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    The Gorge Amphitheatre

    3.6 (302 reviews)
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    Night 2 playlist...sadly not mine. "Watchtower" opener, and "Before These Crowded Streets" from beginning to end. #Historic
    Jesse G.

    I was able to experience all three nights of "Labor Dave Weekend" this year. There have been/were moments where i didn't think I would go or stay all 3 nights as it were. After multiple events i repeatedly decided to do it all. No matter what happens, we have to remember that we are good people and always deserve good things. I am deciding to write this review because tonight is Night 3. I am going to keep my phone in my pocket and enjoy the show 1st hand. I recommend everyone to experience The Gorge Amphitheater regardless of what the draw is. It is an amazing venue.

    Very scenic and beautiful venue for an outdoor concert
    Paul M.

    BEAUTIFUL, SCENIC OUTDOOR VENUE - But do you want to deal with all the NEGATIVES to attend??? Came for the Imagine Dragons concert on 9/28/24 and have mixed feelings. If the review is just on the venue itself for a concert I might give them 5 stars! Very unique location but it comes with a BIG PRICE!!! This place is VERY REMOTE. From Seattle/Tacoma you are looking at a 3 hour drive PLUS TRAFFIC. We received warnings to come early due to ongoing construction so we came EARLY. Concert was to start at 7pm and we arrived at 4pm. Parking is free but is far from the venue. Some people purchase CAMP SITES and stay the night onsite. My wife and I do not camp so that wasn't happening! We walked to the entrance and doors do not open until 5pm and at 4:30pm a massive line had formed and it wrapped around the property and out to the street. 27,000 people fit at this venue and most of the seating is general admission so people come EARLY and wait in line. We got inside the event by 6pm and walked around. I was impressed with all the food options. It is like going to q big county fair with tons of options! There is something for just about everyone here. We purchased seats in "THE PIT" which is right up at the stage. Can't get closer to the stage and we stood just a few feet from the band. The bad thing with the pit is there are no seats, so you CAN'T SIT DOWN. Wonderful concert and the sound system at the venue is really good. Concert ended at 11pm and we made the long walk back to our car. It took an hour and a half to get out of the parking lot!!! Staff is unorganized and doesn't know how to direct traffic. Instead of getting a hotel we drove home that same night. No hotels close to the venue. Best stopping point would have been Ellensburg, WA but I just wanted to get home to my own bed. We had a great time but agreed we would never go back for a concert here. Only bathrooms are portable toilets here. Too remote and takes too long to get in and out of the place.

    Alexis V.

    really great rave festival location that dropped your jaw and opened your eyes when you saw the main stage by the serene water, foliage, tan-orange mountains, freeing highway curve, etc at sunset time. genuinely the best part of the entire festival grounds because it housed a big number of people, and provided good amount of seating on the chairs or grass. even standing room for those who choose to go to the pit, but would be nice to have more trash can availability rather than just by bathrooms and vendors. should be by stairway where people will switch between the pit and the sitting areas. service was okay...no one or nothing that really stood out. but, I will say that whoever maintained the bathrooms were top-notch. it was clean each time that I used the portapotty and the trailer ones. would be nice to have the sinks by the portapotties, though! food was extremely expensive, which is expected. highly recommend that you eat before any festival and keep yourself covered. eventually the heat takes over and will last you throughout the night, so no need for anything heavy to wear. pretzel that I got was surprisingly soft...perhaps the softest one that I ever had. that food paired with the tap water at the hydration stations made for a strange taste, but at least no long lines there. I wish that there were more poster boards of the setlist for each day posted somewhere so people can reference it while they walk around. barely any signal, so it made it hard for those who wanted to see multiple artists who performed at the same time block to get going where they needed to go. cute photo-op moments sprinkled throughout the grounds that fit the theme, but again, practicality would have been an even better consideration and addition in the structure of this venue

    Alice L.

    Was nervous after hearing about the disastrous Labor Dave event the day before. But it was non-eventful for Glass Animals. Paid extra for the Star Plus parking which was worth it. No wait, they direct you where to park, no wait to clear security to check in & no wait to leave. Facilities are clean & regularly maintained. Had general lawn seating & there was plenty of room & unobstructed view. They enforce the no smoking policy which is nice so you can enjoy the event. Tip: T Mobile customers get free lawn chair rentals.

    The stage.
    Kathryn Y.

    Finally made it to The Gorge amphitheater! The Dave Matthew's Band playing three nights. I went for the Saturday night. Family had a camping set up and I was fortunate enough to join them. Wow! I'm not a hard core Dave fan but wanted to experience The Gorge. It is definitely an outstanding concert experience. And unlike other shows I've been too recently (Chateau St. Michelle), NO CURFEW! He played for three hours! It was insanely awesome. The sound quality at The Gorge is outstanding. Huge screens project the musicians and the light show super cool. Of course the views are fantastic too. The general admission lawn is first come first serve. We had some great people save a spot for us that wasn't too steep. Parts of the lawn are really steep. The bathroom situation was typical venue bathrooms. Bit for for sure decently clean. And flushing toilets in the "porta potties". The food and drinks super expensive of course. A white claw was approximately $27! Ouch! But pregaming in the campground and it was all good. We did not eat their food because of the prices but you can bring in a gallon ziplock bag of snacks/food. Of course a clear bag policy is in place. Security was smooth and as fast as could be for so many people going through the front gates. I loved this venue. So happy I got to experience it. Definitely worth the travel time and tent sleeping to stay at the nearby venue campground. But don't plan on sleeping much while there. It's party town. Everyone was friendly and the good vibes were flowing. Enjoy life! Dance often! SYOY!

