The Pageant

Went with another couple to see Breakfast In America. We had a really good overall experience. Easy in, Easy out. Venue looked good, had purchased good seats. Now to the negative. The seats were very crammed together. I get that it's great to make as much as possible, and to seat as many as you can. But, as far as the customers experience not so good. I'm not small and I was wearing the 2 people on my left and right. It was so bad that we, the 4 of us, decided to opt for the "Pit" area down in front. So we stood for the entire show. Paid for seats we didn't use. My knees were killing me by the end of the night. Now I will say the show was long and very good. We had a great time. My knees the following day didn't. Not happy that I paid for 4 good tickets that we didn't use. I'm not sure what to say about going again. I'd really like to. But if the seating is the same, and doesn't get better when you pay a premium, I may find an alternative choice. Sorry guys, I'm still on the fence on this one. +/- MVP

Heard nothing but good things about this venue , went for the Stavvy stand up show. most uncomfortable venue I’ve ever attended in my life. I guess because he’s such a big comedian right now they decided to throw in extra rows and screw over their customers. Chairs were cheap junk too. The only reason I didn’t just leave was the French fella on my left was a really cool guy and my buddy to my right all worked in tandem to lean in different directions to make it remotely bearable. Getting up to get drinks was out of the question. People in front of me were tall so I basically watched through a tiny opening. Stavvy just killing it helped take my mind off how miserable we all were a tad. I sat in the lower level second tier so fyi if the act is a big one ,you’ve been warned. I couldn’t tell if the rows closest to the stage were as bad. My friend in the top balcony said they had plenty of room and easy access to the bar. Thanks a lot Pageant for making a show I was unbelievably pumped for miserable . Missed at least 15% of the show just out of sheer misery trying to get comfortable. I couldn’t wait to leave a great show..an absolute first. I will not visit again. Also get some damn signs to help people find their seats for the love of god

Awesome venue, will be back for specifically a chill show. The side and upper sit down seating would be amazing for an intimate, musicianship based show. The one we went to was a little more high energy and found it awkward at times when the band would say get up and dance but 1/2 the crowd was sitting lol. NOT the Pageant’s fault, but maybe advice for the bands coming in. Music mix was good, sound system sounded balanced, bar staff was quick and friendly, and overall a great experience.

Good sound and sightlines almost no matter where you are. Has a balcony with and without seats. Sometimes even has tables or counters with chairs on the back sections of the main floor. Sometimes some confusion with early entry lines and halo bar early access or security not letting the same bag in that was allowed the night before bit overall good staff

A great cozy venue where u can get real close to the stage without a huge crowd to overwhelm you! Great, friendly staff. An amazing place for a concert!

Excellent venue for a concert. They can pack that place full without feeling cramped.

This may be an unfair rating but here's why. Our tickets for the Marilyn Manson show that we're purchased from Stubhub were no good. We had a rental car, and drove 3.5 hours. The Box Office manager "JUSTIN" was soooo rude and uncaring.I was even willing to pay again. My girls were crying and upset, I was defeated by life. Now for the TWIST. As my family waited in the car, I started asking everyone I saw coming in and out of the back,and the tour busses if they could help. The 3rd person I ran into just happened to be SHAVO, the bassist from System of a Dowm. He was with his band Seven Hours After Violet. He was Amazing, after hearing what happened He got us into the show. From the bottom of my heart.." Thank you Shavo ". The show was amazing. And the manager had to eat crow. Lol. He was irritated big time,when we became guests of the band. The day was saved, the Show was amazing. The rest of the staff at the Pageant was great. They just need a new Box office manager.

Went to an awesome concert with my older children, The Living Tombstone, the venue was perfect and The Living Tombstone put on an amazing show. Perfect experience to have with my kids!!

Forever a favorite concert venue. The seats are super comfy, it's always a great temperature, bathrooms stay clean. The bartenders are the best! Super kind even when slammed & everything seems to be appropriately priced. They do not serve food & parking can be hard to find - but that's just the area! Tons of street parking & lots + food & drink all around.

