The Bomb Factory

Will not be back. Never a good venue for shows and always oversold when demand is high. I don’t want politics…just music. Staff isn’t super friendly anyway and clearly supports one group more than others which makes sense now from my previous interactions there. Bathroom attendants are added to guilt trip you into tipping them so it’s money here and money there everywhere you go. On top of that it was a woman in the men’s room.. can I just go to the bathroom and get a paper towel without the why didn’t you tip me guilt trip? Also they like to insert themselves in subjects they should stay out of and this thankfully let me know what type of business it is now. I will tell them how I feel about it by not spending ANY money or going to ANY shows here again. Been several times to say the least but I would miss even the best band to avoid this venue. Stupid management…if even 20 percent of your customers agree it’ll hurt the venue and I hope to help spread the word. Spending money here means you support their now very public beliefs too. Couldn’t pay me to come back. Enjoy guys.

Cute, intimate concert venue. I enjoyed an all ages concert at this venue on November 1st with my daughter & dear friend. Venue has several different concerts going at any one time and the section we were in had standing only, so please wear comfy shoes for standing. The venue utilizes a parking garage for concert goers so please plan on $17-20 for parking. It was very conveniently located and well maintained.

My favorite concert venue in Dallas! The view is fantastic from almost every spot, and the lighting and sound are top-notch. It's the perfect size - not too big, not too small- and the drinks are reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and efficient. I was lucky enough to get an upgrade to the upstairs suite, which was a great experience with comfortable seating, a private bar, and its own restroom.

Great place bringing back the old dallas live music culture. Our kids had so much fun at the 2hollis concert there. There is plenty of parking available closeby. There are many restaurants and bars around if you want to hangaround and wait.

Spacious venue, great pla e to see a show. They have VIP up top, GA on the bottom and a bar in every corner plus grub. Price for a Sprite, and Jack & Coke was $15. Not sure if that is good or bad ass far as vmcost is concerned. I paid 18 at the chase center for a single beer... We'll def be going back.

I went there yesterday for the first time to celebrate my birthday. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful and not only that. When I asked how I could get seats upstairs because I’m too short to see from a distance, Tia was so sweet and offered me and my boyfriend wristbands to go upstairs so I can enjoy my birthday. Jen the bartender was so nice all night. I felt like I was hanging out with a friend. The concert was amazing and I highly recommend you guys try this venue.

Hands down the best venue we have been to for a show, the staff was amazing, tempature of the building was outstanding. sound system fantastic. just cant say enough about how good of a venue is, picture is from our seats at c17/18. Thank you!

I went to see the Clipse at the Bomb Factory. It was a great performance! The overall venue was average. The drinks were watered down. The service was pleasant.

As some have mentioned this facility was a bomb factory some decades ago. It's now a gigantic music venue. The acoustics are solid considering the size. Bartenders managed the crowd well being efficient and friendly. My issue is with the wait to enter. The lines was literally the longest concert line I've ever seen. ..it was at least 4 blocks. ..AND raining. I don't typically do lines (in any sense of the word, lol) and opted to check out a bar until it started movin'. It was already 90 mins past the door entry time. If your favorite artist is hitting the stage you might want to check The Bomb Factory out, just be prepared to wait and wait and wait. Personally, I'd rather catch a local act in a smaller setting.

I was here for the Carry the Load 2019 Kickoff. This is a great venue and flexible be it concerts, Halloween haunted house and fundraiser events! Plenty of restrooms, quieter areas for conversations, places to party, places to dance, plenty of bars and places to set up tables to sell merchandise. The large screen for the A/V presentation was perfect! I had no issues with parking as there was free valet for this event. The bar was sufficient for this fund raising kick off. Food was catered and lots of room to do that. Lights were dim, but enough to socialize. If not familiar with Carry the Load, please look it up at CarrytheLoad.org. It is a great charity that supports many! Glad the kick off was at this venue!

Pros: Large venue Clean restrooms and establishment Friendly and Fast bar staff The show began ON TIME!! Security was fast and observant Cons: $20 self parking Overpriced beverages: $4.00 for a bottled water... REALLY?!? I anticipated that the food at the concession stand would be higher then normal. But honestly $12 bucks for brisket nachos wasn't bad. The portion size was generous I couldn't finish my order. I paid for a general admission ticket (standing only) but I noticed the seated section never filled up. So, why not let ppl who are standing occupy those seats? I enjoyed the majority of the show I watched. I'd attend another show here, but I would take an Uber and purchase a seated ticket.

Fantastic Venue for Concerts and Special Events. Great Sound System. Wonderful Lighting. Large Capacity. Reasonably Priced Drinks. Friendly Staff. Clean Bathroom. Well Orchestrated Security. Most recently, I attended the exciting 2018 World Cup Final with France winning over Croatia here. The setting was perfect. Strobe lighting after each goal. Clear huge screen. Great entertainment at entry and halftime on stage. Clear views and ideal points of interests to those sponsoring this event. Drop the mic! CHEERS!

