Came here for the first time to see afroman perform and it was a fun time. Not overly packed, they have an upper loft area and a main floor area. Stuck around after since the show offered a meet and greet. They have a food bar connected with pizza and a bar. Parking in the area is mostly paid or if you get lucky street / meter parking read more

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I was assaulted as I attended the Urban X Awards 2025 at the Regent Theater and had an extremely disturbing experience involving Scott Williams and the Regent Theater's security. I was filming from what I understood to be public property, and I have the entire incident on video. Scott Williams called for security, and five male security personnel came out and put their hands on me, a woman, rather than first communicating with me or following an appropriate de-escalation protocol. My size is completely irrelevant. Five men physically confronting and putting their hands on one woman is unacceptable, especially when the situation could have been handled through communication. At one point, a white man had to poke his head over the door and tell security, "Get your hands off of her, she has a right to film here." That moment is also part of what I documented. I believe the Regent Theater needs to seriously examine its security practices, training, and policies regarding women and people who are filming. I am preserving the video and documentation of this incident and am exploring legal action against the parties involved. If you are a woman attending an event here, please be aware of what happened to me and consider coming prepared to advocate for and protect yourself. Regent Theater, this should never have happened. read more

The Regent - Bruising from the assault at the Regent Theatre from Scott Williams of elite talent direct and security - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Visited The Regent to see Margaret Cho host Asian Nation for Netflix Is a Joke fest. Parking: Located on a one-way street with several cash only $25 parking lots across from the venue (red and white signs that say Joe's Parking). The venue is located in DTLA on skid row... If you park nearby in one of the lots and stick to walking back and forth from the venue, you'll be okay. Don't recommend walking around this area especially if you're by yourself. Food: The food was scrumptious at the adjacent Prufrock Pizzeria. I would come back to this venue just to eat there beforehand. Service: It would've been nice if the venue employee was more proactive, there was a gaggle of people blocking the walkway and it took him a minute to tell them to move. After that, he just stared blankly at us after that until I asked where our assigned seats were. Ambiance: The actual venue was nice. It was intimate and you can see the performer even if you're in the back. We were on the right side towards the front, a few rows back. I appreciated that the mic level wasn't too loud even though we sat in front of the speaker; sometimes at comedy events it feels like the mic is SO LOUD that I have to wear earplugs. At this venue, the noise level was perfect. read more

Cute venue with medium sized crowds. A large bar, food to order, and a small balcony seating area. Parking is lot parking. I saw an indie band here. Pretty cute little theater read more

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Not sure how I've never shared experiences at the Regent. I've probably been here a dozen or so times including one of my favorite shows with Shannon and the Clams plus Tropa Magica. Not to mention Hunx and His Punx and various artists. The Rock N Roll Flea Market is a must, a free entry event #SundayFunday. You can enjoy bottomless mimosas, eats at Prufrock Pizzeria and all the vintage fun. Regent Theater was built in 1914 and restored, reopening in 2014 with it's new additions The Love Song Bar and Prufrock. It can hold up to 1100+ people, with incredible acoustics, back bar inside the main theater, restrooms, loads of space, stellar lighting and sound. Doors open usually an hour or so before your show or event. Seeing Sophie Ellis-Bextor and so excited for it and her. Free Wi-Fi. Full bar. Full on amazing. Balcony area, not to mention VIP area for seating. We have Will Call tickets, which I can't remember the last time that happened, but excited to support this music and event venue gem that's been part of Los Angeles history, experiences and culture for over 100+ years. Parking is street, local garage with some suggestions for lots across the street. It's very walkable from other areas if for instance you're near Grand Central Market and other hubs. Check their site, posts and media for the latest updates and calendar for what's to come. Rock out at The Regent!! read more

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Typical regent , the one we used to go to see dirty sweaty bands back in the days. Drinks are horrible. Place all dingy. "Securities" take their job really seriously when is not even a concert they're hosting.. pretty hilarious.. didn't need the rudeness but the laugh was good. read more

