. As a Browns fan it pains me to say this, but we had an amazing night, probably one of the best nights of my life, in Pittsburgh and we'll definitely see another concert here. It's a great location--so close to hotels, bars and restaurants. And the view was good from pretty much anywhere. read more

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Stage AE has an awesome stage, excellent sound, and AV capabilities that Roger Waters would be happy with. It's an extremely wide stage and there is not a bad seat in the house. Their outdoor stage for Summer shows is cool with outside bars in a large open space. One complaint is there are beer prices are expensive although reasonable by Heinz Field or PNC park standards. I guess they would say that the prices are cheaper than Consol and they get similar types of bands. Partially true, but many of the shows targeting under 25 and college crowd. Lower the prices or have one beer special for these events. All in all, I'm a fan. Definitely check it out and especially for shows that benefit the most from excellent Audio/Video production. read more

Getting into the venue is an absolute nightmare. No organization at all, staff are always quick to get mad and yell at concert goers instead of providing direction on what's happening. Gates opened at 6:30 and we did not enter the venue until close to 8. I purchased "premium seating GA" tickets just to find out the premium seating is a bar stool under the blue moon tent at the back of the lawn area. The visibility from this "premium" area was terrible. Definitely DO NOT waste your money on premium seating tickets for the outside area of the venue. Also don't expect friendly staff, it seems they only hire rude individuals! read more

Stage AE has a terrible bag policy. This venue either needs to hire more security to check bags or invest in a bag check. For the amount they charge per ticket a 12x6 bag size is not practical. The first time I went they told me "throw your bag in the trash can and then come in, or stash it in the bushes." I have been to much better venues (Mr. smells, the Roxian Theatre, the Peterson Events Center) and many festivals which have practical bag policies that can be followed. I have purchased a purse that fit the policies and continue to frequent the venue, but will also leave 1 star reviews every time I visit because it's honestly ridiculous. read more

Concerts at Stage AE are always a great time! I have had experiences of all sizes here and am always pleased with the venue. Stage AE hosts outdoor concerts and indoor concerts, with the indoor space being flexible and can be arranged to accommodate intimate concerts or very large ones. There is no arranged seating (unless you are in the balcony indoors or VIP outdoors) and it will be standing room only. Admission is general admission so the earlier you arrive the better chance you have at snagging a spot you want. The venue itself has always been very clean. In the winter months, it is challenging as there is no coat check (that I found) and can prove difficult when it is a large concert and you have nowhere to put your jacket. For large events, you have to stand outside in a line which proved to be very cold without a coat, I must say. Drinks are pricey but as expected for a venue as such. There is a bag policy and you must abide by it or else they will make you throw it away. Don't put it in a bush either because they scope them out and toss them. Make sure you measure your stuff before taking it. You have been warned. read more

Decent venue. The show I recently attended was at the indoor stage. I was somewhat disappointed as it was summer, and I thought the show would be at the outside stage. Maybe it had something to do with the artist's set up...? The drink selection was okay, and the viewing areas were decent. I felt like I had a pretty good experience and would return for a show in the future. read more

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I recently went there for a concert and had for the most part a decent experience. The outdoor venue doesn't have a bad spot. It is standing and we were near the back fence and could still see and hear well enough. Parking was affordable and nearby, and there were several restaurants nearby for us to grab dinner at. However, security to get in was very strict. The security woman, though kind enough, rifled through my purse finding a rollerball of perfume. The rule was "no liquids" I expressed my displeasure with having to throw away a new $20 perfume, but didn't squabble more past that at the beginning. Once the concert started we noticed the unmistakable smell of pot. There were several groups around us smoking and no security in sight to complain to. I am honestly pretty bitter about the fact that my rollerball of perfume was confiscated while there were four plus groups of people near us smoking pot. Close enough that we all felt slightly contact high afterwards, as it was practically being blown into our faces. I am not sure if I will ever return to this venue, given the fact that tickets were $65 after taxes and surcharges, security was confiscating silly things meanwhile people were getting in with weed. read more

