Always a fun time, wish the bathrooms were not shut down immediately after a show. When upstairs you have to go likely.

Keane 2020 tour, first US stop for them. Such a cool venue! Very intimate setting between performers and fans. Somehow the acoustics pull off really good in there. Stage setup including lighting was awesome. Almost had a sweet blend of a stadium feel and studio sound without the mosh pit.

Staff has things for concerts organized exceptionally well. Ive never been through a faster concert queue. Also was pretty well ventilated. Was only about 7 feet from the stage and barely to the side of the moshers and didnt overheat. Would go to another concert there.

Lovely little venue with ~1,400 capacity. Very intimate show. I was lucky to have a spot on the SL balcony as I found it a far better vantage point for the show and not having to deal with bodies all around on the floor. Im also a tall person and didnt want to be the tall one blocking folks behind me as I would have been at the very front if there was no seating. Even with being close to a speaker rack the sound was excellent throughout.The balcony is 21+ as they serve alcohol on that level and you are not allowed to bring those drinks, not even water, down to the main floor. The balcony is very very squishy. If youre 6 feet plus, brace for your knees to be mashed against either the seats in front of you or the surrounding rail as mine were throughout. It was a fair trade off as standing for 4 hours is difficult for me and, as I said, the view was absolutely worth it.One thing that was confusing was the bouncer at the bottom of the stairs that go up to the balcony who was checking IDs said the venue no longer accepts out of country ID. (I was using my province drivers licence.) They didnt clarify if a passport would be enough as I mentioned I had that as well but they let me pass as I am over 21. I can understand not recognizing an out of country ID and being unsure if its legitimate, however, it would be nice to know what is valid and if a non-US passport falls under this policy as well and what I could use to prove my age in the future as I have no US ID of any kind.Other than that the staff was well organized, security and coat check were quick and painless, the place emptied surprisingly quick. They do have an elevator (2 people at a time) for those that need it. I could see myself attending a show here in the future.

Such a awesome venue. With a killer staff. And a wonderful selection Really Big Artists, Shows, Fight Nights, you name it. The security staff is excellent and helpful. A really awesome all-ages venue. With three floors ,2 bars ,balcony seating, and an awesome stage.

Good place for music,just went to Buddy Guy it was great. The place can get hot specially upstairs area. No restrooms upstairs. 3 bars lower floor, main floor and upstairs balconies.

Never had a bad night here. Always a pleasure

Such a wonderful place to see a concert. Just an amazing place where locals from all walks of life come together to enjoy great bands. Well-handled crowd control as well... Easy in, easy out... No long lines.

One of the best places to see a concert. They have big names grace the stage often.

A prime example of a remnant of Old Portland. No frills, nothing fancy. The most intimate balcony Ive ever seen. Just a good ol rock club (that also has the most hip-hop in town).

Great, open venue! AWESOME bands for the Steve Pringle benefit - he wouldve been proud! Dance floor, food and drinks available and a very friendly crowd celebrating love and helping out the community. I dont know how it could get better!

Sound system is baaaad. Dirty and old building. Good show! Bone Thugs and Harmony 25 years!

I went to see Blue Oyster cult with my son. The staff was very accommodating. It is a fairly large building with some seating. The only thing I didnt like was all the people drinking, most drunk. I personally go to see the concert. I dont think that being impaired is a way to Rember. The concert was great and very enjoyable.

Great venue! Had a great time. Saw Keane and they did not disappoint

Ive seen many great concerts at the Roseland (and even the Starry Night). The venue has much improved over the past decade. It is cleaner and more organized than in the past. No more mosh pits. Although they are more expensive, it is nice to have the option of reserved seats in the balcony now. The security is still fairly invasive. You have to pass through a metal detector, but they dont let you empty your pockets of metal objects or cellphones. Thus, I always set it off with my keys/phone and have to get a pat down. More than once I had to empty my pockets. Much more strict than other Portland venues, but I guess they have their reasons.

Great place. I came here to see Within Temptation and In Flames in March 2019. Loved the concert! The venue was perfect.

