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The Fox Theater
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Categories: Music Venues, Landmarks & Historical Buildings [Edit]
Neighborhood: Uptown1807 Telegraph Ave
(between 18th St & 19th St)
Oakland, CA 94612
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sat, Sun
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- Yes
188 reviews for The Fox Theater
I love this venue.. Reminds me of the Paramount except for the general admission standing room in front of the stage..
Watched Raphael Saadiq and was blown away with the sound, and the acoustics.. Wish I caught Stone Temple Pilots when they rolld thru..
Imma down to hit up the balcony for bigger acts but it was quite comfortable in the front of the stage.. Imma so here for the next show!! (plus its a 5min drive from my place.. woo hoo!!)
Great place to see to a show. I've been to several shows here over the past couple of months and it is one of my favorite venues of all time. Bon Iver, Regina Spektor and Raphael Saadiq were all recent musical highlights.
Meticulously remodeled to the nines it is spacious, accommodating and best of all, gives you options. Bathrooms and bars o'plenty keep lines to a minimum. The ceiling, stage and acoustics are mind-blowing. Seriously, the detailing is amazing. Anywhere you stand, you have a good view and you never feel crowded, even when the show is sold out.
You can't go wrong at Fox Theatre. Plus, if you live in the city, it's a quick ride on BART to the 19th Street station and a half block walk. Super accessible.
The drinks are a little pricey but that's not enough to keep me away.
Stunning... Just Stunning.
Reminds me of some of the beautiful Broadway theaters in NYC i frequent during the winter.
Caught them crooked vultures last night and the sound over all in the front row of the mezz was good, but not outstanding. however the seating was ultra comfy, and the view was to die for. they have really done it right here. -1 for the sound, but this venue kicks ass on almost everywhere in SF. Stunning.
Great service again... Beers $6 a pull. Kicks ass price wise on any other major venue in the bay area. Good job Fox management. Good Job!
Photo uploaded in the gallery.... love the lighted Buddha's
wow this theater is freakin amazing for concerts. Great eye candy all around, underfoot cooling makes those super packed shows with general admin very very comfortable! Sound was excellent all around. I didnt think a pixies show could get any better but this place was a perfect fit for them.
19th st BART station just a block away, blue sky coffee shop three blocks away.............couldnt ask for a better location.
The Fox offers ALL SORTS OF AWESOME.
I have not a clue how it looked before, but it is SUPER NICE.
The sounds are loud and clear.
The Den is gorgeous.
The staff is pretty sweet.
They pretty much get the best acts on tour.
Don't miss out on Oakland's friggin' gem of a venue!
The Fox is hands-down my favorite Bay Area concert venue - lovely ambiance, beautiful architecture, fantastic sound, clean/well-maintained spaces, and a friendly and welcoming staff. They get a great mix of indie and more mainstream artists, and it's really fun and comfortable to see a show here, either in the general admission standing area or sitting down. It's not that big, so all seats have a pretty decent view if you aren't into the pit, and the sound is great no matter where you are. Plus, it's close to the 19th Street Bart, and there's a nice bar with reasonably priced food downstairs, with other bars scattered throughout so you don't have to wander too far for a drink. I've been to The Fillmore, The Warfield, The Independent, and some bigger amphitheaters in the area, and The Fox is the best.
I went to see a swingin little show
At a bitchin' locale in the Oaktown ghetto
Took a taxi in because you never know
You might step outside and find your car has flown
Walking into this place
I felt it fit my taste
Because the security was chill and not up in my face
Like at some shows
Where they step on your toes
But I digress
I liked the SEVEN BARS best
A lot of history here
The opulence was clear
5 stars for this Foxy belle
And a shout out to Karen L
Dig.
Last night was my second time to the Fox theater and I was glad to be back. This theater is very conveniently located near the 19th st BART stop.
I saw the Pixies last night and also saw the yeah yeah yeahs here as well.
The service is very efficient and organized, i don't remember ever waiting in line to get in or out!!
The have a bar room with food that's fun to chill in before the show. Drinks weren't too bad either.
