Exchange LA

Grabbitz opened for Level Up on my bday here at the former LA Stock Exchange so I had to go and so happy I did! The architecture is so unique bc of what it was originally built for , ironically give this place a perfect show venue. Hot girls? The servers had decent to upper class buttcheeks which I enjoyed watching. The VIP room was small , but sufficient, with large windows and only stair cases for moving about the multiple floors facility.

Exchange Nightclub is a world-renowned venue that has been setting the standard for nightlife experiences in Los Angeles, California for over a decade. One of the most notable aspects of Exchange Nightclub is its exceptional atmosphere. The venue features an industrial-style design with a spacious dance floor, a balcony overlooking the stage, and high ceilings that add to the overall ambiance. The lighting and sound system are state-of-the-art, which contributes to an unforgettable sensory experience. The quality of performances at Exchange Nightclub is also exceptional. The venue is known for booking some of the most prominent names in the electronic dance music scene, including Calvin Harris, Kaskade, and Deadmau5, among others. The venue's focus on EDM makes it a hotspot for fans of the genre, and the energy in the crowd during shows is unparalleled. The DJ booth is strategically placed in the center of the dance floor, which creates a more intimate experience for the crowd, and the artists can feel the energy of the crowd. Another noteworthy aspect of Exchange Nightclub is its excellent customer service. The staff is friendly, professional, and attentive, and they work hard to ensure that every customer has an exceptional experience. The club has a strict dress code, which is enforced to maintain the upscale atmosphere. Security is also top-notch, which ensures that guests can enjoy their night without any concerns for their safety. Exchange Nightclub is a must-visit destination for anyone who wants to experience the best of EDM in a world-class venue. The atmosphere is unbeatable, the sound and lighting systems are top-notch, and the quality of performances is exceptional. With excellent customer service and attention to detail, Exchange Nightclub sets the standard for nightlife experiences in Los Angeles.

We went to Exchange to celebrate a 21st birthday and it was a five star experience. Reserved a table in the mezzanine behind the stage-- great view of the dj and the entire dance floor, the VIP coordinators were extremely helpful and attentive, and the bottle service was on point. The birthday girl was thrilled with the evening, as was everyone in our party. I've been to three shows at Exchange in the past six months and all of them rocked. Will go here again and again. Best dance music club in LA.

If you get vip comes with 3 free alcohol drinks free water and redbull the whole night some what good view there's to many booth with security and divider tape not so fun although you can go down and upstair all you want u mite aswell by the pack for bottle service and the booth look into their website .

Very nice house but! The house was very full and I couldn't move or dance. I went to watch my favorite DJ Armin and I couldn't get to the end of the concert, just sad 🥲

Great sound and lights, big name DJ, good crowd. Drinks were expensive compared to Orlando but reasonable by LA standards. Surprised it closes at 3am but that's not the venue's fault.

If I could give this place a zero stars I would. Some drunk girl tried fighting everyone outside including me. I defended myself and still got kicked out. I HAD LITERALLY JUST GOTTEN THERE. I was just defending myself and the security and manager kicked my whole group out and they watched everything go down. Also there’s nothing PLUR about this place. The employees are so rude and yell at everyone in line. The drinks are so over priced too. They are super strict with dress code. It’s not a fun place.

An interesting hybrid; an LA club that feels like a rave seems an appropriate description. Despite several reviews to the contrary, security (while very on top of it and thorough) was not rude or unpleasant in the least. The venue itself does NOT disappoint; gorgeously atmospheric, early 20th century architecture, lots of areas to explore, and manages to somehow give you breathing room even with a packed dancefloor. Would I go again? Yup, with the right act performing... The people my friends and I interacted with weren't pretentious, and the place had a pretty open vibe, which is a definite bonus... On the flip side, however, minus a star because some of the patrons seemed less than savory and I personally would have been paranoid if I had my wallet in my back pocket (I'm talking about you, girl with the obviously found or stolen device in line who asked me to help figure out its connectivity...).

