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Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater and Convention Center
1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, United States
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Jo
Review №1

Seen Blake Shelton here. Not a bad seat in the house. Very easy parking, getting into the arena and exiting. Concession staff and ushers were all friendly and helpful. Prices are ridiculous but thats common everywhere nowadays. Will definitely return in the future. Bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. Not to bad for lines.

D
Review №2

Very nice women helping out great attitude

Ti
Review №3

We Went & Seen Carrie Underwood W/ Runaway June & Maddie & Tae & They All Were AWESOME.

Ma
Review №4

Nice facilities. Clean and had a great time watching Peter and the Wolf. If it comes up again I highly recommend it. The staff there were friendly even with all the people there.

Yo
Review №5

Was here for a wrestling event! Ushers were very helpful, air conditioning worked great. Recommend taking a sweater or something to keep you warm. Television monitors and audio work really well. Lighting is awesome.

Yv
Review №6

Went to the Jehovahs Witness 2018 Regional convention entitled Be Courageous. Had an amazing time. Everything was so well organized and parking was so organized everything from was so smooth and all the public discourses were truly amazing and I highly advise going this year if you have never been to one it was truly truly enlightening

Au
Review №7

Nice, comfortable theater where every seat is a great view of the stage..Good sound.We saw Willie Nelson

Ju
Review №8

We love going here for the hockey games. The building is kept clean, service attendants are helpful & friendly, and the whole atmosphere is fun! I look forward to seeing some musical performers in the future.

Mi
Review №9

Festival of The Trees is an annual event held here. This year was my first time in attendance & I won a beautiful WOW tree!

Je
Review №10

So far awesome night! Lauren Alaina! Bellamy Brothers, Trace Atkins, John Anderson, AND BLAKE!!!!

Pa
Review №11

Wonderful small arena in Bakersfield. Good parking.

Re
Review №12

Requested accessible/handicapped seating. Had to walk halfway around to get to an elevator, then back the same amount of steps to a catwalk ramp and walked again way around arena to our seats which had been given to someone else. I was very weak by the time we got to our seats and had to wait for the guard to move people in a totally different area. The arena is NOT handicap friendly. I hope the ADA enforcement calls them on that.

Tr
Review №13

High security for CIF State Wrestling event. Only allowed one unopened water bottle per person and no snacks or other outside food or drinks. Nice arena otherwise

Je
Review №14

This is a great place to go for a game, concert, or anything that people like or find interesting. Its a very comfortable arena with great seats.

El
Review №15

It was awesome. The live never fails convention was great

Ge
Review №16

It was a great atmosphere. Enjoyed every moment.

Je
Review №17

Went to see Sammy Hagar. First Hagar concert for me. Had a blast. Much needed time out to relax and rock out kid free. Venue has always been clean and cozy. Never had a bad experience in this venue. Good times Good memories!

Am
Review №18

Staff was helpful and friendly. They had alot of fun besides the game !! We won free dinner from raising kanes chicken and tickets to Harlem globe trotters which was awesome beings that it was my sons birthday!! We had a great family night!! Thank you! Richardson family.

Da
Review №19

All around not a bad seat in the arena. Great for ice hockey games & rock concerts

Sa
Review №20

Overpriced beer and food but its all worth it for KISS

Mi
Review №21

The setup for the Godsmack was very good. Not a bad seat in the house. Its a smaller venue so it was more intimate and you could feel a part of the show. One of the better concerts I have been to and I have been to quite a few. I would go to any concert at this venue

go
Review №22

Vary nice. good food. nice seats. parking close. A+

Ta
Review №23

Saw Kiss for the 1st time. Awesome show! Staff was pretty good too.

MR
Review №24

Good food but no ladies to accommodate me

Ma
Review №25

Its a nice place. Its clean and well kept. My only complaint is that the seats are not made for larger figures.

fu
Review №26

Russell in the condors office help me out pretty good today we receive some tickets that were looking forward to the tickets we got for the two games were going to win the big six. Go condors!!

Le
Review №27

Great concert arena wonderful staff

ja
Review №28

Great place to enjoy a concert

Se
Review №29

Always a great time attending a Condors Game. Still small enough a venue to where every seat is good for concerts too. Only downside is the traffic trying to get to the parking.