Perfect venue for an event! I've been to 2 St. Louis County Library events here recently (Rachel Maddow and RuPaul) and even if you're sitting in the balcony, it feels like you are close to the stage. Didn't really eat here as it's an event space but it was well staffed and security was visible. We were able to find street parking and so avoided pricey lots. Just a great evening!

I had not been to the Pageant in years but it was just a nice as it was last time I went, I will continue to going to the concert venue when someone I like it coming, this time it was an R and B singing group and they did not disappoint, the Pageant was the perfect place for them to come, it was called an Intimate night with Jagged Edge and the Pageant to me is an intimate venue, it's upstairs and downstairs seating, there is not a bad seat in this venue. Food is not served in the venue, however you are permitted to bring in outside and I love that. There is a fullbar that was bust busy busy but those bartenders were knocking the lines down quickly. I will definitely go to the Pageant again and again and again.

This is my first visit to The Pageant - I don't know why it's taken me so long to attend an event here. As soon as I heard Adam Ant was coming to St. Louis again, I rushed to get tickets and was happy to see that he was playing here since it's a smaller venue and all the seats have a pretty good view. I would love to be more up close and personal with Adam for sure! My only complaint is that the seats are really on top of each other and I wish they were a bit less sardine-like. The sound quality could be a little bit better as well. Adam Ant put on a phenomenal show and this was the first show in his U.S. tour this year. They really rocked it out with amazing heavy drum beats and some great guitar shreds. I moved from my assigned seat in the balcony up to the general admission area directly behind my row so I could stand and dance without blocking anyone else's view. The guy in front of me was over 6'2" and I'm 5'3" and every time he stood up I couldn't see. The restrooms were very close as well and were generally clean, but nothing fancy and only a few stalls. I ordered a tall Tito's and soda with a splash of cranberry and it was a really well-made drink. The bartender was super nice too. I ordered my drink downstairs and walked up to the balcony and when I went for a water refill I was told I wasn't allowed to have glass in the balcony so he took my glass and gave me a plastic cup. No biggie. P.S. The English Beat Open for Adam Ant and they did a phenomenal job as well.

hadn't been since before COVID until April this year. happy to say it's the same as it ever was - brings me back in time to 2016

Place is updated and reminds me of the factory. Great live music. Everyone at the bar was super nice. Not sure they had food but good spot for Friday music on delmar loop. This was my first time being here.

Fun place for a concert! This was my second time seeing a show at the pageant and last time it was all GA which is what I thought it was this time but they actually had tables and chairs. It's much smaller than many other venues and you get a pretty good view wherever you are. I will say it's a little dated and I think if they were to update it a little it would make a huge difference. Drinks are on the smaller side compared to other venues but they were good and they check your id on your way in so you can get a stamp and not have to get carded again. I really like when venues do this or wrist bands because it makes things go much faster when ordering drinks. Parking was free and easy in the lot behind the venue. I definitely want to make this a yearly occurrence since el monstero plays here every year!

First time here, and I like it. They have pretty organized system from the beginning til the end. I had hard times viewing my tickets online and connecting to Ticketmaster with my phone, an employee noticed my frustration and directed me to the ticket booth, so I was able to print my tickets. We had balcony seats. There is bar sells canned beers, nothing is on tap, and they have cocktails. Drink prices are not bad for the venue.

I was invited to a comedy show last Saturday at The Pageant, so I decided to go! I have been coming to The Pageant since I was 15, my first concert here was Simple Plan (lol). I always know the experience is going to be legit, as the acoustics and views of the place are always great. It's just the right size and I'm always taken care of! This particular evening, we grabbed dinner at Moonrise and then walked over. There was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly. The check in process wasn't the most organized and we got jumbled up, but nothing that hindered our experience of the show! We walked in and went to the lower level bar and got some drinks. They had quite a good selection, I was in the midst of dry January and ordered a Wellbeing IPA. Love the local feature, and also becoming aware of how many places don't have N/A options. It was nice to have a choice! We walked upstairs (never sat up there) and we're shown our seats. It was great! When Dan Cummins came out, we were able to hear him clearly and view was great. I was comfortable in my seat, and we were close to the bathrooms/ bar. We didn't have to worry about parking since we ubered. We quickly walked down the street to itap when we were done. Thanks for a great night, Pageant!

