Good concert venue. Went here to see Portugal. The Man in December. All of the staff was really friendly and efficient. Sound quality is good, but we made the mistake of being in the front next to the speaker, which you should absolutely not do. Would recommend a concert here nonetheless read more

So it's one thing to have little to no good views available unless you camp out for a front row spot. Or to have insufficient/not nearly enough restrooms. But what takes the cake .... After going to a show in the middle of winter, we were forced to wait outside for coat check after the show. Security had no sympathy or flexibility and we were more or less told "that's what happens when you go a show this time of night." I can only hope my favorite artists decide on better venues for their shows in the future. read more

First time here last night at the Third Eye Blind concert put on by Instacart. This is a multi level music hall that has no seating. On the upstairs floor they have a few benches around scattered, other than that nothing. As for drinks and food, well I did not see a snack bar only one I saw is that they were handing out free 90's themed ones. They did have a bar where the bartender was nice but my gin and tonic was horrible. It was probably house gin that made it taste bad. The sound system here to me was pretty good. I was upstairs for whole show and I could hear everything clearly. On the floor I was on, in the back that had a private section of individual stalls for bathrooms that were very small and I would try and avoid using. Would I come back for a show here.. only if it was someone I really wanted ti see or enjoyed seeing. But this venue is one I won't be running back to. read more

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3.5 for venue (5 for the concert) Went for the OMD concert recently. First time at this venue. After googling when I was getting tickets, realized mostly standing-room-only. Made sure I had comfortable shoes on bec during and after the concert, my feet and legs were feeling it. The line formed towards 12th avenue. I originally planned to line up at least a 1/2-1 hr hour early but not needed. Once they opened doors, the line moved quickly. Quick scan of tickets and security check then we were in. When I saw the layout, I was fine with GA bec we were able to get our spot about 7 rows from the stage, pretty close (maybe won't be too happy if we were further back.) The performers usually looked towards the crowd on the main floor and we were able to dance along so that was great. Someone just had to stay to keep our place. And it did get tight (good thing am used to crowds), at times my view got blocked, or people's conversations got loud since right behind us. There were other ticket prices for VIP/seating options but I saw the sectioned areas- just 1 row of chairs by the railings on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Lighting and sound were good. Loud of course since we were right by large speakers. Bar (no cash accepted) and restrooms on the main floor. Saw signs for more restrooms on another floor. Leaving the place took a bit of time bec everybody funneled out via the main entrance. Along this hallway is the merchandise store as well. The venue is located near the W side highway, mostly car dealerships and not much eateries nearby. Was ok walking afterwards bec others were going towards the subway too. read more

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I found myself at Terminal 5 to see two bands I follow who were co-headlining a tour: Chromeo and The Midnight. I enjoy seeing live music, but most of the bands I follow play at venues in Brooklyn. This was the first time I was going to one of similar size in Manhattan - and while I've heard mixed things about Terminal 5, I was excited nonetheless. Terminal 5 is located all the way on the West Side on 56th St and 11th Ave. It's kind of in a food and transportation desert, the only thing in its immediate vicinity are a bunch of car dealerships. The outside is very understated, kinda typical of these smaller venues I've been to. Once inside, however, the atmosphere changes and it gives way to a more grand presence. Decor is kinda plain/industrial which works so that each artist can add their own flair to their show. The main floor is home to general admission (standing room) which houses a bar in the back. There are also two other balcony levels which serve as VIP areas; I noticed they have stools up there as well as video streaming of the show. The stage sits pretty high which makes it easy to see from the main floor; acoustics were good as well. Overall, Terminal 5 was fine - the venue itself isn't bad I just think it's inconvenient to get to and can offer more for the size of the space. I've been to smaller venues that provide more in terms of aesthetics and drinks so that aspect fell a little flat for me. Nevertheless, Terminal 5 put on a good show, and I would't hesitate to return if an artist I follow is playing here. read more

