Irving Plaza

Saw the band Electric Guest here and not only was the place rocking but the energy was amazing as well. Reminded me why NYC is the music capital of the world. Accessible section on the second floor was just right.

Great venue, I've been coming here for years to see Everclear's mostly-annnual tours. They recently renovated it and I'm not wild about the reno, it seems smaller now? And they have all these separately ticketed areas that seems mildly like a cash grab, like the "high rise seating" which is just a little platform on the balcony. The bar is better than it used to be though, good margaritas. They also have wheelchair accessibility now for the balcony which is cool.

A must visit venue for rock shows. If you can't take being pushed around on the floor (general admission), you can go onto the balcony (different ticket). I've seen a few different bands here... The used, set it off, Chevelle, Taproot, fame on fire, and more. The pit goes hard and wide. Coat check is convenient and worth it cause it'll get hot in there by end of the show. But not overwhelmingly hot. Great security guards. They drop a single person lol and kept a good eye on people who were doing stuff they shouldn't have been doing.

It's been several years since I last saw a show here but the venue Is still great. They added folding chairs to the floor instead of having general admission standing room. Would've much preferred to stand but it wasn't an uncomfortable set up. The band was phenomenal as always. Second time seeing them and while the set list was exactly the same they jazzed it up and had some bonus surprise ls that weren't a part of their first tour, such as the voice actress for Faye singing and the lead guitarist if the seat belts playing a few songs. Overall an amazing show at a great venue.

‼️ Security concerns‼️ My friend and I went to a concert a few weeks ago at this venue and left feeling uncomfortable. I am finally writing this after some time to really reflect on whether this is something I was overreacting about. Since this is such a popular venue, I wanted to share my experience and give a warning. My experience: While entering the venue, we went through a security pat-down. With no communication, I was touched on my chest by the “security guard,” which caught me off guard. After confirming that a different “security guard” did the same to my friend, I assume this is what they do every time. I wish going forward they would actually communicate something like, “Hey, by the way, I am patting you down, including your chest,” instead of just grabbing my chest. I have been to many different concert venues and have never been patted down the way I was at Irving. It didn’t help that the “guard” said maybe one word to me and was rude. After the concert, while walking down the stairs to get our coats, we had another issue with the same “security guard” who did my pat-down. This time, the “guard” seemed to feel that instead of using words, it made more sense to touch my friend aggressively on the shoulder and say “move out of the way.” It was not loud, so the “guard” could have said “excuse me” instead of touching someone. It left us not wanting to come back because how are these “security guards” trained? Are they told that touching people without warning is okay? I’m genuinely curious about this. I hope if anyone reads this, they take it as a heads-up so they don’t leave their concert feeling uncomfortable with the staff

Roomy yet intimate music venue. Nice selection of snack and drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic). There is also a lounge. The temperature was a bit cool for me. The next I’ll skip coat check. Otherwise it was a wonderful evening .

Great venue, solid drinks. Professional fun atmosphere. Good band lineup.

I have not been to Irving Plaza for many years, not for any negative reason. I have always thought it was a great venue. I went to show a few days ago and noticed that they have renovated the venue and it looks great. New flooring and bathrooms(regularly cleaned), the bars have been updated as well. Staff was friendly and helpful. There was a short line outside that moved quickly... Age verification, security check, and getting my ticket scanned all took less than 2 minutes. Overall pleasant experience.