This is a great music venue with an alcohol bar upstairs and one downstairs along with a small snack bar. The security team has always been professional and kind. Every event Ive attended here has offered coat check. The only negative would be the harrassment by the homeless who camp nearby and secure parking. I do love this venue yes.

This is a very Portland venue. Multiple levels. Enter at the bottom. Go upstairs to the main floor which is for standing room only. Then another set of stairs which is 21 and over and has seating. I was there for a relatively full show put on by the band Skillet. Yes, if you want the cheap seats you will be standing all night, but there are drinks and food available and the venue has a great feel.

The sound quality for rock shows at the Roseland leaves something to be desired. But the staff in general does a good job of maintaining the place and organizing people through the venue. The best experience Ive had here so far is up on the balcony, the side view from up there is unreal.

Its a fun venue to see concerts at. Up close and overall just a great place. I had a blast visiting this year and will be back for another concert in near future

Ive been seeing shows at the Roseland Theater for at least 10 years. I may be biased because I have so many awesome memories here but I love this concert hall. Great sound, its easy to see the stage from anywhere inside, the line to get a drink moves quickly thanks to super nice bar staff. The restrooms are clean and stocked. Ive never had a bad experience.

Such a dive but has had and always seems to book great bands. I have always seen good shows here. But it needs some clean up and fresh paint.

This is personally my favorite venue in Portland. Big named bands play here but its small enough that it feels more personal. Great lighting and amazing sound system.

Nice Venue. Very small. They need a better bar set-up. Get there early if you want to sit in balcony.

Great, pretty small venue. Good sound and bass. Saw RHCP there back in the day, too short and e40 last week.

Great place for amazing music. It could be a bit cleaner, remodeled but it does the trick! Go see some beautiful music in downtown Portland....be safe and have fun!PS - James Blake Show - April 2019

This venue puts incredible artists in the spotlight. I saw the Tones & I see their FIRST US show ever, pretty cool. One thing I would wish for a fix on was that if youve got pepper spray on your keychain they take it at security and promise it back later, but herd you through the exit without an opportunity to retrieve it. That was a pretty big bummer for me.

Blue October was soooooo fricking Awesome.

Nice little venue. Easy access to parking. The show was good (Tones and I) and the staff was friendly. Overall a great place to hear and see your favorite group.

Went and saw NF here and it was a pretty great experience. Very simple theater, nothing to really complain about. Open floor for a stand up concert, small proximity so everyone is close to the stage in some way. Good experience. (But that was probably more the artist performing)

This is a hit or miss place. When its good its great! The bar downstairs is better than inside the venue area but still not terrible. Lack of wiggle room and it can get hot during a show but still a good time.

Descent priced drinks with Light Fun atmosphere

Intimate venue for listening to bands. Upstairs theres a bar that serves alcohol and some seating. Views to the side may be restricted because of two pillars in the main area. Otherwise no matter where you are the band is close.

Take cash w/ you. Decent venue, I went for Motion City Soundtrack.

Cool venue, easy walking location with Voodoo and other locations within a close walks distance. Great show and audio and lighting, would see another venue here again. Too bad no upstairs bathroom but not the biggest ordeal.

The Roseland Theater is a great place to see a concert. It has an intimate feel and fantastic views from the balcony. There is a bar on one side of the balcony so you can get a drink, take a seat and watch from there or sit on the other side in an all ages area. There is no reserved seating so get there early for a good place to stand below or a seat in the balcony. People line up a couple hours early and wrap around the building. There are bathrooms in the businesses that are circled by people in line, but you must be a paying customer to use them. I appreciated that they had good security and made a girl get off a guys shoulders that was blocking everyones view. The building is old and needs updating but it is still a great place to see a concert. Note: The neighborhood is a bit sketchy after dark so be aware.

I went here for the Tove Lo concert last week. The venue is small but the crowd was decent so that was a plus. I think I could smell marijuana towards the end of the event even thought its non smoking. I heard some bad stories about this venue but its really not that bad.

Loved the concert!About the venue itself; bathroom was clean. They had a water station setup, which I always appreciate. The place is definitely outdated. Not a lot of seats (only on balcony) but plenty of security.

