The Armory

The Armory is an impressive venue with a fantastic layout that makes it easy to navigate, even during sold-out shows. The organization of the space ensures great views of the stage from almost anywhere, and the sound quality is top-notch. The staff is friendly and professional, adding to the overall positive experience. There is ample private bottle service rooms both on the balconies and floor 2. Floor 3 is strictly for seating and VIP as per the event I attended. I definitely preferred being on the balcony for the first night of our event as it was clean , private bathrooms, however there is no seating but you can sit on the countertop as long as one foot remained on the ground. The second night we were in GA on the main floor as it wasn't too crowded however people were a lot more rude and messier even in the bathrooms. I had two drinks knocked over onto me and the girl looked at me like I did it to myself. I guess it pays to spend more on the expensive seats to avoid a certain type of concert goer. However, the lack of general seating is a downside. Unless you're willing to splurge on a private bottle service booth starting at $1,400 or upgrade to the lounge for $115 per night (which includes two free drinks and first-come, first-serve seating), you're left standing for the entire event. While these options cater to those looking for a more VIP experience, it would be nice to have some affordable seating alternatives for general admission ticket holders.Overall, it's a great venue, but a bit more flexibility with seating options would make it even better.They even have their own indoor parking which is a huge plus you can reserve ahead of time. They also have a full menu of food which is a great touch for a concert venue and it's not crappy generic fast food either.

I think this is a great venue....especially for EDM / rave vibes. I've been here many times and enjoyed it everytime. There's actually real alcohol (aka they don't replace expensive stuff with cheap stuff like in a lot of venues). It sometimes gets crazy to get out. Getting in is easy and quick.. the staff is good and experienced and kind. There's also parking inside the venue so you don't have to go outside..that is the best right there. Totally worth the $40.

We went to see Jamie xx here over the weekend. Such a spacious venue! Awesome lighting. Drinks were a bit expensive but that wasn't too surprising. Very fun and enjoyable time! Also, it's awesome because this was the original Lakers venue. I liked the memorabilia in the lobby area!

I was at the Armory for Lindsey Stirling concert with VIP Meet & Greet on 08/24/24. VIP: The performer's team will reach out for like meet and greet check in time. Overall VIP experience was good. Security: Checking in was a breeze. Everyone was professional to tell you where to go. Unfortunately, the check in for the VIP front row and meet & greet were five hours early before the concert time. I was not allowed to leave the Armory to go to my car to drop off my VIP gift bag even though I parked at the venue. I was told "no re-entry" and this was when the door were about to open for the general admission after the VIP just finish their Q&A with Lindsey. Bag policy: So there is a size limit, but clear bag is not enforced. Your bag will be searched. I just bought a clear crossbody bag on Amazon. Parking: I did not buy a parking pass from the Armory beforehand. It was a flat rate of $40, pay upfront. There are 2 floors, so space is limited. I did see parking ramps nearby charging $30. We parked here for convenience. It is connected to the Armory, but the time we arrived for the VIP stuff, the doors were shut so we had to exit the parking ramp and walk around outside. Food & drinks: They have a bar that takes food orders. It serves personal pizza, chicken tenders, pretzels, hot dogs, some sort of "bowl." I didn't get a close look since the line was long. We did have chicken tenders and fries in the VIP lounge and the fries were good. Drinks were OK. My regular Coke was $3. My husband's Crown & Coke was $15. Bathroom: The ladies room were big and clean. During intermission, they had staff directing concert goers to keep the line moving. Seatings: As a VIP, I was in the center for row 3. Although a few fans and I agree that the spacing between seats are very tight. My husband, who is 6'3" had no leg room. Space was tight/crowded when you have bodies of same size with limited room. Air Conditioning: I wore a tank top with an under shirt and jeans. I was OK until 2 hours before showtime, when I wish I could go back to my car for my hoodie. Due to security policy of no re-entry, I bought a $80 merch hoodie... oh well. My husband was fine throughout in a polo shirt and shorts. 4 out of 5 stars because we had 2 hours before showtime and I think the no re-entry policy is ridiculous! The VIP gift bags (plastic bag) ripped, there were no replacement bags available, and the merch table sold out of the tote bags. Plus, the VIP gift bags were heavy since every person got a canvas art and a mini bluetooth speaker. I was not the only VIP with bag issues! The VIP folks had their lanyard on - so you know we've been here for a while. When I emailed the Armory 4 days prior, they said we could return to our car, but that wasn't the case on the day of.