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My friend Millan is a music writer, and he texted me on Saturday saying "yoo I got a plus 1 to a concert monday you want to join?" Absolutely, I'm always down for a plot and to get out of the crib on a Monday night. He informed me we would be seeing The Hellp, who I had never heard of but he told me "This is gonna be an experience. They have a crazy following..." and damn, he wasn't lyin. After grabbing a couple $3 Sapporo beers from the Japanese spot, we set off on foot to Irving Plaza. When we arrived, there was a sea of people in line with leather jackets, skinny jeans, mini skirts, studded belts, nose rings, etc. Everyone looked like a variation of the same thing. I leaned over to Milan and asked "what's up with the leather jackets?" - "That's their thing. They're bringing leather jackets back. It's a cultural phenomenon. You'll see." We got to the front of the line and I need to shout out to this security team. They are actually checking bags and even pressed me over what was in an open Zyn container I had in my bag. They do a better job than TSA does these days, on my mama. TSA be slacking. We had All Access passes (light flex), and after going to the VIP section and backstage for the opener, Millan leaned to me and said "Okay, we gotta go down and get with the crowd." "You wanna go down there?" I said pointing to the crowd that had just been going INSANE for the opener, implying that I wanted to stay upstairs on the railing and ample space. "We gotta experience it with the PEOPLE!" he said. I respected that on a spiritual level, and we went downstairs and forced our way to the middle of the crowd at 8:58pm. When The Hellp came on at 9:10, I felt like I was thrown into the middle of a rough ocean. People were losing their minds, surging in unpredictable aggressive motions. I lost Millan in the first 10 seconds. The $16 Modelo in my hand didn't stand a CHANCE. Just as I was like "F it I'm here I'll just match this energy," Millan finds me while pointing to the back with a huge smile on his face, "We gotta get outta here." After we get back upstairs he goes, "That's not the kind of moshpit you want to be in. Those surges are dangerous." After finding a nice comfy spot on the railing, I got to really take in the experience that was before my eyes. The Hellp is made up of 2 members, both white dudes with shaggy hair, skinny jeans, and leather jackets. Each have little boards in front of them with knobs to mess with the effects, one of them singing. It's hard to even fit them into a genre, which I thought was kind of cool. They really are doing their own thing. Naturally as a human, I was trying to make a connection of "Oh they sound like so and so," but I couldn't do it. They are completely their own sound. If I had to try and categorize them, I'd say electronic pop punk? But even that doesn't feel right. The thing I couldn't get over, is you could never see their faces. They were backlit, so all you could see was their silhouettes as they performed and messed up their hair between every song. The one time the lights came on and showed their faces for half a second, the singer yelled "Aye turn those f****** lights off!" They didn't interact with the crowd at all, other than screaming "NEW YORK" into the microphone once. They are all about the music. I'm not a music writer, but in a weird alternate universe kind of way, this show reminded me of Kanye West performing 808s front to back at the Hollywood Bowl. He didn't interact with the crowd once. He just showed up, gave his soul into the performance and left. No fluff, no extra stuff. This performance was the opposite of what you think of when you think of a rockstar. And, I think that is exactly what makes these two 2024s version of rockstars. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Irving plaza is a staple and a well known music theater in NYC and has been around for a long time. I hate to say this but just only last week did I step foot into this theater. I came here to see Shaboozey perform. Even before getting into the theater there is a bag check and security. They don't play around with the bag security check that is for sure and they will pat everyone down. Glad to see there is such high security though. There is a bag check inside where you can check larger items that are not allowed in the actual show and there was a merch area set up. Then you go up the stairs into the main theater area that is GA no seating is here. There is a big bar in the back. And then go up another set of stairs to the balcony area. There is a bar up there with bathrooms as well. The balcony area is split into three different areas. My little area I was in had no seats we were on the stage side but still had a great view. On the other side stage area that one had some seats. And in the middle there is a section for standing room only and another small section that has some table and chairs. These areas are more pricey than the GA downstair tickets. The bartenders in the upstairs bar area were nice and helpful. They have a small selection of beers and have a full bar. They don't have much food here just some bags of chips and other snacks. The sound system in this theater is good. A bit loud for a smallish theater. I could feel the vibrations of the speakers. And the stage looks a bit small for the size of the theater. Would I come back for another concert.. well maybe if it's someone I really want to see.

I really enjoyed this venue. Getting in was a breeze. Staff were directing people where to go. Coat check was quick for drop off and pick up. The drinks were well made. The sound in the venue was good and the space itself was spacious but felt intimate at the same time. I would attend another show here.

Saw Blu De Tiger here on 4/29 and she was amazing! The venue is so adorable. All the security guards were very nice and accommodating. Only downside was I ordered a vodka lemonade and they gave me the "speciality cocktail" that was double the price... not cool man. Otherwise, great concert! Greta vibes! And amazing security that helped my friend when she needed some air.

Not giving this "2.5" stars due to band, sound (though it was a little sketch at the beginning - however the staff like forgot there was a show. Surely? They were hanging the marquis letters night (minutes before), and someone put the wrong doors open time, so we all got to hang in the rain for an HOUR and get nicely soaked. Hence the photo or my dripping snowboard jacket. Otherwise, great show, lovely staff, especially the lad down in Joccos!

