The Belasco

Great venue to watch live music. Nearly every band sound crisp and clear. Just saw Aborted and Cattle Decapitation there and they sounded awesome. The Vip Table was a little pricey but well worth the experience and great table service. Definitely will opt for another table on my next visit.

Friendly venue and service. Went for Reggae Festival was worth paying the extra $16 for VIP separate bathrooms and bar. Plenty of sitting areas. Bartender was very nice he made great drinks best I had in a long time in the city. Lot's of security some issues they cleared them out fast. It was crowded downstairs and little to no air conditioning. Thank goodness I brought a hand fan. Festival slight disappointment no performances or someone to hype up the crowd not too bad for the price. Policy was no hat or jerseys but, there was numerous of people wearing them.

Loved this venue! Beautiful old architecture. We were GA for John Carpenter, got there a few hrs early, and were able to get very close to the stage. Fast entry. Great sound, lighting, and background imagery.

A beautiful venue with great sound inside. The website is lacking and some of the information is wrong, so I'll try to fix that for you with this. First off, it's in great repair, the bathrooms are good, the bars inside are good and the food going by looks good (we didn't try any). It's usually general admission, and there are seats available on a first come first serve basis upstairs (so you line up early and race up there as soon as you get in) or an open floor down below. Their website indicates you cannot have a purse larger than 12x12, but there are many purses inside well over that size. Be advised. The website says they have no coat check and you can't bring an umbrella in if it's raining. This is wrong. They have a coat check, they do a great job and they'll let you stash your umbrella there also. The website encourages you to park about eight blocks away at 7th and Fig, but there is a plethora of parking available for less money, Much closer, including a lot literally across the street. Be advised.

This theater is absolutely beautiful. The ceiling has an ornate design and you can feel how historic this place is. Great place to attend an event!

First time seeing a show at the Belasco. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but I really liked the venue. It had a cool classic feel to it. I saw Death Angel and they were amazing as usual. Will definitely see another show at the Belasco in the future.

Nice venue with classy old furnishings. Bar service was efficient and friendly, although drinks were pricey. Live Nation made sure to send out a same-day reminder email, announcing the band would go on at 8pm (despite having been previously announced to be 7pm). Upon arriving, the staff made clear that the band would not go on until 9pm, so this was known from the beginning and they lied to us. I fought through 2 hrs. of peak traffic to get down there early and paid too much for parking for nothing. This is the kind of nonsense that discourages me from going out to live music altogether, but I couldn't resist a chance to see The Chameleons. I was definitely happy I was wearing ear protection. Most people had earplugs. Unfortunately the sound quality of blasting the sound enough to reverberate the walls and reflect repeated multipath vibrations, just to be dampened by earplugs cannot compete remotely with the quality of music that's not made deafening in the first place. A recording I made of a song at the event sounded way better than actually being there wearing overpriced supposedly concert-friendly earplugs. Never put deaf people in charge of the volume knob. When live music finally dies out, it won't be because of a pandemic or an economic depression, it will be because people finally tired of paying for abusive experiences. For now, however, people still love the abuse.

The Belasco Theater feels like stepping into another era — ornate, warm, and breathtaking. The architecture and stage create a dark, romantic atmosphere that made the Endless Vampire Ball feel completely immersive. Incredible venue.

We just saw Social Distortion on 12/6/24. Amazing show. It was our first experience and we were pleasantly surprised after so many negative reviews. It is a smaller venue, but laid out well with great views from nearly everywhere we tried. There is a coat check, even though I'd read there wasn't, but it gets hot in there with all the bodies. I did see a VIP section roped off with tables on the balcony, but I don't know how to sit there, or if it's worth it. Cons: The security line was a bit slow, but thorough. A very limited drink selection that was overpriced. Parking was $30 and really tight, especially since that night there was a film crew on the street.