Okay I don't really like to write negative reviews. But last experience was really negative. First we have waited for the featured DJ to come play for hours. But after he showed up the speakers exploded after 15 minutes into playing. So the show was failed for us. Overall exchange LA is a good play to dance.

I don't know why the reviews are so low. There is a lot of good about this venue, including a nice warm up area downstairs before you go to see the main act. Typically one of the nicer concert venues in DTLA catering to electronic/EDM. It's not cheap but they bring in some top artists, good lighting and space, and I've met some cool people here, too.

I checked out this place time on Sat June 15 after they reopened. I was dancing moderately like 1 hour in the same spot. 3 Latina ladies came dancing next to me & kept pushing my side so I resisted it and said don't push...she then pushed me harder with the back of her body. So I danced harder to let her off my body. They attacked me & a big fat lady grabbed & pulled my hair like 2 feet that broke my fake glasses & she used her nails scratching my face long strokes from forehead down on eyelid, under eye & along my nose, side of my nose, can see red blood on scratches & little nose bleed. 2 Security guards came to rescue me right away otherwise, it would have been worse otherwise. This kind of violent people are ready to throw alcohol on you & lid the fire. I give 5 stars on securities who tried to help & made me feel better, enough guards walking around & stop the incident as soon as they can. The location is not far from Hollywood, but I think I'll stick in Hollywood places. But bad people can cause the problem everywhere you go, so securities are the key for your safety. I just wish they made those group in custody as I could show law enforcement what a mess on my face.

I love this place to go out and have a good time I hope it reopen soon I miss coming to see my favorite dj

The location is interesting. It's in an old LA Stock Exchange building. Lots of marble everywhere. Nice marble staircase. Some notes - - Floor gets packed quick. You won't really have room to dance comfortably after 12 am. - You may lose your phone signal in here. - There is a coat check for $5, cash only. - Felt security was pretty strict and thorough. They will pat you down. - Parking: Our group picked a nearby 3rd party parking lot and paid $12. Area is a little questionable so just be cautious at night, I wouldn't want to walk alone there but I am a girl. My qualms with the floor plan design: - When there's lines for the bathroom, it gets quite cramped toward the entrance. The men's and women's are very close to each other and separated by a small skinny walkway. - On the main floor, the bars are stationed all along the left and right so these sides there would be tons of people walking though you, so bumping into someone every 5 seconds is basically an inevitability. They could have done a little better with the floor plan. My rankings: After going to Exchange, Academy, and Avalon - I'd rank #1 Academy (I love their lighting), #2 Avalon, then #3 Exchange, last. Exchange is the fanciest though. It's the marble, man.

I'd give it 3 and 1/2 stars if I could actually. Saw Nurko there a few weeks ago; the production was above and beyond for the price I paid and I loved the large screen that allowed me to see the visuals perfectly fine even though I was waaaay in the back. The bartender was nice and got my midori sour out quickly as well. It was a pretty unique venue/club and I did the red carpet thing that I was going on. However, what kind of killed the experience for me was the bass. For whatever reason it was cranked up really high and my friends and I were talking about it after and agreed that it kinda hurt our ears and ruined the experience. It got to the point where it was kind of hard to hear the songs and made everything a little muffled.

Venue is a hellscape of heterosexuality. If you're gay or queer, you will hate it. If you're straight and tend to stare at the dj recording with your phone all night, you'll love it. Security: feels worse than going through an airport. They're terrible. Sound is decent. Crowd is random and not nice. Everyone's looks like an AI generated idiot.

Atmosphere was good. Sound system can be better. Drinks are reasonable. You need ticket for entrance and be ready for long line even with ticket.

