Revolution Live

I came For the Black Market Horror Fest which has been happening for a few years now. You have to buy tickets for this event. It's on the gothic side. Your ticket gets you access to a haunted house, live music, vendors, and more. I actually was looking forward to the haunted house.
The parking was street parking. Some places had a flat rate. I saw a few garages but they were a little farther down. I came around eleven and it was starting to get crowded. I was glad I found a space.
As you get into Revolution Live they do a bag check. I came across a big creepy security guard. At first, I thought it was part of the act but later on realized it wasn't. I thank the other security guy for saving the day. Towards the entrance, they had tables with vendors, many vendors. Inside Revolution Live they had a concert going. It sounded great. So many people having a great time. The haunted house was on the second level. That second level was a good safe place to watch the mash pit. The haunted house was not what I hoped for. I was disappointed.
The event was cool and different. I enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and the place fun

OM666 WTF do I even start with this roached out garbage dump?
The staff are rude af, even by South FloriDUH standards, which is saying A LOT.
The Social Distortion show in 2004 was a genuine nightmare. I'm still flummoxed as to why the staff took down the tent over the soundboard when a thunderstorm is obviously minutes away. While the soundboard blowing up was poetic justice for their supreme idocy, it was completely unnecessary & certainly not the only example of jackassery there.
BTW, if your moshed at the mostly ACOUSTIC Porno For Pyros show in 1996, die in a fire please.
In closing, a gigantic FOOK U for Skinny Puppy having to cancel thanks to a leaky roof, on their farewell tour, and it's no surprise they didn't reschedule. They rescheduled every other show BUT Ft. Lauderdale, gee go figure. Only in South FloriDUH can an INDOOR show be rained out; you'd think people in the concert venue industrial complex down here would have learned that lesson from the Robert Plant show in JULY OF 1985!!! But no "Duuuh, I wear helmet!" At least HE rescheduled the show. Such a wreched dive like this doesn't deserve to exist. They MUST be paying off the city, cuz seriously the building needs to be condemned and demolished ASAP.

10/3/2023- Came to see Teddy Swims and they definitely over sold tickets. Concert was at Backyard and there were so many people inside Revolution watching the concert from a crappy monitor including my friend and I.

The bartenders didn't move from the register to help patrons, so there were huge lines.

On a positive note, The staff was helpful and friendly. They had plenty of security and the bathrooms were clean.

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. We came for a bachelorette party per the brides request. 4 of us got there earlier than the bride and we got charged a cover ($25 per person) so we paid $100 to enter this DEAD club with literally no people in the building. When the rest of our group got there we asked if they were charged a cover and they said no. We clarified that they paid $0 to enter the same establishment that we paid $100 total to enter. Secondly, we asked for mich ultra at the bar which the "bar tender" said they did not have but the person beside us ordered Mich ultra and received with no problem (from the same "bar tender") when asked about it, the "bar tender" said oh maybe we do have it?? She then got us the Mich ultra. LASTLY, we asked the bouncer upon leaving what the policy was for charging and explained that we got charged and no one else did in our group, the bouncer explained that "it's up to the staffs discretion and they choose who pays and who doesn't pay and what the price is" which is absolutely disgusting. Such a place full of discrimination and just gross poor management. Will 10000% never go back and will not recommend to anyone.

We have had a great time at every event that we have been to at this venue. Revolution Live is located centrally in the happening area of Fort Lauderdale. If you're up a short walk you can get there on food from Las Olas, Riverwalk Area, or Esplanade Park. There are bars and restaurant all throughout the nearby streets so if you're coming for an event and need a bite ahead of time you'll have plenty of options!

We have been to Revolution live for everything from craft and art shows to music festivals. The venue is intimate and uniquely built in my opinion. There is an upstairs balcony area if you don't enjoy standing in the pit and prefer an aerial view! The sound quality is great throughout the venue. They host some great musics acts, cover bands, and even dance party nights. The bar has fun cocktails in tap as well as a great beer selection. The bartenders have always been very on top of it and quick when we have been there for a show.

We have also been for large craft and art shows. For these events they have utilized outdoor area as well as inside of the venue, with various vendors all over the premise.

I highly suggest checking out their events calendar and if you see anything that sparks your interest, go!

I went last night to see Asking Alexandria. We had an issue with our tickets. When we asked for help the woman that came over basically brushed us off and said sorry guys it's a sold out show can't help. We eventually made it in. She was condescending, lacked professionalism, and lazy. The moment she walked out you can tell she was annoyed. She also lied to us. This show was definitely OVER SOLD. It began in the afternoon. They had people packed like sardines with none of the fans off. I saw more than 10 people be carried out because of the heat. It is not the first time I attend a show at revolution that the AC is not working. Even their fans were off. Do better especially for your clients that come to have a good time.

Revolution is, plain and simple, a magnificent venue. It's intimate yet not claustrophobic; the sense of proximity to the talent on stage makes you feel like it's a personal concert. The set up is great. Lines don't feel long, and it's not hard to access.

When you walk in you're immediately greeted by a towering bar filled with all the types of delicious drinks and liquor you may want to get the party started. And once it starts, it never stops. Since Revolution is located in River front and is connected to America's Backyard, concerts extent way past closing and bleed into the streets of Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

The show we went to see was a Nirvana/Linkin Park Tribute Band led by Elijah Mitchell. They were amazing. The atmosphere was electric and the crowd, as expected, was insanely fun! They lost themselves into every song.

All and all, Revolution is the place for concerts in Fort Lauderdale. If you ever have a chance to go, don't think it twice. It's a going to be a magnificent time!

We came for a Saved by the 90s event, and the band was great. It was not so overly crowded, which would have made it less enjoyable for me. According to other reviews, it really depends on the band you come to see because it sounds like they oversell tickets. There is really nothing special about this place, other than the fact that it's a medium sized concert venue, which gives you a good view of the stage from wherever you are. The staff is not particularly helpful nor friendly, and the venue is a little dirty. Overall, I would come back for specific concerts, but I would definitely want to arrive early for a popular band.

My friends and I had a great time watching The Ordinary Boys and Love Song tribute bands. The staff was great and very friendly. Their Marketing Manager, Jade, is the best and thankful she alerts me to great shows. The venue provides 3 different levels for viewing the bands, which is awesome. You do have to go up a level or two for the bathrooms, but that is probably the only downside I found that night. Aside from concerts, there are other venues attached, which make for a fun time. Drinks are priced a bit higher, but on par for the area, and not as high as some venues. I like that they are also the location for the Indie Craft Bazaar.
Revolution has been renamed and slightly revamped over the years, but I am just happy it is still surviving. I look forward future events!

What a horrible venue especially if it's someone you've wanted to see. Went to see Teddy Swims tonight and honestly his vocals deserved a much better venue. Especially when paying almost $200 for tickets and the views were horrible from all vantage points . You go to the upper level and view is blocked too. Unless you're over 6ft good luck seeing anything at this crappy venue. It was so bad that towards the second half of the show people were leaving because it was over sold and the venue isn't supposed to be for that. Lets get to the bartender on the second floor- man he was soo loud with complete disregard that there was a talented performer on stage but he wanted to obnoxiously loud that people next to us said that he was bothering them too.

Lets get to the sound here- you would think that even if you can't see then at least the sound would make up for it but guess again NOPE! Seriously i shouldn't hear the cross talking next to me louder than the artist.

This place does not need to be open at all.