The Regent Theatre has always been a cool spot for performances. Came here this past Friday for Kcamp concert and it was good! I had a good time and the venue is not bad and they have balcony and VIP area for seating. I recommend getting seating because your feet does start hurting. They have drinks and snacks that's about it. You can put your name down on the waiting list to see if no one comes for reservations to sit down, but it's $30. They are pretty good with service and accommodating. Will come back. They have parking right across the street for $25. read more

The Regent - Domani preforming - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great venue with quick entry. Bar in the entry as well as inside the theater. We weren't sardined in but it was a Monday. we could snake our way up. You are standing on a slant because it was an old theater, it is a bit taxing on the feet. Sound was great. we visited the bar at the entrance as well as the pizza place for a delicious slice. We parked on the corner lot for $20. May have been able to park in the street but there are a lot of homeless around. read more

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An efficiently run venue rental complete with stage lighting clean restrooms Ample folding chairs if needed It also serves as a music venue for relatively new groups read more

Finally made it to the Regent recently after having been to every other theater in the vicinity probably a dozen times each! Let's start with the good: as someone on the medium-to-shorter side, I love the slanted floor, as it gives folks in the back better sightlines. There is also a balcony, but it seemed to fill up pretty early. Sound quality was respectable. Logistically, however, the Regent leaves a lot to be desired. The security process needs a complete overhaul and should be done outside, as doing it in the hallway where the bathrooms and merch stands lead from creates a lot of confusion and bottlenecking. The two bars have a similar problem, with no areas being kept clear for anyone passing through. The whole place feels like a fire hazard. Parking...well, it's downtown, there are no desirable options. About a 10-minute walk from Pershing Square, but the streets can be a little dicey. read more

Unsafe at any speed. The outrageous number of people they packed into the show tonight (which wasn't even sold out, mind you) was absolutely dangerous. Worst venue in LA in my experience. read more

Recently went to see Public Service Broadcasting at the Regent. It was voted a top US venue by Billboard magazine in 2024. It's a small intimate theater with a slope in GA which is nice for us short people in the. Back. They also have a second floor with chairs and tables you can eat and drink while watching the show. The sound was a bit loud on the treble side but they sold earplugs which greatly helped. Overall great venue! read more

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Came here with a cousin this past week for the , Oct 29th for the Lucha Vavoom show and when I tell you that it was all that in a bag of chips, you can take it both literally or figuratively because both would apply! You have to step back from it and give the promoters and producers some serious credit here. This is about the best example of organized and or packaged chaos that one can imagine! Whether you were here for the wrestling, the men, or the women, you were going to walk out of here with something! In any case, I'll let a few of the videos and pictures do the talking here. A great time was had. read more

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Worst theater experience I've ever had, and I've been to all of the downtown LA venues. For starters, it's right on the border of Skid Row, and the zombies are creeping everywhere. The whole place smells like urine and feces because of this. They'll only let you in when "they're ready" so if you're there before showtime, they force you into some filthy bar attached to the venue (which stinks of the aforementioned body fluids). They only have one bartender, and he's surly and lousy. Then they herd you like cattle into their dumpy venue. The staff is rude, and the whole place is rundown. The acoustics are garbage. The sloping floor will make your legs ache for days. It has no vintage charm, it's just a dirty armpit. It's hot as hell, with no ventilation. Prepare to be unsafe. The security is trash- two fights broke out when I was there, and they took forever to react and hustle people out. After I finally escaped, I found that the $25 I paid to park in the lot across the street was completely useless, because a hobo broke into my car and took a dump! Hate isn't a strong enough word for The Regent. This craphole deserves to burn down. read more

The staff is kind and attentive here and I feel like with how busy this place can get they do their best to keep it organized. They are communicative but also can facilitate decorum when needed. The inside is nicely kept and the bar area has good drinks and snacks. It's the perfect mix of grungy but also neat at the same time. The venue feels cozy but fun at the same time. It's not too big and not too small. Sometimes I get overwhelmed in crowds but not here for some reason. Perfect for medium sized events. read more

Great intimate venue to see your favorite artist! Loved how there was food and a bar and you could also opt to sit in the balcony area to enjoy the concert. Not a bad seat in the house (mainly bc it's mostly all standing room) but my statement still stands! Staff and security was friendly as well. read more