DO NOT FALL FOR THE PREMIUM SEATING! They charge you 4x the money but you are as far away from the stage as it gets. It is first come, first serve GENERAL ADMISSION so you if you don't get there early, you don't even get a seat!! You stand on a concrete slab crammed in and around the seated people. I guess the tiny bar inside this lame roped off area makes it "premium"....total rip off. The staff finally moved us to actual seats but after 45 minutes of waiting around for answers...missed half the show. read more

Dear Lord, Ok, this place has the sound dampening of a tin gorilla to start. It took several minutes to figure out what song was being played. The security was literally the worst I have ever seen. A dude broke his ankle, and I got the horrible security guards attention, but he was just too comfortable to deal with any problems. This was the worst concert experience I have had since Metropol shit itself into the world, and if you loved not hearing the band you paid for at Metropol, then just don't listen to this review. I agree that Pittsburgh needs a middle range music venue, but maybe not one that was named after a shitty clothing company. Fuck you American Eagle. read more

Cool! Wow! Fantastic! What a great place. Some of the comments of people I spoke with at Stage AE. The music and sound system acoustics were very good. The technology they put into the place was working great. Lots of great concerts to come. Wahoo! read more

Had a great time at the Death Cab concert at Stage AE. First time for both actually. Had never been to the venue and had never heard of the band. My coworker invited me to join when one of her friends got sick and couldn't go. The venue is a perfect size. Not too small and not too large. Great views of the city too. I came directly from work with my computer and laptops weren't permitted. Wish I had known that or at best wish the information was printed on the ticket. Security was nice and helpful though. They suggested a location closely where I could keep my bag. Had a cocktail because I don't drink beer, but found it to be watered down. Think the best choice is to stick to beer if you like it. read more

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At Stage AE last night, I caught power pop metal princes Cheap Trick in concert for the very first time and had a sweat-soaked singalong blast. Two months ago it was the shock-rock duo of Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson that captivated my eyes and ears through horrific, vaudevillian spectacle. The day after my birthday, Coheed and Cambria dazzled my senses with their genre-bending, sci-fi mini-epics. Be it indoors or outdoors, Stage AE remains one innovative, utilitarian, and all-'round phenomenal venue that has busted the concert scene in Pittsburgh open wide. Stop depriving yourself. Come here and catch a gig soon. read more

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Having attended concerts here and worked behind the scenes, I have a pretty good idea of what Stage AE is all about: money. Disclaimer: this isn't bad as it's any company's goal but Stage AE is just awful. They won't allow outside food or drinks in, so what do guests have to do with them? Throw them away. The prices inside are crazy. The worst part? Stage AE claims to recycle but EVERYTHING is thrown into the trash. Thousands of bottles and cans for each show are simply trashed. They claim they recycle when I ask them about it but I have seen both sides and there is no recycling happening here. read more

Came here for an outdoor show. Bands were good. The smoking both cigarettes and other was unbearable. I know it is an outdoor venue and I am getting old but it was way too much! Nice vantage point from pretty much anywhere in the lawn area. I wouldn't come back for an outdoor show here. No way! read more

I love Stage AE. It's the perfect size venue. They are big enough to get some awesome bands but they are small enough that you feel engaged and a part of the music. You don't need a pair of binoculars to see the band. I also like that you can get a 24oz beer for $7.25, which is pretty good for a concert venue...shoot that's good for a bar on the north shore. They have a few beers on tap, some premium beers on tap for outside concerts, and bottled beers. I find that the sound quality is better outside than it is inside. I feel it's really an outdoor venue that also does inside shows. overall this is a great place to go see a show. read more