Horrible experience. I bought 6 tickets in December for my friends who were coming in from out of town. I paid the $900 extra for us to get a VIP table. We were coming for my favorite artist, Regina Spektor. My card was charged after I spoke to Quincy and gave him my card info over the phone. He called me back 3 times in a row to ask for the same card information. I suspected they were disorganized at this point but saw the charge so knew the charge went through. Fast forward to the night of the show. I read online she goes on at 8:30pm, we go to dinner in DTLA and then spend about 30 minutes looking for parking. I get a call and a voicemail saying our table is ready when we get there. He also sent an email asking if we were still coming. I immediately called back and nobody answered and I emailed back and told him to please make sure to hold the table because we were coming. We get there and they sold the table right from under us!! At first they blamed us for "being late" at 8:30pm. She was just going on. I said I thought paying $900 for the table meant we had the table for the whole night! Their tone was not apologetic and it was clear they messed up and didn't know what to do. They weren't apologetic at all and I asked why and then he said he was sorry he didn't have more of an "apologetic tone". They claimed they didn't hold the table because the card didn't go through but I showed them the charge on my account. When I told him I had just called him he said he "wasn't by the phone". I was shocked, they gave us some drink tickets but I was so upset I wanted to get out of there. They ruined our entire night. I had to email the following day asking for a refund on the original tickets as well in which they said they would "check with the box office". I am still shocked they didn't offer anything to make amends. They just refunded my tickets but the entire night was ruined. I missed an important birthday party because I had these tickets so I will absolutely never be going to this venue again. Also, we prepaid for parking and the lot was full when we got there!

Aside from the drinks being outrageously Vegas-priced like everyone is saying, I enjoyed just about everything else. The aesthetic, the acoustics, and all the mini showrooms attached were delightful for a first timer like myself. I came for Substance Fest and I was impressed with the ubiquity of fun being had. Every room was full of live music and it was perfectly overstimulating. I felt like I was in a maze filled with sensation. Also, kudos to the lady bartender in The Confessional who talked me out of getting the pretzel and recommended the fries. You're a real one! The fries were fresh and hot.

This was our first te at the Belasco. There are several parking structures across the street for around $25 (that's what we paid on Saturday) do that's very convenient. I think there's a club kept door which was a bit annoying at times as we could hear their loud music during the concert. Nothing fancy but, uncomfortable folding chairs but the staff was very nice. We didn't go inside the bar and didn't check the food options. All in all, not a bad experience. Seeing Eivor live made up for any shortcomings of the venue.

From the outside, I was not sure what to expect. It doesn't look great, the area is okay at best, but once you enter you are in for a treat. Such a wonderful place to listen to live music. The VIP area was nice, but maybe not worth it for most? One drink (whisky and ginger) and one coke was $30...without a tip. Would definitely go back again if someone I was interested in was playing.

Saw Marc Rebillet at the Belasco last night and had an awesome time. (Flew in from Denver just to see him). Had never been to the Belasco, so did not know what to expect. Definitely lived the ambiance, size and sound - really solid. Liked the bar upstairs. We ended up buying the balcony seating so we could get a great view rather than go GA. It was expensive ($80 a person) but wow the seats and view was insane. We don't go to a ton of concerts so I decided to splurge (and we did fly to LA to see this). I would definitely go to another concert at the Belasco - just decide if you want to do GA or pay for balcony. Only reason I gave it 4 stars was the price of the balcony tix.

Saw Honne here in November! I've been to a ton of smaller concert venues in LA and this was one of the smoothest experiences I've had. Was able to park right across the street in a lot for $25. Lots of places in the area can go up to $50 lately, so this was a good deal. Security was quick and easy, got straight to GA with no issue. Wasn't overcrowded. Plenty of restrooms with no long line. Super cool historic interior. Staff handed out free waters to the crowd. Overall was a pleasant and chaos-free concert experience!

The venue overall sucks for general folk. They offer paid balcony seating but those ignorant types tend to stand at the front of their section. The actual GA balcony sucks. Enjoyed listening to live music for 45 minute. by the last 20-25 I was able to watch from the stairs with the security.

I came to a Netflix is a Joke. Festival set with Jessica Kirson with a few friends and we had a blast. The staff was nice and they seemed to be well organized. After we were seated it was nice that a waitress came to take our order. When we asked for what they had to snack on she said they had nachos, popcorn and pretzels. For some reason she backtracked on the pretzels by saying she didn't know much about them because they were new? I sat in the balcony and the rails at the top level can be a little bit of a distraction. I had gotten a few drinks here, which were pretty expensive but they were strong. So no complaints because I've been to other theaters and comedy clubs where the drinks are so watered down. I love that this theater had church decorations too. If I remember correctly, a friend told me a church used to congratulate here not too long ago.