The worst venue in New York. It's historic, it's beautiful, the sound has never been great, and the prices are highway robbery. The staff -- especially security are the most obnoxious, most stupid, most idiotic in human history. When live music stops, blame places like Irving Plaza. Until then, I implore bands and audiences to seriously not utilize this place and let it go out of business. There are venues in New York that care about performers and audiences, and don't hate them.

GA tickets were fine, decent sight lines, decent drinks, yada yada. But the opener canceled and the staff didn't say anything as we entered when the doors opened. That meant 50+ people had to spend TWO hours standing around before the show even began with nothing to do. (Weird to open doors two hours before the main act, but I digress.) If they had said the opener canceled, my friend and I would have gotten dinner beforehand. I asked if we could leave and re-enter given the situation and was told no and given no apology. Instead we had to "fill up" on pretzels. Thankfully another staffer was kind enough to let us sit in the lounge so we didn't have to stand for two hours BEFORE the show even began. That would have been miserable.

Great venue! Went here for 'Night of 1,000 Stevie's.' The space was gorgeous and well decorated. Perfect sized venue with big stage for performances. Lounge in the basement. Snacks at the bar. Would have given 5 stars if it weren't for one rude staff member. He was a gay male wearing glasses who was nasty to people that were trying to go up on stage when they called up everyone in costumes to come dance. I ended up saying something to him that he could have been nicer because a lot of people worked hard on their looks, but he responded that, "he doesn't feel like it." ‍ He was just a negative ball of dark energy in the middle of an upbeat party. I've worked in nightlife for years, and it's super important that the management does a vibe check on the staff, and teaches them to de-escalate conflicts instead of start them. Setting the tone of positive and welcoming environments goes a long way!

Rating reasoning; + Excellent location + Nice bars and lounge space + Very clean - stage is too low - ceiling is too low - long lines outside to enter This venue is maxed out and cannot receive a higher rating... Not really my favorite spot but they get so many good shows booked here. This is conveniently located in the union square area with tons of frequent subway transfers. However due to the small lobby there are long lines that go around the block to enter the venue. Inside the interior is very nice and clean. However it's a club sized venue that feels a little bit small and cramped. The library themed cocktail lounge downstairs is particularly nice. The stage is low so when you're on the SRO floor you can see the guitarists fingers but the crowd blocks out the performers lower bodies. When you go upstairs to the VIP balcony the ceiling is fairly low so if someone stands in the metal stool seat front of you it's an obstructed view. This venue would have to be more spacious to improve the sightlines. All they can do to improve it is to remove that disco ball on the ceiling.

I really love this famous place. The concert I went to was absolutely packed but at no point was it overcrowded or underserved. It was staffed right the whole time. The floor was full of people enjoying the vibe. The bar was full but relaxed, the upstairs balcony was full of happily seated people. There was some active dancing but no moshing, a nice friendly atmosphere overall. Getting in, we were surprised by how long the line was a half hour after doors open, but equally surprising was how quickly the line moved us in from there. It works. They know what they're doing. That's why they're so well known. (Oh, and the acoustics were great - balanced between all parts on the register, vocals mixed right with instruments.) Not just crossed off my bucket list, Irving is on my return list.

I've never had a more racist experience in my life I bought tickets to a metal show, only for security to kick me out. They grabbed me by my arms and I'm a 5'6 small woman. I'm so disappointed and upset at their staff and I hope I can file a further complaint.

This venue is conveniently located near Union Square. I've come here for shows twice. The security line for entry was quite long both times I visited but it moved pretty quickly. Most recently, it was a bit disorganized as they initially had a line for those with and without bags but then they ended up checking bags on both lines, which slowed everyone down. They have a coat check which is $5 per item of clothing. They are very strict about counting each piece, even if it's just a scarf. They also don't allow you to bundle coats together and will closely check the arms and pockets for additional hidden garments. They have bars on the lower level near the entrance and in the main room with the stage. They also have a balcony level. It's pretty easy to see the stage even if you are further back in the GA standing room section. Their bathrooms are pretty clean. Randomly, they offer tissue style toilet paper that comes out in individual sheets instead of rolls.

View from Sect RAIL Row AA Seat 7, seat is a numbered barstool behind mixing equipment with employees and equipment blocking view of the stage. Was definitely not disclosed as obstructed view. Those seated behind row AA for a concert have a worse or no view when seated. Venue itself is clean with great sound but seat location should be disclosed when buying tickets for seats.