The theater itself is breath taking!! There is so much detailing all over the walls and ceiling!! The sound system is not too loud or over whelming.
Actually excited for the next time i am in Oakland for a show at the Fox!
Finally got here to see a show (Flogging Molly). I was so pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to get there with BART! Seriously not even worth thinking about driving.
Another plus: very little waiting-quick security checks, quick drink service, no line in the LADIES bathroom!!!
Word of Warning: When the concert is over-GET OUT QUICK! What a different crowd-seriously : working girls and their um employers...uh allegedly? Weird-Creepy....but as a concert venue: awesome! Must go back to see Drop Kick Murphys in November!
I saw Kylie Minogue here, and not only was it a great show she put on, but the venue itself is just amazing, I loved it! I was able to be so close to get good pictures. I think I could have been standing in the way back and still had a great view of the stage.
I also tried the restaurant attached to it and the food was way yummy (though a little pricey, but I knew that would be coming given the fact that there was a concert going on).
This theater is wonderful, warm and classy. There are lots of neat, beautiful details to examine while waiting for the show to begin. There is ample leg room which I appreciate as a tall(ish) person.
The staff are welcoming, helpful and seem genuinely excited to be working here. One woman even seemed to be having more fun at the MIKA show than we were...and we were having a LOT of fun.
I highly recommend making a pre-theater dinner reservation at Flora (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) so you can have your dinner and theater in a one block radius.
I haven't quite figured out what look the Fox Theater is going for in its newly refurbished state...Indian? Persian? Moorish? Is it supposed to look like the Alhambra in Granada or Agra Fort a stone's throw from the Taj Mahal? I'm not sure, and I actually don't care. The back-lit rugs in the wall openings. The Buddha-esque statues that flank the stage. The heavily detailed ceiling bathed in purple light. It's all very Grauman's Chinese Theater-like, but it all works somehow. Best of all, the seats in the mezzanine are comfortable with plenty of leg room. I'm just too old for general admission. Know what I mean?
I came here on Saturday to see Mika, a flamboyant cross between Freddie Mercury and the Scissors Sisters. He's the one who tries to be like Grace Kelly (mmm, mmm) but all her looks were too sad (ahh, ahh), so he tried a little Freddie (mmm, mmm) 'cause he's gone identity mad! (OK, those are his words, not mine.) The depth of the stage allowed for his retro-solar system set and the breadth allowed for his stomping dance moves with flailing arms. The teeny boppers enjoyed his show, some as old as me. The Fox is not the vaunted palace the Paramount has become, but it is a terrifically atmospheric venue for a mid-level performer not ready for the arenas. I'll definitely come back to see the next flavor of the month.
The Regina Spektor concert brought me back to my old haunts in Oakland. I hadn't been back in a while so I was completely surprised to find the area surrounding the Fox Theater completely gentrified.
The area around it is actually stunning. Luxury lofts abundant, swanky new bar scenes and a safe distance from the ice rink garage where parking was a flat fee for the night.
Getting to the theater, it's bright lights were inviting and I love the classic ticket booth, even if no one was selling tickets in it. Inside was renovated extremely nicely. Normally old theaters tend to have that musky smell, but everything looked amazing inside and didn't have any odor.
The opening act was a myspace band that we decided to skip, and then headed to this bar attached to the theater which had display panels abundant so you could see who was on stage.
Lastly the sound in the theater projected so very nicely. I'm not sure if it was just that Regina is awesome live, or the theater, but I can attribute it to that. Overall a great experience, the bartenders made strong drinks and the ushers were nice and helpful. I wouldn't mind seeing another concert here, other than the fact that it's so far away from where I live.
By sitting in the last row [check your tickets, it's AA] of the balcony right in front of the guys controlling the lights, one can truly appreciate the grandeur of the Fox Theater. The theater is absolutely beautiful, and the seats/aisles are well-kept, comfy, and clean. Yeah, you're way up there, but if there is to be dancing, you can jump around freely in the back row without blocking anyone's view... which we did since it was the Kylie show!