I mostly love this venue! It's absolutely gorgeous inside, the ceiling /upper walls are carved wood from when the theatre was commissioned in the 1920's. They also have cool areas to sit and drink/eat, a lounge upstairs and food service downstairs. Restrooms are in the basement - women's only has 4-5 stalls, but it's not too bad since it's a smaller venue -max capacity 700 people (I feel like there was more in there though!). You can stand in the pit or the upstairs balcony, however 75% of the balcony, mid-lower is for VIP seating. All staff I encountered was friendly. Drinks are standard LA pricing (aka $16 for a tall boy of modelo). The biggest reason why it lost a star is because both concerts I went to here I felt like the acoustics & lighting weren't top notch. My best guess to help this is to close the doors! They don't close the doors to the entry area once the show starts so the lights from the entry shine in. Im sure it would not bother some - depending on where you're standing and how sensitive you are- but I think it also affects the sound. I'm sure it's a safety thing, but for a smaller venue, it makes a difference in the experience. Lastly, parking was easier than say the Bellwether. I found free street parking close by, but there are lots of parking lots nearby.

First time here at Belasco for the Slideaway Festival last night, 3/30/24. Great architecture, hardworking helpful staff, yummy hot pretzel with nacho cheese in the snack room. Cocktails were kind of bad (flat and watered down), so might as well as drink water next time. We used a parking lot a quarter block away for $10. We enjoyed watching Tanukichan perform, as well as 5 other artists/ bands including Film School. Sound system super loud, seemed a bit heavy on the bass and drums so we couldn't hear any lyrics, but a fun night anyway. Decent airflow as evidenced by the fact that all the vaping and pot smoking didn't bother us until the last hour. Would love to see other shows here in the future.

I've lived in SoCal over 15 years but this was my first visit to the Belasco. I came this past Friday to see the LOX and it was a dope show. The views from the standing room were great and I was able to go down pretty close to the stage and get some good footage. They have several bars throughout so getting a drink was easy and convenient. I tipped well so the bartender treated me very well and they even have an outside area where you can go "smoke". The venue was small and intimate which is my preference when going to a concert so I will definitely be returning for shows in the future.

Another great music venue in downtown LA. I honestly hadn't heard about this venue much so was excited to finally check it out this week to watch some friends play. The venue itself was easy to find and navigating downtown LA to get here just is what it is, not the most convenient space to get to but that's pretty much any cool music venue in LA. There were plenty of parking lots around this theater so that was also a breeze, didn't need to walk far to get to the venue. I felt the signage and different lines were clear on where you needed to wait to get in. I had to pickup a ticket at will call and there was literally no line, was able to walk right up and be helped. I'd say staffing and security were easily 5 stars throughout the night. Everyone here is so kind and helpful. There were no stuck up vibes or bad vibes, they have a stellar team here from the security, to the bartenders, and the general staff throughout the venue. Everyone was really helpful. I had questions about how to get backstage for the VIP area and they walked me through every step to get there easily and without issue. Also impressed with security as they were nice but made sure to check IDs and wristbands which I appreciate for the fans safety as well as the musicians. The venue was clean and spacious yet still intimate. I like that the people purchasing general admission get an up close live performance even if they are towards the back. For an extra cost the balcony also seemed liked a nice option as they had seats and small tables. The GA was were it was at for the vibes and close standing room but if your traveling with someone older or who needs to sit the balcony seemed nice. Clean bathrooms at a music venue is also A+, don't take this for granted. Lastly I just really enjoyed the layout of the VIP backstage area. It was nice that they had balconies on both sides of the band/stage so you could have a nice intimate experience without being squished together. The views were great being slightly above and getting to see your friends play plus watch the audience having a great time. This area was just really nice as they had booths in the back if you needed to sit and then complimentary waters and such. One of the better backstage / off the stage hangout spots compared to other venues I've been at. All in all The Belasco is a great music theater and venue to see your favorite bands play. 5/5 stars for sound/venue, atmosphere, staffing, and security. Definitely would love to check out another show here soon.

