Roseland Theater

This iconic Portland venue has been a local gem for concerts for decades. I don't think you can find a better place for the variety of shows they have. I appreciate that there's 3 bars inside the main stage area for beverage purchasing, there's never much of a line. The bathrooms are well kept/stocked. The security staff does a great job of screening and crowd control, even at sold out shows. This place is one of my favorites because the sound is next level volume, the people watching is always fun here no matter who performs.

Very cool venue. We showed up about fifteen minutes after doors opened and the crowd was very small. For through security quickly, picked up our tickets easily and went up to the upper level for some drinks. We ended up standing behind the sitting area on the upper level and had an amazing view of the stage. Sound levels were great for the show and had an awesome time.

First time I've been here and I lived out! A friend and I saw Prof perform and it was so amazing! He's such a good performer! I did however think the eatery has some odd menu choices i.e catfish and whatnot..

I’ve seen many many shows here since I was a kind until now. The venue is big so sold out shows are super fun. Security is a lot nicer know then when I was younger. That being said sometimes the sound isn’t so good, and also it can be quite dirty. Overall though, thankful for some amazing memories I’ve made here.

There is a little bit of a wait to enter, which is due to a thorough safety check and metal detector in the entrance, the stage is on the second floor, but they do have an elevator, the sound was great, the Trap Kitchen restaurant is on site (I didn't eat there, but I heard the food was good), there is a nice section where you can get merch and see the band, there is another bar and seating area on the first floor with a TV so you can sit there and watch the band while you eat, the venue is easily accessible by public transportation with bus and Max stops right outside, there is limited street parking, and a lot of paid parking lots (we parked at 4th and couch, which is a 24hr larger lot. I think it cost $16. And it was only a 2 block walk), the venue was clean, and the staff was really nice and accommodating. The neighborhood around the venue is a little sketchy, so don't leave visible valuables in your car and either don't wear expensive jewelry or find a way to cover it, be aware of your surroundings, and try to stay close to the venue. Please don't let that deter you from going to this venue though cuz it is definitely worth it. Date of visit 10/11/24

A couple concerts at this location great venue only negative is that staff rush to get you out after taking forever to check u in respectfully and in the name of safety though. I would give it 4.5 stars if I could

I just saw Citizen Soldier last week, and it was the best show I have been to in my 39 years. I am in a manual wheelchair, I don’t talk at all, and get really bad anxiety in crowds. So basically every reason not to go to this show. But I had to see them for no other reason than to tell them thank you. So I went down to Roseland Theater and asked if I could see the inside of the venue and get a feeling for where everything is. They were so accommodating and so nice. Then Jake Segura stayed around until he had a chance to give everyone a hug (at least I’m guessing everyone that wanted one) because I was pretty far back in the line after the show and he stayed long enough to talk with me for a minute and give me a hug. Amazing band, at an amazing venue. I was a little skeptical because it looks small, but it was an awesome show. And the staff were top notch. Thank you to everyone that was working, the band, and the couple people behind me that gave me hugs when I started crying. 🩷💙🩵💚

We went for summer school tour! Waited an hour plus to get on the barricade. Waiting outside is near people experiencing houselessness. Some were asking for money. Venue was cool, stairs to go upstairs where the main floor is, unsure if there is an elevator. Water stations. They didn’t post the set times which was frustrating

Be sure if you are wanting seats you purchase them when getting tickets. We had no option for seats and found out upon arrival that we could have had seats. If you are GA standing and want less crowding get there early to secure a spot upstairs. Drinks were way overpriced for size but staff was phenomenal.

What an absolute hell hole. Listed: Located in the absolute worst part of town. I will never go down there again if I can help it. Their sound "engineer" should be fired. The bass was so loud it overpowered all the other instruments and made my heart/lungs hurt from the vibration. Too loud overall. Had to leave 20 minutes I to the show. Filthy bathrooms Ordered a water and thankfully they put it in a paper cup so I could see that it was BROWN!!! The place generally feels very unsafe and security parallels TSA. Never ever again.

