Telegraph Room

Great addition to the Fox Oakland experience. Viewing area available when the floor is not seated. Worth every penny

Don't believe that bad reviews! This is the way to see a concert. You get your own bar your own bathroom never a wait for more then a minute at either and a cozy area to hang out if you want to. We met nice people and enjoyed not being packed like sardines and you have the option to go to the front when you want to. It's worth it !

This waa a great experience for us. The room is nice with plenty of pre-show seating, staff was super helpful with everything from explaining what to expected to where the food and restrooms where and the process gor moving from the TR to the viewing area and moving sbout the theater. For food they had sushi, and gozya both veggie and carne options. Free water and great cocktails from the bar. We had Mezzanine tickets bit this alliwed us to walk right up to the stage and get close to the show. My wife couldn't jave been happier. The extra ticket price is really worth it as long as you use everything. We also met some great people as well which would only happen in such a nice relaxing space. In between the opening act there was fresh fruit and desserts which were tasty and refreshing. Highly recommend the TR for shows with GA down front. We'll do this again for sure.

My friend and I came here on a Friday for a concert and this was my first time trying the Telegraph room so I was excited to see what it had to offer.Pros:Private lounge area to come in and out of during the showPrivate entryPrivate barPrivate bathroomPrivate coat checkPrivate roped off area in the concert venue, not infront of the stage but you have a great unobstructed view of it. Cons:Only two bathroom stalls that you share with everyone who is also a VIP.Snacks were limited for what you pay for. One hot snack dish and some chocolates on the table. Only free water and hot coffee via a Keurig machine.Pepsi products, I prefer Coca-Cola.Everyone in the Telegraph room was really nice. Would I try it again for the price, maybe?

I figured that the experience might be worth it, primarily because I would get a chair go sit in and a table to set my drink on. The Telegraph room itself had a few couches that were already taken and, a line at the bar for drinks that were about 3 times the price they would cost in a regular bar. We bought a couple of drinks and headed j to the theater before the rest of the folks who were still in the Telegraph room. We did get a couple of bar stools. And so did the few people who came into the floor soon after us. But that's the kicker. The overwhelming majority of patrons did not get tables or chairs. If you don't go into the theater early, you will be forced to stand for the show (standing up all night is the main reason I don't often go to shows anymore.) And the area you are standing in is under the balcony enough that you are in the worst spot in the room, acoustically. I'd say this: it was worth it. Because I was ok with the sun oar audio position I was able to relax and enjoy the show. But had I showed up a few minutes later, it would have been a complete rip off. Paying more, to stand in the worst place.Incidentally, while my wife was in the bathroom, a woman came up and out her jacket on my wife's chair. So when my wife came back, she had to choose between just sitting in this woman's jacket or, moving it onto the floor. (Guess which she chose lol!!) I'm just pointing this out to make the point that it's ridiculous to spend so much extra money for chairs, and then have ti compete for chairs.....) I'm gonna say, save your money and just go with the normal ticket. Stand toward the back of the room if you don't like crowds. The sight line and acoustic experience is just as good.

This "add on" is a scam. They don't allow you to transfer it with your ticket, so when my husband went to transfer our tickets he bought for my son and I to me, the Telegraph room add-on did not transfer with the tickets. I tried multiple times to contact the fox theater about it, but I kept getting the brush off from staff, saying "No transfers, no refunds". So the bottom line is don't fall for this scam. From all I have heard it isn't worth it anyway, but most importantly, if you are going to do it, make sure you have everyone in your party buy their own ticket so you don't have to try to transfer it. Now we are out $120 (PLUS TM fees!!) and didn't even get to use the Telegraph room. And if you can't go, they won't even let you give it away to someone else. I knew people who wanted the upgrade, but Ticketmaster kept saying "this add-on is sold out, check back later". Which is deceptive because they don't allow you to return the Telegraph room for sale, so how would you ever see more available later? At the very minimum, the Fox should've offered us a return visit to the Telegraph room since we couldn't use it this trip. Not impressed with the service and policies here.

After initially reading the reviews here I decided to pass on the upgrade. I'm sooooo glad I reconsidered and made the purchase!Last night was the show and when I arrived at the venue it was freezing cold and the line was already around the block 2 hrs before doors open. No way!!I purchased the upgrade while at a local restaurant for the sole purpose of having a warm place to wait for doors to open, and I'm so glad I did!The lounge is beautiful, the staff is superb. We took advantage of the complimentary coat check and private bathroom before the doors opened. Once they did, to our surprise, the upgrade included an upgrade of our seat tickets to floor passes! We were right in front of the stage instead of in the balcony.The perks were so unexpected and definitely worth the money. We had an amazing time and I recommend this if you are on the fence about purchasing!This upgrade made our whole night :)

Is the Telegraph Room worth an additional $50? It really depends on what you're looking for at a concert.Pros:-skip the long lines and check-in-complimentary hors d'oeuvres + free water-private bathrooms, no waits-private bar -private blocked off section of the Fox Theatre behind the AV/lighting guys-free to roam around to GA sections and come back and forth into the room/private seatingCons:-$50 on top of Ticketmaster's ridiculous prices-hors d'oeuvres were simply brownies, grapes, bite size crostinis, and paella (veggie + chicken) from Duende--I was honestly expecting more for the price tag-a bit far from the main stage, makes it hard to see the performers and be up close and personalI personally thought that the Telegraph Room would totally be worth the cost if you were a parent chaperoning your child during a concert or if you wanted to avoid the long lines and sweaty masses of people.Food-wise, I felt that they could've included more, but I guess most people add this feature for the convenience, not the food. Overall, I'd definitely consider the $50 upgrade for other concerts where I'd like to sit, relax, and watch the show!

I would recommend it. I went to see the Midnight and we walked over to the Telegraph room and skipped the line of waiting. They give you an explanation of what the room is. They have coat check there and they also have free food. There is 2 private restrooms. You can literally use the room the whole time the concert is on. They are playing the music and concert in the tv that is there. There is a bar and free water, coffee. They have some books to read, and chess. It was $50. I feel like it was completely worth it. My husband and sister in law enjoyed it as well they said it was very cool and that they would totally get the update next time we are at the Oakland Theater. I didn't read no reviews before I got the add on, and I know there is a group of people that say it is not worth it. But I thought it was. I was also sitting in the LODGE area not in the pit. You know people will complain for anything. How about you try it out yourself.

There is no better way to do a venue at Fox! The people here welcome you beginning at the security check and follow through all the way to holding doors for you as you come and go as you please. There is a fabulous bartender and a concierge hostess who makes sure your visit goes perfectly! The food is great, the drinks are perfect, and the people are amazing! It is a relaxing way to spend the concert. Two private bathrooms, lounge couches, tv screens and it offers a private concert viewing area. Hate to even share this treasure, but it's ideal!