First, let me say that everything here is overpriced, including the tickets. The real reason I am writing this review is because I went to the bar here while seeing a show and the bartender refused to give me a cup of water. He instead suggested that I buy a bottle of water for $3.50. I asked for the cup of water in addition to a drink I was ordering that cost $10.50 (did I mention this place was overpriced?). I would MAYBE be a little more understanding if I wasn't also ordering a drink, but really this is unacceptable either way. Perhaps they would also refuse free water to someone who passes out in the crowd at a show? Wouldn't surprise me. Anything for a buck at this place. This is the ONLY time I have ever been at a bar that refuses to serve its patrons a cup of water for free, ESPECIALLY when they are buying other drinks. It's not like I walked in off the street and asked for a drink. Did I mention my ticket cost $49????? Go see a show at Mr. Smalls for $20 instead of $50 and they will happily give you a free cup of water if you are thirsty or want to take a break from drinking alcohol. Anyone who says this place is great only sees shows at large venues and doesn't care about getting ripped off on everything. This place sucks. Update: Went here for another show. Here's an idea, Stage AE: if your bartenders are unwilling to tell me what cans of beer they have in the coolers (rude about it too), maybe they should clean the fucking fog off the glass so I can see the cans myself. This place still sucks. read more

Stage AE was probably not the best place to see a concert on a -blah- kind of night in late September. Seriously, who schedules an outdoor concert so close to October? We went here to see Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs in concert. Rachel's right, the lawn section is probably the best place to be if you wanna see. We'd never been to Stage AE before and had the weather been better, we would have probably enjoyed it a little more. It's really a great facility though--one the city should be proud of. So how was the concert? Well, you remember the scene in "The Simpsons" many years ago (back when it was actually funny) in which James Taylor angrily says, "Hey, I'm not as mellow as you think I am. Now here's the deal--I'm gonna sing and you're gonna listen"? Well the same thing happened at the concert. Seems like Ray got a little tired of competing with "the small talk and chatter" from a drinking crowd (to paraphrase his current single "Beg Steal or Borrow"). And he stopped the show and cursed out the talkers, offering them a refund if they left. Wow! But anyway, to those of you who may not have heard of Ray LaMontagne, you've probably heard one of his songs. "Trouble" was used in the Traveler's commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk2B8988ws0 LaMontagne's style is kind of a mix of bluesy, folksy, jazzy, & singer-songwriter. He played a lot off his new CD "God Willing & the Creek Don't Rise" which seems to have a lot of New Orleans, Post-Katrina influences in it. He also ran through some of his other material including "Trouble", "Repo Man", and he did a cover of The Byrd's song "Blue Canadian Rockies", and he even had a couple members of the opening act, Punch Brothers, join him on stage for a couple of covers. Still for what should have been a mellow night, I'll just never get over him telling the audience, "Hey, you a-holes, SFTU or go the f--k home, I'll give you your money back." Too bad too, because he's got one of the most distinctive voices around. read more

Stage AE fits perfectly into Pittsburgh's live music landscape because it fills a vital need that has been lacking for some time: a mid-level state of the art indoor space designed for taking in live music. Anyone who has made the trek out to Burgettstown to watch a band who is used to playing indoors try to entertain five thousand people scattered across a lawn should be thrilled. Anyone who has shelled out ticketmaster prices only to have to watch a favorite act from a seat that was created to watch hockey or basketball should be excited. Anyone who has had to pile in a car and spend money on a hotel or crash on a couch because their favorite band wasn't playing Pittsburgh should be absolutely stoked. Stage AE is poised to solve all of these problems. The sound is great. The viewing area is designed with great vantage points from all corners and open enough that it will allow for a crowd to move around as much or as little as it wants to. Because it is located in the middle of the stadiums in Northside, parking (and tailgating!), public transportation or finding a restaurant or a hotel should pose no issues. I've only had the opportunity to check out the main indoor stage for the opening Girltalk show (which was pretty great), but I've heard good things about the smaller more intimate setting and the outdoor stage that will open this summer from the people who were able to take the full tour. Overall, this place is a gift that will keep giving for the local Pittsburgh music fan. read more

