Love/Hate relationship with this venue. I'm definitely more of a 9:30 club person. Same owners it's just a lot smaller and has an outdoor rooftop that's closed in the winter. 2nd time here, my experience is you have to get here early if you want to see the stage. The issue is 2 hours average to hear the main act. Meantime I'm bored. I don't mind standing but it's cramped and packs out quick, so you need to stay in place so you don't lose your spot. A glass of wine is $13, typical DC and to be honest unless it's an act you've been dying to see you may want to hold out. I'd come back for a less popular artist so I can move around. read more

The Atlantis - 54 Ultra - Music Venues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Venna in DC was Small, intimate venue, acoustics on point. No seating was the only miss--but still a top-tier night. read more

The Atlantis - Music Venues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's like a smaller 9:30 Club...? It is connected to it so I guess that's a good description. I had never even heard of it until I saw that this show was happening, so I can't help but wonder how long it's been there. They do security at the door, and then once you go in you have to show your ticket, which they quickly scan. And then you're in! The bar is to the left, and the stage to the right. It's fairly small, and it fills up easily, whew! There's a rope in the back that allows for a seamless path to both the merch line and the bathrooms, which I appreciate. Since I was by myself, I had no issues getting a good spot in the crowd for the show. The bathroom was clean, and the show sounded great. I saw there's a balcony area as well... I bet the view is nice. There's no reason for me to avoid this venue if a future show of interest pops up. I personally prefer the smaller venues to the larger ones! read more

Coziysh and awesome place to see a show. Pinned to the venerable 9:30 club it has a stage with shallow floor where every position is a great place to stand and with an intimate vibe. There is a balcony too with good seats. Saw Model/Actriz. Couldn't have been a better place when lead Cole emerges into the audience. Oh...good list of craft beers. They book great stuff. Highly recommend read more

Atlantis is a scam. We ordered our tickets to a concert through Seat Geek, but once we got to the entry, the staff denied our tickets. They checked my ID against their PAPER LIST (seriously? Paper list? Not even a barcode scanner?) of ticket holders, saw my name wasn't on the list. They said they do not honor Seat Geek or other third party/re-seller apps. They only honor tickets purchased direct from them or from Ticketmaster. How was anyone supposed to know that? "It's clearly in the faq on our website" Now I have an extremely upset and frustrated daughter who had been looking forward to going to this concert with her best friend for over 2 months and nothing we can do about it. This leads me to think Atlantis double sells all of their tickets (once to third party resellers and once through their website), reaps in the money, and denies 1/2 their ticket sellers entry. I'll never go back here, and will actively recommend against anyone going here. read more

Really awesome venue! They have some great shows coming up, and the prices are reasonable. I loved watching the concert from the upstairs balcony! Great view from up there. Hana Vu and Babebee were amazing. I had such a fun time! I recommend getting there early and grabbing a drink and merch before the show gets started. read more

The Atlantis - Hana Vu - Music Venues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place to see a show. Good views of the stage from any location. Sound and stage lighting is pretty good for a small venue. Security worked fast to move the line through. My only gripe is the high prices on drinks. read more

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My first time seeing a show at this venue and it didn't disappoint. The staff were so nice and friendly... literally from the security to the bar staff. We went to see Emei earlier this week and everything was great! The main floor is intimate but enough space for moving around. The second floor is great too. Lots of space to see the performers even for us shorties!! The venue has plenty of bathroom, coat check, and area for merch. Bathrooms were clean and the space overall was clean too! I am impressed!! read more

The Atlantis - View from second floor - Music Venues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Was my 1st time at this place . Ended up stopping by for Jordin Sparks event. I must say , it was a blast . I sure will be returning to attend future events. The bartend was friendly and respectful. It's a really nice cozy atmosphere. read more

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I typically don't write reviews but I noticed others posting about being kicked out and highlighting unprofessional staff behavior. My first and last time entering this venue, I had a experience happen to me. Staff came up to me and told me I needed to leave. I asked them to explain why as I had been inside for maybe 15 minutes and had just found my friends. I truly could not determine what I had done to catch their attention. The experience was confusing, disappointing and frustrating as no effort was made to answer my questions. I felt weirdly singled out and am still shocked by how the staff behaved towards me. I had booked tickets, travel and stay only to be thrown out before the concert even started. read more

Came for my first concert at the Atlantis last weekend and had a very nice experience! Security was friendly (very thorough, be prepared to open all pockets in your bags) and the venue inside was a great size - not claustrophobic, but still intimate. There were maybe 200-250 people at the concert I went to, and it was a great time (and I love that it's an all-ages venue!) Bathrooms were clean and the venue was clean too. They had a coat check and a bar, which I didn't patron, but it was nice to have the option. They don't allow outside food/drinks inside, but they do have free water when you need it. There were some tech issues during the concert, but I'm not sure if those were just due to set-up issues or whatnot. Either way, great place for smaller concerts and I hope to be back! read more

This venue is tops! I'll always keep an eye out for upcoming shows. I saw Thievery Corporation and venue was a buzz. Great rooftop bar, sound, and staff. read more

From the layout to the outdoor patio to the general vibe, this is definitely one of the cooler venues I've visited. Never experienced the OG 930 Club, but apparently The Atlantis is supposed to replicate the former in its heyday. The two-story setup is greatly appreciated if you don't want to be in the heart of the mosh pit but still want a closeup view of the act. The second story is also set up stadium-seating style, so the tier ahead of you is lowered, making it easier to see over. But as always, plan accordingly so you can get a decent spot. Acoustics get pretty loud, due to the compact and intimate setting--which is also Awesome because you really feel immersed in the show. Just don't forget your earplugs for this venue. Other perks: Drinks surprisingly affordable for DC, friendly and helpful staff, the bathrooms were ridiculously clean (Amazing), and it's within close walking distance to other bars and restaurants if you wanted to grab a bite pre or post show. read more

