This is a really good intimate venue. If you come here to see a band you love, youll be close no matter what. My pictures are from the balcony because Im taller and my girlfriend was front row, so I didnt want to block everyone behind me. But I still felt really close to the stage and could hear everything perfectly!I was worried parking would be a pain, but theres a covered parking garage about half a mile away. General admission has plenty of space to pick from, while there are some reserved seats in the balcony. Honestly I feel like you can still get the best view GA! Start time was punctual, staff was pleasant, and show was great. Will definitely go back if theres a band I like!

It was my first time there. As small as it is when you walk in, the space is nice for a show!! I love smaller venues. It makes the show more intimate. The sound was phenomenal! My friends and I truly enjoyed our night! I am looking forward to going to many more shows here in the future!

Great small venue. The sound can be very good on the floor in the center. The sound if in the crowd nest area (upper left) is not great. The merch table is in an awkward area. Has become a go to location for me.

It was awesome to see the Dead kennedys on Friday the 13th. It appears that was the last show for the venue until the apocalypse is over. We just need to wait 3 - 14 days to see if we will survive from the great event that was not canceled.

Cozy small venue. Geoff Tate and Operation mind crime were great.

Very cool, intimate venue, with great lighting, bar, and concessions. My sister and I saw Parachute here, and it was a phenomenal experience; the band was only like 5 feet away, the sound was awesome, just a greet show! Super easy to get to TLA as well; polite staff. Sorry for blurry pics

I always like coming to this venue. Youre going to want to get there early to make sure you have a great spot. Its standing room only.

Decently sized venue with balcony seating and standing room only. Full bar but drinks are not always allowed to leave the bar area which is a bummer. Coat check and merchandise tables are opposite each other causing congestion when exiting and entering. Friendly staff and clean facilities.

Great small venue to catch a show. It’s an old venue but it’s got a lot of history(Pearl Jam filmed their Even Flow video here). Plus, it’s in a great location.

Nice venue. Very intimate making it easy to get up close to the band youre there to see.

Forever memories happen here! The best acts always play this stage when they come through town.The Theatre of Living Arts (or the TLA) is a concert venue located on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the early 1900s as a nickelodeon. Over the years, the venue has seen many incarnations ranging from concert hall to movie theatre to theatre.

Beautiful space for an intimate concert. There are 2 levels so you can choose to be on the slanted floor in front of the stage, or head up stairs for a different view. Great acoustics and small space make for an amazing sounding show. A coat check and bar round out this great place.

Just saw animals as leaders here, and it was very dope! Great sound, and pretty good views everywhere. Ill definitely go back.

We visit this facility to see a concert. Its was jammed pack. I didnt get an opportunity to okay pictures of the inside of the facility due to how dark the theatre was. But from what my naked eye could see, I believe the owners may want to start renovating the ceiling, and upgrade the bathrooms to be a little more presentable and clean. Other than that, this place was a cool hangout.

From the 5/19/19 Animals as Leaders 10 year anniversary tour at TLA. Amazing show. TLA hosts tons of good music.

The prices for their shows arent bad. The venue lives up to the prices. Ok sound. And its still a small place so views are good. They got basic food and drinks. Overall not bad. Just kinda in the middle.

Good small venue that actually fits a lot of people. Good sound. Security was great with the crowd surfers. Definitely going back, but wish theyd get some more retro punk acts in.

Wonderful, polite staff. The staff made the concert exp.all the better. It was extremely crowded but overall it was a good time. The Prefered Seating area was very sticky on the balcony bar, drink ledge & carpet.

Its the main spot now to catch shows. Dont drive here because parking is a nightmare. Bike, take Lyft/Uber, walk, public transit, etc. Plenty of places nearby to get food afterward.

I love going to shows here I seen Cameron here and I was front and center I love love him!! I love the shows here its very intimate and down to earth type scene and the drinks are great.

A small, relatively intimate venue that still has primo seating options for those willing to spend double. Multiple bars to keep your whistle wet. Security was ever-present and generally friendly and professional. And theres a $4 coat check, vital in the winter months. Lighting and sound were fantastic and even from the GA floor I had a good view (helps to be tall!). I like the TLA!