As someone who hates crowds and loathes concerts, I enjoyed the show I saw at the Belasco (Orbital in December 2018). It's a smaller, intimate space, and the concertgoers had plenty of room on the floor without me feeling like people were standing on top of us. We had no issues with the line times or finding a spot with good visibility. I couldn't come here again (I can no longer stand on concrete for more than 5 minutes, and there was no seating), but I have no complaints about my experience in 2018.

Came here for the first time to see The Hives on November 15, 2023. They played a sensational show! The atmosphere was electric and a bulk of the crowd was really cool and moving the entire show. It was a great experience to say the least. As for the venue itself, it was generally clean and nice to be in. The architecture and layout of the Belasco is unique and one of the nicer venues I've been to in DTLA. My only gripe would have to be the fact that the stage is seemingly low and closer to the ground as opposed to elevated. It made it a little difficult to see the band clearly and it gets even harder to do so when people move in front of you. Other than that, I liked coming here and would definitely come see a show again, but probably get closer to the front :)

I didn't have the food here, but I had the drinks! IF YOU GET ANY DRINK, get it from Harrison! She made sure I enjoyed my drink and did great service! The ambiance here is SUPER spacious and roomy! I went up to the balcony to see my FAV artist, Jeff BERNAT and he DID AMAZING! The ambiance was great and everyone around me and my party and I enjoyed it!

Had such an amazing night seeing Honne at this venue. Love they have an outdoor section. Watched mostly from the upstairs where they had a great bar. The two bartenders that night were so friendly and amazing. Will definitely return to this venue.

Went to The Belasco on Friday Feb. 7th for the Cowboy Bebop Live event and it was hands down the best. Arrived about an hour before doors opened and the line for security went through very quickly. Specialty drinks are a little pricey ($14-$20) but thats expected, food was a small but good selection around the same prices but definitely worth it, the first floor bar area was so nice with a little photo booth and nice lighting. There was even a second bar area on the balcony level! Went to our seats in the left balcony and the view is amazing even with the guard rail. Sound was really great even all the way up there. Comfortable seats and a small table for food and drinks. People came around at intermission to take care of trash and someone else came to take some orders and I was very impressed with the service. Even met the voice actor for Faye (Wendee Lee) and the original singer/songwriter for the soundtrack (Raj Ramayya) Overall would definitely visit again for the right event!

I hadnt been here in over a year and forgot how good the acoustics were in this place . Line to get in moved swiftly and the drinks were reasonably priced - nice ! I got upgraded to the VIP balcony - nicer !

What a beautiful Theater. First time in and I do have to say it was great! The drink prices are a bit steep, but so is EVERY other venue in LA. The concert was great. The staff were attentive and had great service with amazing attitudes. We are already looking to get tickets to another show at the Belasco.

We've been coming here for years to watch heavy metal bands play. This venue always has a great turnout and the dark atmosphere in this vintage theatre is great. The only drawback are the pricey drinks which I usually avoid by drinking elsewhere before entering the venue.

I like this theater. Even if you're up on the balcony, you can still see the artist performing. They have a cool bar where you can chill and grab a drink before or during the concert. It feels like hanging out in an old church or a castle.

To not have free cups of water at a concert should be illegal. It's pretty in here tho.

Went here for Liam Payne night with my friends and had such a great night! Although at one point I remember feeling a pipe leaking on me and multiple other people during this show, so that might be a concern to address. Otherwise, pretty cool spot if you're looking to dance the night away with some amazing people.

This place is a f*cking racket. They have no water. Like no running water for drinking, so even getting water costs 7$ for a can of death water. You can't bring water in. No draught beers. A can of beer is about 18$. Parking costs $20-$25 outside. Tickets and taxes are expensive to boot. Security is super anal (why?) and often rude. My third, and hopefully last, time ever seeing a show here. There are dozens of better venues in Los Angeles. Booo!