You know those lines that wrap around the block that you usually see in front of venues? There's none of that here! They let you in the doors efficiently [Bonus stars in my book!], and if the front doors weren't enough, there's a side entrance at the Den where you can grab a few bites/drinks beforehand. For theater food, it's quite good.
In terms of transportation, it's not too far from BART. If you're wanting to drive, there's plenty of parking within walking distance. Our good parking karma landed us a spot right across the street from the theater!
Definitely a venue I wouldn't mind visiting again.
I'm in love with this theater
Madly in love
With the gorgeous architecture, the stunning décor and the uber impressive sound
There is not a bad seat - seriously
Its small and intimate and I cant wait to go back
The neighborhood is good, lots of parking (we parked a couple blocks away with ease)
A few bars and restaurants with in walking distance
The staff was friendly (it almost seemed over staffed.....)
The lighting is beautiful - it actually made me physically happy to be there
Really nice theater. Easy to get to via Bart (19 st station).
The location itself is a uncluttered and well-lit, inside as well outside while waiting to get in. Inside is more grandiose than I expected - ornate decorations everywhere, lots of staff at every level.
Regina Spektor and the earlier band (Jupiter One) sounded clear, and the light show wasn't overly distracting.
I'm sure the view from the balcony seats must have been a treat too.
Looking forward to coming back again in March. I'll probably try to get there earlier than usual as well - a long lined was already there about an hour before the doors opened.
Amazing, absolutely amazing; beautiful theater, classy and friendly staff, good drinks and such amazing visuals everywhere you turn. This was the first seated show I have seen here and was blown away.
Saw Puscifer two nights this week and hope to be back for the Pixies tomorrow night.
I will definitely be back and looking out for upcoming shows here.
Step the fuck back because I plan to spew on about the WONDERFUL Fox Theater in Oakland. I visited my new favorite music venue for the Pixies "Doolittle" tour. I left my house, parked and walked to the door in about 10 minutes.......I live 10 minutes away from this bad motherfucker! NICE! The entry way is beautiful. It is an easy in to a nice lobby area and nothing felt too "packed" even with a sold out show. The Fox is the home of APE and in the spirit of Bill Graham the entire crew of ushers that I came in contact with were more than friendly and professional. I sat in the loge. It's my new home for shows. The seats are new and of decent size and comfort. Plenty of leg room afforded for my 6'4" frame! You can bring your drinks into the seating area. A little of the local flavor filled the air. All under a very laid back vibe. The place is "new". New paint, new carpet, new seats! I felt like I walked into a brand new 1928 theater. Except for the sound........
I know a thing or two about sound. It's my business. I have forgotten more than most people will ever learn about "sound". The Meyer Sound system is top notch. Second only to what Meyer pulled off at the SF Yoshi's. I love the fact that the cabinets are painted to blend into the color of the walls. No massive stacks on the side of the stages needed. I assume they have no sound level issues with the neighbors 'ala The Greek and GAMH because the Pixies played loud and the Meyers were banging it out nice and clearly!
Oakland has a bunch of bad shit happening, for sure. Let's hope that Uptown Oakland truly is on the way back. The Fox is a major jewel in that gray. It's nice enough that I will go back to see bands that I might have otherwise past on.
Five scenes from an evening in San Francisco and Oakland.
1) I'm seeing Bon Iver tonight. Bon Iver is one of my favorite bands. I've been waiting to see them live for a very long time. I've yet to see a show at the newly-renovated Fox Theater. I am, as they say, quite stoked.
2) All of a sudden, I'm running late. I was supposed to have a leisurely evening - go home, grab tickets, BART to Oakland, hang out at Cafe Van Kleef with a couple of greyhounds, head over to the show. Instead, I can't find the tickets I bought months ago. I'm tearing apart my room, I'm ransacking my car, I'm coming up with nothing, I'm anticipating the worst but hoping for the best.
3) Ticketmaster comes through. They arrange to leave replacement tickets for me at will call. I no longer hate Ticketmaster. I guess this explains the $10 "convenience fee." I rush to BART.