The venue is nice but super old, the staff at the door said conflicting things about bag sizes. Many people were told by door staff their bags would be too small but once they got inside security let their bags through. Best bet is to bring no bag but it sucks trying to hold everything in pockets. The sound in this venue is really great. Staff is kind despite the initial confusion experienced with the bags. The inside could use a bit of a revamp but overall it does well as a concert venue and the sound is good so that's the most important part!

went to see wave to earth for my friends birthday. we had a blast! we went at night time and the outside of the building was beautiful.

Metal show | Get to the show early | Not quite my favorite venue We saw Sleep Token last night. SOLD OUT show, so this means there were just under 1k in attendance. It was packed, which kind of made me claustrophobic with just how many people attended in this tiny venue. This place is bigger than the Hawthorne and feels just a little bit bigger than the Roseland in terms of standing space. Our night started out with a massive line that wrapped around the whole building. Doors opened at 7 and we stood in line to get into the building for 45 minutes. For security, they have metal detectors and search your purses. Once you pass security, you can head to an ATM for cash (this place takes cash at the bar) and hit the bathrooms before continuing in line to scan your ticket. After they scanned our ticket, we walked up the stairs to the main GA area where we found ourselves in yet another LONG line for merch. We listened to the opener band the entire time we stood in line for merch. After everyone filtered in and we bought our merch, we found ourselves in the very back standing next to poles. Our view of the stage was about 90% obscured by very tall folks, so next time I'll be wearing platforms or looking for a seat upstairs. They check ID for upstairs and there looks like 2-3 rows of seating. Other observations: Bathrooms are also on the main GA floor level. Could not find a water station but there seemed to be decent ventilation considering how many people attended. Lots of poles blocking my view. There are parking garages and lots nearby, but I highly recommend using Lyft or Uber instead of spending time finding a spot, especially if you have a large vehicle. I also just didn't feel comfortable wandering around at night in this area. Sound was pretty good! Loved seeing Sleep Token and will catch them again next time. They need to perform at a bigger venue.

I have been to 100s of concerts and shows. The 2 worst shows because of the venue were at Roseland Theatre. Not sure why they hire security.and they still let people behave any way they want! We have been physically assaulted at both shows at this venue ! I fought my way out of the crowd. I told 2 security what happened and they dismissed my complaints. Suggestion: maybe you can block off the front 6 rows of GA after the original people that have been here for hours can enjoy the show without being physically attacked by the the drunk disrespecting people coming in late! #shitshow@roseland I have to give a star!

The two stars are for the cheap drinks. This is a gripe about ADA Compliance. I am going to follow up with an email. They do provide an ADA section. However, you cannot step a foot forward from your seat (I use a cane, I'm not seat-bound) even if you're not blocking anyone or security will make you sit back down. But there is zero view from the seating are (see pics). The law requires equal visual access to the stage. Additionally, I was not able to drink because they said I'm not able to go to floor 3 (bar) on the elevator. Only floor 2. So I asked if my partner could bring a drink down for me to drink in front of security and they said no. So since I cannot ascend stairs, I was denied the equal access to the facilities offered. Two people from the ADA "section" left mid show, sad and disappointed. Sucks to see a Portland based business sent handicap rights like this!

Cool local venue! Performance space is a bit tight but you can get close to the stage. Service was decent considering the high volume of people. I waited a really long time for food, it was okay but I will be skipping next time.

Sound is okay. Venue is intimate. Layout is okay. Pretty hot in the room once the crowd really got going, but that is to be expected, I suppose. Cash-only bars, which appeared to close basically as soon as the headlining band got on stage for their 2-hour performance. Wish I would have known the bar would be closing soon before I paid the exorbitant ATM fee to secure said cash. Only a minor inconvenience, but rather odd move for a venue such as this.