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This was the worst venue I have ever attended in my lifetime. I am a frequent raver/ concert goer and have never had an experience quite like this one. Me and my friend who also raves a lot went to go to Ray Volpe on Feb 7. Keep in mind while I continue this story it was the coldest day in years in NYC. when we arrived at 9pm it was already 1 degree. When we entered coat check was upstairs and the line was all the way to the roof outside. They made us wait in 1 degree weather to check our coats. The line took an hour just to drop off the coat. There was 2 people working coat check and I would say about 300 + people trying to check their coats. The show was amazing no complaints to Ray Volpe. Now this is where the problem really started; after the show. The entire concert venue went to coat check to get their coats back. All of the hallways where modded, you couldn't walk anywhere, we were all stuck standing in place for about a half hour while the employees were screaming at all of us to move with no where to go. They were getting in peoples faces and screaming for their own poor management of the situation. Once they thought they came up with a good plan for the coat check line they told all of us to go back out on the roof at 1am by this point it was negative degrees outside and none of us had coats. The cops ended up getting called and had us all come back inside and form a new line on the opposite side of the venue. There was this one woman who I will attach a photo of below who started screaming at all of us and basically stated that it was our fault for coming, and that we should not be complaining about standing outside and that we did this all to ourselves with what we were wearing, meanwhile nobody who attended this event expected to be standing on the roof without a coat for as long as we did. This woman was incredibly rude and absolutely no compassion for any of the people attending the event that night. Since it was now late at night, some people decided to sit on the floor or sit on benches that they had upstairs in the arena and then were yelled at and nearly kicked out for simply just sitting down since we've been standing on a line at this point for over an hour and a half just trying to get our coats and go home. I also went up to the bar while on this line seeing that there was a Bartender still behind the line and simply wanted a cup of water because I was thirsty and she declined me water. Meanwhile, gave a man in front of me a couple of water and was incredibly rude to me. She then told me that if I wanted water, I could go down the block to a food truck and get myself a bottle of water. I would've gladly walked outside and got myself water if I was able to get my coat which now at this point I have waited now over two hours online just to try to get my coat with hundreds of other people. Many of the other employees were screaming and yelling at people online for seemingly no reason just to show authority and because they were fed up with the fact that they had to wait there for us to retrieve our coats. Meanwhile, they did not come up with a system on a night where they should have been aware of the extreme weather conditions, and should've came up with a better system before even opening that night. I truthfully honestly didn't even feel safe anymore after having multiple employees screaming at us on the top of our lungs for simply just standing online and trying to get our coats and go home. Many of us online do not live in New York City and had a very long travel back home and needed our coats to travel to either go back to our cars or to catch a train. Not a single person at this venue was organized or kind. It seemed to be blamed all on us as customers that we just happen to bring coats. Therefore, we have to suffer and stand outside with no jacket and wait online because we decided to wear coats on a night where the weather conditions were dangerous. Never in my life have I ever experienced anything like this? I kept thinking the entire time that if a fire were to have happened, we all would've been dead because every single hallway and exit upstairs was packed to the brim for over an hour, this was so unsafe, unorganized and unprofessional on behalf of this venue. This was my first time ever going to this venue and I do not think I will ever return to this venue. The experience I had along with hundreds of other people was absolutely horrible. This experience was very anxiety inducing and could've resulted in serious injury. If you plan to go to this venue in the winter time don't. Honestly, I wouldn't go to this venue at all. Shame on you terminal 5. If you're a raver reading this just go to Storehouse. Spending the extra money is so much more worth it. read more

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We did not try any food or drinks because we just came from dinner. We paid extra to enter early and didn't want to leave our spots by the stage. So, I can't comment on service or food, but security entering the facility was thorough with metal detectors, ID checks for alcohol, and bag checks. View and acoustics were great from stage area, but I cannot comment on the rest of the space. I have read that areas of the second and third floors are reserved for VIPs and Friends/Families. We had a nice time and I would return. But, there was no seating, so prepare to stand throught the night. Because we arrived early to be by the stage, we were standing for 4 hours straight. read more

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Tonight my friends and I relived our undergrad days!! We used to come here all the time and see artists whose music we loved. I remember seeing Sia and Florence and Machine here before they blew up. My friend saw Lady Gaga before she blew up ; My true regret is being unavailable and missing that till this day. It's a small venue, with a great sound system. Tonight we saw Jojo and she was phenomenal. I forgot how much fun these smaller venues can be. I love nights like this. NYC will always be my playground. Absolutely check out this venue and support an upcoming artist or an artist who is doing their comeback!!! read more

Worst venue in nyc. So hard to find a good space, it's over crowded possibly past capacity, the stage is fairly low so unless you're close to the stage, you won't see a single thing. There are multiple floors but it doesn't really help matters. read more