4) I squeeze in one greyhound at Van Kleef before I meet up with fellow concert buddies. As I pick up my miracle tickets, my partners-in-crime choose the perfect spot: just beyond the first pit of crowd, up against the railing. Line of sight = perfect. We discuss babies and careers and learning how to play the guitar.
5) The show begins and ends. The show brings me happiness beyond words. BART brings me back to San Francisco after post-show beers at Radio. I stumble home, tipsy from music and alcohol. I stop at El Farolito for a burrito and finish half. I sleep with one thought in my head and slight heartburn in my chest.
Bon Iver. September 24th, 2009. Best show of the year. Thank you, Fox Theater, for allowing it to happen.
(Beautiful. Majestic. Classic. A much-needed large venue in the Bay Area. All of the above.)
Worth the wait. In the eighteen years that I have resided in the Bay Area, no other venue has been able to compare in the amount of service, the proximity to both mass transit and to freeways (besides Paramount, also in the same region) and the access to food and drinks within the space of the venue. On the main level you have cooling vents on the ground, not on the ceiling making it much more ventilated when it's a sold out show.
I have seen a few bands here: Band of Horses, Monsters of Folk and throughout the time span between shows, the sound quality and the cleanliness of the venue has remained the same.
I've seen 2 shows at the Fox and absolutely loved everything:
Easy to get to and plenty of parking.
The Den - attached bar which you can hang out in before the doors open. (oh and they usually open the back entrance through the bar as well so you can go right in)
Huge, clean, well appointed bathrooms.
Lots of bars throughout the venue and strong drinks.
Stunning accents, lighting, decor, etc.
No problems with sound (at least not at Paolo Nutini or Bloc Party).
Super nice and professional staff. I had an issue with my tickets at Paolo (not the fault of the theatre) and they were very nice in dealing with it.
My only gripe was that during Bloc Party (which was on 4/20) there was hella weed being passed around. I kind of wish security would have made people put it out. I have a lung disease and me + smoke of any kind = me needing a breathing treatment and hacking up pieces of my lung. Please don't smoke around me fellow yelpers.
peace, love, and good booze ~ chase
What a BEAUTIFUL venue. It is MUCH larger than I had expected and I can say that even the BALCONY, BACK ROW, offers good views. Of course, you'll need your binoculars or opera glasses, but the floor is clean, the seats are comfy and the interior is GORGEOUS!
We were here for KYLIE and OMG, it felt like a CIRCUIT CLUB. NO LIE.
Plus, they serve ALCOHOL (bar downstairs and upstairs for drinks) AND the bar /lounge downstairs also has a little station for FOOD and has tables and seats to LOUNGE.
AWESOME venue and I can't wait to return to Oakland (yah, I can't believe I'm typing that) to watch another show here at the Fox Theater.
PS - If you get there early enough for a show, there is PLENTY of street parking (metered during the day, but FREE at night!) and there are lots really close by. Also, very easy hike from BART!
Awesome place to see a show! The theater itself is beautful. The Pixies sounded amazing. I love how the waitresses come around in the crowd with drinks so you don't have to lose your place or miss anything. Side note: went to the bar across the street after and met Joey Santiago. He was just chillin' after the show. Can't wait to see another show here!
Holy crap! There is some eloquence in Oak Town! Who'd have thought?
Ok, that sounds snobby. But seriously, Oakland has some wonderful little nooks and crannies that I keep discovering. If you get the chance to go to an event in the Fox Theater, GO!
It's gorgeous, opulant, ornate, well-maintained, did I say gorgeous yet? The inside is like a Hindu temple, complete with large statues of an elephant god, ornate carved wood paneling and ceilings. Seriously, wow...
I saw Kylie Minogue here last night. Holy Moley! She blew me away! I can't even go into it because there are no words to do her show justice. I may die happy now that I've seen her again.
It's also a block from a BART station, so you can bip over from the city with ease and not have to worry about parking (or getting your car broken into). It's worth your $6.20 round trip from the city. Trusss, girl... truss....