I got to check out Stage AE on 6/12/2015 for the outdoor Flogging Molly/Gogol Bordello concert, as the Philly/Baltimore stops on that tour that were closer to where I live fell during long-scheduled vacation. It was Pittsburgh or bust, so I bought my tickets online and readied myself for the 3 1/2 hour drive. I'm not sure what all the parking options were around the venue, so all I can speak to is where we parked: Carnegie Science Center, which was maybe a 10-minute walk, just skirting around the outside of Heinz Field. We got there early enough in the day to avoid the "special event parking" rates, roughly 2:30 p.m., and got back to our car around 11 p.m. Total charge: $5. No complaints here. An added bonus to parking at Carnegie: We were a minute's walk to the Allegheny T station, and used it to grab some grub at Primanti's in Market Square beforehand. We got in line 75 minutes before doors opened, and with about 15 minutes to go, I saw a security guard fling sarcasm at a woman asking if she could park along the curb right outside the venue. When she questioned it, he pointed to all the "NO PARKING" signs and said, "Yeah, English is a really hard language to grasp, isn't it?" Fine...it may have been a dumb question, but you're still a representative of the venue. Show some class, will ya? When doors opened, I was subject to a pretty vigorous pat-down and a super-close inspection of my keys. After a quick scan of my tickets, my son and I grabbed a bottle of water from the concession stand ($3.50), which they gave to me without the cap. Then we made a bee-line for the barricade to get up front and hopefully stay there at least through Gogol's set. The layout is as described from many other reviews: There's a fairly-wide pit area that goes back about 100 feet (?) to the sound booth. Just beyond that area is a mildly-angled lawn area, separated by some gating/fencing. To the left and right of the stage are concession areas. Bathrooms were a series of trailers, but I have to give credit where it's due: They were air-conditioned, as clean as you could expect for a rock concert, and there were plenty of them. The highly-praised (from Yelp reviews) sound wasn't too impressive for the opening act (Mariachi El Bronx), mostly in the vocals, but it got fixed over the course of their set. By the time Gogol and Flogging played, everything had been corrected and they both sounded fabulous. My experience at the barricade was superb, and a far cry from the criticisms I've heard about security. From the get-go, a security guard was chatting me up and joking around, and it made the downtime go a lot quicker. During Gogol's set, security guards were offering people up front water if they looked like they needed it. They hauled a couple of girls -- who'd had enough of being rammed up against the steel -- over the barricade and toward safety. My son took a shoe to the arm from a crowd-surfer and, as I tended to him, security guards were right there to make sure he was okay, and asking if we needed any help. After Gogol's set, my son had had enough and suggested we move back to watch Flogging Molly. Beforehand, we hit the concession stand and I asked for a couple of fountain sodas, listed at a reasonable (all things considered) $1.75 per. They said they didn't have fountain sodas (although they *were* listed on the board), but that they had bottles. Thinking there'd be no difference in price, I got two and was whacked with an $8 charge. Ouch. Despite that, the people at the stand were nice and asked my son questions about the show and if he was having a good time. So the prices weren't great, but at least they were trying to be friendly and sociable. After we got our drinks, my son and I skirted around the farthest reaches of the lawn and I gotta say...there really wasn't a bad spot. At a sold-out show, I could see where it might be tougher to get a good view, just for how packed it would be. But for this show (maybe 75% capacity?), we couldn't lose. I worry about my son, because he's just a little guy and it's tougher for him to see sometimes, but he got to watch Flogging Molly's set without issue (or at least until he got tired and sat down). As others have mentioned, the city backdrop is pretty sweet, and makes for some cool scenery at night. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to Stage AE. I'd just be a little more careful about what I'm actually paying for concessions, but overall, I enjoyed my first concert experience there. read more

Came for steelers pregame. Crappy food. Go to one of the restaurants near by. Food sucks. Pricing is consistent with a stadium. Ravens suck read more