I needed an ADA seating accommodation due to Stage Four cancer, and when I arrived the staff were incredibly helpful in helping me to find a seat. My disease is mostly "invisible" but no one questioned me, and I felt included. Thank you Roseland!

The last few times I've been there it was great minus the oversold Darkstar Orchestra show. It was too packed to move and def a fire hazard.

epic fail. really rough corner of town. long, disorganized security line, like a tsa screening sitch. my partner was told his knapsack was "too small" (wait, what?) and he had to run it back to our car and rejoin the security line. what if we'd ubered? the "bar" was a cave in the back. no booze allowed outside the cave. general admission/floor was packed. sound system was dreadful. lighting was lame. we lasted three songs and hightailed into the zombie chaos of old town. i think someone was murdered in the venue in the 90s. no wonder. never again.

Wish I didn't have to write this review, but it wouldn't be right not to. A few weeks ago I was at a show here and a "kind stranger" offered me a free, unopened bottle of water. I felt the seal break when I opened it, took 3 sips of it, and within 1 minute I got disoriented and my face went numb. My friend who drank some had the same effects instantly. Another girl at the show said the same thing happened to her friend at the roseland recently too. I don't know who/why/how people are lacing water with drugs and passing them out at shows, but I know that I'm lucky that I didn't drink any more of it. DO NOT ACCEPT A BOTTLE OF WATER FROM ANYONE AT THIS VENUE. Roseland- How are you going to step things up so this doesn't happen again?

I was not hopeful about this location at first look. It is pretty rundown. As the night went on, I became very impressed about their procedures. The staff really understood the punk rock culture. They didn't try to control the crowd or crowd surfing, they safely brought people down when they neared the stage and sent them on their way. Staff passed out water bottles in the pit to take care of the crowd. Restrooms were clean and well stocked. I definitely will come here again.

Went here for the static x concert and what an awesome grungy venue. Liquor bar on second floor. Get in early and sit on the balcony and not worry about the crowd below if it's not your thing.

Pros: * spacious floor/general admission area on the second floor * balcony seating, for those who refuse to suffer amongst the crush of *real* fans down in the pit * decent line management & relatively consistent at opening the doors at the expected/stated time before a concert * merch area is sequestered off into a corner far enough to avoid the main crowd Cons: * watered down, overpriced drinks * too much buffer between the front row and the stage (see the Hawthorne Theater for how to do this right...it's one of the *only* things they do right!) * too much security for how incompetent they are - somehow an attendee sitting next to me was able to convince a guard to let her bring her camera in through the metal detectors, and then was promptly kicked out for using it later * sound balance oscillates from "pretty good" to "white noise", depending on the genre (fellow metal heads: my condolences!) * parking downtown sucks * fire hazard death trap Still better than most venues in Portland, but could use some quality control with regards to internal operations.

It's a pretty decent venue. It kind of sucked in the sense that the seats were off limits that day, which makes no sense whatsoever because I came for that reason as I had heard that they were for 21+ and I had just turned 21 that same day I attended a concert there. Was hoping I could sit down and enjoy a drink whilst watching the show but regardless, I'd probably come back again depending on which artists plays there.

Organized concert, fast line getting in. Concert itself was amazing seeing Turnover and Beach Fossils. Amazing vibes.

Really liked the balcony seating. Sat upper left and we were still really close to the stage without having to be packed in the pit. SAINT JHN kept looking up at us too and dancing with us while we freaked out, so that was cool. Also the upper balcony is 21 and over and has a bar up there. As someone who is closer to 30, having seats, access to alcohol, but also being right in front of the stage, where I could get up and dance with the performer, is like, the ideal spot. Getting there like 30 min early was all that was needed to get these seats for general admission. Was also really impressed with the food from the little cafe thing down below. Got the appetizer, pick 3 option, the fried mac & cheese balls were delicious, so I was the corn dog and Buffalo wings! It was fun to sit there and snack and sip before the concert started. I'll definitely be looking for more shows at the Roseland, in the future. Also easily found street parking right near it! 10/10

Asked for a $3.00 coke and a $3.00 water. They took a twenty and gave me four $1.00 back. When confronted they stated it was "gratuity". Really?! $11.00 gratuity? Do Not recommend. Did Not get my Money back either.