I had a great experience my first time at the bomb factory this past weekend! I bought balcony seating to see Megan thee stallion and boosie and let me tell you...getting the upgraded tickets was one of the best decisions of my life! The upstairs bar area was so clean, surprisingly uncrowded, and there were practically no lines for the restroom when I showed up a good hour late at 7:30. Security got us through the door swiftly and they were courteous. I was really sick, so the only beverage I was sipping was water that night. Even so, the bartender was so sweet and didn't act like he was God's gift to earth as most bartenders seem to act in venues like this. Mad props to all the staff for being so professional and taking pride in their work! Overall the venue is beautiful. It is maintained well and spacious. The show was awesome and though some of the artists were late, I was perfectly okay sitting up on my cushioned seat in the balcony! My reasoning for the 4 stars instead of 5 is that people were smoking weed and cigarettes openly and no one seemed to care. I saw multiple staff, as awesome as they were, see multiple attendees openly smoking and they turned a willful blind eye. I was extremely sick and it was so hard to breathe for the 5 hours we were there! I am new to the south and it seems like smoking, especially cigarettes is still widely accepted and common here. I would absolutely come here again and I do look forward to it! Can't wait to see which artists come through in 2020!!

Disclaimer: my review may be a bit biased because I had VIP treatment lol. Took a trip from Los Angeles to Dallas to see none other than the beautiful queen herself, Ms. Erykah Badu, for her birthday concert, Sunday, February 26th The venue's location reminds me of the art district in Los Angeles. Inside, the venue is pretty spacious. Your typical "standing room only" concert venue. I'm not a fan of those type of venues, so luckily for me, I was seated upstairs in Erykah's family and friends VIP section. Whew, what a difference VIP made. I was able to sit comfortably to enjoy the concert as opposed to standing for hours in a massive crowd (talk about claustrophobia). Of course I had no problem viewing the stage. I didn't purchase any drinks, and reading other reviews, I see that drinks are expensive. I can understand pricey alcoholic beverages, but $4 for a 16.9 oz bottled water is ridiculous!!!! Overall, I had a good time! Perhaps had I been standing in between the sea of people, my experience probably would have been different.

I've been reading all the reviews about how bad this place is and all I have to say is that this place is the BOMB for concerts!!! (no pun intended). We've seen our first concert here last night and it was awesome!! It couldn't have been better than it was last night. First of all, we had assigned seating on the floor, 4th row to be exact, so it wasn't standing room only which made a big difference. It was awesome to be that close to the stage and the band. The sound was great, but do think that they could have accentuated the voices a bit more, but other than that, it sounded great. We saw the Gipsy Kings, a band that I got introduced to when I was stationed in England in the early 90's during my time in the Air Force. They put on a freakin bad ass show. We even got to meet the band after the concert. There was a nice couple sitting behind us that gave us their backstage passes because they had to leave right after the show. We thank you for those passes whoever you are out there, thank you!! She kept shouting out "Toni" all night haha, it was funny. So the bottom line is that we had assigned seating, it was not overbooked which I'm sure made a huge difference between our review and others out there, so there you have it. And oh, the parking is $20 there at the venue, we chose to park across the street for $5 bucks. They also have a little smoking area outside for all you smokers out there.

Came here to watch some LFS fights, pretty cool venue it was my first time in here. Our seats were on the stage so we were able to see the fighters come out and they were literally inches away from us. Place was set up good with a bar each side to help with the flow. I grabbed me a PBR and a margarita and it was reasonable. Honestly I thought it would be more than I spent. I always thought it was a small venue wich it is but they provide ample seating and they are elevated so you can see over the people in front of you. Need to check out a concert when they come through here.

Great location! Super cool vibe. Plenty of bars to get your drink. Downstairs is standing only, but you can get up close if you sneak on through. I went to Willie Nelson here and am already super excited about this being the venue of my next show. Love that it is in Deep Ellum so you can party afterward, too.

So stoked to see Tenacious D perform here and the opening act was Wynchester (basically a country version of Tenacious D in my opinion) the line moved pretty efficiently outside so that was nice as I came to find out most people had the General Admission tickets. Sound was great but the air conditioning definitely needed to be pumped up, I seriously felt kinda faint at one point and I wasn't drinking alcohol or dancing! Next time I'll make sure to arrive early or just push to the front of the stage more because I had no idea how many tall people were in Dallas! It was definitely increasingly hard to see and enjoy the show for all us vertically challenged people but it was a great time over all. Left just before the last few songs to avoid the exit rush and grabbed the most hilarious souvenir and *** rag also perfect as a golf bag towel - adults only for the photo please. You've been warned!

I meaaaaaan. It's a pretty enormous space. How did I not know about this venue? Apparently it was an actual bomb factory during WWII, so it has some interesting history. I saw Sigur Ros here recently on a Wednesday night and I have little to complain about. The line got long early outside the venue, but the doors opened promptly at 6:30. General admission is standing room only, and while the floor is gigantic, they really pack you in there. We were pretty squished and I was so irritated with people who came in late and squeezed their way to the front pretending like they were "looking for somebody." So rude. Luckily everyone around us wasn't having it either, and asking people to stop it and turn back around seemed to work. Drinks are expensive but the bartenders are quick and friendly. Maybe in the future I'll spring for VIP seats upstairs because I'm super lazy and don't want to stand for like 3 hours in a row. Hahah, sorrrrry. Lights and sound were pretty rad! Actually sounded better from the back, I'd say. And of course Sigur Ros was incredible and made me cry.