I've been wanting to come to The Pageant for awhile now as it is a pretty big and famous event space in St. Louis. I came for the Nick Cannon Future Superstar Tour and I know this review might not be that fair because it's based on the show rather than the venue, but I've got to say that I really didn't enjoy the show. Nick Cannon's Future Superstar is essentially Nick Cannon finding a bunch of up and coming talent and they have a bit of a talent show-esque performance with a seminar to begin with. I thought it might be interesting to discover new artists, but I honestly could barely sit through the show and here's why: - A lot of these up and coming artists are legit, think hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram, but there performances were kind of lacking. Honestly each could just go on their own tour but a lot of it felt really unpracticed - the stage was too big and they weren't able to get the crowd hyped at all. I feel like the performance kind of tarnished their name for me as it felt very unprofessional. - I think it's great that Nick Cannon is involved in such grassroots community empowerment, but honestly he didn't seem very engaged. Also, he can definitely improve his DJ skills. - There was no ending to the show, the lights just came on and everyone just left. The transitions were incredibly rough as it felt like we were just waiting for an artist half of the time. - There needs to be more information online with this show and on the Pageant website because it really isn't a traditional concert and the tickets were expensive as well. Honestly, was not a big fan of the show. The Pageant was okay as well as the bathrooms were kind of dirty that night. I did appreciate they set up and tables and chairs so people didn't have to stand the whole night. But honestly, could not take away from the performance. Honestly, makes me not want to go to another concert again which I know is in no fault of the Pageant but oh gosh.

Came here for the Rocky Mountain High Experience John Denver Christmas show. Was very pleased. The venue seemed extremely clean in the seating area as well as the restrooms. They had a good size bar with very friendly bartenders. Pretty much anywhere that you sat you could see the stage well. We sat in a row, but had to move up to some bar tables due to my sister's allergies with fragrance and the ladies in front of us having a lot of perfume on. It was nice to have the option to move to the table area which was general admission. They had plenty of parking and back. Also liked the fact that there were lots of restaurants nearby to grab a meal at before or after the show.

Love this venue! Such a great place to see a show, the venue itself has a great lighting and sound system. I have attended several shows here, some busy, some not so busy, but I have always had a great time. Great places to sit, and the bar, while busy, gets through the crowd pretty quickly, so there is never a long wait. The staff are very helpful and friendly. In this particular show you had to show vaccination or test result status. Slowly the shows are coming back, and I look forward to attending more shows here as the concert world opens back up!

Went to see Ludo in concert in their hometown and it was FANTASTIC! Stayed at the Moonrise Hotel next door and it was Ludo fan central, LOL. We were in line, all dressed up in Halloween costumes, and luckily they opened a new door through the bar so we got in quickly and the friendly bar staff had us sorted with drinks while we people watched the Halloween costumes until the concert started. Drinks are weak, which is probably to stop drunks, and it worked. The crowd was happy, and no fights broke out and everyone was dancing and singing along together, great party atmosphere, band kept it going and we had a blast! Great band, great concert, great venue = great weekend in St Louis :)

Great music venue, drove from Chicago to see Slowdrive. Great good, friendly staff. Would consider coming out again for the right band. (In this case SlowDive was NOT playing Chicago. So we drove out.

I've always loved this venue as it provides the perfect balance of energy and intimacy. It's unique layout allows for a number of seating situation and it's tiered layers are definitely a plus for short people. It's location is easy to reach but parking is limited so it's not a bad idea to take an Uber or Lyft.

Horrible management. We can't bring digital cameras in and the bag policy is far too strict. They didn't let us know about the bag check that was there when we got back from a round trip to our hotel room. I'm upset and there was no communication about this. Never coming back. Chicago or Minneapolis is a better destination anyways

Beautiful venue. Rudest employees. So much attitude was given from each employee my party and I have encountered. These people are cranky and do not work well in customer service.