I really hadn't realized the need that Pittsburgh had for a mid-sized venue until I came here for the My Morning Jacket concert. But what a great venue! The outdoor stage is really nice. Lots of space to get up close to the stage and not get shoved too much or you can hang back on the grassy knoll and the sightlines are still quite good. Prices for food and drinks aren't too too expensive.. $5 for a burger, $4 for a hot dog. It's a nice clean venue and I hope they keep it that way as the place gets older. Definitely looking forward to coming to more concerts here and now with a nice medium-sized venue, hopefully Pgh will get a lot more of the in-between sized acts. read more

Stage AE is a decent mid-size venue. It's hard to get drinks at the bar and the bathrooms are always pretty bad (and in a really weird spot) but it's not the worst. For indoor shows, views are pretty good no matter where you stand. I've heard that the VIP seating upstairs is worth the splurge, with access to a smaller bar and other bathrooms, but I haven't made the plunge on that yet. Ive not yet gone to an outdoor show here yet so I can't say anything to the quality of those. Parking is a pain in the grass unless you just give in to garage parking. Plenty to eat right around the venue and other things to walk to if you're coming in town and get in early. read more

I simply love this venue. Spacious and brand spanking new. My hubby and I had the pleasure of seeing our favorite band The Cold War kids this past Saturday and it was beyond amazing. Getting into the venue was a breeze and the space has high ceiling but is mostly stadium seating which makes it intimate. There is both an indoor and outdoor bar and the sound is booming. A bonus for me is that it's within walking distance to my house and also could easily be reached by public transit or from walking from Downtown. read more

Absolutely loved coming here for concerts! I'm so sad I live so far now! This was a great spot for summer and winter shows. The parking lot is super close and very well lit late at night! You can get super close to the stage and have a intimate concert experience. I've seen quite a few people here and would def go back if I get the chance! read more

Huge fan of this venue! I've now gone to close to two dozen concerts at Stage AE and have had an excellent time every time. I feel that Stage AE has brought to Pittsburgh the concert venue size they needed. It's smaller than Consol or First Niagara but bigger than Altar Bar and Mr. Small's which means we get a lot more acts coming through Pittsburgh. The drinks here are affordable for a concert venue and overall it's very clean. I enjoy the shows I've been to at Stage AE and I'll continue to come back. read more

I've been to Stage AE three times now. It's great to have a venue of this size in the city; prior to Stage AE there wasn't too much available between the really small places and an arena. I have been to four shows here now, the most recent being Phantogram in March and Alabama Shakes just last week. These two, along with Passion Pit in 2012, were all indoor shows. The inside stage feels kind of like a club; it's big enough to accompany a decent crowd but not so huge that you feel totally disconnected from the performance. I have always had quick service at the bar (even when there is a huge crowd trying to get drinks) and the bartenders have been friendly. Drinks are not that outrageously priced (for a concert venue), which is refreshing these days. In summer of 2012 I saw Feist outside, and that part of the venue was great as well. It was nice being able to either stand in the crowd or take a seat in the grass and watch from the hill. I have already bought tickets for Chvrches in June and plan on seeing Arctic Monkeys (also in June) as well. There are other shows coming up too... looks like I'll definitely be getting further acquainted with Stage AE this summer! read more

I've been to lots of music venues but never here. I was here for Of Monsters and Men in June 2013. The 5500 head venue has a contract with Coors Light so the closest to a real beer they have is Killian's (and at $7.00 a 12oz, I've had more expensive). I had a GA PIT ticket (which I prefer) and got there 15 minutes before doors opened. The line was around two blocks already so go early! The sound was good. The people were friendly. You CANNOT bring in umbrellas so lots of people dumped them along the queue. Someone from the venue, during the show, picked up all the umbrellas and stacked them outside the front gate so people could get them back. That was considerate. I will be back to this venue. (This is for the outside stage). read more

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Did you know that you can sneak upstairs and sit down? I didn't and it was really good because I went to see the XX. I was so bored that if I didn't have a place to sit I would have collapsed. Nevertheless, the venue is sweet and we are fortunate to have such a place in the 'Burgh. read more