The Armory is probably my favorite concert venue in MN. The sound quality is always top notch, the indoor setting allows MN concert goers to enjoy a "festival" like experience in the winter. There is ample space for people who don't want to be deep in the crowd to still enjoy the show. The VIP balcony's are great for an elevated experience but are not necessary to enjoy the experience. There lay out of the two bars spanning from the front to the back of the venue allows for short wait times on drinks/ food which keeps the areas from getting clogged up with people waiting in line. The bathrooms are ALWAYS SO CLEAN! and the lines move quickly. I have been to many concerts at the Armory seeing a wide range of music genres and I am impressed each time by the ease of entry into the venue, the service provided by the staff and the visuals/audio quality.

Leon Bridges was here for the 2nd time around. THAT IS ALL! That's the review!10/10 would recommend, I'd follow this man if he was in a cave down the back alley in some secluded desert. lol

This is a great concert venue. They have a huge space with multiple tiers of tickets which allow flexibility in where you stand. We were in general admission, standing room only. Bathrooms were convenient to access and accommodate many people, so there was never a line. Plenty of bars and staff, so getting a drink was quick. Parking is available at the venue for a steep $40. We opted to park at a $20 ramp a couple blocks away. Overall, this is a fun music venue!

Great venue with ample room. Get there early as it is all standing room only. But security hands out water bottles during the concerts, the venue is mindful of the temperature and regularly gets the AC blowing, and the bathrooms are huge and clean!

Concerts here typically run in full general admission, meaning the floor is first come first serve! Bars on each side, no issues with getting drinks. They pump AC and security hands out bottled water to the crowd. This venue books popular acts and places them on a stage surrounded by great lighting and sound.

I have been to The Armory on a couple of different occasions with mixed results, but my last trip on Black Friday was the proverbial straw that broke the camels back. So, what happened you ask...I purchased two balcony seats to see Yung Gravy / Gravyfest. Normally I do floor seating / standing, but with my health being what it is now and not able to stand I purchased balcony seats for the show and was extremely dissatisfied. To start the image on TicketMaster led me to believe I would be sitting in an actual seat one row up from the balcony. However upon arrival not only did we not have a seat like was pictured, but we were in barstool seating. Had I known I would never have purchased barstool seating as I have back and other health issues which are aggravated by seats like these.Also, the attendants were not watching who they let up on the Balcony level, so when I arrived at my seats there were three gentleman standing behind another group just down the way. While none had wristbands for balcony, that was not really my issue. What I did take offense to was they were using the counter space immediately in front of my 19 year old daughter for their unattended alcoholic beverages. While I know you can't control every attendee, I felt like this was unacceptable.Now for the worst part... the seats had an obstructed view with one of the beams blocking dead center of the stage. Again, this was not mentioned in the description nor was it pictured. I paid a premium for these seats and was so disappointed that my daughter and I left less than an hour into the show. Yes, I could have gone down and watched the show from the floor, but due to the afore-mentioned health issues I really could not without causing myself great pains.I attend concerts quite regularly and as stated previously I have been to the Armory a few times with mostly good experiences, but I felt like the seats and the obstructed view was unacceptable and downright false advertising. I am sad that I had to miss BBNO$ and Yung Gravy. Unfortunately, there will be no way of getting that experience back. I did give contact the venue a couple days after the concert and gave them ample time to respond. Aside from a generic response stating they would escalate my concern to a supervisor, I've heard nothing back since.