The Roxy Theatre

Small, intimate spot that’s perfect for an up and coming artist or one that is cool enough to not always want a massive venue.

This is by far the hardest venue to get ahold of !!! Been calling for weeks seriously answer the phone !!! Reply to emails !!! Reply to messages !!! Seriously it’s getting me furious that I can’t get a reply back !!! It’s been weeks ! There has to be something wrong here

Went to see Local H with some buds. Tickets were a fair 20 bucks. Was an all ages show but I was refreshed to see that I was the youngest at 17.
Walked in and loved the size and the aesthetic. It was charming and intimate. Bathrooms were close by and I’m sure I would have appreciated the bar placement if I was of age. It was close by and just far enough from all the action, with its own seating.
The staff were pretty good at this gig. They made sure the hallway was always clear which is fair, and they silenced roughhousers and obnoxious filmers.
Overall, I had fun, but for the love of God BRING EAR PLUGS. The acoustics sucked because everything was too damn loud. Whenever they played a high note the speakers would trill and wreck my eardrums. And in the center, a nice even distance from the 2 speakers, is where they had their moshpit. So that was a no.
The bathrooms were too loud, the bar was too packed, and there was no reentry, so if you plan on making a phone call, don’t.
The bad quality sound was a dealbreaker, but I might try again with earplugs later.

I was shocked at how small this venue was, you could really see from anywhere. Tickets for Filter/​Orgy were cheap ($ 25) and it was a great show. People were also really friendly, I was here on my own and plenty of people made space for me to make sure I could see. I wound up 3 people away from the stage, without trying very hard. No one seemed very obsessed about their spot, which I have always experienced in NYC. I was also shocked that when I left to use the restroom I was still able to find a great view. There was a slight mosh pit but nothing crazy. The bathrooms also didn’t have a wait which was shocking with only 3 stalls in the female bathrooms, although they did run out of toilet paper which happens. Drinks on the other hand were incredibly overpriced, mixed drinks at $ 13 a pop and no Tangueray. Otherwise I would definitely be back here, it was a great experience.

Place is as big as an Apartment. Would imagine this venue to be a bigger. but it’s decent, I’m at this Skeme performance right now and there’s only a hand full of people.

Worst venue, after Yost Theater.
I don’t know if it was because the event I went to here (Jai Wolf w/​Hotel Garuda) was an all ages event, but the security is WAY too tight here. They checked if I had a wristband like TEN times when I was inside. It got really annoying so I had to move spots, more into the crowd so the security wouldn’t tap my shoulder again. Also, I think this venue is way smaller than Yost Theater and Sutra. It’s probably one of the smallest venues I’ve ever been to. It got SUPER hot inside too, as if I was inside a sauna. I couldn’t wait to get outside. The smoking area is this small area outside in the front that is sectioned off by a removable fence.
The drinks are also very expensive. But the only pro is that they have food if you’re hungry and looking for a bite!

Does anyone know how strictly they enforce the 18 and older rule for concerts ?
Please send responses !

Small & intimate. Make sure you like your artist because he’ll be up in your face, spitting on you like a leaky faucet… Love it! The drinks at the bar are nice and strong … your going to have a great nice at the Roxy!

To preface, 4 stars for the venue, 3 stars for the bar.
I actually really like this venue. I think it’s a more intimate LA spot. It has seating, which I love — but also a pit option which gets you right in the action. The sound is great, and I’ve seen a range of musicians perform here. The bar is decent. They usually have a nightly special that’s lower priced. However, it’s very expensive, but that’s the same at any venue in Los Angeles.
My advice — get there early/​on time for the show. The few times I’ve been here, the place really doesn’t fill up until an hour after the doors open. You can end up with a seat OR stand exactly where you’d want to in the pit. Great spot for a band or artist that you know, but maybe even for one you don’t know!

Small venue. got lucky with street parking at a meter a block away (I think you have to pay till 2am though?). There’s a bar in the back of the theatre. We were there for a comedy show and the small space was perfect for an intimate setting, however the chairs were SO uncomfortable. I wouldn’t recommend it for a long evening because you will be sore by the end!