The acoustics arent knock-your-socks off, but the venue is intimate and the staff is super nice!Im not a fan of the fact that the bar area can turn into a private party (behind the center deck seating), because it can be distracting for those of us who want to immerse ourselves in the music, but being as Ive only attended one event here, that may have been an anomaly.

Amazing venue and cheap drinks. The concert we saw was amazing and highly recommend going her for one. Smaller venue and very intimate. I recommend getting her very early for good seats and standing location.

Intimate concert venue. Access to off street parking lots around the corner and near to restaurants and other of South Streets famous tattoo options. Would attend a show here again if its not completely a sold out show. Easy access to emergency exits made it ideal for me.

Been to this venue for 3 concerts now... Definitely not a favorite venue, its dirty and cramped, and the last time we went there, the AC was broken (it had to be 90° or more). The only redeeming quality is the acoustics, which are better than similarly priced venues.

What a great music venue. It used to be very dated and dingy inside but as of late they have made many many improvements to the place and it looks phenominal. The staff there in my experience have been awesome anytime Ive been there.

Legendary Philly music hall, sloped floor so you can see the stage even if youre standing in the back. Intimate venue, great for dancing.

A small but OUTSTANDING venue for live music. Parking is a bit tough on one way South Street but great sound in an intimate setting.

Ive been to this venue a few times for concerts. The last visit, my sister had a medical emergency. The staff were EXTREMELY helpful in getting them the help they needed, and they helped us get through the crowd so they could get some fresh air.

I used to love this venue, and they still have amazing acts that come through. However every single time I come here now, it gets more and more expensive. The drinks are just about outrageous but that can be expected. Now literally every section with a view is VIP. Not only were they trying to get $75 extra on a $25 ticket, but they were haggling on price. This is getting ridiculous and takes away from the experience. There are other venues in Philly that arent as money hungry.

Awesome venue that can definitely fit a few hundred people, if not more. Volume of the music isnt deafening but still sounds full. Drinks are a bit pricey but thats to be expected. They do a pretty thorough security check at the door as well.

Ok spot. Jims cheesesteak down the street. Great ticket prices. Great location. Parking sucks, but overall great spot. Feel and see the culture of Philly. In short people get there earlier and font move from your spot. Dope spot!!!

One of the worst venues Ive attended in over 40 years. Unless you pay for premium seating The closest theyll let you get to the stage is the lobby. I can see why the venue will soon be closing, as no major acts will book with them given their terrible reputation. Lets not get into the overpriced bar. Cant wait for them to all die in a fire.

This is the best grimiest music venue on South Street. My favorite Dr. Dog show was here in 2009 on my Birthday October 23rd. They all wore big plaid suits that matched the background. So may good shows, blues, rap, rock, metal n more. Can you say Big Freedia? Good times!

Great small venue for bands. Convienent to some good food options on South Street.

Cool venue! Saw SoMo and it was lit

Great smaller venue. Ive seen a lot of good bands here and there isnt a bad place to be in the crowd. The acoustics are perfect for any type of show you see.

Its an awesome venue. Staff was friendly. If u go to see a sold out show, u will be smashed though. Good drink prices easy to find. There a parking lot at the end of the street if u cant find side street parking.

Went to see Tiffany here. In the past my experience was nice..... However, she sang two songs after waiting overall very long time for her to take the stage.

Great venue for up and coming bands but not for a group charging $27 plus $11 service fee. Less than quality sound and overpriced beer for the size. It would have gotten 2 stars if the Electric Factory (or whatever it is now) wasnt the worse major venue in Philly.

Not my favorite venue in philly but always a good time. Beer is over priced even for a venue and bar staff is exactly what you expect at a show. Security is good, super helpfull and polite. Coat check is nice. Sound system could use an update but the sound techs always make the best of it and put on a great sounding performance.

My favorite venue. Amazing sound. I love the VIP options. Great staff. And right across from one of my favorite cheesesteak places, Jims steaks

Great venue. Have seen many shows here. The no re-entry rule is a bit dated though.

Excellent venue! Sound quality is awesome! Had a great time!

Went to see Cavetown, small venue so it gives a basement show vibe. Outside theres 2 sets of lines somehow when I went But all the staff were friendly. Heads-up Unisex bathrooms, but I believe theres a one person bathroom as well. Over all Id definitely come back.