Such a shame, the band was awesome but Stage AE is a disgrace- not one staff member to be found, place was shoulder to shoulder.. numerous incidents, people using stairwells as their "seats" causing ridiculous backups- won't ever see another event here. Watched 4 different women THROW THEIR PURSES AWAY because they were notified 3 feet from the door that they were too big (after standing in a line that went to Heinz Field in frigid temps). Totally ruined the concert experience read more

Went to see Bahamas / City & Colour last night, so we were indoors. It was my first time there. I read about security being tight so I didn't bring a purse or a coat, and just had my bank card, ID, and cash in my upper shirt pocket (I was wearing a flannel, like every single other person at that concert, haha). When approaching the pat-down lady, I took everything out of my pockets (just my ID, cell phone, chapstick) and held them in my hands so she wouldn't have to question me. I saw a lot of people leaving umbrellas and a variety of keychain items in a pile by the entrance. My friend ended up losing her keychain thing. I didn't bother trying to sneak beverages in since I wasn't sure how frisky they would get but I suppose if it's cold, and you have a sort of baggy hoodie, and a relatively large bosom, you might be able to carry a small drink under the tatas.. she just felt my arms, legs, and sides. 24oz beer was 8.25, and a 20oz was a dollar less. A 16oz is 6.25 if I remember correctly. It's a pretty nice-looking place. We were able to go upstairs with general admission tickets, and even though we were nowhere near the front of the line getting in, we still found seats in the bleachers. Beats standing all night, especially when you're 5'2. We had a good view, and there is also a bar and bathrooms on the upper level. Bathrooms were very clean. The lights accompanying the music were also really cool. So I was pretty happy with this place. I only took a star off because of beer prices :b read more

I visited Stage AE for Pierogi Fest in October. I saw a band perform on the outside stage. Various concession stands were set up outside. I went inside the building to view pierogi-themed products for sell. I do not usually like the bands that play here, but I will be sure to return for future Pierogi Fests. read more

Stage AE is a fantastic concert venue if you show up early. We were easily able to get a standing spot right near the front for the Styx concert on 5/7/2015. The outdoor setting is really fun for a summer concert on a nice day, and the selection of acts seems fairly diverse from their website. While the drinks are overpriced with typical venue inflation, the selection was actually quite good. Overall a great experience! read more

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There are few things you could want in a concert venue that this place doesn't deliver! Between having a festival-worthy open air stage that is somehow both spacious and personal, and having plenty of restrooms, bars and seating options (i.e. a small "grassy knoll" from which to enjoy good music) this is one of the few places that truly has it all! This venue isn't just banking on the fact that you'll put up with literally anything to catch your favorite - they are actually TRYING to make sure you have a good experience. From the helpful security guards and speedy line (I don't think I waited more than 2-3 minutes to be shuffled through), there was no delaying entry. As you might expect, there are people collecting your personal info for surveys, sign ups and subscriptions so they can stalk you later, but nothing you wouldn't get at an ordinary place. Smartly, the lines funnel you right past a host of alcohol options before you settle in by the stage and find your place. Later, when you need a restroom break, you can (mostly) still hear the music, so you can enjoy your time without missing a beat. Would attend another concert here happily. If you're in the area and are looking for a great spot, check this place out, perhaps even if you don't know the band! read more