Nice place. Great sound. At the RAIL (i was seat 5)....Seats 4-5-6 and 7 should be deemed obstructed view. You can't really sit and see. And im 6 feet tall. Still....a great show. BUSH......

This was my first visit at Irving Plaza and I was taken aback by how lovely the venue was. It was impeccably clean, organized, and efficient. I attended a K. Flay concert and I was so blown away, this was the absolute perfect spot to have seen her performance. I definitely want to return, I had such a pleasant experience compared to other concert halls in the city.

Hands down the best venue in NYC. They get all different genres, the sound is great, good sight lines.

Obscene price gouging. They charge an extra $30 for entry to the "loft" but it turns out the loft is a skinny little section on the left hand side of the stage where you can't see a damn thing. Maybe 10 people total can comfortably see the stage? We weren't one of the first people on the rail (the same people held the spots all night, for two openers and the main show) and even being a row back could not see anything because of the position of the stage. We ended up going back downstairs. So we could've saved ourselves $30 each. Ugh

Awesome venue. I saw benee here. Nice water cold at the back of the room which feels soooo good in a hot concert. It was a little hard to hear her, but that was her singing imo. Nice balcony but the real party is general admission! It's really intimate the stage. Can't wait to come back for my next fav artist!

I have been coming to Irving Plaza for years and always try to get expensive seated tickets at the balcony. Today, I tried to use the bathroom at the balcony area during a show, which has never been an issue before, and was told it's now for VIP only and to go all the way from there to the first floor to use it. It's extremely inconvenient and a long trip. Guess next time I'll avoid buying drinks so I don't have to use the rest room or not come at all... I really hope it will be changed to how it used to be

I came here for a concert and wasn't let in because I had my medication with me. So I took my necessary meds before going back inside and threw out the pill and the case that I didn't need. They kept insisting I was lying and forced me to give them pills that I didn't have. I said that's all I had left that I was throwing away and they didn't believe me. Hopefully they don't find and harass me after seeing this review. Edit: I'm so glad to feel validated by the other reviewers and know I wasn't the only one who was bullied. I wish I knew this before wasting my money here, but you live and learn!

The security was absolutely disgustingly rude and inpatient to the point I was left trembling as I finally entered the venue. Im not the brightest bulb in the box, I'll be the first to admit. But they had a special way of making me feel incompetent; to be honest I think they enjoy yelling and shouting at the guests. Not only that, but standing in line with my friend for merch, a random man who worked at the venue started screaming at me and the people behind me to move forward on a staircase, sardining us on this staircase wanting us to separate from the people/person we came with. Show time on the tickets said 5:30, and said doors generally open an hour before showtime. We arrive at 4:30, it was pouring rain, and freezing. We wait until after 5:30 for them to finally start getting people into the venue. The only positives to this venue was that it was small, so it felt like you could really see the band from no matter where you stood. Only giving this two stars because the band was good and not having to deal with any other staff members after getting thru security and merch was nice honestly wish artists chose a different venue.

I attended the Polyphia show last night (8/6) and I was completely mistreated and humiliated by the security staff telling me I was unable to bring my medications into the venue. This is an incredibly ableist policy of which there is no mention of anywhere online or on the ticket itself. Several of my medications were thrown away without my consent but I protested when it came to my birth control pills. I have a rare bleeding disorder and birth control pills are recommended to be taken at the same time every night, which overlapped with the time of the show. I had two days worth of pills in my bag since I was in NYC for the weekend (they were in my portable days-of-the-week pill containers). I was told that I was not allowed to bring in pills that were not in their original packaging or bottles, but as someone who takes 7-8 different pills per day, this is not a feasible solution as the original containers are quite large, and I would need a much larger backpack to even make this possible. I was being spoken to in an incredibly aggressive and condescending manner, and I pleaded with security to let me just check my bag and keep the medication in the bag so there was no way I could take them onto the floor, but they did not let me. Another security woman came to see what was going on as the situation escalated and I asked to speak to the manager and she said she was the manager and this was the rule. I was then told to "go hide them somewhere" outside the venue if I didn't want them thrown out. Hide them where? In the dirt in the sparsely placed tree planters along the sidewalk? Dig a hole and retrieve them later like a dog? I put my birth control pill in my mouth and attempted to walk in, and the first security woman called out to me yelling, "We don't have to let you in!" and another woman followed me and grabbed my shoulder preventing me from going any further, to which I responded, "Why? Because I took birth control pills?" She continued scolding me and I said, "What do you want me to do, take them out of my mouth?" I was so embarrassed and upset that I pulled the pills out of my mouth and stormed inside, crying. I had been looking forward to this show for months and didn't want to delay my own entry any further. But my night was already ruined. Apparently someone in charge eventually noticed that this was an inappropriate reaction by the security staff and found me inside and offered me a ticket to Jocco's Ransom, the VIP lounge, but I was already too upset and wasn't planning on drinking that night. I have checked thoroughly online on a variety of Irving Plaza's websites (of which there are many, which is confusing), and none state anything about medications not being allowed in the venue without their original packaging. Furthermore, on LiveNation's site, it says that there is a clear bag policy, which there was not, so this needs to be updated as well. What if I had gotten pregnant because of this? What if I lived in Indiana and abortion wasn't a legal option anymore? What if any other individual with life-saving medication is forced to choose between being able to go to a show like a normal person and dire consequences? I understand that date/rape drugs and illegal drugs are a valid concern and a venue has the right to do what they can to mitigate incidents like this from occurring, but there has to be a better way to handle this in the future. I am speaking for myself and all other medically complex individuals who just want to enjoy live music.