Really like this venue! My only gripes are the super small and hard wooden seats upstairs (time for an upgrade) and that when it's an all ages show, there's no higher sections for short kids (or even people) to be able to see the concert.

Fire marshal needs to check occupancy capacity as the show was so crowded that either the capacity is set too high by fire marshal or the venue is over selling capacity. I did not feel safe.

The show itself was very good. The balcony seats are shit, uncomfortable and way too close together. The "ADA" section needs a lot of work. I put ADA in parentheses because it's just a dark, barriered off section with fold out chairs with no rhyme or reason to it. Special shout out to the guy who brought his 7-10 year olds into the ADA section and took out chairs after I saw the merch line getting shorter and took that opportunity to get some while we could, and wouldn't give us our seats back because "his son was sitting there," despite the fact that they were sitting on his lap comfortably 10 mins before and we had been the second people on the space. I had no problem with kids being in the space, but as far as I know it was the ADA section, not the family section. Another even more special shout out to the staff member who, kicked us out of the ADA section for standing for 10-15 mins for "blocking the path" out of the section. We hadn't been able to see the stage AT ALL due to the crowd and the fact that that first guy's kid stole our seats. We paid as much money at anyone else there to see the headliner, and decided we deserved to be able to see him for at least 10 mins. I can't stand for very long comfortably, which is why I'm in the ADA section in the first place. I am disabled. He told us he needed to be on the other side of the barrier to stand because we were blocking the path (we weren't). We went to sit back down in our shitty seats, but he kicked us out and took away our chairs, which were also not in the way. So I had to stand for the remainder of the concert, which my disabled body is paying for this morning. In the end, because I got up from my spot in the ADA section, I got kicked out of my chair. Should disabled people (who are already crammed in the dark and can't see over the crowd very well and don't have access even to the uncomfortable seats in the balcony) just expect to not be able to buy merch from a show at the Roseland? The performance, when I could see it and when I wasn't in pain after being forced to stand, was excellent. Was it worth the treatment? Maybe next time it would be better to leave my disabled ass home, as staff seems to not give a shit about people like me.

I love this venue so much...but the quality of the speakers is forcing me to drastically reduce my stars. Roseland, you have many shows here that draw large numbers of people. These people purchase drinks. UPGRADE YOUR SPEAKERS!!!!!! The reason we pay to come to this venue is to see and HEAR bands play live music. With crappy speakers the music sounds awful and it makes me not want to come here. PLEASE UPGRADE YOUR SPEAKERS!

Had my first date with my g/f here 10 years ago. Still love the venue but last night was ugly. Came to see Kingfisher. Music was great but the drunk sitting next to me was smelly and obnoxious. And apparently smuggled a bottle into the hall that he was pulling sips off of, then bumping me with his elbow and shouting into my ear. The security guy guy standing behind apparently didn't want to notice...so we left early. Bummer.

This is a venue I dread seeing shows at. It feels like a fire disaster just waiting to happen and I cannot imagine an emergency going down here since the staff couldn't care less. They do not allow you to bring in a water bottle (even an empty one) which is ridiculous but just plan to not drink anything here since the bar lines are all tragic and good luck finding the water they are supposed to provide. I will say that there are two places to be to see anything on the stage - either get up front - like eating the stage or all the way in the back. If you are willing to pay a pretty penny to get seating make sure you get spots that are decent because there are several poles up there. If you happen to grab one of "those" seats then you get to watch a pole all night instead of whatever is on the stage.

I dig this venue, truly one of my favorite spots to see a show. Been here many times and never left disappointed. The lower level is standing room only and allows you to get super close to the stage while the upper area is seating and wraps around the top of the building, creating a horse show effect so to speak. This place gets loud, this place gets hot and this place gets JUMPING.