I was at Exchange LA this weekend and I was turned away because I was wearing shorts. I've been to this venue several times, but apparently they have different dress codes for the different times of the year? Wild. Luckily I had an extra pair of pants in my car, which was a few blocks away. After leaving and coming back with pants on I am able to get in. Once I am inside I am being patted down excessively, with the security person literally digging in my small pocket on my pants. He was in there for a long time... I've never been patted down like this before at any of the Insomniac events/venues. It was a little much and extreme. Then I turned around and he had me basically pull everything out of my fanny pack, again, too excessive. Once we got upstairs, my group and I saw this skinnier, younger guy with short shorts on. What the heck? Let's be consistent and have the rules apply to everyone. I can't help to think that I was targeted because I was older and thicker than this other person. If they are going to pull that my shorts were not "fitted", they certainly were not workout shorts. It's really messy. Please do better. Drinks are really expensive here too. I'd probably encourage pre-gaming at any near by bar, you'll definitely save some money that way. I prefer to go to Academy LA over this venue.

A lot of great artists play here but I avoid this place as much as I can. The line to get in is always crazy, especially with a big artist. There's one bathroom in the corner so the line is always insanely long. Most of the time the girls just say fuck it and line up for the men's room too so the whole area is just a clusterfuck. The concert floor itself is a shit show too; the walkway goes right past the bar so it's always a crowded mess trying to get a drink.

I am of Hispanic/American descent. Only reason I include this is because I have absolutely no idea why the security stopped me AND ONLY ME (out of a group of 8) for "pre-gaming." I understand that drinking beer cans or alcohol bottles IN LINE is a no go. Perfectly logical. But choosing me out of my entire group to "lay back and relax" is insulting. I had my drinks before coming to the venue and was absolutely respectful to all in line and around me. Showed no sign of belligerence or mischief. Even so, security felt the need to pull me aside and hold me for 15 minutes. When I asked a security how long I might be waiting (it was my gf's bday for Pete's sake) I was told that as long as I don't bother the security, I will be let in. MAN, SECURITY IS ABSOLUTELY TRASH. I was able to get in with ALL of my drugs. Like cmon guys, how are you going to stop me for, I guess, looking intoxicated in line, but not gunna stop me for all the other fun stuff Y'all can smd

It's a good place for Rave. I went here for Riot Ten and it was fun! They have a bar upstairs and two bars downstairs. The people there was nice. The security guard can be a bit mean yelling at you not to do certain things or kick you out if you look too sick. Also, follow the rave dressed code, guys can't wear shorts, they wont let you in. Overall, a bit small but great venue for rave.

I enjoyed the free passes for the 2000s night and had a pretty good time. The wait time was reasonable and the staff did a good job of regulating the occupancy inside. The music and DJs were good. There were a few times where I had zero clue on what they were playing. Overall the night was very nostalgic and ended on a positive note.

My sisters and I visited Exchange LA this Saturday and were disappointed overall. The dance floor is extremely SMALL for the number of people they let in the doors. Do you want to be packed like Sardines with no room to dance? If so, Exchange is your place! Do you want to watch people drink with nowhere to sit? Watch people stand on the dance floor with ZERO vibe? If so, this is your place! Somewhere, there are DJs, still playing awesome Trance, before this sold-out, zero-vibe scene took over -- somewhere those DJs are still holding down the vibe that helped to create this whole EDM scene in all of its glory. I want to find them again, dance, and become one with the music. It won't be at this place - that is for sure.

Just last week we had our date night, and my husband and I had a great time. The drinks were good nothing special about them, and the music was good with the theme being 90s-2000 music. Service was good, get your VIP entry for sure.