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Can't ever really complain about this venue. Decent drinks and i love that there's food right there. I went for my first Lucha Va Voom show which was sooo fun! Production and the staff was all in a good mood which made everything even better. read more

The Regent - Lucha Va Voom - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We got last minute tix to see a sold out show with Dogstar. The closest parking lot for $25 cash only was full, and we were directed to another one a few blocks over. It was only $10. There was a QR code on the signs by the parking spaces that you can pay online. However, it was a 2 block walk. Just be sure to follow the crowd before and after the event. We received a wrist band for over 21 and under 21. Once we walked in, there's another bar entrance to the left which I believe may serve food? But it was used to sell merch during and after the show. The restrooms were located right before the door inside. When we walked in, I was surprised at how roomy this theatre felt. It was was standing room only with no seats except for the balcony and sides. Didnt feel crowded and the room temp was comfortable. The acoustics were nice too. No frills like other historic theatres with art deco. There was also another large bar off the side. I dont know if I didnt notice this with older theatre spaces or WeHo clubs but i appreciated how the floor sloped slightly downward closer to the front of the stage which made viewing optimal even with taller folks ahead of us. So really not a bad viewing spot in the mosh pit. We could see the band members pretty close too! I would definitely come back to this theatre for another show. read more

The Regent - Dogstar tonight - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Inside is a cool venue, great sound and multiple levels (sunken down-sloping floor area, raised bar area with great line of sight, and an upstairs mezzanine). But, the outside is a an absolute war zone because of The Regent's close proximity to skid row and because of that, the parking options are super expensive or super sketchy, or both. Uber in if you can or pay the extra money for the lot across the street. Oh, and you will get worked over by a homeless person while waiting in line to get in. The security doesn't care. There's probably something they can do about it, like placing just one extra security guard outside at the middle or end of the line and just shoo them away and tell them not to bother their patrons, but they choose not to. Either way, they are definitely all up in your face asking for a dollar or a cigarette. On the walk over from our $15 unattended, sketchy parking lot 2 blocks away (not worth saving the extra $10 btw) we had a guy throwing items across the sidewalk in front of us out of his bag while yelling. One of those items he threw was a pair of large scissors. By the time we got to the venue, we were thoroughly uneasy and scared. We dreaded leaving the venue after the show, you know, at midnight now. I will definitely try to avoid shows at this place in the future. read more

The Regent - The mezzanine - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been to the regent more often recently and really enjoying how cozy the venue is and the great production value with the light show. Super easy to check in with tickets and clearing a quick security check. Wish I had a chance to stop by love song bar as they have themed cocktails but my well was well poured by the bartenders inside. I love how simple the venue is with upstairs seating but otherwise sloped standing room down by the stage so everyone can pretty much see. Look forward to checking out another artist here next time! read more

I would have probably never discovered this venue weren't it for a friend, but I love what they do with the spaces; it reminds me of my Tigerheat days back at the Avalon. Sigh to the early 2010s. Good bands, ample space to dance around and take poor-lit selfies while drunk, and fruity, potent cocktails at the bar next door. Kudos for the production value onstage; really sets it apart from the small venues in Echo Park and Silver Lake that typically cater for indie bands. The outside patio proved just as fun and gives way to meeting some interesting folks/music aficionados. The grungy hipster inside me gives The Regent a 10/10. read more

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Came here for Ruby Ibarra and Pinay Voltron's NPR Tiny Desk concert. Bartenders worked efficiently and the slanted floor made it a more enjoyable experience, making it slightly easier to see the stage from different parts of the room. Ambiance was chill. The main drawback, as is the case with many establishments here in LA, is the parking situation. Give yourself some extra time to find parking before your event. read more

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This place sucks. I don't even know why they book rock and metal stuff here I've been to two shows here and I'll never go again. It's like this wasteland in LA where there are no tacos anywhere the pizza there is absolute shit. The beer selection sucks. The crowd is aggressive. It just attracts lame ass people. The sound there sucks. I can't say anything good about this dumb ass place. This is a place where like the Jonas Brothers would play. I can't stand this venue and all the loser hipsters hanging out there. I felt bad for Acid King and Monolord having to play there 1720 is so much of a better venue. I'll definitely never waste my money at this dump venue again. read more