I'll always think of this theatre as the venue where I saw Kylie Minogue!!!! :) I heard that this theatre was recently renovated -- it is absolutely beautiful inside with East Indian-inspired accents, lighting and fixtures. While waiting for Kylie to make her initial appearance, I kept looking up and around admiring how beautifully the walls and roof were designed.
I was on the floor general admission -- I thought the acoustics were all right as far as the music and singing, but I couldn't understand Kylie when she spoke - but that could be because we were all screaming, dancing and delirious that we just simply couldn't comprehend much. Ha!
It is so convenient that the 19th Street BART station is within a block, and I hear the bar across the street called Flora is a good one. Loved the concert & I can't wait to come back for another show!
Love you, Kylie!!
Bon Iver's show last Thursday at the Fox Theater was incredible.
Okay, okay, I may be biased for the following reasons:
1. It's Bon friggin' Iver
2. I got lucky with tickets a week prior for pretty much the same base price (thank you nice person on Craigslist)
3. I was front and center on the floor, so most likely did not have any issues with sound compared to those at the balcony and mezzanine levels
4. Wait, did I mention it's Bon Iver?
All right, but really, it was a sweet show, lighting and acoustics were great, and the architecture is spectacular. While waiting, we ooh-ed and aah-ed, turning our heads one way and then the other, up towards the ornate ceiling and then to the crazy gold statues chillin' on the left and right of the stage.
There are a number of bar counters on the first floor as they are located at the sides of the room and back center, so no waiting in line. Servers also come around to the floor if you want to order a drink and bring 'em back to you. While this saves you the trip to get up yourself, it can be a little annoying when you're watching a show, and the person next to you is yelling they want another Lagunitas IPA (nothing against Lagunitas, of course). It's a very good ploy on Fox's part to get people to buybuybuy and drinkdrinkdrink, especially when you only have plastic to use (credit card max is $20). If you're in this situation, you don't have to go through a maze of people to reach the bar after your first drink, then your next one, and the next, so on and so forth.
And of course, location is prime--you hop on and off the BART, walk a block and it's right there. I'm definitely looking forward to catching more shows here.
If you didn't know, now you do.
Oakland is a Fox.
I came here last weekend, because Kylie was making her first stop of the "For You, For Me" North American tour here. And while I have only managed to regret coming to Oakland (sorry, Oakland) on the past occassions that I have had to. This time it didn't disappoint.
First of all, the concert was like gay church. And that's awesome in itself.
And if you think of the concept of a gay church, the venue itself is perfect. Lush surroundings, leather seats on the balconies.. the decor is amazing. There are also four bars inside the venue and one actual bar (The Den) that you can hang out in which if you have been to Seattle, is similar to the Showbox.
That's so many opportunities to get your Jesus juice and get your party on. AMEN! Or in this case, HEY GIRL!
The sound was weird, but I'm going to go for that was because of the audience. Could barely hear Kylie when she talked, but the show she put on was of stadium magnitude, but managed to fit inside that theatre!
You surprised me, Oakland - and I loved it. If you happen to see your favorite performer choose Fox Theatre for a venue, don't think "WTF, Oakland?"
It's for a very good reason.
Beautiful place with truly amazing view from the balcony. Perfect sound. Friendly folks.
Please understand that anything I say here in no way represents the Fox Theater itself, or anyone who works here.
With that being said - I am an employee here and I wanted to chime in about the whole sound thing.
I might be a little biased as a happy employee here but this place rocks!
So the initial sound system was rented, and I will agree it didnt sound as good as the Theater looks. There is a new system in place that is owned by the Theater. Acoustic material has been added to the stage and other places where it makes sense. There havn't been live bands as the the performers that have come by since February 5th, 2009. There is a little bit of a learning curve if you know what I mean. The ceiling itself is made of plaster, not wood - to top it off it is actually an open ceiling. The theater is constantly fine tuning their system, and I personally know some of the guys who work with the sound - they are great. The bands usually bring in their own sound engineer too - so the acoustics here aren't typical for them with an open ceiling as well (the way the bass, instruments, and vocals bounce off plaster and soundwaves slipping through numerous open sections).