I went to the Jack Daniel's Art Beats and Lyrics Free Event and BABY!!!!!!!! We had TIME LAST NIGHT!!!! The art was definitely a vibe and definitely brought some Brooklyn ethnic background of today's color world. The drinks we tried were the Jack Honey with lemonade and the cranberry apple with Jack apple. The DJ was playing them tunes for real. The art was a pleasure to see. The bartenders they had was rocking they were amazing read more

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Pretty tight security at the front door. Three levels of general admission standing room only. Good sound system. Unless you are at the railing on the two upper floors, don't expect to see much of the stage from up there. Plenty of bars for overpriced libations. Men's room was fairly clean at the end of the show I attended. read more

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I came here for N.Flying's "Do What U Want" tour earlier last month. The venue was a bit far from public transportation but the walk was about 10 minutes if you walked fast. No outside food and drink were allowed so make sure to fuel up before entering the venue as they only sell beverages (I saw water and alcohol) and no food. They also made us past through a metal detector before we could enter. The view from the floor was pretty good no matter where you stand. There were no loud speakers or TVs (like at concert stadiums) to block your view of the stage. This was the closest I've ever been to a kpop group for a concert! At times the background track overpowered the volume of the microphone but overall it was alright. Whoever worked the lights did a GREAT job as the lights turned on/off and changed colors to the beat of the music which made for an awesome concert experience. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. read more

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I love the space!! It's big has good views of the stage. The more I walk around I find different area I never discovered before. The service depends on who rent out the space. When I went there was no food served. read more

I have been to Terminal 5 several times for various events. Often times it is GA, standing room only, but there are VIP sections. On occasion, you can get seating especially if you arrive early. It all depends on the reason you're there. It's a large venue that can become whatever you want, with multiple bars. If it gets too crowded, the temperature inside can become pretty warm; although, they don't seem to fill to capacity since COVID which is great. The last time I was there I had some tasty bite-sized hors d'oeuvres in the VIP section which helped me hang out longer. I always have a good time here minus the waiting forever outside before getting cleared to go inside. Whether I'm dancing all night or sitting while spectating from above, it's always a memorable night. read more

Terminal 5 - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

Just the usual entertainment venue for many entertainment events, spacious interior, great light system, great sound etc. like most NYC events sociological drinks can be on the pricey side but hey it's Manhattan it's expected. Water is $5.99, bathrooms were actually kept in order by staff and security wasn't too aggressive. In all a successful event by Masterbeat. Just was kinda meh for me though as the DJ is my one of my favorites and not sure why the music wasn't lively. In all great event space. read more

Terminal 5 - Stage (DJ Tom Stephan) - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

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Went to see mum (Roìsín Murphy) there back in September. The venue is very spacious. It reminds me of a venue we have here in STL the Padgett. The ticket prices were very reasonable. Drink prices I cannot speak about as I was too excited to see the concert than I was worried about adult beverages. If you get a chance to go see one of your favorite acts in NYC hopefully they'll be at Terminal 5!!! Here are some pics. I highly recommend this venue. read more

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Not safe!!! After Babymetal I saw about 15-20 people that had their phone pickpocketed waiting in the lost and found line, including two of the dudes behind me during the show. read more

management overselling this venue typically makes the viewing expierence poor. furthermore, the merch cut this venue takes hurts artists and makes merch prices more expensive....don't go if you can help it.... read more

Speakers are ok, they don't use AC the whole show and to top it off they over-book the place to the point that it feels genuinely unsafe. They also wouldn't let people leave out of the many doors and forced people to leave through the stupid tiny hallway. Not to sound morbid but the recipe for a dangerous crowd-crush is SUPER apparent when you're in there. Would only go back to see a band on the up-and-up or on their last tour ever, would not go back if I have the choice to. Where the Fire Marshal at? read more