FAVORITE LA Club ! Then again, there's not much LA clubs to compete with ~.~ The music genre majority caters to EDM DJs. I don't think I ever came when it's not EDM, heck I don't even know if they cater to other genres. You can check on the event calendar to see whose playing a month in advance. There's 3 floors: -1st floor - right by the entrance. Smaller dj plays in a closed door room. The room itself has some seats by the wall, perfect to chill. There's a smoking area right outside as well, pretty big open patio. Also on the this floor is the time out room (basically the room if you're too F up, it's the place for you to sober up before you can head back inside the club. You can only get into this room if a bouncer deems you unfit or you're trying to take care of your messed up friend. There's also a water dispenser to help you sober up ~ -2nd floor - biggest club dance floor you'll find in LA. 2 bars on both side of the stage and 1 in the back out the dance floor ~ -3rd floor - VIP/Tables ~

Despite its reputation as a top 5 club in the world according to DJ Mag, the sound system at this club is disappointing. The sound quality is grating to the ear, and it has deterred me from attending, even when my favorite artists were performing. Some of my friends have also expressed similar complaints. I have been to clubs like NYC's Mirage and DC's Echostage, and their sound systems are excellent. A good sound system is a basic requirement for any club, and I hope this club upgrades theirs soon to enhance the overall experience for its patrons.

Celebrating a 21st birthday at Exchange was an exceptional experience that deserves five stars. Our reserved table on the mezzanine provided a fantastic view of the DJ and the dance floor, while the VIP coordinators offered outstanding assistance and attention. The bottle service was superb, and the birthday girl, along with the rest of our group, had a delightful evening. I have attended three shows at Exchange within the last six months, and each one has been phenomenal. This venue is definitely on my list for future visits, as it stands out as the top dance music club in LA.

*DISCLAIMER* DO NOT BUY TICKETS FROM THIRD PARTY SITES LIKE TICKETMASTER OR STUBHUB. THEY DO NOT ACCEPT THEM ANYMORE! I came here to see Deadmau5 and I really enjoyed it! I had VIP tickets which allowed entry into the second floor balcony and gave a great view of the venue! The tickets also come with three free drink tickets for use at the two bars on the balcony! The balcony wasn't really crowded and there was a lot of space to move around which was great compared to the relatively packed first floor. However, the entire area immediately surrounding the railing was reserved for table service. This made it a bit difficult to get a really good view as everywhere you went there was a few feet of space for the couch and table. Luckily, the couch and table in front of me only had four people that reserved it so they didn't completely block my view of the show. Lastly, there weren't any troublemakers when I went and everyone seemed to be pretty nice. I had no issues with anyone and it was a fun and enjoyable night to see Deadmau5!

Not a good atmosphere. They charge a lot for drinks. Will power trip when you question them about it, just not a good experience.. spend the time to find a better club.

Went to see Green Velvet, but the sound quality was disappointing, and security overreacted to me bringing aspirin in my purse. #Disappointed #PoorAudio #OverzealousSecurity

Oh, Exchange LA. How I hate to love you and love to hate you. You've been a crucial part of my EDM days in the 2010s era. Since the pandemic, I've come to visit this venue three times. Once for Dillon Francis, then for Kaskade, and then most recently for Snakehips. I'm shook at how expensive drinks are here everytime I come out here. For reference, two double vodka sodas came out to $65. YOWZA. Be prepared to spend money when you're here, especially if you don't have a friend who has a table. The lines can get long and the place can get super packed, but you probably already knew that going into a venue like this. This venue has two stories, with the second floor being mostly bottle service with two bars. The venue is smack dab in the middle of DTLA, so it's definitely in a prime location.

I've only ever had wonderful experiences during my visits here. I typically go for house/ trance shows and I've seen a numerous amount of top tier DJs here. Pricing for tickets is usually ranging from 20-50 bucks, but make sure you purchase early to avoid hike in fees and/or missing out on shows as tickets sell out quick. Much like any other venue, amenities such as drinks are always expensive and watered down. So don't expect to receive any bang for your buck . The crowds are typically friendly and security isn't overbearing. There is a wide availability of local public parking garages and sometimes street parking if you get lucky. Keep it in mind they Exchange is in DTLA and I would not be parking far from the venue to avoid any unsavory type of people . The venue surrounds heavy populations of homeless people , some of whom who may harass you or make you feel uncomfortable, but I've yet to experience that. There are late nights eateries available once your show ends as well . Overall , great investment in buying tickets for shows here.

