The Van Buren

The Vanburen is a great venue space that I have visited with great experiences several times. It might be a little hard to review because it is an adaptable space and will depend on what show you are there for and what the client requests. I have gone to shows which had seating they added for that gig and I have also gone to shows where they took out the seating for standing room only shows. The venue is beautiful and I have always loved their outdoor space. Heads up and please don't say I did not warn you.Call them and be very specific on the cost and where you should park and listen to what they say. Do not even think about fudging it. They will tow your car.

We attended the Hinder - Back to Life tour here, it was my first time at this venue. The venue is great, it's beautiful on the inside in an old world kind of way. The sound was good, drink options were plentiful.My friend needed a chair in the ADA area which we located right away, by the bar area way in back. What's not great is you can't sit or stand in the area with your friend who needs the ADA accommodations. It's like they put them in time out and the ushers (only doing their job) are constantly reminding you to stand outside the roped off area, even if you're just talking between bands. It's definitely a cool venue but the ADA seating area would definitely deter us from returning. They do recommend you call in advance to save a spot in the ADA area but they accommodate walk-ins also.

Love this intimate concert venue. I have seen the Hu and Mariana's Trench. You can get close to the artists.The bar is generous with their pours of alcohol but if you don't know exactly what you want, they will give you weak lemonade with mostly vodka. You also pay concert venue prices.It is recommended that you call ahead for ADA accommodations if you have mobility challenges and cannot stand on the floor. Know that it is at the back, high top chairs so you are elevated, it is only for you and not your plus one. Sit by the rope cordons so you can vibe with your party on the other side. Sometimes, they will release seats that are not being used, but that is one hour before the concert ends.

We saw a concert here and this was a nice and cozy venue. There was no on-site parking but they had a link to ParkWhiz with nearby parking options. We got drinks after going through security and went inside. There were merchandise tables in the corner, bathrooms on one side of the venue, and the area next to the stage where you stand to watch. In my opinion, the venue was small enough to see the singer/performers from anywhere. There was seating upstairs (for a fee of course) along with a bar. The sound was good and everything was good to me for the night. Overall, I thought the venue was good and I would come back in the future for another concert.

Came here for a Foster The People concert, and we had a great time! It was my first time at the Van Buren and I didn't realize they had a full bar, and service was pretty quick. The venue is big enough for a concert but not huge. We got pretty close to the stage with our GA tickets but as you would expect you are right up next to everyone. They do offer this sort of indoor balcony seating from up above which seems like VIP, but it's a cool option if you don't wanna be in the big crowd. We found plenty of paid parking nearby and it's in the heart of downtown.

I had never been to this venue before, but I saw Jimmy Eat World's 20th Anniversary show for Futures here 10/17/2024 (AMAZING best show by the Jimmies I've ever seen, but that is not what I'm reviewing). It was great. It's basically all GA, there was some VIP seating on a balcony. You can take water in if it's in a sealed bottle. My favorite part of the venue itself -- the HUGE fans that I was standing under. That made it so much more comfortable. The bathrooms were nice and clean.I liked this venue.

The first time I ever heard about The Van Buren was when I purchased tickets to see LouieTheSinger! Not knowing what to expect, I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival. The venue has a great vibe. However, it's important to note that parking can be a bit challenging. You either need to arrive very early or find parking elsewhere. They do have parking available across the street in some areas.We arrived about 35 minutes early to secure a spot at the front of the concert. Standing outside in the Arizona heat was tough, and I wished they had stronger fans or misters. There were some, but they were very light, possibly from the pizza place next door. Stronger cooling measures would be nice given the extreme heat.Upon entering, the staff checking tickets and handling security were super sweet and kind. The floor plan is spacious, giving off a great vibe. The bar area is also very nice. Every staff member, from the entrance to the bartenders and security, was diligent and friendly. The atmosphere was very clean.The concert itself was amazing and well-hosted. Despite the large crowd, it felt comfortable and not crammed. The air conditioning was perfect inside. They even offered cups of water to those at the front before the show started, which was a thoughtful touch. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would definitely attend more events at The Van Buren.

Amazing venue, great sound & atmosphere. 3 stars because the minute you walk in you are hit with a garlic, vomit breath smell- it's nauseating! They desperately need a deep cleaning!!!

Been to this cool historic venue (it's on the national register of historic places!!) a few times for concerts and have always had a good time. The last time I went, I was told my tote purse was too big which had never happened before. I guess they had changed their policy on purse size. They however offered a free locker for my purse so I was fine with it. After all, it is a safety precaution. Their staff and security team was courteous. The bathroom is clean. They also have a bar inside and a courtyard outside where you can grab a seat and a drink. The only thing I don't really like is that this is in a very sketchy area and it's very difficult to find parking. We were very lucky to find street parking about a couple blocks away instead of having to pay $30 at a garage. I will most likely continue to go here for a great show.

This venue has potential, but sadly it let us down as the VIP check in was at 3pm with us standing outside for over an hour in June. It happened to be the first day of the year we hit 110 degrees as well. There were two people that succumbed to the heat and asked for medical support sadly. They did pass out water during the show, but the heat of being outside to start left us beat which made a five hour show difficult to stand through. In the future, I'll avoid summer shows due to the excess waiting outside. I can see this being a great venue in the cooler months.