You just have to get there early. Hard to find parking. And water down drinks.. but they have great shows all the time.

No frills venue with an angled floor so it is easy to see the stage from the back. Good sound. Beverage choices were limited but good enough.

Venue is nice. Pretty intimate. Sadly we had seated tickets and very ignorant people around us. But Hard to fault the venue for the idiots who attend shows.

Had a great experience seeing 070 Shake. Bathrooms are small but convenient with the amount of stalls.

Great venue with a nice bar and good sound. The bathrooms are terrible but who cares, this place has heart. Always enjoy it here and will always keep my eye on their upcoming shows. Worth a trip with no real reason to avoid.

I love my experience there last night with rod wave thank you

The Absolute best place to see Live Music! Great Staff actually the best staff ever! Acholic Beverages are on the cheap side. The worst seats in the house are better than the best seats in other venues! This is another Live Nation venue with prices in the $10-30 range. If you have never been here you gotta check it out. Youll love it!

Have a great view of the stage no matter where youre at.

One of the many venues in Philly I learned/trained to be the Drum Tech, Stage Manager & Musician I am today!

Great venue, very intimate and not a bad view in the house.

Consistently oversell the venue but have still seen some great shows here, especially hiphop.

Great venue, very friendly and helpful staff, took care to seat those with disabilities (you must call inn advance if you require disability assistance / seating), didnt drink so cant speak for the bar prices. Was great fun.

~ a raw, yet intimate, Philly jawn located on South Street -- edgy, eclectic and quite popular. TLA focuses on the music as there isnt much else... which makes it an awesome venue to catch a lesser known or up and coming band.

Great small venue. Makes any experience here intimate. Love it

Loved TLA! It was very spacious and very nice atmosphere and just a good place to hold a concert.

Great venue, great location, friendly staff. Allows alcohol consumption outside of bar area. Drinks are pricey, but no more than typical for a music venue.

Great live music venue. Sound system and engineer were on point. I didnt visit the bar, but others appeared satisfied with their drinks. Restroom configuration was a little weird but...#Divasaidso

One of my favorite venues in Philly. Sound is always good and has a lot of good acts come through. Always have a good time at the shows!

The establishment had an appropriate amount of space, and the amount of time it took to exit was rather quick. Lighting was decent however could be updated to newer tech. Sound was pretty good along with staging vs patron distance was leaning in favor of patron. Security actually did a good job upon entry and during the performance as well. Over all a win and worth a second go.

Best concert of my life was here. It served its purpose of having my favorite band play there. Lets be honest, thats the only reason were going there anyways.

The TLA is a cool venue to go to. It has two sides of a balcony as well as GA standing room when you first walk in. It fits about 1000 people and our team has seen a number of shows here.Its right on South Street so theres great places to eat within walking distance and if you search for parking on side streets you can even park for free.Their security is pretty standard but most of the door guys are nice and their bar tenders are fast and make good drinks.In terms of venues in Philly this is a solid one.

Nice venue. Had crows nest tickets, and it took a while to be seated for that. The acoustics were nice, when a good sound technician was used. Cozy venue.

Its a good place for GA shows cheap, sometimes for surprisingly big acts.

Very roomy, large venue with stand room close to stage and upstairs has seating. Very nice

Great venue! As a short person, Im especially fond of the sloped floor. Had a great time seeing Man Overboard!

Dead South rocked Phillys TLA!

I went to a concert here and the security was unapologetically mean and rude to everyone unprovoked. If you plan on buying water here then be aware they take the bottle caps away (sneak in a couple spare aquafina caps). Otherwise the venue ventilation and size was fair. Protip: avoid the bathroom!

My sister and I saw Lanco and Travis Denning here! Great smaller venue!

Played a fun show at the TLA last week. Good times!

By far the best place to see any artist that you love in such an intimate setting you will have an unforgettable experience

Staff was helpful and security is very thorough. The venue itself has amazing sound and lighting, and the stage is visible from pretty much everywhere that you stand.

Excellent venue, thematically laid out like The State (Falls Church, VA), The Crest (Sacramento, CA), The National (Richmond, VA), and The Fillmore (SF, CA & Silver Spring, MD).