The Pageant is such a classic venue in St. Louis. I have seen so many great artists there and you always feel like you're up close and personal with them in such a small venue. Nelly and Lizzo are a couple of my favorites I got a chance the enjoy there. Most recently we were able to enjoy El Monstero for the holidays and they did not disappoint! The only downside to the Pageant is there aren't many seating options and some standing room spots around the venue are too far away from the railing for short people like me to see. Go early if you have standing room for sure.

I've been to several concerts here and I really enjoy this venue. Whatever type of band you're seeing, it's sure to be a fun, somewhat intimate experience as it isn't such a large place. The acoustic is wonderful, I feel like there's not really a bad spot to see the band or the artist and they have a small lounge/bar right out of the actual concert area to hang out at prior to the show. The first time I came here was about 2.5 years ago to see a band I've been wanting to see for a while. It didn't disappoint. I was probably standing more toward the bar area to avoid the crowd but I could still see the performance well and hear them great! The restroom has several stalls so you don't have to wait in line as much and they keep it pretty clean. The entire place is fairly clean and organized. The staff are friendly and I don't really think I've experienced a bad show here. In fact, I have tickets to see Kruangbin in December and I can't wait!

Nice location for a concert. Easy access to bars and restrooms. Check in was efficient. Be advised, larger handbags are not allowed. All bags are hand searched. Seating is tight.

I went to the Giveon concert w/ a friend. There were multiple doors for entrance. Even though there was a line it moved rather quickly. There was a bar on both the first and second floors. The bartender remembered our drink which is always impressive. We opted to buy tickets on the second floor because it guaranteed we would have a seat. For this specific concert the first floor was general admission/ standing room only. The only thing I didn't care for was the female worker who didn't ask to help us find our seats but once we found our seats asked to see our tickets because she thought we were in the wrong seats. After explaining someone from across the room had already helped and we knew these were our seats. She mentioned she does this to everyone however after asking the people sitting a few seats down they said she didn't ask them anything. Just sucks to OVER verify something we paid over $100 for "the good seats" it's offensive for someone to act as if we don't belong there. My advice would be to have the ushers stand at the top of each stairway to ask if they can help people find their seats versus picking people out that are already seated and questioning whether they should be there.

Kindest staff in the Midwest!! It was a pleasure performing here. Small note: the artist bathroom is in full sight of the audience. It's hilarious!

This is the worst venue in St. Louis. They have zero security. This is a very dangerous venue. Do not go with your children or wives. They had no control of the crowd. So scary:(

Tonight we attended the showing of The Psychology of Serial Killers. Upon arrival to the event, the line to be screened for admission was wrapped around the building all the way to the back parking lot. One member of our group went ahead to see what the hold up was and it was due to purse checks. Why can't they just have a separate line for people who can't figure out that it's unacceptable to bring purses to public events. Let them be inconvenienced, not the rest of us .

Worst venue in St. Louis. I go to 6-7 concerts a year and I won't be back to any here. Don't expect to bring your kid and enjoy time together. No seats unless you're 21 and over. You have to wait in line as it's first come first serve. Want to have an alcoholic beverage while here with your family? Nope! Can't take drinks where the under 21 crowd is and they can't come with you. So be prepared to stand behind the fence while your kids are on their own, or don't drink. If you're short, forget it, you won't see anything!

The Pageant is a beautiful venue where you can catch your favorite band or performance artist. The lower level features an open space right in front of the stage for those of you who want to get up close. Towards the there is a little bit of elevated seating as well as some tables that from the looks of it can be reserved for your event. Upstairs is a nice seating balcony with good sight lines and a standing room only area at the very top. This venue is well kept. Sound and lighting is top notch. Whoever you are coming to see will look and sound good. In addition, both levels feature fully stocked bars that include local St. Louis craft beer on tap, cans and bottles. If you're not a beer drinker then there are plenty of spirits that you can choose from. I have no doubt you will good time. I enjoyed my visit and depending on my favorite artists' touring schedule, I hope I can return sooner than later.