Old school since 1914. For more than a decade I've been coming to this venue to see heavy metal music bands. Since there is no seating and it has an open floor it's a popular spot for a mosh pit. The ticket prices are always reasonable but the drinks can be a little pricey. There is a pizza pub connected to this venue in case you get the munchies. read more

The area around this venue isn't the most safe. And of course, there is no parking. There's isn't much to see or do around here. The staff here is really not very friendly. Pass on this venue. There's better ones out there. read more

Such a cool music venue! I hadn't been in six years since I saw Rooney play. Shows are standing room only so be sure to wear comfortable shoes! This time around was much different! Boyfriend and I got there early and decided to ask the hostess at the VIP deck overlooking the stage what the cost is - at $30 per person, it was reasonable so we got our wristbands and had first choice of seating. We could have had side couches off to the side with little tables but it would be impossible to see behind the crowd. So we opted for a high table overlooking the stage which was SO WORTH it! How nice to be at a show away from anyone invading your personal space. And your own personal waitress - just scan the QR code for a menu of bites and beverages and she appears in no time! The show we saw was great! We're now fans of Tx-based Tele Novella and, Of Montreal is an art installation and music all in one. Great experience - we'll be back perched on the VIP deck next time! read more

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I went and saw the Wild Nothing show there with my mom and sister. We opted to upgrade and sit in the VIP section. So glad we did. Jade took care of us and made sure we had everything we needed. She help make the night extra special for us! Thank you, Jade read more

The Regent - Wild Nothing - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Regent was awesome. Friendly welcoming staff and security. The theater was set up for standing only for the concert. The sound was ok but could have been better. They were on top of their game as there was really no wait time for setup after each set. Bar had decent prices, and the bar staff were friendly. There is no food here, but there is a pizza place next door, and the love song bar is adjacent to them. Overall, it's a decent spot for a concert. My only complaint is that they have no parking lot. You have to find parking in DTLA, which is crazy. read more

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It was a great experience to going see a film or a show . The drinks was great to enjoy

A couple friends and I came here for the Netflix is a Joke series with JR DeGuzman. The show itself was really entertaining. I'm not sure what the music setup is like, but for a simple mic and guitar setup for his set, the sound was just fine. There was no clipping, distortion, or feedback. The two star rating comes from the overall feel and organization. The place just felt dirty. We got VIP seats. It's a snug fit for four, but for three it's perfect. Trying to figure out where you sit isn't much more organized. There was no one downstairs to help guide folks with where they needed to sit, but there was gentleman upstairs who did let us know that our coach was in the corner. I decided to upgrade the seats based on a previous review indicating that the standard chairs were uncomfortable for a show. I will say that it's probably worth the upgrade, but the only catch is that I could feel one of the bars near the front part of the couch. We were welcomed and told to have a great show, so there's that. Based on first impressions, this would be super low on the venues to hit up unless there's someone I really want to see here. Other than that, just below mid on venue and staffing. Food wise, they do have drinks, and the snacks offered are candy bars and bags of chips upstairs. It reminds me of Little League snack bar sans the hot dogs or pizza replaced by mixed drinks. Not a hard pass, but a pass with an exception if you really want to see someone here. read more