My cousin and I came here with several of her friends, it was my first time going to a club in Los Angeles and we had a lot of fun dancing and laughing and trying not to get lost in the dark but I thought the bathroom was gross someone peed all over the seat and I was like that's nasty so I just walked out it was crowded and hot in there, but it was fun. I only didn't like that it was so hot in there and the toilet had pee all over it. I got elbowed so many times, and my hair pulled a few times and someone grabbed my butt once, so I dunno. If that's your thing go for it. I was afraid my purse was going to get stolen, but it didn't, thank god!

Large iconic venue in DTLA, expect to Uber there or pay for parking in a nearby garage. Strict dress code and required line wait, make sure you rsvp on discotech for ease! Interior is spacious and beautiful, great lights and cool historical building, fun for dancing, very loud and expect expensive drinks

Came here tonight and they overcharge. Ticket was $150 at the door and 40 online. Told them about it and they said it's sold out so only vip. Don't come here

Very crowded, way overpriced drink. Red Bull and Vocka was $30!!!!! Crazy. Bouncers were ok. Most of attendees wore very casual... I didn't see any upscale

Worst club ever. Overpacked and the bartenders are scam artists. They charge for drinks that I didn't order. Then, she tried to give me another drink instead of a refund. Hope this club gets shut down. They always oversell their tickets. On the dance floor, it smells like vomit and you'll be packed in like a can of sardines. Pay with cash and just go somewhere else. Not worth it.

I've been coming to this club since 2018 and here's my full list of pros/cons: Pros: -Sound system is AMAZING, the acoustics in the room carry the heavy bass well without sacrificing audio quality or clarity. -this venue attracts top-of-the-line DJ's from around the world. -Security is usually pretty nice, although note that men cannot come in wearing tank tops or sleeveless shirts so the dress code is a bit strict. -The venue decor itself is beautiful, I like the addition of the disco ball above the pit. -The bathrooms are pretty good, there's a lot of stalls and they're pretty decently clean. -there are a lot of side rooms for you to explore if you're not feeling the set or need a break from the crowd. -the alcohol is priced normally for a club ~$16 and is strong but tastes good, bang for your buck! -the crowd is usually pleasant, I've had a lot of positive interactions with the people here -the big screen at the front offers visuals that are easy to see -the bowl shape of the venue offers everyone an equal opportunity to hear and see the DJ pretty well Cons: -parking can be hard to find. There's a tiny lot across the street that's very dark and looks unsafe and it only has a few spots (less than 10). I usually use a well-lit 24 hr guarded public parking garage down the street and it's a bit of a walk if you're wearing heels but it's pretty cheap and convenient. -This club has bad AC or something because even if it's not too crowded it's always extremely humid and hot inside so don't wear anything too warm! Overall, this is hands-down the best and my favorite nightclub venue in LA!

Wackiest club I've been to in a long time. Music is trash, there's a $50 cover charge and the crowed is timid. Find something else to do.

I paid for a table with a credit card that I don't ever use, it was the only charge on that card before 150+ fraud transactions all near the venue a month after, they even called my bank asking for info and to add it to apple pay on a device that I don't recognize. Please keep an eye on your credit cards after giving it to the shady people working at this club!

Past Sunday , had an absolutely the worst experience at this venue The front team extremely rude . Was told the tickets are for sale only as vip at $250 . And a few minutes later some other guests group of 6 were let in for free , but of course with a bribe directly to the front manager . absolutely disgusted and disappointed for LA scene . As im waited in line , a fight started between front team and couple of guests , that just got in , once again with a tip to the bouncer and I almost got pushed into the sidewalk . That not a place i would want to stay or have any type of celebrations in the future . Exchange LA you are doing it wrong Step up your game and change your way , it's not about the money . It's a music night , and I was there to dance . not f gamble with my life and spend outrageous amounts of money

I would say come a night if you know the artist , absolutely love exchange La always a great time here . And good ass people . I lost my shit here before getting crazy bc ppl gotten into most pits at the venue so know its a good ass time here .

