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    The Ritz

    2.9 (212 reviews)
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    Samantha R.

    The music experience was amazing, Leon Thomas did excellent! Now my experience getting to venue was smooth, limited traffic and there was plenty of parking space directly in front of the venue. Now the fact that most of the venue is flat standing room makes it a nightmare for short people. Myself being 5'3" I could not see anything. Most of my viewing experience was done from my camera and the cameras around me. Moving forward I know that I either have to get there extremely early and stand up front or do VIP and sit/stand on the upstairs balcony. Drinks were on par for concert price, I believe I paid about $15 for a cup of wine.

    Mayday Parade
    Jenna B.

    I had an incredible experience here!! Aside from the doors being a bit delayed to open, everything was very smooth. They were communicative about running behind, so it wasn't like we were left standing aimlessly (like I have experienced at other venues). While in line, our tickets were scanned and our wrists were stamped and we were given wristbands so when it was time for the doors to open, we could just walk right in. We were told that running inside was ABSOLUTELY prohibited and you'd be escorted out and to the very back of the line if they caught you. Everyone understood and behaved which made for a very calm experience while we entered & took our spots. We ended up in an amazing place in front of the stage, only behind the VIP guests that had been there already. We didn't get drinks, but the menu was visible from where we stood and they were definitely pricey. Per usual for venues these days. The sound and lights for the show were fantastic. The balcony area looked so cool, I would love to watch a show from there sometime! Mayday Parade & Grayscale were incredible live, in case you were wondering. I would absolutely see another show here!

    Someone gave AJ a cowboy hat. She politely wore it for one song then returned it.
    Kimberly A.

    I went to the Ritz for the first time to see Aly and AJ in concert. I had some trouble accessing my ticket but there was someone out front to help me. I opted for the standing room only option but those who need to sit can get tables which are available in the upstairs part which wraps all the way around the room. It was a great show but it was kind of a long wait between the opening act and the main event. Not sure why but possibly because it was only their first or second show of the tour. The wait was totally worth it though. Aly and AJ were great! I had a good time and even though I'm vertically-challenged, I had no trouble seeing but I did move around the room a bit. It wasn't totally packed that night. Probably because the show was on a weeknight. I don't know about the parking situation but I highly recommend always taking a Lyft or Uber to any evening events in Raleigh because parking is usually a drag and if you want a drink you shouldn't drive. I wasn't sure where the pickup spot was at first but it turned out to be right out front on the right. Maybe a sign designating that would be nice. I considered trying one of their specialty drinks which are highly promoted but the price isn't. When I found out it would be $22 just for one I declined.

    Falan E.

    I visited The Ritz with a friend who treated me to the Durand show. I really enjoy the show. The venue hasn't changed much over the years. The staff here are always pleasant and work quickly with getting everyone into the venue. I appreciate all the pleasantries in the line outside before coming it. It definitely sets the tone for an enjoyable evening of dealing with massive crowds because this place gets packed out very quickly. It's best to arrive exactly or shortly after the doors open to map out your standing space lol. There were VIP seats but I don't know how to secure those. Please contact me if you know how to obtain these. We arrived fashionable late. We had good standing positions in upper level (near VIP seating). Bar staff were always pleasant and got my drinks quickly so I could go back to enjoying the show.

    Amber C.

    Went here for the first time to see Flo. They were amazing. Not the best venue, but not the worst. I paid extra for the upstairs lounge and I'm so glad that I did! The bottom floor was PACKED and claustrophobia would have definitely set in. They also over seating, but paying $100 just to sit down just seemed ridiculous to me. Overall, the atmosphere was great and I'd come here again.

    Kyle B.

    Really was torn on this venue at first but looking back on it I think it was better than most, but nothing spectacular. First strike for me was the website and tickets said doors opened at 6 but they didn't open until 7. Going through the line and security once they opened went very fast which I was happy about. Once you get inside it was a straight shot to the stage. They did have balconies with seats but from what I read online, those seats were wildly expensive compared to GA tickets. I glanced at the bar menu and it looked like you'd be dropping nearly $50 on two normal sized alcoholic drinks. My biggest complaint was the lighting for the openers. At most venues that I remember, the stage lighting is usually pointed at the stage and not at the crowd. Many of them were pointed at the crowd here and made photos hard to take and were blinding at times. But the overall organization and setup of the venue was good and I would definitely see a show here again.

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    Kellie R.

    Last night was my first time visiting The Ritz and I'm absolutely in LOVE with this venue!! Here's my one and only complaint...although it's standing room "only," there are seats upstairs but at a hefty up charge. The day of the concert, they were selling the seats between $100-175/pp on top of the ticket you already paid for. Yikes! Now let's get onto why this venue is AMAZING. First off, doors were promptly open at 5:30pm like the tickets said. The venue was clean, restrooms were well stocked and clean (but small...only 6 stalls in the lady's room), and there were quite a few bars on the sides of the venue. The only line I waited in was the merch line (that's right, no line for the women's restroom...unlike the men's). Acoustics were great, no feedback whatsoever. I also loved that there was a designated mosh pit area and that security allowed crowd surfing and no one was kicked out. This place is legit for metal shows!! I ordered a can of beer and the prickly pear margarita. The margarita was $18 but the bartender made it STRONG. Honestly, that was the strongest drink I've ever had at a venue. The staff are all amazing here! The Ritz has finally put my faith back into venues that can go back to the old-school days of enjoying music and going all out. The bonus was that everyone was respectful and helped each other up when they got down. Can't wait to visit The Ritz again!!

    The Ritz is a pretty chill venue, however, you do have to arrive early if you wanna get a pretty decent spot to see. The floor is flat so it can be hard to see if you're short. Overall, though their staff and security make the whole admissions process quick and easy!

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    Ask the Community - The Ritz

    What are the current covid guidelines? I am getting conflicting info - the website says covid Vax proof/neg test, but Ticketmaster is saying no more covid guidelines. A little concerned because my sister just caught covid at a similar concert venue

    At this moment, all policies are dictated by the artists. There should be a link at the top right on Ticketmaster / Live Nation ticketing pages that convey the most up-to-date info for each individual show at the venue. Let me know exactly which… Read more

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