Do
Review №30

Very nice place I have been coming to the Rabobank arena for the last decade volunteer my time for cleaning for special events one down side is train tracks next to arena sometime cause delays in foot/ car traffic

Je
Review №31

Love the Civic Center. The parking is horrendous as youre not allowed to use the parking garage. Only the arena is, which means you have to walk aways. Downtown Business Assocation, City of Bakersfield need to address parking problem because challenging for those with ambulatory issues. And the arena is in the place where parking used to be for the Civic center.

Ra
Review №32

Had a great time @ Blake Sheltons concert and the next day at the Condors game

To
Review №33

Seating is good, varied events - hometown hockey in the winter, varied mix of other shows, music, etc. Easy free parking in Downtown Bakersfield. Impressive lighting effects.

Mi
Review №34

Great venue for seeing KISS. Upper seats are a bit tight though.

Ma
Review №35

Just got our kiss tickets there and they were reasonably priced H*** yeah kiss

Ja
Review №36

Attended a Bakersfield Condors Hockey game. Not a bad seat in the house.

Tr
Review №37

Such a beautiful place to hold everyone from Fans of our ice hockey team, The Condors, to Graduates of Cal State University! This multifunctional arena is the pride of our community!

da
Review №38

First hockey game and enjoyed it.

Pi
Review №39

Really nice place , with korn row in back alley !

Su
Review №40

Great local arena & theater for some of the best entertainment in town. Condors hockey, concerts, basketball games, shows, and more.

Sp
Review №41

I Love The People they Are So Nice..

Mo
Review №42

Good place to watch events but its the only place youre in Bakersfield

Su
Review №43

Great Condors game tonight! Staff is very professional and helpful.

Ka
Review №44

Easy to find.. parking lot is good

St
Review №45

Awesome teddy bear toss night in Bakersfield took the win threw our bears and enjoyed a great night at the arena

Ce
Review №46

Its the only large center with great entertainment.

Ta
Review №47

Daughters Cal State Graduation was such a special time.

Te
Review №48

I attend concerts and events there often. It is always clean and their staff is professional. There are so many outstanding performances to see also.

Ir
Review №49

This was the first time coming to Bakersfield to see Will Neilson and it was a friendly environment and quaint

Ja
Review №50

Weve been here for concerts, comedy shows and conventions. Staff is always nice and its pretty much clean

Me
Review №51

, have a bank arena is the best arena to host concert my son and I saw Sugarland last year and although we were in the nosebleed section it was the best concert Ive ever been to thank gosh we have a rob a bank in Bakersfield California now get Elton John back here please

Po
Review №52

Great place to see a show. Clean and fantastic sound. Wish there were more Broadway type shows though.

Do
Review №53

Great place to take the family and watch some hockey!

La
Review №54

Always clean and great events! The staff was a little less than friendly, however.

Sh
Review №55

Having a great time with the Amazing Bakersfield Police Department, and surrounded by lots of Great nonprofit organizations.The Community seems to be having lots of fun especially the children.

Di
Review №56

1st place Oakdale Stampede

La
Review №57

I always enjoy seeing the condors play

Ca
Review №58

Mostly Friendly staff... Great event (Jeff Dunham!!!) would have gave 5* but the lady who came over to tell me I couldnt take a picture was a bit rude.... I was fine concerning the picture, just not the way I was told...~ anyways Great event Jeff fa fa!!!! Thanks

Fe
Review №59

I really loved this show of Disney on ice better than two years ago.

Jo
Review №60

Every seat is a great seat. Easy to park, and the facilities are well kept. We always enjoy the events whenever we come here.

Lu
Review №61

Hockey games, concerts, monster trucks whats not to like. Every seat is a great seat and the staff are always very accommodating and personable.

Ko
Review №62

Went to see Disney on Ice. Every visit here doesnt disappoint.

Ap
Review №63

Any show here is definitely an amazing experience.

La
Review №64

I had fun taking pictures on the fountain outside of Rabobank arena..