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I came here to see my favorite band and make good memories but all I have are scarring ones that almost made me hate the band entirely. There's a dumbass bag policy and the security is FUCKING AWFUL. They set you up to steal from you and you can tell that they hired just anyone because of how raggedy they looked. My purse that my friend was holding for me, that I can't even fit my small sketch book in, was considered "too big" even though I saw a girl next to me with a bigger bag than mine. They told us that we could leave it in a shaft thing outside. They TOLD us to because we didn't even know what to do until that's what they suggested. We did as they said and we clearly saw more people do the same. One man even said we would be able to look afterwards. Suddenly, everyone's shit is gone and security is ignoring questions and telling people to get out. They claimed that "it was cleaned up" but wouldn't point anyone to a dumpster. Some also said that "it was probably the homeless people". When I brought up how we were told to leave it right there, they lied and threatened to get the officer. I witnessed the security laughing at one girl for being upset about her things going missing while blocking her from the door. I'm definitely going to pursue legal action for my stolen purse and emotional distress that this caused me. This place FUCKING SUCKED. The Neighbourhood rocked though. read more

Love the sound of the space, even though there is no real personality, but then in 2015, in terms of the modern spaces, personality is a thing of the past... Saw my second show ever at AE last night, Todd Rundgren. As much as my A Perfect Circle experience at AE was LAME --- the security was totally intimidating and TOO INTENSE - but I love Todd too much to let Nazi security deter me. As expected, we got frisked from head to toe, made empty our pockets, took away water bottle AND umbrella.... went through my wife's purse ---- all this for a rock concert!!!!!! At leastp once inside, there was no real security presence and we could enjoy the show. AE is just another one of many oppressive venues that treat us like cattle to be processed. OH, and I was really hungry, wound up spending $4.50 on a soft pretzel..... read more

There is a new (new to me) purse rule at AE. My bag was 1" too big both length and width. Security was SO mean about it. There were purses filling the trash can and hidden in the bushes. Security told me that if I left it outside that he was going to throw it away. His tone and the way he was talking to me was just plain mean and rude. I have had great experiences here. This latest concert was over sold, the show started early and there was still a line to get in, and the first people you meet before you walk in the door are terrible and mean. Just be nice AE. read more

Reallllly disappointed:( The venue is solid...pretty much what you'd expect. I'm from the NYC area so this place really isn't any different than Terminal 5, Brooklyn Steel, etc. I attended an XAmbassadors show and was told that I couldn't bring my 8 x 6 x .5 bag into the show. While I understand that the policy is 6.5 x 4.5 x 3, overall the bag actually DOES meet these qualifications if I push the sides in to allow a 3" width (mine was .5") What boggled my mind is that I specifically requested a manager be called so I could explain that I am 6 months pregnant (recognized as a "disability" therefore covered under ADA laws!) and have necessary medication that I need in the bag. I also OFFERED to show every other item (lipstick, cell phone, car key, ID) to comply with any security issue. The manager, Ralph's response was "I don't care that you are pregnant." WOW! ....great customer service. I drove 6 hours to attend the show (VIP as well) and my family & I attend an average of 10 shows every year. After this experience I'll be sure not to come back to Stage AE. read more

I finally made it to a Summer concert here! My husband and I went to see Fitz and the Tantrums. (Which was an amazing show!) I had seen a few shows inside, which is a fun little venue. Standing area only, and it does get a bit crowded. But, when the music is great the venue doesnt matter as much. Now, the outside venue for the Summer is fantastic. Lots of green space for people to sit and enjoy. It did seem super crowded by the stage, but it should be! The sound is great! I really had a fantastic time at Stage AE! I also love that this venue is located between the stadiums. Lots of parking, and easy to get there. They also seemed to have lots of extra restrooms around the outside venue. Beers were expensive, but thats typical. read more

We caught Childish Gambino here a few weeks back, after seeing him tear the roof off of House of Blues in Cleveland. This venue is very nondescript. It looks like a million other venues that i've been to before. It looks almost identical to LC Pavillion in Columbus, OH. Expensive drinks, crappy security guards, good sound= everything I expect in a venue. Stage AE would never be my first choice of venue to go to, but if there's a band playing there that I want to see, I'd go for sure. read more

We love this venue for concerts! Whether indoor or outdoor, we've been super happy with every concert we've been to there. Parking is convenient to the venue. There are restaurants around also so you can eat before going in. Food at the venue isn't too bad, just a bit pricey. read more