Well it’s the Roxy, if you never heard of it before then it’s the place you go for a good time and to listen to music. Usually priced friendly with multiple bands, some you may know some you may not, but that is sort of the whole point finding new music. What keeps it from being 5-​Stars is the general admission and lack of seating, along with a low quality sound system, not low volume but certainly low quality. The attractive pricing gives it a tick back up on the star rating as this place is a good outing and you may run across a band you really enjoy purely by accident.

Wow, since my last review in 2007 I’ve been here quite a few more times and my opinion has been elevated. I think it’s one of THE best small venues to see bands in LA and I love coming here. Most recently I was lucky enough to see The Damned and Lush here and they were both awesome shows. I like to try to get there early and stake a spot in the front, but if you just couldn’t make it in time or the pit action is a little too intense I also like the stepped-​up area in the back by the bar, which gives a nice elevated view for shorties like me. They have a nice selection of drinks and the bartenders have been very cool.
One ding against them, however, is their weird-​ass system for picking up will call tickets and getting people into the theater, which was ridiculously cumbersome. It involved two criss-​crossing lines and just general confusion, but aside from that I’ve had mostly great experiences here. Long live The Roxy!
STEPH JUDGEMENT: One of the coolest small live music venues in LA.

ZERO STARS. The worst customer service I’ve experienced in a very long time. I went to see one of my favorite bands for my birthday and the sound was horrible. I only had a 47 dollar tab (and that’s buying friends drinks) going before being thrown out because a flunky bouncer thought I was too «drunk» to watch a rock concert I was there to see. It was my birthday and I brought about 20 people there to celebrate it with. I’ve never been so let down at any Hollywood venue before. The sound was not good and the thugs they have working for them are worse. Be very careful going here. They will ruin your night.

The space is quite small and I was not terribly pleased with the sound quality. I think they havent revamped the sound system in many years. The location was neat but there arent really great places nearby to get pre-​show drinks at. There is a parking deck that charges 10 dollars most nights right next door. Also they have valet obvs.

I saw my first concert ever, Smokey Robinson, at the Roxy, back in 1981. Since then, I’ve been to hundreds of venues, and back to the Roxy well over a dozen times. It continues to be one of the best, most intimate places to see shows, from up and coming local bands to legendary performers. The sound system and acoustics are top notch, and there are excellent sight lines everywhere. The Roxy is truly a world class venue.

The legendary Roxy theater still upholds its reputation. For a small theater it holds quite a few people with a full bar and VIP section, this place is great! The spinning disco ball in the center of the ceiling is the cherry on top. Great sound quality and the lighting effects makes the experience that more enjoyable. You really feel part of the whole experience being so close to the stage, it was awesome!
I saw This Will Destroy You play here and it was one of the best shows I’ve seen in a minute. Although it’s standing room only, I had enough room to still move around and not feel crowded. Drinks are reasonably priced as I witnessed a lot of people making repeat rounds to the bar for beer and cocktails. I can’t wait to return for another venue, until next time.

The Roxy is a must for music lovers as it is one of the historic small venues in LA similar to the Troubadour, Hotel Café and The Sayers Club. If you like singer-​songwriters you’ll likely end up here at some point.
It’s a small 400+ person venue that used to be a theater. It was opened by Lou Adler, the producer of Rocky Horror Picture Show which premiered here. The famous venue also saw the first stand up act of Pee Wee Herman.
You can get a good standing room view of the stage just about anywhere, and to the left is a dining area with tables so you could eat during the show. You have to order Food items at the bar and they have burgers, fries, fried mac and cheese and
the like.
Tickets are only available online in advance, where you can expect to pay 20 – 25 percent in fees. Yet this is your best bet because most shows will sell out. Otherwise you can only buy tickets immediately before the show at the door if they’re still are some left.
Acoustics are fantastic inside, and the bar doesn’t get too crowded at least the Thursday night I went to check out a moderately popular artist. Drinks are steep ($ 8 for a bottles Bud Light, $ 9 for draught pours) but appropriate for the area (it’s adjacent to the posh 1Oak club and Rainbow Room).
For parking you are stuck paying $ 10 at the nearby lots but at least there are three of them either adjacent or across the street. Don’t let a parking attendant demand more as they will ask you where you’re going and try to trick you into paying more. Know the current market the night you go by paying attention to other lots’ signs.