I went to the KMFDM show on Sunday 3/24. I had never been to the Belasco and didn't know what to expect. First, I showed up early- about an hour before doors opened- and found metered parking on the street. It was Sunday and after 6pm, so I didn't put any money into the meter. FREE PARKING. I was on the band's guest list so I waited for Will Call to open up. The process was smooth and easy. Got the ticket/wristband and moved through security in no time. The staff are all very friendly. Security, bartenders, servers- all helped and took good care of me. Found a great spot on the balcony with a perfect view. The balcony has its own VIP lounge, restrooms, and servers. I ordered the Disco Fries... basically poutine (gravy & cheese) and a Diet Coke. $17 for both. Not bad for a venue in LA. Let's talk about the venue itself- The Belasco is stunning! I have rarely seen a more beautiful facility. The architecture is so impressive. The acoustics are very good. Well balanced sound. Bands sounded excellent. Connecting with my friend in the band and going backstage was easy and in no time we in the green room area hanging out. The lounge is small, but plenty of room for us all to mingle and chat. My only issue was all the stair-climbing. It's an old building so there are no elevators. I have knee issues so navigating the steps proved difficult at times. But this is not the fault of the Belasco and I managed just fine. I had a fantastic evening seeing one of my all time favorite bands, then hang out with them after the show. I can't wait to return to the Belasco.

Great time at this venue last night for the Avatar concert. Everything was super chill and relaxed and this particular concert had some of the best security...they totally handled the rowdy crowd well without exacerbating conflict, but instead making sure everyone was just having a good time while keeping the band and the crowd safe. Kudos to them! Going in the venue was relatively easy---scan ticket, ID if you want to drink, metal detector...no pat downs, got in real easy! There were like 2 openers...the band themselves didn't come on until 9:35pm which was tougher on a weeknight, but overall--can't fault anyone for that. Great venue for a standing show...the GA Pit was so fun...and there was also an upstairs balcony for those that wanted to sit down. All in all; great vibes and great fun!

Had a great time seeing Social Distortion at The Belasco! Splurged for the balcony seating and it was totally worth it. Such a cool and beautiful throwback place. All staff I encountered were super nice and friendly too. Highly recommend seeing a show here!

I really like the Belasco. I love the interior. The bartenders are always awesome and fast. I've seen a ton over the years and plan on seeing more shows there. Fair warning, get down there early for parking and get something to eat before you show. I am so happy one of the old theaters that are so gorgeous is still open!

Located on the corner Hill St. & 11th in DTLA right next to The Mayan. It's a great small venue. The building has lots of charm and personality. Just as a lot of similar venues do, it's mostly general admission with standing room only on the floor. There's a balcony area with seating that you can purchase per person in your group. The night I was there, the front row of the balcony was $60 pp, all other seats were $40. There's table service and I THINK they serve light snacks. There are close parking lots within a short walking distance. I got there 10 mins before the "start" of the concert and there's was A LOT of parking choices available. BUT that's not to say I wasn't the old fogey who didn't know I should've showed up an hour later...even for the opening act!

The Belasco Theater was built years ago as a little playhouse for vaudeville and other acts. Through the years the area became seedy and rundown. The Belasco closed for some years. It reopened a couple of times as a movie house but failed when the area became so unsafe that no one wanted to go. Since than the Belasco has been put back to its original art deco beauty and the area is safer and will become even more safe as other places open. You can park for about $15 or try the streets, but mind the signs because your car will get towed and that is a real drag. You can also take the metro line but you will be walking close to a mile to get to the venue and that is not the safest walk unless you are in a pack friends. Once at the venue there is security and you will feel very safe. The security staff is very nice and they know all about the venue and can help you. The staff is also great. They will assist you with the lines and try to get you in as soon as possible. It is standing room only, but they do have very limited seating in the balcony and there is an extra cost for that. People get there early and wait on line to try to get a good place to stand, so expect a wait. The staff will check to make sure you have your vaccination card while you are in line and at that time they will give you a wrist band for over 21 and under and it also shows you have been vaxed. You won't have to pull out that card more than once. They really do try to get you in. The exterior is beautiful with neon and all the outside done back to its original glory. Once you get inside you will see the lobby--get your merch there--and there is sometimes a bar there. Walk into the theater itself for the restrooms. They are to your right and they are super clean and well stocked. You are required to wear a mask inside and keep it on. You really don't want another patron getting you kicked out. Just keep it on and maybe you will not make another sick. The interior is just beautiful. It is so clean and there are lovely bars. They have full bars and the prices are high as are soda but no more than any other concert venue. They take credit cards. They also have limited food, but it is not allowed on the floor. It may be in the balcony, I am not sure. The sound is great. So many of these smaller venues have horrid sound systems. This one is very good. The stage is large and you will be able to see unless a tall person is right in front of you. The Belasco cares about all of its customers, be they typical or disabled and that is very important, not to mention the law. You can tell a decent place by the way it treats their wheel chair and other disabled guests. You just let them know when you get there or send an email or call to let them know your needs. They are kind and so very helpful. They will not make you feel like a bother, like places like The Mayan, next door--total dump--and that tells you something about their hiring and the way they want to be perceived. The booking is now from Live Nation so you can expect some great bands to play there. We saw The Dead South and it was great. We just had a wonderful time. The staff, again, was so very nice as was security. Have a great time.

