This is a great space for an event. Its able to be configured for a crowd of up to 7000. I attended a hip-hop/rap concert and enjoyed it. The sound was amazing. The temperature was a bit warm in the facility. People passed out during the concert, which shows that the temps were pretty warm in the facility. I wouldnt hesitate to see another show here. I would recommend a seated show verses a standing room only general admission show.

Went and saw Bring Me The Horizon, Sleeping With Sirens, and Poppy. The theater was amazing. Everything was set up nicely. Staff and other employees were all extremely nice.

Really cool venue sound was great in there and concert was amazing! Would definitely come again to see more artists. Came all the way from Spokane and was not disappointed, made the trip worth it

Neat place to see a show. Saw The Strokes play and it was spectacular. General Admission but there are bleacher-type seats in the very back. Two large areas for alcohol which is a plus too.

Attended the Ghost: The Ultimate Tour Named Death show at WaMu Theater tonight. The venue was great, despite a few strict rule policies like no bag bigger than a handbag unless its clear and a hair trigger fire alarm. The seating and sound and lighting were all wonderful. I would certainly attend a show here again!

This is a nice smaller venue that is well organized and managed very well. We attended a concert here had a very good experience. Upon entry you immediately have the option to check coats. Then very nearby we hit the bar. The bars were very nicely layout through out the venue. The lines were not too long at all. Once in the bar area, it felt very roomy. Many times you are stuck in a tiny over 21 area and this was much better. One area for improvement would be the merch area. It wasn’t big enough and the line was too long for too much of the time. Didn’t make it worth getting merch, so we passed on it. Once inside for the concert, it was very spacious and well laid out. There were plenty of options to sit or stand. It looked like the area with seats fills up quick, so get there early if you want to sit in the chairs. As for standing, there was plenty of room and it was a fairly polite crowd and people didn’t mind if we got close to the front. We will definitely look for other concerts to see here.

Saw Alice and Chains at the WaMu and the band experience was exceptional. The whole getting through security experience, not so much. We had to go through the same line three times for a water bottle, an iPad, and a purse that was 1cm too big and needed to be checked. We had to check two items and wait in a security line for over 45 minutes to get into the venue. If you are going to an event here, be sure to measure your stuff and arrive a good two hours before the doors open.

Best theater in Seattle. Even better than most theater in the West coast. Very spacious and clean. Bathroom is large enough so that theres no huge wait line. Coat check doesnt take 30minutes either, Which is nice

I love the space. They had an amusement park ride inside once. Thats how huge it is. Ive been to several events here, Odesza, freak night etc. Parking is a hassle around here. I would take a taxi. We checked out the VIP lounge too last year. The view was amazing. The sound is great. Ill warn you they have open bathroom stalls. Thats just how it is.

Great venue to see a show. Spacious with good sound. Wheelchair accessible. Vegan and GF options at concession when we were there!

Been here a few times to see mgk, sws, bmth, and others. Love the experience every time. Its not huge, but I dont feel overly crowded in. Its fairly easy to get close up to the stage.Probably my favorite venue.

WAMU theater is a great place to see many opportunities and events such as car shows football games soccer games music festivals I highly recommend visiting this at some large event when in town it is a great stadium and area for a venue the prices of the food are quite expensive but it is downtown Seattle where the minimum wage is higher than the rest of the country I definitely approve of the condition of the building it is clean and very nice.

It’s always a bummer to find out a band you want to see is playing the WaMu instead of literally any other music venue in Seattle. Its soulless. BUT the band I saw was incredible

Not too big. Not too small. Clean. Enjoyed a great show. Definitely will be attending more events as they come up there. Wu-Tang forever!!

The show and the artists were amazing.The one thing I really did not like is we were not allowed to bring bottled water out of the bar area on the dance floor. I think it’s extremely important for people to stay hydrated while dancing and partying.

Good venue. Screens on each side for the close ups.Great camera crew, sound and lighting as well.Bar inside is expensive but thats to be expected.Place looked clean and the staff seemed nice.Had a good time.Pay parking is super close.They are thorough with their security screenings without dehumanizing you.

Great venue with a lot of room. There are always plenty of staff around which helps the environment feel comfortable and safe. Security lines are always very quick. I wish there were more locations to get water as you sometimes have to cross the whole crowd, but that is a small irritation.