I wish they had a better system for sectioning off "all ages" from 21+ crowd. Not being able to drink downstairs is a drag.

Well, after having to overlook multiple issues over the years at the Roseland, this past weekend may have been the final straw in deciding to never go back there again. We stood in line from 7:40 to 8:40, meaning that we walked in with 3 songs left in the first set of DSO. The place was crazy-packed like I've never seen it before. Immediately, here comes security pushing on our backs telling us that we can't stand where we literally just walked into the venue at the top of the stairs. It's not like there is anywhere at all that we could move to in that moment, and there were still hundreds of people outside and about to fill that same place. After literally pressing ourselves against other people to get to our seats upstairs, we got situated enough for the 2nd set. Everyone we talked to said the same, and many told us that they felt uncomfortable and thought it was unsafe this evening. All-in-all, it felt like a waste of $120 for two tickets.

Totally Portland. It's a cool and intimate venue for a smaller show. I totally loved seeing Ingrid Michaelson here. What I did NOT love was the cash only EVERYTHING. I would have given 4 stars because it's a cool venue, easy to park nearby and just totally Portland. But guys it's 2019. Nearly 2020. Who the hell doesn't offer at least Square or some kind of card or phone pay? Get with it!! I'd definitely return with cash next time but what a flipping hassle. We didn't drink or buy anything because we didn't bring ATM cards (since we didn't know it was cash only,) but they do have an ATM.

Roseland is far and away, easily and handily, the worst of the major music venues in Portland. This is unfortunately a major bummer, since they book some of the best touring acts to come to town. This alone however, is not enough to save the Roseland from its numerous detractors starting with the #1 most glaring issue: -poor venue management that REALLY does not care about the safety of concert attendees. This is most blatantly exhibited by the venue's failure to provide ANY free water, unless you're 21+ and spending the whole show in the horribly designed, cramped, busy-to-the-point-of-being-unsafe upper bar level. In fact, the venue seems intent on this, as if they have gone out of their way to restrict showgoers, often at high-energy shows, from safely hydrating themselves in favor of profit. The evidence? 1. They keep the water in the bathroom sinks hot/warm to dissuade people from drinking it. If you thought you'd be able to refresh yourself by shoveling sinkwater into your mouth as I did my first time, you're fresh out of luck. 2. The only place to buy 5 DOLLAR PLASTIC water bottles is cash only, as is the whole venue. So if you didn't bring any, you'll have to withdraw cash from their ATMs and fork over an absurd withdrawal fee. 3. Okay, so you've bought your shitty plastic water bottle for approximately $7.50 factoring in that ATM fee. Remember when I mentioned that there's a dispenser of cold water upstairs at the bar? I sure did, so I went up there with my empty plastic bottle to refill it, given that I yknow needed to stay hydrated for my health. Get this: if you refill a plastic bottle with water from the bar, security will TELL YOU THAT ITS NOT ALLOWED AND MAKE YOU POUR YOUR WATER OUT OR CHUG IT BEFORE RETURNING TO THE CONCERT FLOOR. I was legitimately floored when this happened to me. Not only is this a supremely wasteful practice, but how one venue can care so much about profit over the BASIC SAFETY NEEDS OF AVERAGE CONCERT ATTENDEES is almost impressive. I told the security lady how supremely fucked up this practice was before re-joining the crowd. That paragraph alone is enough to justify the 1-star review here but wait, there's more. The venue layout SUCKS. There's a couple random massive columns in the middle of the floor so if you get stuck behind one of those at a busy show, you're kind of fucked. As aforementioned, the balcony bar is imcredibly hard to get in and out of due to how small the hallways/stairways and waiting area are. It actually took me 7-10 minutes to get past the crowd of sardine-canned people waiting for drinks to go up and down from the bar, I'm not kidding. This place ABSOLUTELY oversells and overpacks their shows, to the point where anytime I attend a show there, I'm legitimately concerned about if ~god forbid~ an emergency situation were to occur, because everyone there would be fucked. There's only one staircase in/out of the main event space, which poses a huge safety concern. I recommend leaving shows here early or starting to leave when you know the headliner is nearing the end of their set, because otherwise you'll be stuck waiting in a tight crowd of people pushing to leave for 5 minutes. Also the acoustics are bad. I've been to 3-4 shows here now, the most recent was Stereolab - phenomenal band who's a legacy act at this point, and the Roseland just butchered this show's acoustics. I could barely make out the lovely lyrics that Laetitia Sadler was singing! I'd overlook this if the tickets for shows here were dirt cheap, but they're actually pretty overpriced. Ticket prices for shows at the Roseland are generally comparable to ticket prices at the Crystal Ballroom- another downtown venue that's much nicer, bigger, and safer with better sonic qualities. In conclusion: fuck the Roseland. It sucks to say, but this is quite literally the only venue in town that I will refuse to support again. Even if an artist I absolutely love (many of them book here sadly) has a show here, I'll usually opt to skip it out of my contempt for this shithouse of a venue. My message to any artists curious about booking a Portland stop on your tour: please consider literally any other venue in town. The Crystal and Wonder ballrooms are both great alternatives. You are actually doing your art and your fans a disservice if you book a gig at The Roseland.