dear Yelpers please stop rating all these venues so low. so much not deserved. so anyway, I came to T5 for the first time for Royal Blood this past Monday. MY SWEET GOODNESS was the place packed. And as soon as the opening band came on (Cleopatrick - have a listen to them plz) the place got packeder. I literally was shoulder to shoulder, hip to butt with people around me in all directions. Guys would push people around to try to move forward, we would elbow them back. Security wouldn't stop them, but we were SO PACKED we couldn't even be pushed around. I made some close friends this day and am hoping I made zero COVIDs because... that.... is where the star gets lost. The sound is just wonderful, the venue has multiple levels where apparently people can BREATHE, there was a joyous mosh pit (people jumping, not pushing so hard) and people flying overhead all concert long. All the stuff you like in concerts. These guys are also playing bigger venues like Camden's amphitheatre, so I appreciate T5 as a smaller place that a well known band would be willing to play. Really the only problems I have: either the floor was overcrowded or security was not built up enough to keep things reasonable, and they shooed us away at the end when we wanted remaining set lists and guitar picks still on stage. STILL ON STAGE and they were cleared off instead of handed out. Not cool. Mandatory deduction. but only one star. come on Yelpers. y'all are gonna come back here anyway so quit your 2 star stuff. (and please drink outside concert venues - every single one everywhere overcharges for alcohol. your own fault) read more

Terminal 5 - filling in the general floor! - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty decent venue with atleast 5 bars on the first floor, anywhere you stand is an amazing spot to see the stage. People who worked here were nice. There are 3 floors. Audio wasn't stellar but decent. Overall a great experience for an affordable price read more

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Terminal 5 is one of the smaller venues in New York. When I say small, don't misunderstand what I mean. It's definitely not the bar stage variety. It has a main floor as well as two floors above that wrap around so you can see the stage and different angles. The sound system is very loud and I ended up actually putting on ear plugs. I I've been there for a couple of shows. There seems to be ample security that walk around. They also check for weapons as you come in. Parking can be a bit of an issue if you drive into the city because of the area. I was super lucky to get a parking spot directly around the corner. I only had to walk around the corner in about a half a block. That isn't my usual New York City parking experience read more

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Don't waste your money here, one of the worst venues in NYC. A friend and I spent extra on top of the already expensive tickets to get mezzanine level access. We arrived well before the band was to start, but the mezz was already overbooked, and we could NOT SEE THE BAND AT ALL! And I'm 6'2" tall, but that is no help when you're trying to enjoy the band below. The clearly have a giant air conditioning system, but they refuse to use it, creating a hot, uncomfortable place you need to stand in for hours at a time. The band went on late, extending the standing time. This is NOT just my one time experience, many friends who've been here report similar issues. It feels like this venue is only interested in packing as many people as possible and spending as little as possible on your comfort or improving sightlines. Calling them on the phone prior to the date doesn't seem like an option either. The bars have plenty of capacity it seems (be prepared to shell out $$ though) and the bathrooms were nice enough. But who cares about all of that, if you can't see the band. Because of it's remote location, food and drink options are very limited. It's quite a shame, because this venue seems to attract some of the best bands. read more

Came here for Dabin. Had a lot of fun. Most the staff was great. Just watch out for one bartender MatthewH. Tall older bartender w gray hair. He was charging $35 per Redbull vodka. Was waiting to get served and I cleaned an area to lean on on the first floor bar. Got yelled at for cleaning the area. 5 mins later got yelled at that I wasn't in 'the line'. Got a water and redbull vodka and saw the bill was high but I wasn't sure since it was my first time there. There was an option to email the bill to myself so I did as I wanted to double check it. Tested it by getting another redbull vodka and water at the next bar and was charged $24 instead of $41. I should've emailed the second receipt to post to compare. Other friends told me drinks from him were ridiculously high which is why they stopped getting drinks altogether. read more

Terminal 5 - Bartender MatthewH charged $41 for a redbull vodka and water. - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

workers were so nasty. One individual with blue hair in particular spoke to me as if I were a child, I really felt like I was being scolded by my parent. Worst venue in NYC, not only for the terrible work staff but as a whole. hot and overcrowded. this place is a genuine safety hazard and I hope the woman with the blue hair seeks help because someone that rude and aggressive for no reason clearly has deep lying issues. don't waste your money here. read more

I've been to T5 for a bunch of different shows, and it never disappoints! The staff is always super friendly, and the production is on point every time--great sound, lighting, and the vibes are always perfectly tailored to the artist. This place knows how to put on a show! read more