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Everything about the venue is awful, from staff to manners of etiquette. There were several problems with the event that took place during the Sly Stone tribute on May 10, 2026. First of all, it was advertised as the celebration of Sly & the Family Stone but the first hour of the show was spent on promoting the new album of the band Dumstaphunk (which is false advertising, as it didn't state in any of the promotional flyers that an entire hour will be spent on a promotion of an album that no one asked the band to promote - it's one thing if the band knows how to be on the one & the basics of funk, but this band was out of touch & was not ready for a strong debut on a live stage) which, no offense, lived up to the first half of its title... a muffled, incoherent dump. But the most criminal offense of the night & the venue is responsible for this sin (which made the event that was supposed to be a beautiful tribute to a beautiful human being, the late great Sly Stone, into a nightmare scenario with the point of no return) was the unforgivable sin of having a loud, badly mixed & out of tune sound mix - me & a couple of members of the audience noticed this problem in the first hour of the show & during a 30-minute intermission, we did have a conversation with the main sound guy (long hair, glasses) & notified him (reiterating the point 3 times!!!) that the microphone of one of the female vocalists in the 1st act was having a lot of issues (the volumes kept going up & down, with frequencies shifting & making the sound unpleasant to human ears). Instead of fixing the problem, he ignored our pleas & started saying something about whether we know how to mix bar/dance hall type of spaces. What does that have to do with the fact when the people who paid for this event & have good hearing tell you, en masse, that the sound mix is bad, incoherent & unpleasant to human ears. Worst of all, other members of the crew at the Regent (that we also spoke to) were not interested in the problem & actually sided with the terrible sound guy instead of helping those who really require that help - the musicians on stage (this evening failed a lot of great people, female vocalists & guitar/keyboard players with how out of control the sound mix was). Turns out we were right & the sound mixing guy was in the wrong, because once the second act of the show (an actual tribute to Sly finally started) it not only failed the musicians (whose microphones were malfunctioning & the guitar mixing was wrought with issues), but there were major problems with the sound itself (we had 2-3 loud distortion noises that ruined a night of celebration of the greatest funk legends of all time into a horrible tragedy of an experience - instead of uniting people together with good music & good mixing of sound, the venue (the Regent) & the sound engineer made a mockery & a disservice to the legacy & memory of one of the greatest musicians of all time both in the past). It's a terrible shame that the purchase of the tickets at the Regent is akin to a massive con where one cannot get a refund based on the many unpleasant aspects of the show that one had to endure through this mess of a presentation (not an event one will remember lightly). I will never visit your venue again & I pray to the Lord that terrible, incoherent sound engineers & bad bands like Dumpstaphunk shall remain where they should be... in the dumpster! read more

The Regent is an old 1914 movie house converted to a live performance venue. While not an ornate Broadway "palace" venue. It still reeks of history and much of the original architecture remains. There is a bar and restaurant on site too. Bathrooms are super convenient and large. We saw "The American hysteria seance podcast show" there. It was a fun, informative show with a live band, well worth the ticket. Glad there are venues like the Regent for LA theater goers to enjoy. Recommend. read more

First of all, we we go to a lot of music venues, and that is not stopped since I had a knee replacement weeks ago. But I contacted Andrew and asked him what the situation was with ADA and he said he'd take care of me. When I arrived at the front door, the doorman called my name up and they immediately came down and got a guy to take us where we had exceptional and even a bar. Everyone at the Regent could not have been more friendly and welcoming. The seats that they gave us on the balcony had a great view and access. We were Very pleased with the exceptional feeling of the whole theater. It's a wonderful place to see music and we'll go back even when I'm healed. read more

Recently came to a concert here and needed some special accommodations, by calling ahead they were able to reserve some space which made my night much more enjoyable :) The venue is intimate with a bar and upstairs level, while the room was full it never felt crowded, easy access to a restroom just outside the concert doors and another bar and pizza place easily labeled on your way out for some after concert fun. Two generous sized liquid death sparkling waters ran about $6 each plus tip. It was extra loud that evening (Apple Watch letting me know over 100) and the sweet bartender came over offering ear plugs which was heaven sent and now I am showing my age. The sound was still great with the ear plugs in. Found metered parking a few blocks away for an easy, short walk to the venue. A semi busy area, I wouldn't want to walk alone at night though. read more

The Regent - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

There's something grody, grimy, yet great about a sleazy LA neighborhood. Coming from SD, I'm no stranger to urban blight but there's something rawesome, yes RAWesome, about LA. I came to The Regent to see Kim Nekroman twirl his coffin and it was my first time at this venue. I enjoyed it! It hits all my checkpoints--full service bars, easy to navigate, convenient parking (paid), straightforward entry, good midsize capacity, and good acoustics. I'll be back! read more