De
Review №65

I went to the Carrie Underwood concert. Granted I had nosebleed seats but we had no view of Carrie. I felt like I was watching her on tv. Cause we only seen her on the screens. I would rather look at her teeny tiny than the screens this is the third time I’ve seen her. The other two times the screens were behind the stage. Even though I can’t afford front row tickets I believe we should see as much of her as possibles it’s still a lot of money to watch her on screens. Also the people in the row in front of us standing and dancing through the whole thing. The first 3 songs we tried to ask them to sit they said they were not sitting down. We advised them to stand at the bottom so we could see. They did after argument pursued. But management told them to go to their seats they told them we asked them to stand there. Management came to us and told us they had the right to stand and dance through the whole thing If they want. What about our right to see at least the screens. Management finally after my son missed the first songs explained his wife could barely walk due to a back injury much less try to stand agreed to let the girls stay where they were. It ruined our night to have young girls who have no respect arguing and not caring about people around them

sc
Review №66

Excellent acoustics for orchestra and choir performances. Seating is not bad either. Wish it had a more of a cozy or traditional flair but always a good venue nonetheless.

Pi
Review №67

Once youre watching a hockey game in that place you know its a good day.

Cl
Review №68

Great place to go to/host events

Bo
Review №69

Great place for a high school graduation ceremony!

Al
Review №70

Staff is friendly and helpful. The bathrooms are clean. Food and beer are reasonably priced for a venue of that size. Food isnt amazing, but it isnt terrible either. One of few venues that actually has a smoking section left, which is convenient.

Ja
Review №71

Saw Jackson Browne in the smaller theater and it was a great show! Very personable, good view and acoustics.

Lu
Review №72

Great place for a live concert seating close to stage

Do
Review №73

Large venue that caters to concerts and hockey and other various events. Has box seat viewing. Parking is located behind the venue or on the west side of the venue. Unless you are going to park on a public street. Either way you have to walk a few blocks. It is a nice venue and will definitely go back again

He
Review №74

Monster Truck, Halestrom and Godsmack

Kr
Review №75

I went for the job fest. I noticed it could use some sprucing up. Everything seems worn and outdated.

Mi
Review №76

Awesome place to go watch a hockey game!

Sa
Review №77

We attended the Hockey game and had a great time

Sh
Review №78

I typically enjoy events hosted here. No matter where your seats are, youll enjoy the show. Sound is always great, air conditioner is fantastic, food and drink are average, no funky smells. My only complaint ever, is lack of parking.

Ro
Review №79

Large arena, mice venue for concerts with good acoustics near a nice hotel in downtown Bakersfield.

an
Review №80

Good time and great venue. Beer was way over priced for the event.

Li
Review №81

Clean, well taken care of and comfortable seats.

Cy
Review №82

They have interesting things

ju
Review №83

MonsterXTour

Ru
Review №84

Fun at the Condors game even after they lost.

An
Review №85

We love it. Its clean, and we had many events there that have left us with fond memories.

Th
Review №86

Always a fun time for the whole family

Ch
Review №87

Great venue. Not to big. Great time

Je
Review №88

I took the train my destination and Marriotts sent a van to take me to the hotel and when I was ready to leave they also took me back to the train station. A Big Thank U to Marriotts,do plan on staying with them again. Service was great.

ST
Review №89

The arena is very spacious. Often gets very packed from show to show.

Fe
Review №90

Very nice!!! Amd profecional admidfear

A
Review №91

I was there for CIF Girls Wrestling!

Ma
Review №92

Wonderful arena, great seats all the way around in lower level and nice concessions.Concerts there are great.

Jo
Review №93

I love working their. Love setting up stages for any one.

Pa
Review №94

We had alot of fun and the place was lovely. Ive been there before and for Bakersfield CA, you would consider this place luxurious. Good a/c, a decent stage and floor space. Its the only big venue here. Parking sucks. Food is also not so great. Both expensive and sub standard. Still, its awesome for this little town.

am
Review №95

Great place to see a band!

Ja
Review №96

Only one of the beautiful places to see in Bakersfield

Jo
Review №97

The job fair was amazing for the community to try and help provide jobs for Bakersfield

Lu
Review №98

Best place in bakersfield to watch live events.

Ji
Review №99

Great venue for hockey game.

Li
Review №100

Clean arena and restrooms. Attended a cheer competition, good experience.

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  • Address:1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, United States
  • Site:http://www.mechanicsbankarena.com/
  • Phone:+1 661-852-7300
Categories
  • Convention center
  • Arena
  • Performing arts theater
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–5pm
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:10am–5pm
  • Saturday:10am–5pm
  • Sunday:10am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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