I have never felt more unsafe at a concert in my life. This place needs to be shut down by the fire department. Parents: I HIGHLY recommend not letting your kids go to shows here. It is operated so recklessly and irresponsibly. Not safe for teens. I went to the PJ Harvey show last night and the venue was WAY oversold. They packed people into the venue in such an unsafe way with zero crowd control built in. There were no egress paths and it took us 10 minutes to walk the 15 feet back to the exit to escape the crush of the crowd. We left the show as soon a I realized how recklessly the venue was being operated. We heard maybe 3 songs, and were never even was able to see the stage through the crush. Total waste of time and money. If there had been so much as a small fight in the middle of the room, it would have triggered a crushing stampede. Someone would have been killed. read more

The worst music venue in NYC. It was overbooked by so much that probably 50% of attendees had literally no view of the stage. They refuse to let you use all available exits and force thousands of people through a single hallway so you pass by the merch line. People were starting to panic and the security people had no interest in safety. read more

If you don't show up early and the show is popular, you might end up watching the show from a hallway off the side of the stage. You can't even see. I think this is one of the worst venues I have ever been to and I actively grimace when I see an artist I like announce a show there. I won't even bother with tickets unless it's something super special to me or a standalone opportunity. read more

-First Impression- Kind of hard to find, as there was no signage outside until a few minutes before doors open (I was already there for about 45 minutes, thank goodness for GPS!) -Service- Security here means business! Good thing in case something happens, but when the show is over... You don't have to go home, but... You know the rest! -Did Not Like- People were smoking in the venue shortly after the show started. I didn't see where it was coming from, and I don't know if it was taken care of or I just got used to the smell, so I don't know how seriously that was taken. -Recommended?- If someone you like is performing here, have fun! read more

I saw Ari Lennox in this amazing venue. Good drinks and cool bartenders. The lines were long but they moved fast. I see allot of concerts and this venue is one of my new favs read more

Terminal 5 - Ari Lennox performing @ Terminal 5 - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

I recently attended this venue with my girlfriend, the first weekend of October. This was my first time coming here. We saw the band '311', as this is one of my favorite bands, and this was the closest venue they were playing at, this touring cycle. Parking was a bit difficult to find, but that was expected being in NYC. We arrived early knowing it would take awhile to find street parking. After we parked, we waiting on the outside line for the venue to open up and let people in (looked like a long line but moved quickly). The venue itself is nice. Has 3 levels, so if you are uncomfortable watching the performance in the lower GA around alot of people, you can go up to level 2 or 3, where there is more room and 'likely' less people standing up there. For a smaller venue like this, I feel like you get a better performance from the band. Makes the shows feel more intimate and interactive. Sound was great hear, and we had awesome views. I enjoyed being on level 2 vs level 1, but that's just my personal preference. The liquor and beers were a bit pricey, just an FYI, but plenty of locations to buy drinks from. But overall we had an awesome time here. read more

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Saw Rina Sawayama here, and there were only general admission tickets available. Get there early: Some of my best views were from the phones other people were holding aloft--and we weren't far from the stage. It was that packed. The worst was the rude elements in the crowd: Drunk men whose idea of fun was screaming at the top of their lungs or couples dancing into you. It made me miss Madison Square Garden's seated shows. read more

Had the best time ever at this place. Ella Mai was the artist and I was the fan living the 'what' VIP LIFE! Thanks to everyone who made my experience an enjoyable one. It was truly what TheDashExperience is all about. read more

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I'm still trying to find the sonic sweet spot at this venue. Upstairs on the second level you're going to get tinnitus from the speaker array if you want to be anywhere close to the stage. But there's less pushing and shoving on the two upper levels. In with the Groundlings, you're getting bowled over by Alice the Goon and her many inconsiderate friends. But the sound still isn't much better from the edges. That means you have to get there super early to get smack in the middle or lest you become a Goon yourself. The sound seems to have improved on my third visit to Terminal 5, but it's still not great. They're still of the school of "louder is better", but it is a bit more balanced now. But that could solely be due to my moving around trying to find the best spot each visit. As of now it's the ground floor or by the sound booth on the second level. There are two bars on all levels so that helps with the crowds. The pours are standard NYC music venue pours... middling in both size and strength. Not the smallest cups I've seen, so there's that. That prize goes to the defunct Webster Hall. The best thing Terminal 5 has going for it, is that it's relatively close to my house. There's nothing in the area and it's not all that close to any trains. But it is close to the M57 bus that'll take you right to the the 72nd Street 1/2/3 and Gray's Papaya. There's not much outside a lone food cart for eats near the venue. Thanks to doNYC I've seen two free shows here. Brandon Flowers (from the second level right by the speakers, ugh) and AWOLNATION (ground floor with "I'm the Drunk Fun Ambassador, so I'm going to keep touching you" Guy). I really can't complain about free. But if I'm paying for a show, I don't want much of what Terminal 5 offers. read more