If i could give this venue 0 starts I would. My friend and I drove 5 hours from Indiana to this venue to see our favorite bands for her birthday, and as soon as we got everything checked and STAMPED to go in they pulled us aside to "check us" for whatever reason, and a lady comes out and asked us to do a sobriety test. WHAT KIND OF VENUE DOES THIS??? EVERYONE pregames before a concert. We do the test and SHE DENIED US ENTRY. We asked why were we being targeted, because we weren't being out of line, loud, or slurring our words. We paid almost $200 altogether for this concert plus hotel, AND drove 5 hours to see this band all to get DENIED ENTRY because they chose to do a random sobriety test on us. Plus it's my friends birthday. We are both females, over 21 years old. I don't know why we got treated this way. We tried two other times to get in later in the night and they still wouldn't allow us to go in. We bawled our eyes out on the street and the venue called a police patrol officer on us saying we need to leave now or we were going to get arrested. And mind you WE WERENT CAUSING A SCENE. We are bartenders and servers so we kept our cool. And even asked to speak to a manager they wouldn't bring the manager out to discuss the issues. So this venue is very unprofessional, and was unfair to now allow us in when we have no idea why we even go pulled aside in the first place. I tried getting my money back but to no avail they won't do it. I'm extremely devastated that we couldn't go in to see our favorite bands from when we were teenagers. PLEASE, be careful going to this venue. And if you plan to drink before the concert don't even do it. Fuck this venue and their staff.

I have spent a lifetime in this venue because my dad is an audio engineer. After last night at blue October, I will officially NEVER support this establishment again. I was assaulted by a woman and when I went to security for help, she screamed in my face and told me I had to "get the fuck out". WHAT A JOKE. It's your JOB. You are SECURITY. I have no problem addressing what she looked like if y'all want to handle this properly. Until then I will continue to bash this awfully run place. No one I associate with within a 100 mile radius will be returning to this venue. You clearly do not care about who you employ or if they are capable of doing their one and only job. A young girl comes running to you for help after being assaulted and you blame her and don't help her? WHAT A FUCKING JOKE. I'd put zero stars if I could. That's how embarrassing this is.

I've been to this venue a couple times, once for the Neighbourhood concert in 2019 and again just this past weekend for a subtronics concert (basically a rave). Despite the difference in vibes of each show, the pageant was the perfect venue for each!

I like this venue a lot! I went to see subtronics this past weekend... although when the smaller DJs were playing- the center of the middle of the stage just looked like there was a humongous sheet draped over it. That was odd. Other than that I liked the vibe, good bartenders, the security guard literally dropped my things like 10 times lol. The way the floor is set up is kinda cool, it goes up into steps and each one is a whole floor itself. Oh and there's a balcony over looking the show.

I love this venue. I have always been into live comedy and this is the perfect place for it. It books popular artists but is intimate enough that you can actually see the stage from anywhere in the house and you're not just watching the show from a screen like at the larger venues. There really isn't a bad seat. There are parking lots behind it so you don't have to worry about walking too far and they have a security screening process that seems to be thorough. They also have plenty of staff to show you to your seats.

This is best indoor concert venue in St Louis. From the lighting, sound to the the total synergy, the Pageant is tops in its class. I can't count how many concerts I have attended over the years that this place has been opened. Each concert has a special place in my heart for one reason or another here are my top 3: 1 On the Okay player Tour from 2000, I was able to see the great J Dilla) (RIP) and Baatin (RIP) both perform along with T-3 as Slum Village. I was also fortunate enough to 1st hear Jazzyfatnastees live. 2 In 2004 , I witnessed a Tribe called Quest in reuniting for a tour. 3 In 2003, Talib Kweli brought out some guy most hadn't heard of yet . I think his name was Kayne West or something lol ( true story me and like 5 other people were the only ones who knew his lyrics ) Fast forward to 2004, College Dropout is out and this time at the Pageant the show is sold out and Kayne is the headliner .. and yes all the people knew the lyrics this time!!