I'm a new wheelchair user because of my medical situation and assumed there was no way I was going to be able to make my favorite band's show. I'm so used to buildings that are stairs only, in Dallas, or have other accessibility issues that make it difficult for wheelchair users. I am over the moon to report that The Bomb Factory is designed with accessibility in mind. My husband asked about accessible parking and without even a moment's hesitation they pointed us the best spot that was fast and easy to get to the entrance. Every single staff member was kind, courteous and went way out of their way to make me comfortable and happy which meant so much to me in the context of feeling like I didn't belong now that I'm disabled. The drinks were amazing and the view was great, but all of that was eclipsed honestly by how unimaginably helpful and wonderful every person who works at this building was to me and I cannot stress that enough. If you want to have a good time and guarantee that you will get the best service in town, go to The Bomb Factory.

A decent-sized venue, the staff is as accommodating as they can possibly be. We came here for Todrick's Haus Party and the security was efficient in getting everyone in with 3 lines rather than bottlenecking into a single line. Staff got us to our seats quickly and they were courteous. After the show the tour had ushered VIP to the balcony for a meet-and-greet and while we were waiting for our friend (who was part of the tour staff) to come escort us but venue staff told us we were not allowed to stay and needed to leave immediately. While we tried to explain to staff that we were waiting for a tour member to come fetch us, we were told it wasn't allowed since we didn't have the credentials. Basically, security is hella tight and I'd rather feel safe yet inconvenienced than unsafe. And fortunately a tour member was able to find us after we were kicked out of the auditorium section of the establishment, and escorted to where we needed to be. Venue staff even stopped him at the doorway to check his credentials to make sure he was good so I can definitely appreciate the tight security. For what it's worth, the guy kicking us out was very apologetic when he did so!

I really like the bomb factory. They have got it down as far a getting in. Multiple people outside putting on wristbands. They make a long line move fast. Inside it's always cold which I like since it's a big crowd. Always a good experience.

I've been to about 8 concerts at the Bomb Factory (more if you count it's previous incarnation), and I have to say: This venue is one to AVOID. Not at all costs, mind you. There may be certain events that might be tolerable at the Bomb Factory. More on this below. Pros: - Decent amount of security & staff, especially for larger events. - The venue is not trashy. - Some say the BoFac is band-friendly (many green rooms, workout room, blah blah). Cons: Just about everything else. So, while the Bomb Factory may be great if you're a member of the 3-5 person band, it's an awful experience for the other 4000 people in the crowd. In my 8 visits to the Bomb Factory, I've seen at least 5 different seating setups. From mostly GA (General Admission), to multiple reserved sections + reserved seats. And there's no way to determine exactly HOW the venue will be configured for most shows. My guess: Bomb Factory staff doesn't know either, until the day of. Here's the breakdown (see my posted seating chart): RESERVED SUITES For almost every show, there's a section UPSTAIRS (on your right as you face the stage) that is a series of 8 reserved areas. These "suites" are not enclosed in any way, but they do have their own private bar. For big shows, these might run $1500, and "seat" 8-12 people. I've been in a suite twice, and honestly, it's one of the FEW ways to enjoy a show at the Bomb Factory. But, it's actually not that great. Why? Because the suites are perpendicular to the stage, and run along the side of the venue, right up to the right-front corner of the stage. In every OTHER venue, these would be "side balcony" seats and wouldn't command a premium. But at the Bomb Factory, there are NO GOOD seats, so this is as good as it gets. Wanna buy a suite for your friends? Good luck. Fill out a form and pray for a response, and a stable price. If you're lucky enough to get invited to a suite, most of the music fans there will push towards the stage and crowd up against the rail in the frontmost corner. Right above your head is ONE of the two massive stereo arrays of ceiling-suspended loud speakers. Care for a monaural concert anyone? Yeah, it sounds terrible, and it's loud. But the best thing is about the suite? You can lord over the poor schleps on the floor... The FLOOR: For large concerts, there will be 2000+ people on a standing on a hard concrete floor, for the entire concert. - Need to grab another beer? Go to the restroom after the 13th song? Forget about it. - Plan to arrive at 7pm for a 9pm show? You will literally be standing behind 2000 people. - Are you shorter than 6 foot 2 inches? You will not see any band members until you go to the restroom. You are a floor schlep. Upstairs VIP: This sounds ideal, right? You don't have 100s of dollars for a suite, but you enjoy watching others suffer while you have a clear view of the stage from up-on-high. The problem? You simply never know when OR how the upstairs will be set up. Did you buy a GA ticket for an indie-folk band, hoping to arrive early and claim a "free" spot upstairs? Too bad. Management didn't sell that many tickets, and the ENTIRE upstairs is CLOSED. You are a floor schlep. Did you buy a ticket to an indie-electronic band (Purity Ring) and arrive early to head upstairs? Too bad, it's Friday night, and fans were standing in line at 11am (no joke) and grabbed all the spots upstairs. You are a floor schlep. Did you pony up an extra $20 for an VIP Upstairs GA ticket for a popular band (Death Cab) because you wanted a clear view? Too bad. Management sold "reserved" seats in all the nice tiered rows, and blocked off the left-side for reserved seats, and created new "reserved suites" on the far side... because they could. You are an "upper floor" schlep, on the floor above the lower schleps. You still CANNOT see anything. Oddly enough, IF the upstairs is OPEN to GA, and you can run to the far left side, you'll have similar seating to the big wigs across the venue in the Reserved Suites. Or, you can grab the first couple of rows upstairs in the VIP section. Downside? You are VERY far away from the stage. VIP Seats: In certain rare circumstances, management decides to sell reserved seats upstairs. I've never actually seen these for sale online. But, I've seen people sitting in them. If you're lucky, they're open to GA. But if you're not, going upstairs doesn't really buy you anything. You are a floor schlep. RESERVED Floor Seats: In even more rare circumstances, management has arranged 1000 floor seats for purchase. Bad news: everyone is standing and you STILL can't see across the 100 yards of heads. You are a floor schlep. But, with more room to move around, and a chance to go to the restroom. So, is there ever a reason to buy a Bomb Factory ticket? Generally, NO. But, there are times when it might be tolerable: - You LOVE a band, and are willing to spend the ENTIRE DAY outside waiting in line. - You like a mosh pit environ, electronica, or metal.