I’ve been here for rage fest and a Brockhampton concert. It can get really stuffy and hot. The venues are usually pretty packed, but I still had a great experience at both concerts.

A great place to get close and personal with what ever venue you see ...

Great experience on two separate occasions

I had a good visit here to see the band Phosphorescent. The show was marvelous and there was a good vibe. The location is good with bars and restaurants all around. I was staying uptown just a few blocks and was easily able to walk home even though it was quite late when the show let out.Staff were polite and the evening was good all the way around. Good spot.

The sound here is awesome ! Better than any other venue Ive been to

Great venue! Standing room only but good view of stage from every where! Even for tiny me!!!

Great show. Seating ok. Beverages expensive paid 33.00 for 3 beers.

Great small venue, not a bad view of the stage to be had. Bar staff was good, sound was excellent. Will be back

Clean venue with good security. No problems getting in the door. In the middle of the Mike Stud concert we attended a speaker caught on fire. Not sure if this was on the part of the venue or the artist but security had the place evacuated and we were allowed to renter after the fire department deemed it was safe. Other than that we had a great night here!

Such a cool space to hear your favorite band! In a great area with parking nearby.

Smaller, intimate venue. Easy to find. Short walk from a parking garage and wawa.

Had a fantastic time at the show. It was PACKED but the entertainment was great. I dont drink much anymore, but I did go with a friend to get a drink. Maybe one more bar tender for super packed.

Great staff! Definitely a fun place for a show.

Vey nie have seen many shows here. All pretty great! Normally good sound, always great bands.

Its small and gets INSANE!!! The beers are overpriced so be sure to drink up before you get there. I love this venue and its a must-go to venue when NOFX is in town!!!

This venue was really nice. Easy to get into; they were very security conscious but it didnt hold things up. Good sightlines, vip section available as an upgrade once inside which is a great idea... Its a square, hard room so the sound wasnt perfect. Would give 4.5 stars if I could. Quieter shows here will be amazing, really loud ones a bit muddy.

I dig the TLA. Seen so many shows there I cant count. Great when its packed and at limited engagements like when A Perfect Circle capped at 300 on their second tour and Marilyn Manson was literally sitting 3 feet from me, haha. Acoustics are great. I also like the set up for staying after the show when I get passes. You now have the entire place to yourselves, the bands can stretch out. Cool place.

I went to this theatre yesterday to see Dodie Clark, and it was fantastic!I paid a bit extra for sound booth seating and Im really glad I did. Because of work and traffic i showed up about 10mins before the start time. By then the place was absolutely packed!The sound and lighting was great, they have beverages available for purchase. (Alchohol as well for this show, if youre into that)The staff was very polite and helpful.This was my first concert experience, and Im glad it was here.

It’s always a pleasure to see a show at the TLA. One of the last few venues in Philly.

I like some of the bands that go there. But this place is in desperate need of an update. The sound is always pretty bad. The restrooms are terrible and half are out of service. If not for the chance to see some bands I like, I wouldnt go there

Great venue to take in a live performance from one of your favorite artist. You can take your drink upstairs to the balcony complete with theatre style seats. Or if you prefer you can take in the show on the floor level right in front of the stage. A friend and I saw Dave East twice now. First time here at TLA, and this was the much better venue. The sound quality is better on the floor rather than the balcony, however.

Located on part of the liveliest strip of Philadelphia, the vibe of the TLA can change depending on the headliner and set list but that’s part of the fluidity and magic. Every show I’ve been to there has been week organized, the drinks are a tad overpriced, bu the location is clean, spacious and well ventilated (which is important when in cozy quarters with strangers). After a great show there are also plenty of options to pick from on South Street if you haven’t yet had your fill. On the other hand the service from the staff is inconsistent. One woman security guard in particular, I’ve noticed on more than one occasion, has a propensity to escalate situations and respond rudely to questions when it’s completely unnecessary. She’s generally outside corralling. Better treatment from other staff members in other ways has made up for this but instead, I think consistent training and deescalation tactics are needed.

The TLA is one of the best venues in Philly. They recently expanded the upstairs VIP which costs a lot of money just to have a seat. Otherwise this has been one of my favorite venues.