If you buy general admission tickets do not expect that to mean the same thing as floor/pit tickets. Spent the whole concert arguing with an employee telling me I can't go into the pit because I bought general admission, same as the people in the pit. Only difference between me and people in the pit was the employee stopping me, on top of that he stood by me the whole concert and kept trying to start conflict with me when I told other people around us that he hates his life and won't let you in even tho you paid for it. Been to the pageant multiple times and have never had this issue. Fuck you guys

I visited the Pageant for an Illenium show this week. I was very impressed by the layout and organization of the event. There are two levels and the upper is 21+ only which was really nice. The bar was reasonably priced and quick to serve even when it was packed. I was able to see the stage from a around the venue. The lightshow was outstanding - not sure how much that was the performer vs the venue but either way it worked well. Sound was average - it was really difficult to hear vocals and words from the second floor. Staff was great. I would definitely go back for another show.

The pageant staff was really efficient in getting people in and out of the venue, and the bartenders were very friendly. We went just after my boyfriends 21st birthday and they do not accept paper IDs with your voided drivers license! (Even if it is a legal document). So be aware of that. It would be nice if they could get scanners to verify all IDs :)

The Pageant is by far my favorite music venue. I've seen many musicians of different genres. Sometimes they book comedians. The bar is on both floors and offers full service bar, canned or bottled beer and beer on tap. Every seat is intimate - tiered ground level and balcony seating. General admission or standing room are also great options. Especially if you want to get closer to the band! I hope you check out a show here! You won't be disappointed.

A fantastic place to see a concert. I've been coming here for years, and it is one of my favorite concert spots

This is a great venue to see acts up close! Seating is limited downstairs, but views are great no matter where you are. It is basically a big bar that is fairly clean with a great small concert hall. BUT Note: If you're not a fan of crowded, noisy bars I'd still give this a chance. I think The Pageant breaks all the bad stereotypes you might have in your mind! Be prepared to walk a bit for parking, but that wasn't bad. Staff were friendly and handled the crowds well - inside and out. I'll be back to enjoy more concerts!

The Pageant is a venue. Its specialty is Rock and Roll acts that are up and coming. The theatre contains a mosh pit where you can bang into each other as much as you want. The pit is lowered so us older people don't have to stand the whole concert to see the act. The seating is in the shape of a U. Perfect for watching your favorite rock act. The sound system is also perfect. It is not mind numbing loud and it is not distorted just perfect is the correct statement. I came to see the famous to me Johnny Rivers(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Rivers) We were fortunate enough to score seats from a friendly scalper. He played most of his famous songs, Mountain of Love, Secret Agent Man, Memphis, Maybelline, Rockin' Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu, Far Side of Town, Midnight Special among others. For the curious I put his famous songs in my review so you can You Tube him if want to hear a true blues, soul, and rocker. The one song he would not play nor listen to was Happy Birthday. As he turned 72 on the night we saw him he was not really wanting to acknowledge his age nor the crowd trying to sing happy birthday to him. He is 72 years old and his songs were sung when he was in his early 20's. Much to his disappointment his voice would sometimes crack. He apologized for sounding like Joe Cocker. To me he was perfect after all he is Johnny Rivers. So this former up and coming is now came and going but he now can say he played the Pageant and The Whiskey A Go Go. Only they were 50 years apart.

The Urge got me here again & want to say 5 star for concerts, but 4 star for bar prices vs size of drinks. I suggest- eat & drink beforehand hand, but balance with getting there early enough to grab a table... or just don't care & join friends @ table or realize you will be standing the whole time. If over 21, get in early by entering through Halo bar. The venue has really good light & sound shows without a bad spot for experiencing bands. The venue is medium sized and the crowd has always been high energy for bands I came to hear & see.

One of My favorite venues for concerts in stl. I also dig their bloody Mary's and Long Island ice teas!!

I've always liked the pageant however it has definitely changed a lot since it first opened. Long gone are the days when you could come here and see an awesome show, feel comfortable in your general admission seats if you had them, and have only spent $25 on your ticket. That used to be the case back in the day. Now they do assigned seating and the prices of tickets are at times way too much it seems. I came here last week to see Lalah Hathaway, who did an amazing job by the way, however everyone in the theater on the first floor was packed like sardines. Our hard cushion-less, "banquet hall from the 80s" seats were crammed next to each other, and had very tight rows with no walking room for legs in between. Everyone in the theater was complaining about the seating. All I kept saying was that the pageant needs to be ashamed of itself. I know that they're trying to pack in a huge crowd to make more money and all, but if the guests aren't comfortable, then what did you really accomplish? Aside from the discomfort of the seating and blocked views that it caused to the stage, the sound and Acoustics in the pageant are excellent.