Great no-nonsense music venue...get up close and personal or hang back in the balcony with some of your favorite bands!

Still have the metal detector but staff arent as hard nosed about letting people in. The balcony seats are worth the price. Enjoyed the Shakey Graves show. They often have great shows that are worth seeing. Glad they didnt overbook with extra backup bands on a weekday evening so it makes it easier for those of us who have jobs to go to see the entertainment.

Had a great time here! No longer to get in the concert, fast security, cheap snacks and drinks, and good sound quality. Did a rave here and had a blast!

The Roseland is consistently one of the best venues in Portland. The sound system is fantastic, and if you sit in the balcony theres no such thing as a bad seat. Keep it up, Roseland Theater!

This venue has had its ups and downs over the years but I think they are in a really good place right now. Management and security and their neighbors all seem to be working together nicely which makes the experience for the concert goer SO much more enjoyable!

After they screwed us on our tickets (double booked), and no apology or refund it was a bad start. The venue was clean enough, but horrible air circulation, and generally rude staff, the cheap drinks were at least a plus. The sound and visuals on stage were surprisingly good! Small venue is a plus to be very close to the performers. Would consider going again, mayb.

I had never been here, but saw Shakey Graves and it was awesome! Medium sized theatre, but easy to get to. There is a parking lot within walking distance that seemed safe-ish, I had no problems. Great venue! Quick and efficient entry.

First time here at the Roseland theater. It was packed for the SABOTON concert. Really enjoyed it. My only complaint is that what seats there are (and they are upstairs mind you) fill up too fast and a disabled person such as myself who didnt get there early enough had to stand the entire time. Other than that enjoyed it immensely.

This is fun place for intimate concerts, no matter where you sit or stand you feel so close to the stage! Best concert Ive been to in awhile was just a week ago!

One of the best venues in Portland. Even has handicapped seating for GA shows. They are hosting Blue Oyster Cult as I write this review!

Wouldve been better if they had the balcony open for seating. Had to leave the our last night show early cause I my knees wont allow me to stand that long. Usually its a great venue. Really bummed Ive now missed out on the last 3 times our last night came to Portland. Hopefully next time theyll have seating available

Great venue, had a really good time here with my friends. Says no moshing but i moshed the whole time and it was the best pit Ive ever been in.

Sorry but this place needs some work. The sound system has the most bass of any venue I have been to so far in Portland, but that doesnt make up for the pathetic bar. What kind of bar is cash only these days? I brought only 10 bucks so I can tip. I could only get one drink, and it was the worst drink Ive ever had. It gave me a huge headache. Their selection of alcohol is also trash. I had to stay upstairs the whole time because I had a drink. The balcony is an good view but its very cramped with seats only and theres no room to dance. I wanted to go down to the floor with my drink and dance and party like I can at almost every other venue, but whomever runs this place makes it so difficult to have a good freakin time. I will only return if the band or act is something I absolutely HAVE to see, other than that I have no reason to ever come back to this place.

It has a dive bar kind of feeling to it. It has a nice sized balcony area. Seats are wooden and fold down; no padding. Pretty easy to navigate because of the size. Drinks are minimal. Nothing fancy or theyll make fun of you.

Fantastic atmosphere! Mid sized concert venue for intimate performances. Felt a real connection with the musicians. I would recommend short people try to arrive early or wear heels but other than that, it really is a great spot.

Disorganized and rude security folks. A decent place if everyone in your party is 21 so you can sit in the balcony or if you are six foot two... otherwise the stage isnt high enough for shorter folks. But still loved watching Skillet!

Great venue! Staff was friendly, drinks werent overpriced. I would definitely see another show here.

Worst venue in all of Portland. Ive had at least 3 concerts ruined because they were here. They close at 11:50pm regardless of day of the week. So for most shows, just as its getting good they shut everything down. Drinks are too expensive and taste watered down. They do not do a Portland pour. Skip this place and tell your favorite bands to book the Crystal.

I saw dodie there last friday. It was amazing!