Great venue!! I have seen many shows here, always a fun time. Alice in Chains was amazing!

Went to see sumo and sushi here and had a great time. The place is vast, restrooms are clean, drinks were cheap.

Very nice venue, I have been for different occasions, from concerts to art shows.. etc Always well-maintained, well organized, good customer service

Every event has been great that Ive attended. Juice world and wekfets car show

We attended Ace Comicon for our second year. Amazing!!

Outstanding setup for an EDM concert. They have a lot of rules but it was very well organized and had lots of room. Definitely will be excited to see another show in the future here!

Saw Deadmau5 here, sound is way better than it used to be. Lines were quick and easy. Drinks were $12 a piece and pretty much water but other than that it was awesome.

All you need for enjoy your stay at home is here.

Not great for concerts. Not built with acoustics in mind, the sounds seems to drop out into the void. They dont use stadium seating, so you cant even see the stage very well. From past experience, is good for a trade show/dog show/sports celebration or other convention space.

It was an amazing concert. I went and saw my favorite singer NF and it was incredible

I saw Hozier here a few weeks ago. Had a really easy time getting into the venue, had a really nice chat with the bartenders. I thought the sound quality in the venue was fantastic.My one star being taken off is for a security issue. I completely understand why you would not allow mace or pepper spray to be brought inside. As a young woman attending a concert alone, and having to walk to public transportation and then from the station to my house in the dark, having to choose between going to a concert I paid good money for and throwing away my form of self protection, that is really obnoxious. I don’t expect to be allowed to take it in, but it would be great for there just to be a bucket you can grab a random one out of on your way out. Even unofficially.

Best birthday ever!#kevingates

Attended a Call of Duty World League event as an employee here. Bathrooms were okay and event space seemed adequate. Comfortable temps, and decent food. Good location also. Good food trucks outside as well!

The theater is okay. The acoustics are not great for a concert. It is nice that the venue is sized well so you can see everything even from the back.The entrance was a mess. It was more like a free for all than an organized security screening. It was also really irritating that there was no signage of no bags for screening. It caused many people to have to go back.

It is a good venue for a medium size show. We saw Odesza and it was just great. We felt safe and the organizers kept the crowds under supervision all the time. We went through a metal detector and bag check upon entry. The neighbourhood felt OK. Getting to and from the show was a breeze. We walked from downtown and took uber on the way back to our hotel.

Staff was pleasant when they could have been...not. packed house. Lots of clean bathrooms, snack bar, Starbucks and even a well-staffed (but, ahem, pricey and minimalist) bar. Everything seemed very well-done for a large event.

It is meh, the bar entrance set up is trash, but once you get it its easy to get a drink. Bathroom is so difficult to use. Everybody and their mothers is in the queue trying to do god knows what in the bathrooms. Bathrooms decently clean with no piss smell.

I had a pretty good experience going to the Kevin Gates show here. We got there a little after doors opened and didnt wait very long in line to get in. They offered beer, wine, and cocktails, a little spendy but pretty much what youd expect from a venue like this. All in all a great experience and I enjoyed the show

Love this place. Great place for music festivals, particularly EDM. Definitely would recommend everyone to go to any music festival as long as the music you love is played or the artists you like. It is highly recommended to wear earplugs otherwise youll have trouble hearing for a day or two and if you constantly go you could get permanent hearing damage as you age. I got Eargasm earplugs and they work great.

Solid Gen Admin set up. Pretty good sound within the theater.

I went to see Brock Hampton with a couple friends. We brought two fanny packs, and were denied entry for the size of our bags. They told us we had to check them out side of the venue. When we arrived at the bag check, it was $10 to check each bag. We were not allow to check both fanny packs together, unless we put one inside of the other(they put the fanny packs inside of a large plastic bag and put a tag on it. More than enough room to put both bags). When I went to pay, they only excepted card, and even responded with, “we don’t except cash, we don’t want to get mugged”. So already a red flag, that the people watching our bags, don’t have any security put in place to protect our stuff. As for going through security, there was no signs informing us what todo when we approached security. They wanted coats off, bags opened, and pockets emptied. There was no one taking lead to in informing anyone of this protocol. Each person that went through was yelled at for not being ready. The staff was not helpful and not friendly in any way. No water bottles were allowed in, and a water bottle inside the venue was $5, along with no designated water stations. I also went to grab a beer, and they stopped selling alcohol at 9:30. An hour before the show was scheduled to end. All around really bad experience on behalf of the venue, the staff was not helpful, rude, and they were scamming people for as much money as they possibly could. I would not recommend.

