Marquee Theatre

It's a great place to see a show. However, it was freezing inside. Even the artist's commented to me about that. I asked security to ask somebody to warm it up for us. That did not happen. The show was still fantastic.

I’ve been seeing bands here for years. Now that I’m older, I always buy a seat upstairs. It seems a lot of people are confused about the floor, which is higher the farther back you go, to offer a better view. Like stadium seating? Duh. I always have exceptional interactions with staff, everywhere from parking to entry to the bar to being assisted to my seat. The bartender upstairs is a doll, and you can find amaretto, which isn’t always available downstairs. The bathrooms are well-maintained, and I’ve never experienced an uncomfortable wait. I’ve spoken with management many times, when I couldn’t purchase upstairs seating when I bought my ticket initially, and hoped that something was available when I got there. It’s always been a pleasant interaction. I believe management cares about their customers. I’ll continue to see badass shows and do meet & greets here for years to come. The only truly annoying thing about this venue, are the people that go upstairs to socialize and talk loudly over the music. If you want to talk, go to a bar somewhere. We’re trying to listen to the music!

Not my favorite venue, though it's located in the heart of downtown Tempe. Crowd management not great, staff not particularly friendly/helpful. Still some good shows here, such as Royel Otis and Michael Schenker recently. Much prefer the Van Buren as a same size venue. Staff better, and the vintage architecture very cool. More up and coming acts play here.

I would give it a 5 but parking. Must we talk about the parking. You used to be able to park in the parking structure for a paid fee. But since the data centers moved in they bought the parking structure and you can no longer park there. We ended up parking behind the structure with possible risk of ticket or tow. But acoustics and sound are amazing just no parking unless you show up an hour before doors open.

I hate that this venue is standing room only but I can't deny that the acoustics are on point and the parking was cheap and relatively easy to find and navigate. I saw Autumn Kings, Vana, Fame On Fire and Set It Off tonight. I had a great time. Enjoy a clip of Autumn Kings performing "Snake Charmer".