Nice, small venue .. I was in the loft. I can see clearly and right onto the stage. I wish more artists performed at this small and quaint venue.

(Went on 5/1/23) After reading all of the reviews I was truthfully extremely anxious to go there. I'm not sure if we just got lucky, or the venue hired new staff but we had a great time. The line staff is trying to move everyone along quickly while still being able to do their safety checks. If you have a bag take it off and open all compartments for them don't bring anything you wouldn't be able to take to court, same with the physical check it's female to female, male to male the security used the back of their hands and did a quick swipe in areas where you'd expect, chest back legs. The venue itself is really cool very vintage style, small standing room and the only bathroom is downstairs. The parking was a nightmare don't use any of the garages I ended up paying almost $60 at the end of the night for parking. Park on the street or take a train and walk.

Came here for a Kevin Gates concert and was disappointed in the venue itself. Drink prices were hefty even for New York standards. Once the concert was full, forget about using the bathroom--you won't be able to with how packed it gets if you are on the main floor. People started smoking out of nowhere despite the fact we're all packed in there. If I ever come to another event here, I'll get the seated area up on the balcony.

This has got to be my least favorite concert venue. Standing outside with a line for general admission and another for VIP, one would believe that there is some organization to the way things are run here, but nope. You end up waiting in line, told to go upstairs (which were sticky as were the floors) to wait some more and then all the people that were behind you bum rush upstairs to stand around and wait with you. In this tight space, band gear is sold as well. The doors open from the side which leads to everyone coming in (no matter if you arrived early to get to the front). The sound on this place is horrible. I never left a concert with tinnitus until today. The band before the headliner just sounded like noise, I couldn't hear anything except the sounds of the instruments. I think they realized something was off with the sound after this and spent the next 20 minutes sound checking, which I was grateful for. The last thing, I dislike about this place is the way the stage is set up, which is off to the side and not centered. I did enjoy the concert but I hope, I do not have to return to this venue to see any other bands.

Attended Night of 1000 Stevies (Stevie Nicks tribute show). Show was OK, venue sucked. Paid extra to get into balcony seating (with actual seats as opposed to standing room on the first level). Sat in my seat around 9:15PM. Was there until about 12:15AM when I left my seat to go to the bar. Someone took my seat. I politely said it was my seat, they politely vacated with apologies. Then the security person came roaring up to me screaming "we don't save seats!!". There was no reason for her involvement. There was no conflict or argument, the person in my seat had already walked away. Security just wanted to bully someone. I asked "Even to go to the bar?", she screamed again "You can't save seats!". I said again "I just went to the bar.." and she walked away. Don't bother paying extra for balcony seats. Just try to get there early enough to get upstairs because the venue makes absolutely no attempt to verify you have tickets for balcony or stop people from going up to the balcony. Balcony seating prices are a scam. Anyone can sit in the balcony and anyone can take an unoccupied seat if its empty for even a minute.