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The first concert I attended at The Atlanis was Bartees Strange, with Jachary as the opening performance. The venue is small and very cold, standing only with two levels, and I can't wait to come back for my next experience; I'm looking up all the upcoming acts I can to have an excuse to do so. I love how convenient The Atlantis is to public transit - several buses as well as the U street metro stop. The venue itself is beautiful- very clean, including the bathrooms, which might partially be newness but also speaks well of how the staff are maintaining the facilities, because there have been dozens of performances with thousands of people attending already. The acoustics are excellent. I confess I was only recently familiar with Bartees Strange when I saw that he was one of the inaugural 44 acts for the opening of the venue. After seeing him live, I'm definitely a fan - his performance was moving, uplifting and exciting all at once, and the intimacy of The Atlantis was an amazing space to showcase his skills. I want to see more shows like this, Bartees and others, because to me this is what live music is supposed to be. Just an FYI, another reason to love The Atlantis is the sustainability focus through their r.cup program - when you order a drink, you get it in a reusable "r.cup," when when you're done there are clearly marked bins where you return them and the facility washes and reuses them. You're not allowed to bring in your own beverage containers so this is a nice option. Beverage options include a good selection of beers, liquors, a few wines, and sodas as well, and they're pretty fairly priced too. The one downside of the experience was how COLD it was, but then again I'm ALWAYS cold. A lot of people, including my partner, purchased hoodies and other merch to layer up for warmth, but I'll just wear a warmer jacket (and scarf) next time. I can't wait! read more

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What a great show in September, both, Silverada and Jason Scott & the Heat. First, be prepared because there is no seating at all. It's a stand only place so you better love the band you are seeing. Ha! It's also a small and intimate venue and the bartenders were cordial and quick. Bathrooms were clean, bright and safe. read more

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450. 450! That is the capacity of The Atlantis. So yep, it's tiny. And there's not a bad spot to stand in the place. The rooftop is super cute and made up to look like the street did back when. The bartenders are friendly and quick. The beer list is good. And the sound was great. read more

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A beautiful and very intimate venue next to the 9:30 club! The staff are very kind, the acts are great, and the facilities are super clean. Highly recommend!! read more

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Fantastic smaller venue. Sound is perfect and incredible for such a small venue. It's a replica of the original 930 Club and attached to the new 930 club. Worth noting that the bar does not accept cash. So come with a card. Drink prices weren't as insane as some venues. Good selection of non-alcoholic options and they use heavy plastic cups which are to be put in a recycle bin similar to how you do after seeing a 3D movie. So it's ecologically and environmentally sound. Would absolutely consider this a preferred venue of mine. read more

The Atlantis - The Prize Fighter Inferno first ever live show. - Music Venues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We stood by the rail on the upper level. The sound quality was amazing. It felt very personal and the performers interacted with the audience easily. Even from the top we could make out the small details on the performer's clothing. I would also note that the show we saw was in May and the air conditioning was amazing. We were not hot at all (and not cold either) I would definitely attend another show there. read more

The Atlantis - View from the front of the upper level - Music Venues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great Venue and Show, but what really stood out was the incredible staff. I had lost my phone in the pit, which had all my money, phone numbers, everything. Not only did the entire staff help me look for it, but when it ended up not showing, an amazing employee by the name of Mitch went the extra mile and offered every bit of help he could, and even bought me a Lyft ride home all the way to VA from DC out of the kindness of his heart because he saw that I was absolutely screwed without my phone. Mitch going above and beyond to help save my life was an amazing first impression of what this venue has to offer. Not just great shows, but genuine hospitality. If you see an artist you like coming to The Atlantis, you will not regret coming, best small venue I've been to. 10/10 read more

we were kicked out of this venue; as paying customers, because my friend (at age 47) had an expired license. . We tried to reason with the staff, explaining that no one is trying to break any laws. They were still unapologetic and very unsympathetic, kicked us all out. I will never grace the doors of this venue again. I will also tell everyone I know, do not waste your money. This venue is not worth any effort, because they clearly do not care about their patrons. Not worth it. read more

This was a really cool venue, but unfortunately our night was ruined by the people who work there. The crew who did security checks treated us like we were stupid, and were generally miserable. During the concert, they kicked one of my friends out for doing absolutely nothing wrong. It is clear that their employees were looking for people who seemed even a little bit tipsy. We are grown adults who paid to get in to the concert and were enjoying ourselves without bothering anyone! It was absolutely absurd. Be aware read more

Absolutely ridiculous policies regarding alcohol. I asked my underage friend to hold my beer while I tied my shoe (she did not drink any of it) and security kicked us both out. They did not give us any warning prior. They just grabbed our arms and escorted us out. Staff said underage people cannot hold or drink alcohol which I understand, but to physically grab us and kick us out without any sort of warning is absurd. We did not get to see ANY of the show we paid for. There was a large crowd of people outside who got kicked out for similar reasons. This venue cannot expect artists and concertgoers to want to come back there if they kick out half of the crowd. read more

The Atlantis is a great place to see a concert. It is very intimate. The acoustics are also great. Come early in order to get a good spot to enjoy the show. read more

The venue was intimate, clean, and well done. Employees were helpful, professional, and pleasant. Parking was close. I recommend this venue to view a concert. Our concert "Drama" was superb. read more