Long story short - don't hesitate to come back - this is the crown Jewel of Oakland.
Oh yeah - dont ask me for tickets! I am just a peon!
I went here for the first time last Thursday to see Bon Iver. I was standing in the very front, so he was right in front of me! Despite standing in the front, the sound was amazing (usually you should stand back a bit further to stay away from the bass).
The sound quality was pristine. It was amazing how you could feel and hear each instrument. The floor was literally vibrating to the sounds of the instruments, especially the drums.
The lights were tasteful.
The venue ambiance has a nice classy and upscale feel. The architecture of this place is truly amazing --I remember being there a few years ago and it wasn't something worth remembering but the renovations did the place some good! It's a truly beautiful place.
The staff is one of the most courteous and friendliest folks that I've ever came across. They were very accommodating and were not jerks.
It's a really small and intimate venue --sort of reminds me The Independent but more up to par.
Parking wasn't that bad --I was lucky and scored a parking spot the block over however they open up lots to park in for $10 if you are unable to find street parking.
Hooray! Gorgeous.
A little bit Disneyworld/Indiana Jones-ish on the decor, but you've got to love those plush leather seats.
My friend and i went to the Regina Spektor concert the night before halloween and the show was amazing. Probably due to the fact that Regina rocks, but, the lights outside the theatre were completely inviting and as soon as we walked in we went to the bar to get a drink, which was strong and served by a very friendly bar tender. Drinks in hand my friend and i traversed our way up to the balcony where our seats were. The view of the renovated Fox is breathtaking. It's a gorgeous theater with ample stage room, a blue lit ceiling and ornate wall decorations. The sound in this place is amazing as well, even from the balcony every word Regina said/sang was perfectly audible. My only complaint is the fact that there's no leg room in the seats. But whatever, its easily overlookable.
Australian Pink Floyd rocks. They even have enough cred as a tribute band to have played David Gilmour's 50th birthday- and if they're good enough for him by dammit, they are good enough for me. I was still a little glimmer in my parent's eyes when original Floyd was touring, so this is as close as I'll ever get to the experience of seeing my favorite songs performed live.
I saw them first a few years ago at the Paramount, which was awesome. And for this kind of show the sound was also paramount to the quality at the Fox last night. The vocals manage to get very muddy in my opinion- a little disappointing. I've seen two other shows there since the reopening, and had the same feeling about the sound.
But back to Floyd, a great show. Body shuddering to the bass, eyes seared by the light show- and yes, I even got freaked out by the giant pink kangaroo- I won't lie.
I love all the easy access to various bars and bathrooms. And I ESPECIALLY love the wall of switches between the Den and the actual venue. I could stand and toy with those things all day....
What I didn't love where the smelly assed carnies that stood in front of us for the entire show. Greasy hair and holey clothes, sucking down drinks and ignoring the 7 year old with them who had her hands over her ears until after 11 on a school night. Maybe get the kid some foam earplugs- just a thought. But that would take forethought, and what can you expect from parents (?) who smell like an old laundry hamper.
Addendum: If you caught or picked up a bracelet style glow stick during the show, it explains any herpetic sore or bedbug that you might have taken home. Yeah. The Carnies had those alternately in their mouths, tucked into their hair or in their back pockets the entire first half of the show, then threw them to you. Wasn't that sweet!?!
I LURVE THE FOX THEATER.
let me count the reasons why:
1) not having to drive to SF
2) plenty of free parking
3) saved $4 toll
4) shaved an hour of commute / parking time
5) no traffic
6) uptown is happening!
7) the den: great drinks, crowds manageable.
8) lots of top acts come here
9) balcony seating is super comfy with great views
10) a symbol of hope for oakland
the downside?
1) muddy sound
2) sound system sucks
3) did i mention the sound yet?
yeah, yeah, yeahs rocked this place hard.
echo and the bunnymen, decent show. poor sound.
up next, the pixies 11/10.