Your basic convention center. No major complaints though for our show there seemed to be too few restrooms for the volume of people. Im unsure if more facilities are opened up for different events.

This place did not feel like a concert hall. It felt like a high school gym converted temporarily for a band performance, with similar acoustics. Still loved the show!

Very spacious and easy enough to navigate. Plenty of accommodations for anyone who needs to sit, but plenty of room to stand. I was really impressed with the tech that I saw during the Of Monsters and Men concert

If your bag is larger than a iPad mini youre not getting in, but dont worry theres another long queue for you to join in order to pay someone $10 to store it for you! No prior warning or information on the booking confirmation, a convenient money-making scheme it seems. No staff even at the start of the queue advising people of the rules, would have saved some people a lot of time and hassle. Once youve queued for a second time and got through clutching your belongings in your hand (or transparent airport bag if you have one to hand!) youll enjoy a good sized venue with spacious seating, bar and restroom facilities.

Have been there for only hockey, but can only imagine any event it will perfect. Not a bad seat in the house

Venue was great once we got inside but while waiting outside the lines were unclear and lacking in direction. Other than that, it was a wonderful experience.

Great place to see a concert. Drinks arent terrible. Price is good.

It was an amazing experience going to see hozier in concert. The mood was great and they changed the colors accordingly to the mood of the artist. It is all general admission so make sure to come early to wait. There is usually vendors near the line to buy food or drinks. MAKE SURE TO BRING A CLEAR BAG!!! They dont allow anything else please do. The staff was really nice. The building has decent air conditioning but it doesnt help when youre in the pit and moving around so its really hot! But we had a great time and I loved it!

This is my first vist and review of WaMu Theater to see Of Monsters and Men perform, Sept 26, 2019. Keep in mind your experience might be different from my review based on performer, event and how the venue is setup.Getting there was a breeze from the 90 and parking at the venue was easy at $20. Id discribe the security as very good, comparable to most other events. Suggest visiting their website for guidance on rules and restrictions. We found the staff to be very helpful and friendly.The layout of the theater is the stage, the floor area and bleachers with open seating in the back. I chose to sit at the back while my daughter stood at the front of the stage. Having read past reviews about the venue, I noticed a lot of negative comments regarding the sound. As a sound engineer in my previous life, I can attest the sound for this performance was simply amazing - almost studio quality. After the show, I spoke with sound engineer and he indicated that we was with the band and not the house engineer and he credited the improved sound quality due to the huge curtains that are hung all around the performance area. Once the floor is filled with the crowd, there are no smooth surfaces for the sound to bounce and echo, creating a balanced, crystal clear audio experience. Of course all of this is dependents on the skill of the sound engineer behind the board and type of band and performance. Not sure how a heavy metal band would sound in there with the volumes pushed to 11!I appreciated the fact the show started right on time and ended on time - no surprises there.The theater was clean with a huge bar just outside of the performance hall with lots of seating and tables and the free WiFi was very fast. The washrooms were clean also and easy to get to. Overall, it was a great experience for us. Hope you found this review helpful.

Went to see Bastille with my best friend and had a great time.

Good venue, but they wont let you out, for any reason once youre in. We had a sound check / artist meet and greet at 4pm. It was all done by 5pm, but they wouldnt let us out to get food even though nothing was available inside.So, they basically made us sit and wait for 1.5 hours with nothing to do and nothing to eat. Not a great VIP experience.Food was decent but really unhealthy (chicken strips, fries, corn dogs and nachos with fake cheese). Why 3 stars when everything about the venue is not great? The employees are all super nice. Otherwise this would be a one star review...

The stage is great for concerts and conventions alike. Ive enjoyed many concerts and car shows here. Some of the EDM audiences here suck though

This venue is way too strict with their policies. No bags, everything has to be clear, no masks even if you can take them off. Lack of communication for photo OP so we ended not being done till showtime. The band was good though and the venue was clean. The service was hit or miss, one nice guy and one not so nice at the merchandise booth.