The good: Entering, prior to the concert, was pretty efficient and quick. One of the best I've experienced. Large open space. Bathrooms relatively clean with tons of stalls so you can get in and out. You can hear the band pretty well from anywhere in the venue - there's even TVs streaming the stage all the way in the back so that you won't miss a thing. They have stands that offer food from local independent (small, caterer type) places. But the food is overpriced for what's being sold. Though I suspect they probably have to pay the venue to sell there. The BAD: - bartenders won't even give a glass of tap water. What if you're the DD? They make you pay for a bottle of water. I don't like feeling being nickel and dimed for every little thing. -There were never any lines for the bar. Either they're a well-oiled machine or their drinks are overpriced for what you get. I'm thinking the latter since I was charged even for a WATER. That and bartenders were literally standing around waiting for someone to order. - Bathroom: I HATE when there's a random person posted up in the bathroom with tip jars all along the counter and handing people paper towels hoping to guilt them into tipping. Either this is an employee (which makes the venue even tackier) or its a random person who decides to come to a concert and do this. In which case, the venue should crack down on this Bc it makes bathroom goers very uncomfortable. I rarely bring cash with me so I find this behavior really obnoxious. - location: during the day it seemed fine but go two blocks too far in the wrong direction after the concert (when trying to get an uber home) and you def start to feel uncomfortable and worried you might get robbed. But stick by the venue and it's a hassle to get a ride home. If you try parking, it's $10 and they just make you park on the side of the road. No specified lot or anything. So pick your poison! Cool venue for a concert but so many other issues of being overpriced and being in a potentially sketchy neighborhood after dark. I'd suggest weighing how important the event is for you if you're thinking of coming.

Very good site for concerts and events, including a food fair! They have a very good sound system, good lighting, great staff who are friendly and helpful, extensive bar and huge capacity. In addition to the open main floor (standing room only) there is the balcony with benches and chairs which provides an excellent view of the stage. There is a small elevator, which is accessible only with help of a staff member. (The staff are very happy to assist and quick to accommodate.) The bathrooms are clean, however not quite 'there' for accessibility. There were 2 handicap stalls ... one could not accommodate a wheelchair, in the other, while large enough space wise, the commode was too low to be considered except in an emergency and the lid was broken, making it useless anyway. The biggest barrier to the site being accessible however, is the state of disrepair of the Deep Ellum sidewalks. They are cracked and uneven, and even the curb cutouts for wheelchairs are hazardous. That's unfortunately true of sidewalks throughout Dallas.

I've been at the bomb factory for several shows & events. Lauryn Hill, Gypsy Kings, Sturgill Simpson & MMA fight night just to name a few. And i had a blast. I always try to get a reserved or VIP ticket, that way I have a chair or seat. I don't think there is a bad view in this place, unless you're a midget straddling a Shetland pony stuck behind a 7 foot giant. However, I don't think they will allow Shetland ponies in, so you're safe. Seriously, I value being in a venue that makes it easy to buy VIP upgrades. There's nothing like meeting your host at the door and being escorted upstairs to your suite to enjoy bottle service & a kick ass view of your favorite band. On a night when there is a sold out show, their will be a long line to get into the venue. Staff is polite and helpful. You will leave and tell your friends, *insert staff members name* is the TITS! Unless your tomfoolery game is on level expert.. and you get thrown out..anndd as a parting gift, you get tased by the off duty cops. General Admin ticket for a sold out events? Make you get there early! General admission is just that. It's not reserved seating.. it's standing. So don't make everyone around you miserable, just enjoy the drinks and the show. Parking: It's Deep Ellum.. so Uber/Lyft, parking meters on the street and the usual paid parking lots around.

We went to see Portugal.The Man here and were so let down. Not by the band, who played an amazing show, but by the venue. The place has a great setup with accessible bars and good stage views from everywhere you are. Problem is sound. The place is one big box that reverberates hard. On the second floor, most of the songs were unintelligible because of the feedback and reverb. Either the venue has to invest inbetter sound engineering or install some kind of damper that'll improve the quality of the sound. I've heard from other friends they've had similar experiences.