One of the white male bartenders there overcharged drinks. When asked he was rude and mentioned it would be credited. Not only did he lie about it but tipped himself $20 more. This establishment needs to look at what individuals they hire. Taking advantage of your clients because they think they can is sickening. The entitlement of this man is ridiculous. Women of color need to feel safe and be able to be offered honest service. Their HR department needs to get involved. Not all bartenders did the same thing this man did. Terrible service.

My friends and I were so excited and having fun and dancing then all of a sudden a ton of people come out of no where throwing punches and fighting! The security did absolutely NOTHING they did not break up any fights all they did was shine a flash light around The security then grabbed my friend who got jumped by 10+ people and told him he's never allowed back at another insomniac event when he was the one who got jumped! Then they took my whole group who also ALL got punched in the face for NO reason and the other people throwing the punches and did absolutely NOTHING with either of us but tell my friend he has to get stitches and he's not allowed back to another event. They took everyone's ID's and information down and then proceeded to give each of us a plastic glove with ice when they have split open lips and eyebrows. Then, another security guard is outside saying everyone at the club is on drugs and to not worry about it? What is WRONG with this club I'm absolutely disappointed in this place. I've been going to insomniac clubs, concerts, festivals for 6+ years and I have NEVER had such a horrible experience with both the STAFF and crowd! Don't come here unless you want to get jumped and have security watch with a flash light then give you a glove with ice lol what a joke

Security is absolutely awful! Just terrible! They are disrespectful and mean. They basically assault you with their hands

There is no parking next to the venue. Didn't like the place, they charge so much for drinks . It's not worth the money

Great place to enjoy music and dance. Easy to get to and plenty of Ubers and Lyfts to take you home when the night is finished

Josh did a great job and Oscar and joe best security guards I've ever met and I've raving since 2009

Only giving them a star because I have to but I would rate it a 0 if I could. What was meant to be a fun night turned out to be a terrible experience. My friend had her license confiscated in the entrance by security and was told she was not going to have it returned. My friend is clearly the person on her license (I would have understood if she drastically changed) so I am def questioning the measures this business takes to verify ID's because it's pretty invalid. We were suggested to call LAPD which we did and no response of course. We waited outside for about 2 hours for a police officer to drive by and we were able to wave an officer down to come help us and confirm that was her identity which they did because it was very obvious that it was her. The steps this business took was ridiculous, the lack of professionalism, the entitlement of some of these workers, and poor customer service was also ridiculous.

OK so it's been a LONG time since I've gone out to a club... like so long that I arrived dressed to impressed. Since when did girls stop wearing heels to clubs and boys stop wearing their adorable dress shirts? People were legit getting in wearing sneakers, so notes to my fellow dancers, just be comfy. Other notes: - Don't arrive here holding alcohol. We pre-partied with a small soju bottle and couldn't find a trash can so were planning to drop it off in the trash inside... 'cept when they saw the bottle they took my girl's comp ticket and put us in time out! Luckily, we ended up meeting Anton, who gave us the blessing to re-enter plus VIP bracelets, so I can share that the 3rd floor is pretty nice where you can spend time with your people (although not a great place to meet new friends). Bottles expectedly pricey and the girls do the fancy bottle presentation if that's your thing - People don't dance anymore - they mainly just face the stage and maybe gently nod their head. There are people like me who go to dance but alas, I miss those days - Drinks are $14+ so be prepared - Guest lists available and lines are organized, they do check IDs plus COVID vaccinations

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I was harassed by security for bringing in 2 peach ciroc shooters when there's people literally snorting cocaine in the bathrooms I don't understand. Didn't even get to see I hate models. All weird by them. I'm not even mad though. Thank you. Ps we paid $84 for 2 drinks fucking nerds. Not a slay. Best Regards, Aaron Covarrubias

Avoid this venue if at all possible. Security is highly racist and there are long waits to get in. Overpriced watered down drinks.