My sister and I went to see a trap artist, G Jones, at the Roseland Theater. I didn't know until after we had checked into our hotel, Courtyard Portland City Center, that the Roseland Theater was conveniently located 2 blocks away. The walk there was less than 5 minutes. We arrived late to the show. It was around 10:45pm by the time we got to the venue, and we could hear that G Jones had started his set. There were no lines to get in at that time, so the security check process went by quickly and smoothly. The security guards were super nice by the way. Then we picked up our tickets from will call, which was a quick and smooth process as well given that there were no lines. We took a flight of stairs up to the bottom floor that was the general standing room of the theater. There was a balcony view that had seats, but the seating was general too. My sister and I stayed on the balcony level, because it had a fan going and was better ventilated as a result. Since the concert was 18+, the venue had 2 separate bars. The bar serving alcohol was on the balcony, so IDs were checked prior to accessing this level. This bar wasn't a full bar, therefore drink options were limited. Drinks were fairly priced though. A Lagunitas IPA was $7 for a pint, for example. The bar on the bottom floor was accessible to everyone as it served water, sodas, and energy drinks only. The women's restroom, which was on the bottom floor, was surprisingly clean when I used it during the show. When I had to use the bathroom after G Jones finished his set, I was even more impressed to find that it had stayed clean! The acoustics and sound guy at the Roseland Theater were legit. G Jones sounded incredible especially with the bass drops.

The venue is nice and small so no spot is too far away from the stage. Just don't get stuck behind tall people if you're on the floor. The bar is cash only which was really disappointing to find out when you are already there. There is any ATM machine but that's useless if you don't have an ATM card. Had to settle for no drinks.

Worst sound of any venue I have ever been to by far. If you like only hearing booming kick drum and bass with no clarity then this is the place for you. I ended up leaving the show early because I just couldn't take the awful bass anymore. The band put on a good show but it was not possible to enjoy due to the horrible mix. Cmon people. You are a live music venue. The least you can do is not sound like hot trash. Stay away from this venue if you like actually hearing music and not just bass.

Over the years of living in Portland, one venue outshines them all as far as talent and Huge names, and that's The Roseland. I've gone to well over 40 shows here including baby metal flaming lips garbage porter robinson charlixcx 311 above and beyond snails brooke candy krewella I've also done their VIP which got me in early, meet and greet, photos with the band, and exclusive access to merch. I couldn't be happier to have such killer talent come into my city and a location right smack in the middle of downtown. The biggest flaw about Roseland would be their sound and crowds. I have attended shows where the sound is off to the point you can't hear the vocalist, or so ear bleeding loud that I'll stand as far away from the speakers as possible. The 21+ line situation always irked me in that you're basically standing in the crowd in order to flow up to the upstairs bar and seated area. There is a downstairs bar, but the feed from the show is barely watchable or able to hear. I get that 18+ is nice for the younger crowd, but it always becomes a mess when the house is fully at capacity. They should also mention that the upstairs bar is Cash Only. All things said, this venue makes for seeing concerts that I would have never imagined seeing growing up and it's really great to have such a place that is a beacon for concert tours.