First time here for a concert - Russell Dickerson! What a performance! First off, Irving plaza is so nice it looks newly renovated. It's a small intimate venue. If you like general admission this is for you! The crowd looked like they had plenty of room - everyone had space to breathe and move. I upgraded my ticket and got a barstool seat upstairs. It was great. Jennifer helped me upgrade. She was very friendly and made it a smooth easy process. I was the first one to pick my seat in the section. Bar was close by as well as the bathrooms. The bar did run out of white Chardonnay wine during the show which was a bummer but I got a truly lemonade. It was delicious and refreshing. I also purchased a pretzel at the downstairs bar and it hit the spot. They should have more food and/or snacks! I would easily go back for another show as long as I get a seat in the same section I was in! Great evening out!!

The band I went to see was excellent, but I am never returning to this venue. Nowhere on any ticket information, websites, even signage outside of the venue mentions that you cannot bring in medication (even OTC medication). I had clearly labeled medication (both prescribed and OTC medication) to deal with several chronic issues that I deal with on a day to day basis. I was sobbing to the security guards, pleading with them to please let me have my OTC medication and my prescribed medication, and they told me "I don't care what disease have. Throw it out or you're getting kicked out." I was humiliated by their so-called "security guards" who screamed at me and belittled me. I understand if this is a venue's policy to not allow medication (however, I would totally believe that is an ADA complaint and lawsuit waiting to happen); however, being as this was never disclosed on any form of information received about the show/venue ahead of time, this so-called "policy" they kept screaming at me should not be enforced if your verbiage on all ticketing material does not reflect these policies. Avoid this venue at all costs unless they fire their security staff and bring in decent human beings.

Came here to see Gary Numan and it was a great show. Venue is rather large and two levels to increase your chances of better viewing. With that being said however, despite it being large, it got a little jammed so prepare to be bumped into a lot and Don't get mad about it, just expect it, especially when you're getting bumped into by none other than Gary's wife Gemma and their daughter lol. Sound was great, lighting was perfect and everyone enjoyed themselves it seemed.

This was the most disappointing, insulting, and sexist environment I have been in. This was the first proper event post COVID, so expectations were high, especially given that my friends and I have enjoyed concerts here before. I'm 21 and went with two friends, one who is two months shy of being 21, and another who is 21. My legal friend bought the two of us drinks. Unsurprisingly, a guy ended up buying the underage friend a drink because he saw her empty handed. We all noticed him going to the bar and not tampering with the drink. She took a single sip, realized it was alcoholic, and decided to not drink it and just hold it for us so we could have it after we finished ours. Within minutes of the event starting, only two having been played, a security guard came up to us and had us go down to the lobby to a "quieter" environment without explaining what was going on. He basically interrogated us on our ages and accused her of underage drinking. We explained a guy bought the drink for her and she only took a single sip. She was just immediately kicked out and there were no efforts to find who the guy was. We were ridiculed for accepting a drink from a guy and told it was probably drugged so she shouldn't have taken the drink in the first place, perpetuating rape culture and placing blame on women - even though we did look at the guy's hand movements when he was ordering. Security kept talking about liability and safety issues while still making her stand outside on her own while we tried to explain the situation; there was no regard for her safety when it was already so late at night. Staff implied that we cared more about ourselves than her when we didn't immediately leave, even as we spoke to four people trying to get her back in. The third guy was the manager, and he finally suggested that we go up and identity the guy. It had been 45 minutes at that point - the guy was going to be gone, he wasn't letting the other friend come back in to help identify him either. The staff, including two women and the manager, were so cruelly sexist and condescending and kept blaming us for not knowing the drink was alcoholic and for accepting a drink from a guy. Their words were retraumatizing as women who have experienced rape culture and gaslighting. We ended up in tears and leaving. We'll never be going back despite a history of enjoying our favorite artists here. I'd rather travel out of state than be in this sexist and distrusting environment, and highly encourage others, especially women, to do the same.

This review is for the GloRilla show 2/22/23. The main reason for this score is for the people outside handling the line. I purchased a fast pass for the event and I was told I couldn't use because I didn't arrive exactly at 7:00 which is complete nonsense. I paid extra to avoid as much of the event line as possible and paid to be in the loft and was sent to back of the line two blocks away. Then after asking multiple employees if there was a time limit on the use of the pass which was not stated on the terms when i purchased it they were telling me no. The confusion and disrespect I experienced because one of your employees decided to make their own rules on the spot is extremely annoying, especially for someone traveling out of state to see a performance. Explain to me why I arrive at 7:30 for some reason I need to be on time at 7 while the performance didn't start til 9 or 10.