It was my first time at this venue and I was pleasantly surprised. It is way bigger inside than it looks, with bars on either side so you didn't have to wait long to get a drink. We saw a concert so it was standing room on the bottom level and chairs around the top but not over crowed. It was clean, had air-conditioning and a good amount of restrooms. I would definitely come back to this venue in the future.

WORST. VENUE. EVER! The Bomb Factory cares more about their bottom line (money) than the experience of its customers. No really. We love live music and have been to every single venue in the DFW area and this is BY FAR the worst. I was SO excited to see Bon Iver and this was our very first time at this venue but what a waste of time and money. You cannot see the artist AT ALL unless you have balcony seating which is SO small you cant even get tickets for it. The venue just not well designed. The Bomb Factory can benefit from either 1) raising their stage up; or 2) making the standing area tiered (like the Granada Theater). The lines are also insanely long. That line literally goes around the building a half mile. I don't care who is playing I will NEVER be back!

This review is for the Legacy Fighting Alliance 28 which was for the MMA fights yesterday. I had general admission so basically there is the cage, a seating area for people that paid more, a barrier and you behind that barrier. At first I was kind of disappointed that we didn't have seats but as the night went on I actually enjoyed it. Why? After the fights the fighters would be walking around. I thought that was cool. Tbh most people were getting up and walking around anyways so...it didn't bother me as the night went on. However if that is a deal breaker you know that you will need to pay more than general admission. There is a huge screen on the back wall so you can see the fight however you are so close you can see in the cage really well. The restrooms were nice and had an attendant I think? He put soap on my hands and gave me paper towels to dry them. Was kinda weird but if that's you type of thing then yeah go for it. They have different bars around if you are into drinking but I'm not so can't comment much further on that. They had like a popcorn table when you walked in but I didn't check the price. Overall I had a blast here and if another fight is at this venue I'll make sure to get comfortable shoes and be there in the front again. Hope this helps someone.

My first visit here was to see Ace Frehley. Upon walking in, I was struck at how big the place is inside. It's really big! I had heard that it had been renovated some time ago, and it really shows. The bathrooms, in particular, were some of the best facilities that I've encountered at a place like this. New toilets, sinks etc, all in pristine condition, and the floors and walls were very clean and well done. We had seats in the reserved area near the stage. The seats were also quite new looking, and while they're not the fanciest ones ever, they are pretty sturdy and I didn't ever feel like there was going to be any, um, structural issues. Bar service was great, with a nice, modern bar and enough bartenders to keep people happy. And finally, the sound was very good, as were the lights. It was a thoroughly enjoyable show, at a really cool venue.

I am rolling on the floor laughing at some of these Yelp reviews. Some of the complaints are about the musical act they were going to see went on late. Let me fill you in on why your band went on after the time printed out on your ticket. Anyone who has ever seen a rock documentary knows that your band went on late because they are hung over (or worse use your imagination). There is some poor tour manager on the tour bus putting smelling salts under the lead singers nose trying to wake them up and funnel coffee down the prima-donna's throat. That is why your musicians went on late. Fellow Yelpers you are not allowed to blame the musical venue for the band's tardiness. The only thing The Bomb Factory probably tells its acts is please be finished by 2:00 AM because that is the latest we can sell alcohol. Rant Over! The time printed on our ticket said that the doors open at 7:30. In Rock and Roll terms that means your band will not go on until after 10:00 PM. This was my first time to this venue so I was a little worried about parking. We lucked out by finding a metered spot right next to the building. Unfortunately we didn't have any change on us so you are able to pay meters now with credit cards. We arrived at 8:30 and walked right in. We were starving and we lucked out. There was a tent on the patio selling bar b que. We had a very tender brisket sandwich. We ate and listened to the first opening act, Hibou. I was pleasantly surprised that they were actually a good INDY Band. There are three bars down stairs it never got more busy that 2 people deep. They had about 6 people manning each bar. The restrooms were very big for the size of the establishment. Bravo to the Bomb Factory for putting in tons of stalls. There was also a bathroom attendant inside passing out paper towels. The second band was Sarah Jeffe and she was so cool. I'm glad Metric brought a local act on stage and gave a homegrown act a chance to shine. Now down to the sound. Hats off to the sound engineers at this place. The sound quality is amazing. I could here every word Emily sang. There wasn't any reverb or heavy bass. It was just pure entertainment! I was standing front row and was able to see Emily only a few feet in front of me. Then it hit me that there was not security standing between me and stage. That was odd? Usually several bouncers stand at the stage to keep people from rushing the stage. I guess that was not a concern. I was happy that they weren't there to obstruct my view. It was a fantastic evening. I was able to see some really cool bands and get out of the burbs for the night.