    Carol L.

    The Gorge is the most beautiful music/concert/rave/festival venue I've ever had the pleasure of seeing a show at. I attended Illenium 2024 and it was perfect. On top of the beautiful scenery, the gorge is employed by helpful staff, EMTs, security guards, and food vendors. There are free water refill stations so you stay hydrated. Staff are well-trained for different circumstances and know how to manage crowds of immense sizes. There is ample lawn seating and ample standing room in the "pit". Parking is free and the lot is huge. The sound quality is spectacular, and the lights are visually appealing as well. Our show even had fireworks which worked great with the beautiful backdrop in the night sky. The only downside is that there are no modern restrooms, only portable honey buckets. I didn't camp so I don't know much about that side of things at the Gorge, but it is an option. There are multiple tiers, some that include bathrooms and showers and some that don't.

    Labor Dave Weekend!
    Bridget W.

    I can't even believe this place. The Gorge is the mother of all amphitheaters in the Pacific Northwest and to see a show here is just incredible. To be here for Labor Dave Weekend (iykyk) is straight up magical and an experience that is really hard to top and demands repeating. The backdrop of the Columbia River is gorgeous, especially at sunset. The gigantic hill makes for wonderful lawn seating, but come early if you want to be closer to the stage because this place draws massive crowds. And honestly, who can blame people for coming here in droves to enjoy live music in such a phenomenal setting? The Gorge is in the middle of nowhere, which for me just further adds to the appeal of camping alongside thousands of other DMB superfans and jamming out with your favorite band for three days. Be prepared for the sun and hot weather, bring a refillable bottle to use at the hydration station and grab a tasty cold one while you take in a show with epic views, glorious acoustics, and all-around good vibes. If you come here and have a bad time you're doing it wrong.

    Aleksandr F.

    We've been twice at White River Amphitheater and it was all the same. We thought that it was because of bad management of White River. We gave a chance to Gorge, and looks like problem is the Amphitheater as a concept. So it was the last time we go to any Amphitheater, which sucks, but I don't want to support venues that are poorly managed. We've been here on Imagine Dragons concert. And they started on 9:30pm but opening act supposed to start on 7pm and was delayed as well. Some people around us just started to leave concert before last song. Overall experience in The Gorge for us was bad. Parking is a nightmare. Not sure that we will come there again. Food price is incredibly high as usual on that types of activities and venues (no surprises here)

    Jennifer L.

    Outstanding!!! It was everything I wanted it to be...and more!! Dave Matthews for a whole weekend From the food to the camping..it was spectacular

    Alexa M.

    So let's get things straight, I had to ask numerous friends & search all over the internet to find out basically no information before arriving to the gorge. I'm not sure why but here's the scoop: First, if you're going to a gig here, it's not that cold during summer evenings which is surprising as the surrounding mountains even at not crazy elevation are very cold. Shorts & tank tops with jeans or a jacket for evening is perfect. Water inside the venue: you can bring empty bottles and fill them up. Camping is legit. Every review I read made it out to be miserable. We came for the last night of a three night show. We drove in the day of the event in the early afternoon and hung out and tail gated / set up camp. Those who have been here before have said that leaving the venue after a concert takes 3 hours bc of poor way finding What else can I say? The venue is unreal but you'll have to come see to experience it. I hope this was more helpful than all the info I found online ;)

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    It's been on my bucket list to go to The Gorge to see Dave Matthews Band since back in 2001 and I finally made it happen!

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    4.6(7 reviews)
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    The seasons is a place that I had heard about for a long time, but only recently where we able to…read morecheck it out. This may very well be one of our favorite new venues. It's intimate, classy and has that perfect local feeling, all wrapped up into one spot. It's located downtown near the YMCA and I believe it's an old Orthodox Church, at least based on what it looks like. For a few hours every week, there's an area open in the front of the building where you can buy "I Heart Yakima" merchandise. In addition, they have art displays there that rotate throughout the year. On the opposite side of the building is the auditorium. It's a beautiful spot that appears to be an old church sanctuary.They're beautiful Stainglass windows flanking the sides as well as a dome top it is absolutely spectacular. The stage is not overly large, but accommodates a band quite nicely. Seating is church pews as well as small tables and chairs upfront. There's main floor seating as well as balcony seating. The balcony stuff is pretty rad, as it gives you a little bit better vantage point and has some sections that have a very old-school theater type feel - Like something you would see out of a movie about Ford's theater, but without the tragedy. The shows that they've got here I've become increasingly great and this year have included some world-class jazz, Bluegrass as well as some up-and-coming artists. While the acoustics here are not perfect, they're solid and the intimate nature of the place makes for a wonderful evening. And because this is Yakima, the folks that come here are super friendly and will often come and mingle with the crowd afterwards. The most expensive tickets that we've seen here were $45 for a band that won a Grammy eight months ago! This is one of the coolest venues that we've had the pleasure of attending shows at and one that we are really excited to continue to support. You guys running it are doing a great job of bringing an eclectic array of art, music and theater into the area and it's absolutely something to check out.