Kind of last minute I decided to grab tickets to the Wolfmother concert at Irving Plaza. I couldn't have been happier with my decision. Arriving at the venue about 15 minutes before they were going to let us in, they had lines formed outside and somebody making sure that we got in the right spot. They also walked around and offered upgraded tickets to the balcony. My advise would be to pass on this. They indicate that they are better seats with a better view and come with two drink tickets, but if you go straight in and up the stairs you will be in the first couple rows and have the best seats in the house. Couple of opening bands and in between sets talked with other people. Everyone was really friendly and made added to the great experience. On to the main event. Sound here is really good, and perfect loudness. Light show was good as well (I know that's part of the entertainers set up - but worth commenting on). They have a coat check that you can pay for when you buy your tickets online ($4) and they also sell parking (about $30 on avg) that is within a couple blocks. I actually ended up taking the train to Grand Central and walking (about a mile) On a hot day this would probably not be too pleasant, but it was a cool kind of rainy day so it was pretty nice. Drinks are reasonable for the type of venue ranging from $8 to $12. Great place to see some live music and I'll make sure to check what's playing in case it's something that I want to see. Will for sure be coming back here again.

Attended the Tate McRae Concert (thanks Verizon Up) on March 31, 2022. This was the 1st ever arriving at a concert well ahead of start time. Apparently, the only time shown on the ticket is actually when the doors open. It was good someone checks your Vax Card while you're waiting and gives you a stamp. Apparently, if you want to drink, you get a wristband. There were at least 3 bar areas. The one downstairs had offbeat, whimsical décor and nice lounge areas (+2 bathrooms). Personally think the balcony areas upstairs have the best viewing if you're near the railing. Verizon Up had its own elevated section with comfy, high top chairs which was decent. The standing room area looked crowded, and if you're vertically challenged and not near the stage, this will prob be an issue. The stage seemed really small which might work for concerts where there won't be much movement (like the opening acts Gayle and Mimi Webb) or comedy acts, but even though T8 only had 2 dancers, it seemed a bit tight on stage.

Down to two stars and not for some lame reason either! I've been coming to Irving plaza for years now and never had an issue. Each and very visit me and my lady would go upstairs to the balcony and enjoy the show without being squished like a sardine down below. Previously the upstairs area was split into two sections, a GA area behind the sound booth and a VIP area that's roped off flanking both sides of the stage. Management must've seen that people were enjoying themselves in the GA section upstairs that now in order to get up there you need to pay an additional $50 per ticket! The same place that has no amenities and crazy expensive drinks. I will definitely be back if my favorite bands continue to play here but IRVING PLAZA PLEASE BRING BACK THE BALCONY FOR GA TICKET HOLDERS!!!!!

I've seen so many shows here! Lenny Kravitz, Zoe Kravitz, The Dan Band - this is a GREAT place to see a show! I would rather go to a small venue than a large arena. No matter where you are, you'll have a really good view of the stage and the sound is incredible! I'd definitely rather go to a show here than elsewhere. It's easily accessible. There's nearby parking and a lot of places to eat in the area.

PSA: their security staff will grope you without your consent, and will scream at you the entire time until you are actually in front of the stage. extremely anxiety inducing situation; I will not return here under any circumstances. Women, please beware if you are coming here!!!

my friend and I bought tickets to styles p performance . spent a lot of money and were told we are able to go outside to smoke a cig and then the door ppl didn't let us back in . and we're incredibly rude and power tripping . we were even on the VIP list as our friend is friends with styles P! the way the door ppl went about it was horrible , insensitive and cold . will never go back. can't believe we spent all this money and didn't even get to see styles p perform. sure you don't care about reviews . but this was so messed up on so many levels

Bartenders are SO rude! The girl in front of me didn't tip and after I already paid the bartender told me "you're drink will be weak as shit cause that girl didn't tip." Literally go anywhere else for a concert. Horrific service.