This concert venue has been a platform for amazing shows. My first show here was in Summer 2015 with Purity Ring. Oh my goodness, they were amazing. I still have concert withdrawals to this day... And I think that since they were still quite underground, I was able to get to the middle/front and could really view the duo, as opposed to being stuck in the middle/back. It's a blessing, because the floors are completely flat. No elevation whatsoever. Bummer to short gals like me... My second show here was G-Eazy (bae alert...) last night, and his show was sold out after a few hours of ticketing. Impressive, and it showed in the turnout. The line snaked around the whole Bomb Factory, and it took a whole 45 minutes for my friends and I to get our wristbands and check in. But we made it perfectly in time for the show openers. We were sort of in the back/middle, so I had a very hard time seeing anything on the stage. And my even shorter friend couldn't see anything, so that sucks. VIP, here we come, next time. :P The venue itself is quite large, and the space is huge. The sound system was adequate too, sooo much better than Lights All Night 2015 at the Dallas Market Hall lmao. There's another level up to the VIP section with seating, and they had a wicked view of the stage (total VIP envy). The bathrooms were pretty clean, and there's a staff member who hands you paper towels after you wash your hands (interesting... Is that where part of my "service fees" go to?). There's even benches in the very back wall of the standing area where some people were standing on to watch Gerald, which was a GREAT idea, for they had the view, AND could sit down when they were exhausted. The parking situation could be worse, and to be expected on a night of a show, $20 fees are charged almost anywhere in the vicinity of the venue, but be aware, I did find some $5 parking lots. But message me for where they're at, if you're interested. They're like only 0.2 mi away from the Bomb Factory itself, so a bit of a walk, but I did that walk in the cold with my tall platform boots, so you can too. ;) Overall, TBF is a good place to be at, with dope artists always coming through when they tour in Dallas, TX. It's a clean, cool vibe, and you're bound to partake in some eccentric people watching. Man, Downtown Dallas is weird When It's Dark Out...

Amazing venue in terms of layout, sound, lighting and all around production. Went here with a friend for M83. Doors opened at 7; we arrived at 7:30. The line to get in moved so fast--we were in within 5min. Inside the place is huge and very clean. Even the bathrooms are very nice (with constant bathroom attendants keeping it clean). We had tickets to the floor section which filled up pretty fast. Everyone around us was super friendly and accommodating. The opener and M83 both started on time and put on incredible shows. The sound was perfect and the lighting was amazing. I can't say enough about the production team. There were a couple thousand people at the show so I expected for it to take a while to get out, but when the show was over the staff opened up lots of hidden side doors and we walked straight out onto the streets of Deep Ellum. I was so happy and genuinely surprised about this amazing feature. I can't wait to go back.

Erika , 2nd floor security, absolutely made my year!!! She was observant so sweet. Personable and very professional, more employees like that please!!!! Kelly sparks and Brian green we're the best bartenders at a music venue that I have been to I a long time. Kelly was attentive, quick, and very personable. Brian was also very nice and engaging.

This venue kind of sucks. As everyone has already stated, if you get general admission, you will not see anything. Also, you will be packed in there like sardines. If you do end up with general admission, i suggest bringing a small stool you can stand on, unless you're 6 feet tall then you should be good. The balcony is pretty cool. But it's also first come first serve so if you don't get there early enough you will be standing which was fine for me. There is 4 steps up to the balcony and once you're up there it's all flat. I stood kind of on the stairs so my view was perfect. For reference, I'm 5'3. So I always struggle with being able to see at concerts The restrooms in the balcony are so clean!! They even have an assistant lol If you find yourself here, get there early to find good parking AND buy balcony/VIP tickets unless you are tall. :) enjoy!

Was in town for business, but of course, once a headbanger, always a head banger. First thing I did when I got into town is look up venues, this had the best artists coming during the month of February. I saw some pretty big names in the EDM community here. Very pleased with the space, the bartenders were very friendly. The bathrooms were spacious, and the attendant in the bathrooms was so sweet!! If I go back to dallas I will be buying tickets here again!

Worst sound ever. Saw Jason Isbell and James McMurtry there last night. Couldn't understand a word they said. Save your money and see your fav artist elsewhere. And if you are not right up front you can't see squat unless You are over 6 Ft.

I've been to the bomb factory many times but this was my first time sitting in the balcony, man have I been missing out. Unobstructed views, having the option to sit down and close proximity to a bar, now my favorite way to attend a concert here! Great sound quality and a great venue to catch a show!

Awesome place for a show! Production is great, drinks are fairly priced and they even sell chips here if you're hungry! So much room to dance on the main floor and the upper deck is really big. Sound quality is great. I really have no complaints about this venue. I just wish they did more shows here. I would totally love to see more electronic music shows at this place.

5 stars for an order placed on line. The best. Can't wait until I get back to Dallas. Happy New Year!!!

This is a TERRIBLE venue! And unfortunately most of my favorite artists are playing here. I wish the Bomb Factory doesn't exist, so they can play at a better venue, like the Southside Ballroom. You cannot see the artist. The venue is not well designed. If you're in the back, good luck. You cannot see anything. I've been coming early to the concerts so I can see the artist, but even then, it's still very difficult to see the stage. The Bomb Factory can benefit from either 1) raising their stage up; or 2) making the standing area tiered (like the Granada Theater). The lines are also insanely long if you come in late. That line literally goes around the building. The Bomb Factory has hosted Fleet Foxes, Lord Huron, War on Drugs, Jason Isbell and Father John Misty. And I love all of them. But I hate the venue. Recently, I got excited that Bon Iver's coming to Dallas, but then my hopes dimmed when I saw that they're playing at the Bomb Factory.