It is a great venue. It is standing room mostly and if you want liquor be ready for a line. Also it gets hot so dress accordingly

Ive seen The Glitch Mob and Rufüs Du Sol here so not that much experience with the theater but I do have some.The entrance to the theater is a little sketchy with teenagers working as security doing mock pat downs and pretty much ignoring any kind of actual security work. It doesnt feel safe at all, especially given recent events at other clubs and theaters. It really is the most barebones entrance Ive ever seen at a venue with no personality or noticable environment, just some metal detectors and a concessions stand. Once in, you walk up some stairs to the theater itself which is pretty small for concert-goers with a bit of balcony seating and mostly floor standing room.Dont expect to see any major players there with that kind of venue, but the shows that are put on have a very personal feel with the musical groups being so close to the crowd. The stage is pretty small but packs a lot of lights and effects with speakers that literally shake the whole building.Overall, its a good place for a grungy club type scene, but dont go into it expecting anything more than a step up from a warehouse space.

This was my second time seeing a concert here. My first time being here was seeing Steve Aoki live. Last night I saw LP live for the 2nd time! Its a great building and awesome place to go to for concerts.

Went to Rumble at the Roseland with my Husband, it was great, had front row balcony seats and really enjoyed the fights.

Yeah, pretty cool. 21+ balcony pretty cool but CASH ONLY. (ATM in lobby)

As an average concert goer, I would consider this location decent. The acoustics are okay for the space. The stage is visible from most anywhere, barring the two skinny support beams in the main standing area which can impair visibility. But, as long as the artist moves around on the medium sized stage, this is tolerable. This location does serve alcohol if desired at a premium price. There seemed to be mixed drinks as well as beer. I didnt notice any accessibility options, but that doesnt mean they arent there. The Roseland is also smoke free inside with a space to step outside if needed. Overall, this is a good venue to see a concert for smaller to mid sized bands.Photo is taken from near the back of the ground floor. There is also a small wrap around upper balcony with reserved seating.

Everyone working was super nice and the space was a good size. Alcohol is only upstairs but you can still see the stage

One of the best venues in Portland. The balcony is great if you want to sit and the bar is well stocked. If you want to dance, and you should, the open floor is great. For more mellow shows they will have chairs on the floor but still have room to dance in the back and at the stage. Ive seen some of the best shows in my life here. I love this place. Just remember that this neighborhood can be a little sketchy late night. Youll be fine!

Fun venue. I like the all ages setup with a bar upstairs, good times. Good sound system, nice staff, pretty good lighting. Kinda long cost check line at end. They did have food as well. Tickets are usually well priced imo. Ill be back

Ive never had a bad experience at the Roseland. Concerts there rock and are affordable. If you get the chance to see your current musical obsession there, go!

Ill go so far as to say this is my fav venue for MMA/BJJ and Metal shows! I love the balcony seats for a good over head view and quick bar

Saw Lil Tjay. Concert was good and security had their hands full but did a great job.

My favorite music venue when I come to Portland. I love that there is a wrap around balcony above the main dance floor and that they have water upstairs and downstairs. It does sometimes get very hot in there but I have usually been there when its sold out so I completely understand! The shows I have seen there have been pretty incredible too and have left some really great memories for me. Hoping to come back again soon!

Its was a cool place. Its kinda small. So you can get pretty close to the stage. Ill be going back for more. I went to the babymetal show. Had a great time.

Great venue, we attended a cage match fight and it was perfect. Felt very close and right in the action

I felt like this venue was very well run and managing the different levels of entry tickets went smoothly. I would feel confident bringing underage concert goers here.

Refused 3/3/20 - Youth Code and Metz opened. One of the best shows ever.

The events they host are usually pretty great. The staff is usually pretty cool. The bar pours light and isnt cheap, so definitely pregame responsibly. The venue itself is getting old and gross. Needs to be remodeled or updated or something. Regardless, this venue is a pillar in the Portland event scene.

Ive been here a few times and consider it a great place to see a show. Most recently was last night for GWAR/Hatebreed. The floor area is pretty large for a smaller venue with a smaller upper balcony area where alcohol is served. The only small issue was trying to get outside for some fresh air after one of the opening acts. Long line of people trying to get outside. Plenty of close parking available and the sound quality was very good.