When you purchase tickets online, the third part vendor (Live Nation) offers upgrades to your tickets. One if those is access to "Jacco's Ransom" for an additional $35 - $50 per ticket, depending on the show. It's described as the "THE VIP CLUB EXPERIENCE! This upgrade gets you access to the venue's exclusive VIP Club. The club includes exclusive bars, private restrooms, and private entrance. Upgrade your experience now. With this upgrade, it's easy to be a VIP!" However, the information that is missing is whether or not you can actually see the show from there. I attempted to call the venue before purchasing and was not able to get anyone from the box office on the phone. Additionally, I sent multiple messages to the admin of their IG page, added my question to the comment section of a very recent post, and messaged the venue through their official Twitter acct. Unfortunately, I did not receive a response. For the sake of research, I decided to purchase the upgrades for two tickets ($70) in hopes of a.) not being on the floor with a massive amount of people, and b.) finding out why this was such a mystery!!!! If you are unfamiliar with the venue (as I was), let me explain. The entrance to the plaza is on street level. The performance space is up one flight of stairs. Jacco's Ransom is IN THE BASEMENT. So you definitely are NOT in the performance space when you utilize your upgrade. Here are the pros; you do get access to a private bar (and in theory) private bathrooms... perhaps worth the price of admission. But we were informed that the bathrooms were out of order :/ They did get fixed though, so no harm no foul. Also, the staff is SUPER NICE! From the vaccination card checkers, to the security staff at the door, to the bartenders at both Jacco's (Alex was super!) and the main bar, every staff member we came in contact with before and during the show was exceptional (the staff outside at the end of the night was less friendly and were just barking orders and yelling at people, but I get that part of the evening can not be fun dealing with revved up patrons who have been partying all night). Bottom line, if you want a chill lounge to hang at before the show, or during the opening band(s),(they broadcast the show on a tv and pipe the sound in) and are willing to walk down two flights of stairs to get a drink during the show instead of waiting on the longer lines upstairs, then Jacco's is a worthwhile purchase. But please note, YOU DO NOT GET TO WATCH THE SHOW FROM A VIP SECTION with the purchase of this upgrade. It was worth it for us, because at least now we know and can share this information with you, fellow yelpers. But it would be been appreciated had someone from the venue taken the 30 seconds to respond to my multiple inquiries.

Lol!! This spot is pretty cool This was the first stop to my Labor Day Weekend turn up. It is so huge for a club in the city. It looks like it use to be a theatre so that explains the spacious venue. It was so much fun. All the top reggae artist with Haitian Djs and varies other ppl. I will definitely come back if the same promoters were planning the party. I had so much laughs and the vibe wasn't so bad but really cool.

Good morning everyone reading this, I was very disappointed with Irving Plaza. I purchased two VIP TICKETS too meet and greet (Conor Maynard). My tickets said concert 6 pm , I was there since 5 waiting patiently after being there ten minutes something told me to ask where did I have to go for this VIP package I purchased. After asking three employees outside they saw tickets and said you have to stand on this line.Then we was outside til 7pm standing on line. Finally we go in and I ask this wonderful employee Jenn about my package and she said I missed meet and greet . This whole place was a mess so disorganized. Everyone should know that once you say VIP where you have too go. Then my tickets said GA1- GA-R4 Seats 24&25 BS you stand the entire night . This was My first time and my last time ,I would ever purchase tickets from Irving Plaza. THIS PLACE SUCKS

Great place to see your favorite band. There are three levels here. The lobby area has a coat check, bar and lounge area and the restrooms. Once you head upstairs, the main room has the stage and the floor area. There's a cut out balcony for the third level. The bars are in the back of the main room and balcony. Most of the time the bands have shirts for sale in the hallway getting to the main room. There's a platform on the right side for the short people, like me. It's a great place to see a band. Very intimate, especially the bands that usually play bigger places. Irving Plaza always seems to have plenty of those. The staff here are cool too.

I'm very disappointed in how the workers act at this place. They're clearly stressed out or upset with how their lives are going. Hire people with better attitudes and ones that won't make doing their JOBS a problem. As soon as they open their mouths I want to go back home.

12/10 venue. Quality sound system that really is fascinating for such a small venue. Also looks like a theater and for some reason DEATH metal bands love This spot. It's like watching dying fetus play radio city.

Great venue to shake your ass...plenty of space to put your cardboard and powder down and freestyle. Maybe not that much room. But the sound system is pumping.

I've been coming to Irving plaza for decades. The staff has changed and they are rude. Always yelling and everyone is in a bàd mood. Just bad attitudes all except for one professional who I recognize from decades ago. Keep smiling sir. Show them how it's done. NESSA Barrett show was awesome but the staff need training in customer service. They were yelling at children for God's sake

Paid premium for early access and then waited in line for nearly an hour. Lines were not clearly defined (early access vs general) Show posted for 7p, but didn't start until 8p. Time is valuable and mine was wasted. Loved the artist and glad I saw the show.