This place is dope. Me and some of my colleagues went down here for a graduation dinner party recently, and we got our grooves on and drinks on at the Belasco. My first time coming here, and I had never heard of the place. So we hung out in the lounge areas, talking , laughing ,and dancing. Place is amazing with big artform material here, and exotic figures and people all over the place. Celebs come here , and many other sharp people. I was impressed with the music, and a few live bands. We had a nice time. Not sure when I will be back again.

Attended a concert here on 6/29/24 for Clan of Xymox and it was fantastic. Love this venue. All views are excellent. Bar tenders service was terrific. Great visual experience. And best of all, there was an After Party section for after the show and it was fantastic !!!I will definitely return and spread the word.Hope to see Selofan here someday...

I bought early admission for 6pm and it's 7:40 they won't even let me go to the bathroom. I'm not happy. Let's see how the rest of the night goes The next time we see each other's face we can talk to you and see how we are going and if we need anything from the house and then we'll talk to each other's mom or mom or whatever No food - so I can't review. No service, except to honor what you said we would get when we paid extra, and you didn't- so for that- the service sucks. The bartender was nice enough! I got a coke downstairs and a water upstairs. The ambiance, well it IS a beautiful place and I usually have nothing but good things to say but paying extra for NOTHING has ruined my feelings for this place. To top it off, we saw the same show three days later at the house of blues, and had a far better time. If it just came down to the distance of driving in the cost to get in, we wouldn't be coming to The Belasco. That's probably why their ratings have dropped since we were last there.

The good: great bands have been playing here. Whoever is their talent booker, they have been reading my diary. I literally have 5 shows lined up here. The staff is really friendly. Paid parking is nearby. I love old ornate theatres, bitchin architecture! The bad: cashless like most venues now. Way too crowded. I was stuck to the back wall! I hate over selling. They double park your car so you are stuck after paying 45 bucks!

Saw Jerry Cantrell here! Great sound and nice place check out the balcony for what is probably the best view in the house Drink prices reasonable! Parking is a bit expensive so just Uber or Lyft there !!

Beautiful old theater that still has a lot of character in its walls. Now this review is based solely off of my experience on April 19th, 2022 for the Boy Harsher concert. First let's start off with parking. No parking connected to the Belasco. No valet service. There are parking lots across the street that charge anywhere from $20-30 cash only!! Now we paid for VIP tickets that gave us early entry into the venue to view a screening of a short film made by the band. Security was very disorganized and confused on checking ID's and tickets. There was no designated line. I literally just flashed the security my phone with my tickets and he waived us in (a little annoying since anyone could have just said they were VIP and walk right in). Once inside the bartenders and waitress were absolutely friendly but also confused about when the kitchen would open to serve food. Food was great once we finally got to order! Our waitress was a total sweetheart. Now after the film they did allow us to go downstairs and be the first to purchase merchandise, however once again security was very disorganized and getting rude. Telling us we could no longer go back upstairs and we would have to exit the building and wait in line until the concert starts (which would have been an hour wait!) Thankfully I asked another security guard about going back upstairs and he walked us back to our table. Way too much miscommunication among staff and security!!!! This is why I give this place 3 stars only (on top of the bathrooms being completely trashed by the end of the night, gross!). A half hour before the doors open for GA they did allow VIP to walk downstairs and get to the front of the stage. They did have tables and bottle service for this event at $100 a person. Great sound and lighting. Boy Harsher put on an EPIC performance. One of my favorite bands. Made some new friends and memories with my daughters. I'll definitely come back for another concert here.