I came here with my wife last weekend to see Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. I had never been to the venue before, but I read a few reviews beforehand so I knew what I was getting into. As far as the venue goes, it's all right. Kinda old, kinda dirty, but that gives it some style and the dive bar feel that is starting to disappear in this town. The sound system here, and the guys who work it are awesome! I love when a venue takes care to make sure the bands that people are paying to see sound good. The sound crew did an amazing job! I loved that they had a seating area upstairs (where the bar is)... we grabbed a couple of seats, and were easily able to get another drink when the mood struck. Prices are a little high on the beverage side, but that's true of a lot of venues. I liked the Roseland, and would probably go to another show there if they were hosting a band I wanted to see. I'd give them a 3.5 if I could, but I'm gonna have to settle for a 3. Not a bad venue, but not fantastic either. Some upgrades could go a long way for this place. Tip: don't stand against the wall upstairs. Security comes through regularly, and they will make you move. I saw at least 50 people get talked to during the show.

And another small venue is off my checklist around PDX. I came to see a ska show and what a great show it was. Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake with some Yelpers and friends of theirs. Not a bad way to spend a night. The Roseland itself has one heck of a history and the layout is pretty good. A large room downstairs with a balcony and alcohol upstairs. The audio was done well and the crowd was fairly good. Not much in the way of animosity. Anyway, the show was great, and I'd want to see more shows here soon. Hopefully something good comes around.

This theater is a pretty standard venue. I've been to a lot of places much like it in my time, it's just a bit smaller than most, and seemingly more run-down. The bathrooms are definitely in need of some repair. They look absolutely thrashed, despite having some newer tech installed. The walls and floor look like they're from the original building. It's pretty frustrating to go expecting to get a drink and seeing that the only bar of the two, one upstairs and one downstairs, serves alcohol. The stairway upstairs is narrow and was being vetted, which made it difficult to want to climb. It's also cash only which, while not out of the norm for a venue like this, is just as archaic as the rest of the theater seems to be. I wouldn't mind seeing a more obscure band here, preferably one that doesn't pack people in the way folks were for the concert we saw.

I like this venue for concerts. I used to come here long time ago, when I was just starting out concert going- it was a raw dive. They revamped it a bit and it's set up slightly differently. I think I probably favored the older building/space better, but that's change and if there's a show I want to see, I'll go - They have a lot of history with different acts over the last 30, 40 years. Little bit of a cluster with entering and exiting sometimes. But overall, decent. There is a bar on the lower floor as well as more cafeteria style vending. Plenty of restrooms, never much of a line and they are tidy. Upper balcony and beer options upstairs - if packed can be annoying with managing space but isn't that anywhere? Overall 3.5 stars and just the history I appreciate the Roseland Theatre. Had a couple beers before seeing an act "Brittany Howard" service was quick at the bar and sat a table, shared with another couple people. You can watch on the TV screen at the bar to see when maybe you should head inside the venue if you feel like missing the opener. Prices are ridiculous - if a show is $25 for instance you end up paying close to $40 with all the added fees and such. Not saying it's Roseland's fault, just want to complain.

The neighborhoods a bit dodgy but the club is great. They have amazing musicians perform and affordable tickets. Awesome balcony to view the stage from and good sound.