I've come here now for one comedy show and four or five punk or metal concerts, and it's a nice small space. A great place to see a band, because of the compact size of the place. They also have a pizza place and an extra bar attached to the venue outside of the security entrance area. For the most part I have had no problem finding affordable $15 parking about a block and a half away, however when I went to see Black Flag last month I have to say it was like "Escape From New York" walking that block. Pimps getting aggressive with working girls, drug dealers in doorways, and crazy people jumping in front of moving cars and chasing bicyclists and women up and down the streets. It is always sleazy in DTLA, but this area around The Regent seems to be degenerating exponentially. They used to be General Admission with a few seats upstairs along the front rails for VIPs or people who wanted to pay a small upgrade. That has changed. Now, if you order your tickets online, you can buy an upgrade to sit on three rows of bleachers upstairs or at some tables on the side of the ground floor. Upstairs is $10 pp and downstairs is $20 pp. If you can get downstairs, buy in advance. You will see this will raise the price of your ticket a little bit in addition to the upgrade fee. But those seats are worth it. The bleachers upstairs, that used to be first come first served are not. The slabs you sit on are rock hard wood planks probably on cement. Your butt and legs will hurt. Also, your feet will be crushed by people's butts in front of you. They keep people from walking in front of the bleachers to get to the bar - they have to go around - but then the same guards who are on this like hawks turn a blind eye when some drunks get up and stand at the guardrail blocking the sightline for the people who are sitting on the bleachers and paid an upgrade. This is super annoying. Downstairs, they tell you that you have to order your drinks and food from a waitress and there is a mandatory 20% tip applied. They don't tell you that there is a 20% tip applied to the $20 upgrade fee. Like WTH? I don't know if how the 20% works when you order the upgrade online in advance, as the one show I did this upgrade downstairs I did at the show cause there were available tables. I also think you have to be a minimum of 2 to get a table downstairs, but I could be wrong. Drinks and food are overpriced, like all places, but the waitresses and bartenders are friendly. I hate that every bar has the same 5 canned beers. Obviously the people that run most of the clubs must have a contract with them. Otherwise, in addition to the intimate setting, the sound is good, and the ground upgrade area allows you to see over the crowd if there is going to be a lot of moshing and pits. I recommend the place for a concert, but get ready for a bizarre experience getting from your car to the venue and back again after the show. Oh, and for comedy shows, they put up folding chairs and have assigned seating. read more

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The Regent is a fine venue. Visibility, sound, line waits - no complaints. I wish I'd had a better time at the show I went to, but the crowd was obnoxious and ruined the evening. That's not the venue's fault, though. read more

The Regent - FKA Twigs - November 2014 - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

wanted to go to a concert here, but found that when buying a ticket through Ticketmaster you're expected to have a smartphone app - no option to print out a physical ticket, and no option for will-call. Not even remotely rock and roll - a dreadful misapplication of how far technology has progressed. read more

I came here for the Yard Act concert tonight - hadnt been here in a while and forgot how great the acoustics were ! The headliner went on a little later than scheduled but otherwise all good ! Easy to get in, clean restrooms, and reasonably priced merch and drinks - I'll be back ! read more

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I came here last night to see Stavros Halkias. I don't know if this was a ticket master issue or a regent issue but our tickets listed the show starting at 8:30, when actually, doors opened at 8:45 and the opener didn't come on until 9:45. The venue has a bar and pizza place right next to it, however, so even though we ended up waiting for 45 minutes to get in, we could sit at a table comfortably. We parked at the Paragon lot a couple lights down from The Regent and it was less expensive than the lots immediately next to the venue and had bigger spots. Definitely worth the extra walking. The venue itself feels... sticky. The tables we waited at and the uncomfortable metal chairs we watched the show in both felt unclean. The air conditioning was nice and it made having to sit shoulder to shoulder with other people a little better. Everyone that works there was really polite and they got us through the doors quickly. I've been going to shows at The Regent for years now and every time, the experience is pretty similar. A little uncomfortable physically, but it always ends up being a really good time. read more

The Regent - Row L, seat 20 - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California