The best place in Seattle to watch a dog show.

Bad bunny only happens once in a lifetime after hurricane Maria thank you it was dream come true #Santurce por Vida

Been going here for a few years, its really fun in regards to how unique they make the shows. They have a few different stages and many bars. The bathrooms are also super clean and dont make you feel like youre in a grimy place. Although they have a zero tolerance for re-entries. So dont expect to be allowed back in if you decide to get some fresh air.

Attended the Home Show. Not populated, staff was always polite and elevator attendants share a laugh. The show, too much accoutrements, give me more service, give me more info or product to amend my soil. Give me options for DIYers, or variations on services.

Pretty generic venue. The best thing I can say is they have several large bars so the wait for a drink isnt too long!

For a venue that holds 5,000 people they have it figured out. It runs smoothly and efficiently! Highly recommend attending any event here

I love Lana Del Rey

I saw Logic and Beast Coast preform live and it was amazing. The venue had great options for food and drink. The environment was clean and there was space for everyone.

Best night of my life hands down, spacious area. Great vibes from everyone and pump was the highlight of my night.

Was here for the Call of Duty World League event. It was quite disappointing that you were not allowed to bring food and drinks that you bought at the booths inside the theater into the venue for no apparent reason. I chatted to one of the security personnel, who said it was allowed for other events, so be sure to check the event site to not be disappointed.

I read some reviews that security was very overly strict, but couldnt agree less. We saw Rezz here who went on around 11. Doors were at 8, and we werent concerned with getting front row. We showed up at 10, and security took about 45 seconds to get through. The most insane part of this place was the coat check! The line to get coats on the way out looked like a line for a bottle of the last water on Earth for people to save their starving dehydrated families. Luckily we didnt have coats, so we snuck out the back.

Huge concert venue. They always have great service at the bar. No lines.

Rezz concert was great, sound system seemed a little sub-par.

Have been to raves, concerts, and parties there. Theyve all been awesome! Especially freak night and resolution.

We had a great time seeing Nothing More open for Ghost. The staff were all nice and security made sure that VIP early entries got through first. Ive been to a few venues where that wasnt the case.

We went there for the ACE Comic Con, and it was amazing!! We had so much fun meeting some of the Hollywood celebrities and getting their autographs. The staff was super friendly and helpful to the extent that we really thought on the ride home that they were the nicest staff weve ever seen at a Comic Con. The venue was well laid out and easy to get familiar with.

I liked this event!

Always have an amazing time here! I mostly go to edm shows here.

Not the best venue in Seattle but its a decent, basic venue. The floor needs some anti fatigue matting since standing on the concrete for a few hours is rough on the body. Security is quick getting people on. There are plenty of venues and I never had to wait to get a drink.

Love the venue but the security is wack sometimes! at a concert my friend was accused of smoking because people were passing pre rolls around us and they pulled him out of the crowd, they asked for his ID and were extremely hostile to an 22yr old in a legal state, told us they were kicking us out then proceeded to run off with ID for almost 20 minutes.. like just LET US LEAVE. super wack

Great venue but I called and asked if they could call me back on something I lost regardless if they found it or not and they never did. Called in July and it’s now November. So I’m pretty pleased with being ignored.

Great Venue with amazing sound. Theres not a single bad place to be and entrance and lines are very well managed.

Great performance by Brian Adams. Lack luster setting for a concert.

I went to the Seattle boat show here. The venue is really not big enough for this event, with the consequence that its too spread out, and requires a great deal of walking and a good map. I assume its here because theres no other Seattle venue big enough to do this in January.

Not my ideal kind of venue for a concert, where its typically standing room only on a concrete floor. As much as I like having random sweaty teenagers bumping up against me and stinking up the place with weed (despite rules against smoking), Ill opt for some place with real seating and better policy enforcement in the future.

Love it was and Awesomeness experienceChayanne desde el alma tour 2

It has the potential to be a better venue but security ruins the whole experience. Unless the lineup is amazing Ill skip this place

Really great venue. Its in down town. So parking blows. So leave extra time for that mess. But the venue is great. I just went to my first show here, and will totally go again.