Rumble at the Roseland - mixed martial arts action in an intimate venue. Not a bad seat in the house. Our seats were on the stage (next time we will sit up on the balcony) 1 row back from the front and we could see and hear everything. If you drink alcohol, it is available on the balcony so if you want to have alcohol while watching the fights, make certain to get a seat on the balcony or you will have to stand during the event. Food was available at the venue as well - it looked decent, we just did not partake.

Probably one of my favorite music venues in Portland! The only downfall is that drinks are limited to the upstairs balcony area and it can get pretty packed depending on the show!

I've seen 3 shows here now (1 rock, 1 rap, 1 jazz). It is a truly awful venue. The sound is awful. The pizza is terrible, even for less than $3. The worst though is the bars. You can't go upstairs unless you have an upstairs seat, but that's the only bar that you can see the music from. The bar downstairs is in a completely separate room, where you can kind of here the bass of the musical act, slightly. The main floor bar is only soda and water. I've been to dozens of venues, and I have a hard time thinking of a place I hate it more when someone I love plays there. I truly wish promoters and musicians would avoid it. The staff is at least mediocre, so I assume management is what is screwing it up.

We just saw Atmosphere here this past Sunday night, and it was an unforgettable experience! First time here at the theater, and I was not too excited to encounter what the Yelp reviews have been talking about... but to my surprise, I thought the venue was pretty intimate and the concert could not have been better! We took a Lyft to the theater, and it was smooth sailing from the moment we got there. We got in right away, there were a lot of people, but for like the first time EVER, people were mellow and super respectful, making it easy to migrate around to different spots in the venue. We hung out on the balcony for awhile (21 and over), and it felt like we were so close to the stage. It was awesome! Drinks were cheap, strong and quick to get. Even standing in the pit was a great experience. Everyone in the crowd was dancing and into it. Great vibes. I would have never guessed the sound here was a problem, but the power did go out for a few minutes. Before you freak, Slug took the opportunity to talk to the crowd, doing like a Q&A until the power went back on. It was pretty cool! We would definitely come back here for another show. Four stars because it's not the best, most beautiful venue I've ever been to, but I have no complaints.

People have crap to say about this venue but hey, it's a small venue to see live bands! Get a life, seriously! The sound was fine for jazz fusion. Maybe a loud screamo or metal band would sound like crap, but for Snarky Puppy the sound was great and the crowd just perfect. The security peeps were just fine and the staff very nice. For my first show in Portland I had a fab time and will be back. I had a blast.

So over this venue. Whenever I see a band coming here, even if it's one I LOVE, I refuse to go. They need to do some remodels or upgrades, if not for convenience but for safety! First of all, it always feels much hotter and more packed than other venues like Crystal or Wonder. They pack people in like sardines and unless you show up super early, there's no chance in h*ll of getting a seat. My biggest gripe is the line to get upstairs to the over 21 area. Every time, there is a line 50 people deep with one guy checking IDs. Oh, and when you get to the upstairs and find there's nowhere to stand, you have to chug your drink, go back downstairs and wait in line again when you want another. Last time we finally found standing room against the wall upstairs, but were yelled at every five minutes to stand against the wall. Who the heck wants to stand, flat against the wall like you're in trouble, at a concert? This is what has to be done because of the poor layout. It makes me nervous looking at the few fire exits with too many people in the way. This place makes concert-going feel like a chore. I really hope they put effort into a better system, because The Roseland really is a Portland oldie and I want to enjoy myself there!

I've gone here for a couple concerts threw out my years and the music sound is great but if u don't like being on your feet mainly this isn't a place you'd like to go. Only sitting besides the bar is vip

Super awesome venue to see a show in. Was clean, spacious, and real easy to get in/out of

first time at this venue i had become very disoriented and nauseous in the crowd, made it almost all the way to the restroom before i got sick in a trash can. immediately the bar tender got staff attention, and i got helped down the stairs into the lobby(quick n quietly) the whole ordeal lasted ab 10 minutes and i was completely taken care of they gave me water n everything. I was alone that night and things could've gone very differently for me, thankful to everyone who was keeping an eye out.