Awesome Toadies show Friday night at the newishly improved Bomb Factory. Gawd I love this venue! Easy in and easy out and even a smoking area outside if you get too heated in the mosh pit! Bathrooms? Plenty ladies...with a dang attendent! I love having someone there with paper towels or girl products if you need them. Stayed clean all night too and the venue was packed! Need a drink? So many fast, friendly, and super efficient hosts waiting on you, perfect! Getting beers took minutes only! And it is next door to the angry dog so u can get fed good food without breaking your budget and without moving your car! Toadies were awesome as usual. Tight set with favorites from Rubberneck but also selections from their entire collection!! The set was freakin amazing, matching the album cover for newest release. Later the Toadies signature T was the backdrop...still later a killer graphic novel kind of animation going on. Brilliant! Was dead center front row for show as per my usual...at a Toadies gig. Amazing! Acoustic were great for me! My only gripe is that we parked at 2pm and hung out all over deep ellum the day of show. I went to the car to trade coach bag in for concert friendly crossover bag and was told I had to pay $20 to park there. I was already parked? Not one word on website about THAT! NO SIGNS ANYWHERE to let you know you would have to pay ...again! Not fair and pissed me off but the tickets were super cheap on groupon so meh...how actually angry was i? Not really mad. Went outside while Helmet was playing and Chester the security type guy put my new Toadies hoodie my buddy bought me in my car for me! Gotta say.. girls if at this venue whether u smoke or not ...go out to smoking area! Total sausage fest! It was like me and 50 dudes all discussing boring sports stuff but hey...some were so dang hot- who cares what they blabber about? Loved the whole day. Tons of free stuff to see and do within 2 miles of this fantastic concert hall! Deep ellum is a fun, safe ish place to just walk around. You will discover a new mural or a new bar that makes you whip out your Yelp app and check in so many places peeps reading will wonder if you had to uber home. This a venue is at a great location, sound waa very good, I don't think I paid for any of the beers but I didnt hear complaining. Staff was super duper and I cannot wait to see another band here.

One of my favorite venues in the DFW! The cover charge can be a little pricey even when a lesser known artist is playing. The bomb factory is basically one huge room with great acoustics! I've never had any trouble getting drinks at the bar here. They're very quick especially for a club. There's also a smoke hole that's easily accessible and you can go in and out easily with no trouble with re-entry. This is an 18+ club but they serve alcohol to anyone with a wristband. Trust me they will kick you out if you're caught under age drinking (guilty) I got kicked out two weeks before my 21st birthday for washing off the X's and using my friend's (who was 23 at the time) wristband. If you're planning on drinking illegally just make sure you don't go in the smokehole. Along with the music, the best part of this whole place is the light show they put on. High or not high you will be mesmerized! Definitely recommend splurging one night to see a great show then hitting up the 24 hour diner nearby in deep ellum for a burger!

Located in the heart of Deep Ellum, The Bomb Factory is going to give all other major music venues a run for their money. Spacious main dancing area? Check. Large VIP upper-level deck with seating and tables? Check. Great audio and visuals for all areas of the venue? Check. Lots of food options nearby to satisfy your hunger prior to the show? Check. As a fan of EDM music, I have had to frequent Lizard Lounge and South Side Ballroom, but The Bomb Factory is by far the best venue I have attended. My only gripe is the long waiting lines at the door and the service at the bar. There were Bomb Factory personnel throughout the line, but I don't think it was made clear that there were different lines for security depending on your gender, so for the longest time, people were standing in only one line. Once guys and girls split into their respective lines at the front, I think it moved more smoothly. I should preface that I didn't order any alcohol at the bar, but I was starting to develop a sore throat from all the smoke in the air, so I asked the bartender if I could have tap water to clear my throat. She refused and said my only option was the $4 bottled water. I was sort of disappointed in this policy since it seems like the venue just wants to nickel and dime you. Nevertheless, I was able to hold out until the end of the show, and I just got a drink after I left. This wasn't a total dealbreaker for me since I don't usually drink, but just a forewarning for anyone who might be interested in grabbing something from the bar!

Worst. venue. Ever. We paid $60 per ticket to see Sigur Ros and it was completely over capacity. We got there at a reasonable time and there was a line outside about half-mile long. Granted, it went quickly, once we got inside it was like DANGEROUSLY overcrowded. (Full disclosure: I've seen them twice and am a veteran concert go-er who likes occasional rowdiness and is OK with crowds.) this was different. There were people literally jam-packed in the halls of the venue and we ended up staying at what was "the back" but really like basically the hall. You couldn't move whatsoever. On top of that, sigur Ros is not a band you just "talk" over. People at the bars and in the crowd talked loudly the entire time. It was so painfully distracting and detracted from hearing their beautiful music. We ended up staying for a while and then went to the front to basically complain and ask for money back. I started off by saying I'm usually not "that guy" but HOLY SHIT DUDE. All he had to say was that they were not at capacity and that they allow 4500 people in this place. 4500. I argued with him for a while and he offered me 2 koozies. I did not accept his offer and informed I will not be coming back. The whole while I'm thinking- if you actually gave any shits about your customer, maybe you should reconsider your ridiculous 4500 person capacity. However, it's very apparent they don't care and they live up to their name of a "factory"- a money making factory.

Thinking about going to an event hosted at the bomb factory? Well if where your event I s being held is part of your decision think no further. It's been set up very well and a great space to go see a concert or to host an event. I have been to several during 2015 and have been impressed with all! TIP: second-floor balcony seating here is pretty cool and has his own bar upstairs as well. Enjoy! Your friendly A-List Concierge, Hopkins

Horrible venue. Unless you are 7 feet tall or paid extra for balcony seats, forget it. You won't see anything but the backs of people's heads. I paid good money to "see" Sigur Ros tonight and I saw nothing! I'm very disappointed and will not return.