Played the first show of my life here and have seen every single one of my favorite bands here. The sound system is great. Sit up in the top level to feel the bump and chest vibrating boom at hip hop shows.

Amazing venue! Love going there every year. Keep bringing Floater back for Every New Year!

Great concert venue. Seperates areas for 21 and over.

I am in a wheelchair and the security plus staff are so great and they are so helpful. We went to see Lykke Li and it was an Awesome show. Thank you!

Excellent place. Bar upstairs.

My experience here for concerts is hit and miss. I like the venue. The bad side is that they have entirely too many people crammed into the concert area. It is literally so packed that you are smashed up to other people front, back, and on both side of you. Just like a packages of sardines. You can not move. And if you are five feet tall, you will not see a thing on stage if anyone is standing in front of you. If someone decides to move and go elsewhere in the venue, its a mess of being tugged and pushed because everyone is so smashed up on everyone there. It is a complete let down if you cant enjoy the concert. Its even a bigger let down when you paid to see your band live and you can not even see them. On the other hand, IF you get there before everyone else, you will get somewhat close enough to peek threw a few people ahead of you to see the band perform on stage. The sound is great in the venue. So you gotta hope for the best and plan on arriving way in advance to see the concert. But still, packed like sardines.

This is a great place for concerts. Definitely one of the best venues for live music in Portland!

What a great open venue for concerts! Saw Todrick Hall who did a great show. Excellent sound - just right for the size of the hall. Never had a moment where something was distorted or too loud. Also visually stunning. The lighting was excellent. I also liked the size of the theater. Parking was available close by. Concessions were widely a available on multiple levels. It’s an older theater that’s very well maintained.

The sound is quite loud but good, security is friendly, overall ive had nothing but good experiences here. But beware if your going to watch from the floor that moshing and getting knocked around is very common!

If the venue had a more accessible wheelchair, restroom and bar, it would get five stars.

Bar is cash only, and the upstairs seats are pretty rock hard. There are also a lot of poles that block your view from upstairs. That being said, everyone who works there is really nice, its in a great location, and we had a great time!!

Mostly everyone who worked there was nice, and the venue was very nice as well. I went to see yungblud and it was sooo fun

Very personal venue. Not a lot of seating though. Still love it haha

Smaller venue than you might imagine. Either cozy or cramped depending on your perspective. The staff is friendly and professional. Ultimately nothing exceptional... but the act I saw, the Hu, was absolutely incredible!

Hard to find an issue with Roseland. Its one of the few venues in town to host big metal shows and for the most part, the staff is super friendly & doesnt make you feel like you are at the TSA like some larger venues.

Portland staple. Great venue. Good sound. Friendly staff. All the best bands eventually come thru The Roseland.

Saw Motionless in White here, the place was great but the lady trying to rush me out about 5 minutes after the music ended was really just not friendly and need a SEVERE attitude adjustment. Good thing im not coming in daily.

Nice venue with an upstairs seated area for first come first serve. The middle floor is the concert hall with 2 staircases to get you back downstairs to where the bar is located.I went to a Black Label Society concert and the only complaints I have are: The music was way to loud, distorted loud, a few times and you cant drink on the main music floor in the middle, only upstairs and downstairs where the bars are located.Awesome staff, great stiff drinks! Easy to find location with a giant sign outside.

Great old venue. Love coming here for rock shows

Went here for Louis the Child. Pretty badass show and the venue is pretty nice. They have a bar up top and a cash only bar downstairs.

The only reason this isnt a 5-star review is that the seats are old and hurt middle-aged butts. The staff were cool, the venue is quirky... the way concert venues used to be. Great service, great atmosphere. If I was younger, Id have been dancing down on the floor and the antique seats wouldnt be an issue.

Forever one of my fave venues! Two bars and helpful staff!

I love this venue! Always puts on good shows and is big enough yet small enough to see the stage from wherever you are. Keep rocking, Roseland!

Great place to see any type of show.Great tequila too