I love this venue for punk/HC shows. Good views everywhere and super friendly staff as well as quick security checks at the door. Coming from the east coast, this is a great venue!!! Keep it going!!!

Excellent venue and amazing time . We purchase the vip lounge and was able to sit in the balcony ! The food was great. Amazing burger.

Too $hort, an Warren G concert videos pictures Warren G !!packed bar !! It was a nice an wonderful celebration

Late review; I visited in April 2023 for the VV concert and contacted them ahead of time to explain I have a chronic illness and needed some accommodations, mainly I could not stand for long periods without fainting, despite having GA tickets. They were kind enough to allow us to sit in ADA seating which helped tremendously and allowed me to fully enjoy my favorite artist without worrying about passing out. I do wish this area was larger to accommodate more patrons, however.

Saw a show there for the first time a couple months back. Really cool venue, nice staff. My only issue was that I have to have ADA seating and where they had chairs set up, I couldn't see anything at all. That's not very uncommon in general admission venues, but it's worth noting to anybody who also has mobility issues and needs ADA seating.

The woman with a ponytail working at upstairs the Sanctuary bar August 7th at 8:09 PM ruined my night she was so mean to me. I paid $65 for my 2 drinks and they tasted like straight juice and she fought with me for 10 minutes when I POLITELY asked her to remake them. I wish I knew her name so I could say it. I will never in my life come here again she was so mean.

ambiance was fantastic. gorgeous inside. area is decent, but it's downtown LA so what do you expect. concert was a 10/10 would definitely come to a concert here again!

Went to see Aqua. No problems with service or security as mentioned in many other reviews. Pricey drinks. Nice venue. Decent food, had the tots. Parking was crowded but we found a spot. The outdoor patio was nice.

I've been delaying my inevitable visit to The Belasco for a few months. Almost went for Cannibal Corpse. Finally pulled the trigger once Porno for Pyros announced their first set in 26 years! Parking is ultra limited. The place across the street says $25 and looked full. Luckily we found a open street spot about 2 blocks away. SCORE! We checked out every room during the openers. Balcony has standing room behind the seats. A nice view if you get here early. Outside to the right you'll find the merch table and a thicc wall of cigarette smoke. Between the bar area and the bartenders selling beer as you enter the venue, my wife commented on how no one was buying alcohol. I read the reviews prior and decided I'm not paying $20 for Modelo tall boys. That's insane. Looks like many others were not playing that gouge game either. Porno for Pyros finally hit the stage at 11:20pm and played for around an hour. The sound was good. The venue was intimate. LA has many historic venues that look like they have reopened with little work done to restore it. Very dusty and run down (The Regent. Fonda and this one) due to sketchy location (mentally ill man charged us and we were walking towards the venue) and limited parking I can't see myself coming here often. It's not a terrible place. Middle of the road. It holds 1,500 but the crowd feels half that size. If a band I love like PFP is playing here I'll make the trek. Just pre game or get got by absurd drink prices.

It's a small venue but the bartender was amazing! We went to watch La Santa Cecilia.. the environment was fun and lively. Parking is hard to find, but it's a nice place to go to

I attended this venue for a concert - Spencer Sutherland - in April. To start off, I was impressed with the decoration - it has charm to it and great for some photos. Parking can be tough but after 8P it's not longer metered so you can easily find a spot within a block or two. Although it is a fairly small theater, I was very impressed with the cooling of it. For me, it can feel quite crowded and hot for concerts so to have a well ventilated space was a nice surprise.

Intimate concert venue with raised stage. Came here to see Blue October and I liked that you had a good view of the band at all angles. There were seats on the second level, as well as on the right side of the pit. There's a bar area in the back with hard seltzer and beer options. Metered street parking (free after a certain time) or $15 in the lot across the street. Bathrooms are on the right hand side after you enter. The employees who checked your vaccination cards were really nice. You go through security (clear bag policy) afterwards.