My 14 yo son & I saw Jack White. I’ve heard a lot of bad reviews from friends about the sound. I sat in the bleacher seats and my son ran up front. He said it was amazing up front and even though I was in the back, I had a great experience too. Sound was great to me.

I think this is one of the best venues in Seattle. Not too big not too small. Just remember to walk away from the venue when calling an Uber or a Lyft after your show

The efficiency and attention to detail displayed by the employees was phenomenal. Never had such a smoothly run event. Impressed!

Ive only been to WaMu a few times but I like how clean it is and how helpful the staff/volunteers always are. Pretty great venue.

Large space, perfect for any large event. The balcony and space underneath allow for a nice division, so that multiple events can be held at the same time.For the GE2 event - Gaming & Experimental Entertainment - that I went to, they utilized the upper level for the VIP room and the space below was sectioned off as a drone racing arena. As for the main hall, they were able to fit a large stage with about 200 seats, a netted-dodgeball area, and an HTC Vive venue (all with space between).Lastly, there were concession stands with four vendors downstairs dividing the main hall from the other event, and two on the upper balcony area.Overall, the layout was nice, clean, and spacious - great for any mid-scale to semi-large events, expos or concerts.

Super awesome! Staff is way Kool beans

Really liked the venue. Saw Deadmau5. The staff was great working with my special needs son.

Saw Rezz here and I cant wait to come back for another concert!

Hozier was beautiful. Staff was friendly! The guard up front even gave us some water. Great time would come back

Drove here from Vancouver for a concert and I really liked the venue. Great, large open spaces that fit lots of people. The bathrooms are worth checking out.The only let down was the security. They only let clear bags into the theatre so you either have to bring a clear bag (which are hard to find) or put your stuff in a locker across the street for $15. My family decided to use the locker which was a little sketchy but kept out stuff safe. They let you keep your wallet, phone and little things like that, just not purses or backpacks.

Fast Lines, seating available, and rage zone in front of the sound Booth. Wide stage approach so it doesnt get super deep.

Although the clear bag policy was mentioned under the Ticketmaster “more details” section, it was fairly well hidden and it did not clearly indicate the size limit for non clear bags. Having to pay $10 for a “locker” (a plastic drawer in a tent) is kind of ridiculous and most definitely a scam. Event staff (especially the third party locker folks) were rude and unhelpful, even shouting vague obscenities at one point.I love this venue and have enjoyed many concerts here but the bag policy and a stressful security experience will definitely give me pause before returning.

Bring headphones to your next concert here. This theater should have signs out that warn people of potential damage to their ears. Venues like this should be required to offer earbuds to guests.

Loved the location Chayanne preformed that night and he was great !!!!!! Bring him back to Seattle great singer!!!

Youd better wear platform shoes if you want to be able to see the artist. The stage has terrible visibility, it is very low. I am 53 and was not able to see the artist the entire show except for a short glimpse when she danced across the stage and I saw her through a 2 gap between the sea of taller people in front of me. Unless you were seated in the stands or 6 + you were not able to see the artist. The stage needs to be just 3 feet taller so people can actually see the artist we came to see perform. The second was the beer garde. it was sectioned off by huge heavy stage curtains that blocked all light and a very large amount of the sound from the concert. So you wouldnt be able to enjoy a cocktail and the concert if you wanted to.The venue had nice accomodations, the bathrooms were plentiful, the ventilation was good so it didnt feel hot and crowded... But Id like to be able to see the artist I paid for. Otherwise Id just listen to the radio...

First time there and just loved the easy in and an out from drinking bars to bathrooms to food and so....

Convenient, good layout for this show. Has many configurations and the sound isnt always great. Very loud as its a concrete box, just not the best quality.

Great place to go and see live music....just saw Kevin gates.......dope as hell....had a great time

Dont take any bags (even small ones) with you to this venue. You will have to pay to check them to a teenager in a tent outside the building. When you check your bags dont forget to grab your ID - you will not get a drink no matter how old you are without an ID, period. Two stars because all the staff were very nice in the midst of this ridiculousness.

Place is insanely huge. hard concrete floor = hard on feet and knees, but there is some riser seating for anyone to take advantage of. sound is mediocre (REALLY depends on where youre standing) expensive drinks. its... fine, is rather be at Showbox but you cant beat the capacity here.

Good place for events w good snacks and clean restrooms