Terminal 5 - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

Was here for Dabin! Amazing music and the sound in the venue was pretty good however they left the doors open most of the night when it was 15 degrees at 10 pm outside. You need an ID and proof of vaccination to get in! Don't understand why some people think that's a nuisance. Security does a pretty good job at keeping people off the sides of the main floor, but when a guy and his friend literally shoved (and hit a few of my group members) his way through us and hopped over the line, security let them through because the guy said he was associated with the DJ or vip or something. I don't believe it's fair to let people like that of the hook, there's literally an entrance way for VIP or friends of the DJ. Anyways a few of my friends were charged 30+ for red bull vodkas and I was astounded by the uncleanliness of the bar area (main floor). A water bottle is $5, not surprising since we're at a rave but apparently some people only paid 20+ for a red bull vodka after my friends left. Coat check was $4 each bag/jacket I believe and they were really slow, thank god I got there early. The views from the upper floors are pretty fun as well but there is more dancing on the main floor. Overall not too bad of a place for a rave but I'm sure there are other venues with better sanitation rules and prices for drinks. I'm really happy my friends and I had no other issues with security at the door, on the floor, and when leaving because usually bouncers and management are scouring the place to blame anyone for anything, even if they're wrong. -1 for being not that clean, -1 for overpriced drinks, or insane bartenders. read more

Been here 3 times and loved every show! Staff is so sweet only complaint is the speakers on the side of the stages block your view when the artist goes to the very back of the stage read more

Came to see PJ Harvey last night. I guess when they say doors open at 6:30 for an 8 pm show, you should get there at 6:30 or 7 latest. I had to come at 8, and by that point there was nowhere you could go that had a clear view. The main floor was packed to a dangerous extent. I hadn't been to something that crowded in a long time. Literally body to body, moving around was almost impossible. I was in the back and could only see the tops of the performers. There are generally not good sight lines in the club. My friend stood on a chair to be able to see at all, and a security person came and took the chair away. Decided to try upstairs, where there are two levels of mezzanines that circle around the sides and back of the venue. As people had already snagged the spots in front with sight lines and weren't moving, we could only catch glimpses of Polly and the other musicians. I gave it two stars because PJ Harvey is great, and I could experience the experience. Also, the sound was really good, and I could hear everything clearly, if not see. Probably won't be back though. read more

Great venue. Even if it's crowded it's a great spot. Just watch out after the event is over as then door people will scream at you, you can't even stop for a second. It's abrasive and kindly of weirdly uncalled for. read more

The security was my only issue. After being scanned in for an NYU school concert, I noticed my friend struggling to download the AXS app to view her ticket. With over 5 workers beside us, no one tried to help her. I stepped merely 3 feet away past security to the other side of an open gate to help her. There was no sign about re-entry rules, and I was not stopped when I walked past. I was approached by one security who asked me what I was doing, and I explained. He said "ok" and stepped away. I asked the ticket scanner a question about her ticket, he answered. As far as I was concerned, it was understood what I was doing as all of these workers just watched me scan for my own entry, and proceed to help my friend. Of course once she scans in and I try to go back, they say there is no re-entry even though everyone has seen me step only right past the gate, not leave the venue. Now I have two security yelling in my face, and clearly on a power trip, as one of their coworkers is trying to explain that I was just helping the friend and tells me "don't worry". As I try to explain, the head of security tells me to stop talking over him. The other loudly yells that he feels "violated personally". The ticket scanner was of no help either, as he told me he didn't want to be involved and brushed me off. I was not causing a scene or being aggressive, but was absolutely treated that way. I continued to ask "what do you want me to do now?" but instead had to listen to the two security officers rant and tell their coworkers what has happened. It was clear instead of kicking me out, or trying to help, they only wanted to live through the little excitement they must experience in a day. Very unhelpful and lame, all for us to still be let in anyway. Our group of 30 year old graduate students had to endure being talked to like 12 year olds, told to "pay attention to our surroundings and treat this as a life lesson" for a $20 NYU concert. I would have respected it more to actually kick me out than to clearly just be a part of some scene that they wanted to cause to feel empowered. read more