I came here to see the sold out Late Night Alumni show ($ 20) in July 2015. I’ve seen Late Night Alumni multiple times at clubs and am a huge concert junkie in general. This venue is okay for seeing your favorite artists in a smaller venue for a fair price, but it will still not top the Troubadour in terms of quality of venue and sound.
If you get will call for your tickets, they do not open the box office until doors open. After picking up tickets at will call, you have to wait in line to enter, which people who have print at home tickets are already in line. So if you really want to get a good spot in the front, it’s best to have the print at home tickets or have some friends wait in line for you to pick up tickets. Also if you are 21+ get a wristband even if you don’t plan to drink because they only allow people wristbands to go in and out of the venue.
This venue is standing only unless you get VIP. My friend and I were standing practically in the front and center of the stage with only two people standing in front of us. We were able to see perfectly fine and it was super awesome to be that close to the artists. Despite it being a sold out show, I did not feel squished or over crowded.
However, this venue had issues with sound. Although, I was very close to the stage, there were times where I could barely here the singer, Becky, sing. The first few songs, the sound was really off and the vocals were way too soft to the point where I was struggling to hear them and I was super close. Then they fixed it and it was loud and clear. Then it got messed up again and even Becky commented on it. The instrumentals sounded fine, but the wireless microphones were messed up. Considering this is the headlining act, problems like this should not be happening.
Also, the ladies restroom is very small with only 3 stalls and it’s not the best. So do your business before or do it earlier in the night or prepare to wait in a long line.
Parking is a pain here. There is $ 15 parking above the Bank of America and there is also paid parking lots from $ 5-​$ 10 along Sunset Blvd.
If they improved the sound quality I would be more inclined to come back. I would only come back if it was an artist I was a super huge fan of and if the ticket prices are decent.

Went to the Grammy Showcase on the 15^th where Celeste Stoney, King Washington, Timothy Bloom, and The Weekend was playing. Great show. The Roxy is always a good and intimate setting. Small crowd and never a bad seat in the house. I went to the Roxy for the first time many years a go and continue to come back for shows. The bands were great. I thought The Weekend ended a little short and could of done a couple more songs, however it is the Grammy Showcase and has a limited length.

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I’m a pretty avid concert goer. The Roxy was one of the first venues I went to in LA. It’s pretty good! I believe I’ve seen at least 3 or 4 shows here so far, the most recent being last week.
Bands I’ve seen here:
— Emery (2x)
— The Almost
— Cartel
They card you upon entry. My boyfriend and I originally thought that they required you to buy a drink from the bar if you were 21+, but we found out that was not the case. They just a wristband on you if you are legal.
The venue is like kind of strange shaped. The stage is in the corner and like a big triangle shape, with a huge curtain that they sometimes close when the headlining band is up. I have barely seen any venues with a curtain they use to hide the stage from the attendees. There’s also a bar, a very tiny merch window off to one side where the headlining band normally sets up their merch, and a seated/​table area that’s blocked off on the other side of the room.
Last week was the first time I went to a sold out show here. People were going crazy and were being really rude. Mostly intoxicated immature girls. The sound is pretty good, but I’d suggest wearing earplugs so you don’t blow your ears out.
I’m glad that most of the shows I’ve gone to here haven’t been super packed. Because of its shape I think it’s deceiving on how big it is, but when it’s packed you can definitely tell it holds a lot of people. This venue is definitely smaller than House Of Blues, but around the same size as the Whisky A Go Go or the Troubadour.
Parking has been really easy for me. I used to park in a parking lot at the nearest intersection, but last time I went I found a $ 10 flat rate parking garage that was literally a 2 minute walk away from the venue! Worth it!