    Dancing to live music can be religious, so it was fairly fitting to see (and dance to) a Cuban…read moreSon/Cha Cha Cha band at a concert hall which used to be a church (1st Church of Christ Scientist). Complete with rays of colored light shining in through the stained glass we showed up early for a dance lesson of Cuban Son--this old style of dance (grandmother to modern salsa) is hard but elegant looking. After the lesson was the show. The venue is pretty dang awesome [solid 4.5 stars on a first visit]. The acoustics were top notch. I made a quick scan of the entire space and there really isn't a bad seat. Their is a huge balcony. There is an open space near the stage for dancing (I clumsily tried my hat with salsa, and we had a few ruedas going as well). They served some refreshments as well as beer and wine when we were there. . . Visiting the "Palm Springs of Washington", sitting in a pew with a bottle of beer tucked into the bible/hymn book holder, listening to traditional Cuban Son, and dancing sexy moves in a former church....it was surely surreal... . . ...And made me a fan of The Seasons. There will be a summer series of Latin music over the summer, and I can't wait to check it out again (although, I think these shows will be outside--first one is July 2nd). Amen.

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    Thunder on the Island Music Series

    3.5(2 reviews)
    74.1 mi
    $$

    I love the concerts and ticket sales are easy and seating is designed well…read more problem.. Same irritating clustermess as since the first time they ever began having concerts. NOT ENOUGH HELP! FOOD AND DRINK SERVICE IS UNBELIEVABLY FRUSTRATING. One bar ran by one person for drinks. the line was consist so long it was backed up to the tables. ALL NIGHT!! FOOD: To get a hot dog or hamburger, you first stood in the " Roman" line. 1 table , 2 people, for everyone present!! My wait was 20 minutes. Then you move to yet another line to order your food. ONE COOK, ONE SERVER, ONE GRILL!! INSANE. 15 minute wait tin line to order 2 cheeseburgers, then another line for pick up. 31 minutes wait and I finally interupted the Server to ask how long before they got to us and she couldn't find out tickets so she handed me the next cheeseburger and said there ya go. I told her my daughter's order was with mine. She couldn't find the ticket and at this point the grill was bare. I'm beyond frustrated. Now it's an additional 5 minutes to get her burger. It was catered by Emerald of Siam. 2 workers for hundreds of people. Honestly it's been like this for years. Why cant you add another bar and another food spot? Look at the money you're losing and I can tell you my whole table alone all said next time they would eat dinner before going to the concert. I can think of 20 ways to improve that problem, and it is a huge problem. Please work on improving food and drink service. Yiu have plenty of room to add additional stations and help!!

    The Clover Island Inn is offering their summer concert series. Every Wednesday from 6 to 9 pm is…read moreThunder on the River night starting June 1 through August 17. There will be live music, hot rods, motorcycles, food and beverages. No cover and all ages welcome.

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    Primo Cell Expo

    3.0(1 review)
    54.0 mi

    One word: CAVERNOUS!!…read more Yes, this is a space in Sunnyside which opened up a couple months ago, and they have been touting themselves as a venue for live music. For the last couple of weeks this place has brought in a cool salsa band from Portland (Pilon d'Azucar); when I was there they also had a Spanish rock band from Portland open things up. But yes, this space is ginormous! I guess it makes sense, this place used to be a K-Mart back in the day. So when you walk in, if you squint and plug your ears, you can probably remember the Blue-Light Specials. When I was here, they had a place selling tacos & soda, then you walk further in and see the stage to the right. It was cordoned off with gates & hay bales (yes, I said hay bales. We ARE in Sunnyside!). There was quite a bit of security. Well, there were three people from what I could see...that seemed like a lot considering all the empty space in here. So, I guess more people showed up here when I was here compared to the week before (we had a big contingent of salsa addicts from the Tri-Cities exodus on up here). Overall, I liked most of what was here. I mean, you have to give props to anyone for bringing in a salsa band to Eastern Washington. My major complaint: acoustics. Yeah, everything was perfect except for the sound. Maybe they new the acoustics were bad, and tried to blur it out by turning up the speakers to "11". I say this because basically we all needed ear plugs (one of our friends was a lifesaver and went to Wal-Mart to pick up a pack of ear plugs). So yeah, for me I had a hard time finding the beat...either it was because of the loudness or because of dizziness incurred by wearing ear plugs. But from what I could see, the band looked good (they rocked the house at Islands Casino in Kennewick a month ago). Here's to hoping the acoustics can be improved. Because this venue has the potential to be really cool! (C'mon, I'm sure when they announced "Blue Light Specials" back in the day, people had no issue hearing).

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