Showbox SoDo

Live music is dead. The people here immediately side with mob rule (got pushed into someone and thrown out because he started pointed at me and his 4 friend followed. I'm seriously so confused about what happened. Obviously didn't argue with security as they have a tough job, but they had zero interest in anything but doing what the mob asked for. What a shame, I've been here a few times in the past and used to be a cool place.Our Last Night, please never play here again.

The Shoebox is a turd. Yes I mean Shoebox...A long rectangle with vaulted ceilings and no floor gradient. This means a few things that will ruin your concert experience:1. The sound quality is horrible. I can't imagine trying to mix front of house here. The unreasonably tall and angular ceiling creates terrible reverb and echo, muddying everything. 2. You will not be able to see much, especially at a sold out show. The floor is long and flat. The further you get from the stage the more heads stack up in front of you. Not to mention the sound gets worse and worse. Imagine shouting down a hall... This venue needs to be removed and completely rebuilt. I don't even bother coming here anymore no matter who plays.

This review is for the door staff last weekend at the Clozee show on 12/9. You were super dope. We showed up late and everyone working the door/security had great vibes and good energy. I can only imagine what it was like herding the well enthused patrons earlier. Just wanted to say thank you and that I appreciate you.As far as the venue... Im short so I dont go to that venue unless tagging along. But the market location is my favorite place to see a show... Cause I can actually see it~

This is a great venue to see a concert. I saw Bebe Rexha in concert. Most of the venue is standing, which makes the atmosphere fun. They serve very good and affordable drinks. The bar staff are extraordinary, they are very friendly and make an excellent drink. I really enjoyed this venue.

I always have a good time here. The acoustics aren't excellent but I don't think they are anywhere near as bad as most of the other negative reviews on here say. The staff is very friendly and helpful - when they can hear you at least - and they are actually amazingly good at understanding your order even when it seems like you can't hear each other. I'd give five stars if the drinks were more reasonably priced. Paying more than what you can buy a six pack for for a single beer is pretty outrageous in my opinion but you know what you're getting into on that front going in I guess. I'll be back but I think I'll be doing most of my beer consumption before going inside :)

One of my least preferred venues. It's convenient, but can feel a bit small, packed, and ventilation simply sucks. Sound quality is alright but nothing amazing. However, it's one of the cheaper options around and there are often some high quality visitors. Usually general line is insanely packed and can take an hour as it's super slow. The 21+ line is so convenient and when exiting, there's a 21+ exit too so I guess there are perks of being old. However, the venue's events are usually open to 16+ or so which means you'll get occasional big ego cool guys. It's not the venue's fault, but the audience that Showbox SoDo pulls isn't the best so that does add (or rather subtract from) the experience. You'll have immature people attempting to shove through unsuccessful and complain aloud as if it's everyone else's fault they showed up late and aren't in the front.Terrible venue for shorter folks who don't want to be in the front, I can empathize with them as the view already isn't that good when you are taller. Flat ground with variable heights mean you take a coin flip wherever you stand. Would be nice to have levels and platforms. Bar area is decent where you can chill and just listen because quite frankly, the views are unimpressive and not worth it.

Cramped venue, rude people, parking is difficult in the area since your options are limited due to towing and the Mariners playing next door.

Had an amazing time seeing kid Laroi the only downfall is it gets so hot in there! We had about 4 people in the venue pass out, but the staff was on it and passed out water to everyone who needed or wanted water. I had a blast 10/10 recommend but, stay hydrated!!! :)

Venue itself is great--it's spacious, acoustics are fine, security checkpoints are efficient...but the drinks here are criminally overpriced.Two basic mixed drinks (jagerbomb, titos cran) came out to $40 after tips. Jagerbomb was literally the color of redbull, went back to bartender to make sure it had jagermeister in it and the bartender said they pour light at the showbox and did not offer to remake the drink. We were told that their shot sizes were 1.25 oz which is wild (dont believe we even had a full ounce in ours). I've seen 1.25 at restaurants but even the $1 applebee drinks have more alcohol in them. Showbox has always been a lil expensive but I have never had an issue with weak drinks until recent.So either stick to canned beer, pre-funk or pop on over to the bar across the street for drinks (still expensive there but at least their pour fairly).

Showbox SODO is basically an old warehouse with a stage at one end. the floor is flat and the stage is low. it's a terrible experience if you're anything shorter than 5'6". I'm here trying to see Ministry and all I get are the backs of peoples heads. Seriously, this venue sucks for me.