Had a horrible experience with the bartenders a couple months ago here 2/20/20. As a fellow bartender I know that you legally HAVE to serve your patrons water if asked for. That was not the case here. They were really rude to me, told me that I HAD to buy bottled water, and to go drink the restroom water if I wanted "free water". I later asked for ice because I was hot from the edm concert and didnt want to overheat, but it was the same story. I ended up buying multiple waters even though the service was not friendly or accommodating. I would never be so rude to my customers so I was disappointed with how they treated me there. Other than the bartenders, I had an awesome experience at the Bomb Factory. Venue was nice, clean, great sound and fun entertainment! Probably wont return though.

We saw CHVRCHES here on 11/6/15. Yeah, the show did start about 30 minutes late, so plan your night accordingly, I guess. It didn't bother us that much. Sound quality was good, light display was AMAZING. We really had a blast. My favorite thing about this venue, though, and the thing giving it 5 stars is FREE balcony seating!! We had an amazing view *and* I didn't get stepped on once! Y'all, at the ripe old age of 27, I love concerts but hate the pushing and shoving. This venue just catapulted to the top for me. Would definitely come back. It's a badass venue.

No parking. Missed a show completely because a friend and I tried for over an hour, searching more than a mile out for parking. Also, at a previous seated show, the seats were so crammed together that people were sitting nearly on top of each other. Decided at that time I would not go back to a seat show there. Alas, I may not go back period, since the second try meant missing the show completely due to parking.

I've been to the bomb factory a few times and the experience has always been mediocre at best. However, I cannot believe what I experienced at the Sigur Rós concert last week. The show was obviously oversold by a couple hundred. To even catch a glimpse of the band I had to stand in the corner at the side of the stage close to the bars. The bouncers were yelling, laughing, cutting up with each other and hitting on girls all throughout the show. They were a huge distraction and didn't even try to stop people smoking all around. The area I was at was below the balcony so the ceiling was low. This amplified the sound of people talking and ordering drinks so much so that they were almost the same volume as the band. Had they not oversold this wouldn't have been a problem. Many people were upset and were asking the people talking to be quiet, but many continued to be loud and rude. If it was some house band or a club with dance music going on it wouldn't have been a big deal. Sigur Rós is not a band you go to see and just blow them off to talk about your day at work. Again, had we not been forced against the wall to overcrowding, this wouldn't have been an issue. I'll make sure I get balcony tickets from now on if I have to come here.

I just came here a few days ago and saw Lord Huron - they were amazing! The venue was great and it was the perfect size! I didn't feel too crammed or anything. They had like 3 bars so lines were never back up, which was great. They even had people selling snacks on the side - something for everyone! The lighting inside was very nice. Dim and intimate. Getting in was so easy, they have it down like an art! The restrooms were clean and very large. Never had to wait for that either. There's not a lot of parking around this area. :( luckily we brought our small car and squeezed in a spot and paid a few dollars for 4 hours. More than enough time. Smaller that AAC and bigger than house of blues! The speakers were a little muffled, but sure if that was the bands fault for their fault. It was sad not being able to hear them totally. I had a great experience here seeing one of my favorite bands.

Worst place I've ever seen a concert. Too many people crammed into a small space and a horrible sound quality. The audience for Kacey Musgraves was overpacked and full of loud yelling drunk sorority girls who could not have cared less about the show or letting anyone else enjoy it because they're too busy "Yas girl"-ing each other and taking selfies and talking about how drunk they are and how great they look and how hot Chad is. This concert was the final nail in Dallas's coffin for me. It's Houston from now on.

Wow! I went last weekend and this place has had a major upgrade from the last time I went. The sound was amazing the bartenders were friendly.

Seeing one concert at the Bomb Factory last year was enough for me. I've passed up several bands since only because they played here. It's got a cool name, a hip look. And that's where the positives end, for me at least. Drinks are expensive. Water is $5...no ice water. But the real issue is the standing and seating layout. It's nearly all general admission, standing room. Nothing wrong with that, but for the hump in the floor that puts people standing in front of you higher. Get there early and never give up your spot--you're in for a good show. If you end up anywhere further back than middle of the pack, though, you're in for a frustrating experience. I say that as someone tall enough to hardly ever have an issue. The only way I'm going back is if I can get a seat in the balcony surrounding the floor. But as other reviews mention, there seems to be little guarantee that the balcony will be open, or that your tickets actually get you up there (aside from VIP level options).

The Bomb Factory has always been a great venue for concerts. The shows always start on time and security does not play!!! I've never had to wait in line very long, it seems to always flow well. I was never aware that they had a balcony with benches and chairs. I've always stood on the main floor below which often deterred me from attending events here. So now knowing, balcony seats are a plus for me. During my last visit a storm knocked the power out. I just knew the rest of the show was going to be cancelled with refunds; but in about 10-15 minutes (just enough time to hit the bar and restrooms) the power was back on and so was the show. I commend the staff for keeping the crowd calm and under control while they worked to get power back to the building.