WOW! Is the only way to describe this place! So beautiful from outside to in. The staff are friendly, the smallest details were taken into consideration when creating this place. A truly magical venue for a concert!
Fun times at the Fox! I went to see Bon Iver at this venue a few days back. The place is gorgeous with all of the elegant detailing on the wall lovingly restored to what I can only imagine was its former glory. I felt like I should have donned a nice cocktail dress and heels to fit into the elegance of the place. There are three tiers for standing room, each outfitted with a nice long bar and tons of carpeted open area for milling around. I hear the balcony has reserved seating but didn't make it up there. I thought this place was such a great spot for seeing a band that I'd likely even return for a show that only promised to be half as good as Bon Iver was this past week.
Oh and one tip on the drinks...if the high prices annoy you, consider checking out the bar a few doors down, to the left of the theatre if you're facing it head on. I don't remember the name but it was a good starting point for my evening this past Thursday.
This is a beautiful theater, with a great layout, but what really won me over was the amazing staff. We went to the Flogging Molly show last night and from start to finish, everyone that we interacted with was efficient and really helpful.
Now, for those of you living under a rock (just kidding), Flogging Molly is a band that plays upbeat Irish influenced music (also known as paddy punk.) So you best believe that there was a rocking mosh pit down by the stage. A few songs in and I took an elbow to the face and had quite the spectacular bloody nose. I made it off the floor and out of the auditorium (more of a feat than you might imagine) and got myself to the bathroom.
Once I'd gotten my nose and face cleaned up, I was heading back to the show when I was stopped by a few concerned security guards. They convinced me to stop by the medical room and get checked out. They took care of me, set me up with some ice and gave me a comfy seat to kick it in for a few minutes. The security guards continued to smile and check in with me after I'd headed back into the concert and just generally made me feel really safe. Which, I have to say is rare but exactly what I always want out of security!
So yes, while the Fox theater deserves a wonderful rating just for being an awesome place to listen to your favorite band, they get double extra credit bonus points for taking such good care of me.
P.S. I didn't notice any of the sound complaints other Yelp users have mentioned, but it is a really big theater so I can imagine the balcony seats might have some issues? My ears are still ringing, proof that the sound is pretty awesome on the floor.
It's a little pretentious but it works. I've seen a couple shows here and I don't agree with the sound issues, maybe some of the bands didn't dial in their sound or maybe it's bad in the back but since I always get up front it hasn't been a problem.
Anyway yada yada yada basically all the same things others are saying just wish BART ran a little later and I could party in Oakland after the show but with budget cutbacks I doubt that's going to happen anytime soon.
This place is amazing, by far the best venue I have been to in the bay area that isn't simply just a bar and stage.
I have been to the warfield, great american music hall and my old favorite the fillmore.
There is many things that make this place amazing, like many others have said it is within walking distance of BART, the architecture inside is simply breath taking. Actually let me devote a little time to that, the statues on each side of the stage are amazing, from a distance they look like statue of Buddha but as you walk closer you see that they are of something different but still very nice. The windows that are on the upper level on each side have a very nice flair to the whole environment. I can not adequately do this place justice in words.
The other cool things about this place is that they give good size pours on drinks, the attached bar to the venue actually feels like they put some thought into making it a comfortable addition and not just an after thought or a last second addition.
If you are a person that enjoys a great show and also likes an amazing venue when you are at the show you owe yourself to go to this place.
I would agree with other reviewers that the sound is not great here but I still had a blast when I saw Flogging Molly here.
Over the summer we saw Sonic Youth perform here and it was amazing- well, the show and the venue!
This venue was beautifully done, so wonderfully put back together. It was truly a magical place to see a band perform! The sound was fantastic! It seemed like anywhere you stood or sat would be a great place to see the stage. Security was efficient and did a great job at getting the scumbags out who caused problems. Parking was easy at the parking garage that was available for special events with a $5 parking fee.
we highly recommend coming her for a show!