This place will make you leave your credit card and driver's license to open a tab. Don't forget it because they will not mail it to you if you're not from the area

Worst unprofessional security I've ever come across. The oversell tickets and never any room to dance. This venue has gone downhill..

Got vip here, it was pretty lame and definitely not worth the money. Sound system is pretty good but only if you're in the crowd. The venue isn't set up to have an optimal sound experience in VIP as there are only speakers pointed towards the general crowd. Probably wouldn't return here

I usually don't write reviews about places I go to, but this place got me. DJ was trash, to begin with. You get charged $50 for cover. Drinks are overpriced. I've been to way better clubs in the world and this ranked 1 star for me. Everybody's "vibe" is different, or you probably don't have good taste in music. I'd recommend "The Reserve" way better and $20 for cover!

First, it's a beautiful place, and the large dancing floor is excellent! The staff as all that works there extraordinarily lovely and we're pleased to talk too. This place oversells its venue; the atmosphere is very aggressive, and it should be known if you're planning on dancing that you're going to get a lot of negative energy; although I danced most of the night, I felt that I needed to leave around 130 probably should've left around 12 because it was so packed I could barely move my arms and feet there was no dance chemistry or atmosphere here PLUR vibes zero people. Women had on sandals. And were constantly getting stepped on and why should I feel bad for that? Do You let people in with sandals? i Must I've stepped on ten people's feet? with sandals!‍ Paying for this venue was like paying for a day at a festival was costly; water was seven dollars which would be perfectly fine if the atmosphere was welcoming to all. I felt you were anything other than a body that stood very still; you were a problem to everybody that paid to get in, and everybody wanted to experience the venue last night, but no one had any room to breathe. I'm sure this is a regular occurrence at this place. I want everybody to understand how important it is for safety and that if a fire had started or anything had started where people needed to exit the club in an emergency matter, people would be hurt and trampled on, possibly injured, or too near-death or death that's how important that people need to understand how packed it is in there it is packed to each exit door with no room to walk around. i hope we get club soon that cares for the people that pay and what to have a safe plur night out! If you see me next weekend dancing say hi! Plur and love for all!!

One star reviews are not my thing, I've never been one to complain on public apps but after reading all the negative reviews on this place I just wanted to say, believe them. My boyfriend and 2 friends of ours went to a show last night. My friend (who's 26 and from Michigan) brought her passport. The security checking IDs ripped it out of her hands, said "that's not you" and put it in his pocket and refused to give it back, she had to argue with him until someone else agreed to let her show him proof of another ID that looked like her and gave it back. After we all made it through security, got our tickets scanned and we're walking into the venue, we were stopped saying my boyfriend couldn't wear his shoes in because they were sandals. I know crocs are pretty controversial when it comes to looking like sandals but the lady who stopped us said "you can't wear those because of the vibration of the floor with the shoes and the people stepping on them is no good" no sandal comments until we argued with her and she grabbed management saying we weren't allowed to wear them. Google crocs and tell me if it says shoe or sandal. Actually ridiculous. Paid 35 dollars for parking and obviously money for the tickets just to be sent home at 10:30pm (show was late starting at 10pm) to drive hours home and be told to go bring different shoes. Their dress code online says no sandals or flip flops, no shorts and no tank tops so BE WARNED they do not give any care in the world about you or what you did to get there. For a dj venue that predominantly plays EDM in a tight and hot area not wearing shorts or tank tops is pretty stupid in my opinion but now I'm just nit picking. Overall just an upsetting experience, was looking forward to this event for over a month, had to move a ton around to make it work and after making it past all of that couldn't walk through the door upstairs. Huge bummer.

Attended Cosmic Gate show on 8/25. It was a great show. Loved the environment. Hospitality by the Manager Stacey made the experience even better