I went to the Louis Tomlinson concert here and this place is absolutely AMAZING. We camped out overnight in freezing weather and the staff was so wonderful. Gina and Eric are the best and really made for a great experience. I would recommend this venue to any and everyone. I will 100% be going back even just to see the staff. One of the best concert venues i have ever been to.

An excellent small venue to see up and coming artists in St. Louis. There isn't a bad seat in the house! Be careful walking on the loop late at night after shows, but otherwise the pageant is a stellar place to see intimate concerts for very reasonable prices.

What a shit hole. Don't expect any help what so ever from this place. They take forever to answer and then are super grumpy when you speak to them. No help what so ever and extremely rude.

the manager completely invalidated my groups feelings when we tried to tell him one of the staff was being rude and cussing at us because our friend was on crutches and was "taking up too much space". he said "that doesn't happen here" and "that's a strong allegation so i'm gonna stop you there". he cut us off when we were being polite and just wanted him to know, then later, he yelled at us for wanting to take a group picture with the artist and tried to call the cops and said we were touching him when there is video proof of no one being near him. bad experience on a night with one of our favorite artists.

Perfect little venue - hard to have a bad view anywhere in-house (even SRO). One bar on both levels to avoid stairwell congestion, plenty of restrooms, and they offer both G.A. and seated tickets depending on your preferred concert experience. I've been coming here to see shows since I was about 13 and I hope to attend many more! I've seen all sorts: Story of the Year, Styx, Keller Williams, and El Monstero (just to name a few). The sound is stellar, and they do a great job with lighting and effects on and around the stage. If you're attending G.A., I definitely recommend getting there early because you'll be waiting in line. The doors typically open about an hour before showtime.

I like The Pageant. I've never sat in the balcony but on the floor there really isn't a bad seat in the house. It feels much more intimate than a lot of other St. Louis venues. Honestly I'm more attracted to specific shows than specific venues but thumbs up to The Pageant from me.

I have been to every music venue in STL (most many times) since moving here 30 years ago. Having been to concerts all over the country, I have some basis for comparison. I would previously have given the Pageant 2-3 stars. The supposedly awesome acoustics are definitely not awesome. I have seen multiple shows there and the sound has never been impressive . It varies greatly from show to show, and depends on where you are seated more than most places. I saw Willie Nelson there and could hardly recognize the songs being played. The seating is not great, often with obstructed sight lines. The employees are generally unfriendly, the security staff is overbearing, and the parking is deficient. Be careful around there, the crime rate is significant. There are several local venues that provide a better overall experience. Recently, we went there to see a show. It was our first live music since the pandemic began. My wife and I were accompanied by our 20 year old son. We had just taken our seats; socially distanced with our masks in place. We are a pretty non-threatening middle-age couple. My son is a clean-cut 6'2', 200 lb. young man. My wife and I each had a beer, and my son had water. My son took my wife's beer from the cup holder without her knowing and took a small sip. Suddenly, the Pageant staff was there hovering over us. We were kicked out before the music started. We had been there 15 minutes. $150 tickets plus the cost of beverages we didn't drink gone. The whole night ruined. Now I suppose that he was technically wrong, but kicking us out? We didn't buy him the beer, he snuck a sip. How about a warning or taking away the alcohol? Nope, out you go! Meanwhile the smell of marijuana in there is getting stronger by the minute, but I guess that's okay. (In case it matters, Missouri law allows minors to drink a small amount of alcohol when accompanied by parents.) Having worked in restaurants, bars, and live music venues from high school through medical school, I am familiar with the dynamics involved. However, this nuclear response was completely over-the-top. Sort of like losing your driver's license for going 5 mph over the speed limit. If your favorite band is playing there, perhaps you can tolerate the Pageant. I will not go there again. I am looking forward to the May 2021 opening of The Factory in Chesterfield Valley. It's slightly larger than the Pageant and should provide some healthy competition. It will certainly be safer and hopefully friendlier.