The Showbox

First off, we got to the venue an hour early so that we could get merch for the first world tour of the K-pop group called StayC. Unbeknownst to us, there was a fast pass. We got out tickets on presale and we did not see a presale for fast pass. So even though there is already a VIP, there is a huge number of people jumping ahead of you in line because of the extra sale of fast pass, which is basically a classist money grub move. So we got there an hour early, VIP line got in early, and then all the fast pass people jumped in front of our spot. It took an additional 30 minutes to get inside. The line did not move for twenty minutes straight after the doors opened. So to summarize, we got there at 5:30, the doors opened at 6:30 and we weren't in until 7 pm. The show started at 8:00, so we waited another hour on top of the hour and a half to get in, for merch inside. Then they cut us off because the show started. Okay, fine. We got in line for merch again 30 minutes before the show ended. A total of three hours waited! We were not the only ones! A huge crowd of people squished into the merch area and it was borderline unsafe due to heat and human compression. At the end of the show they sold like 5 hoodies and then told us to kick rocks. Why they even sold the few hoodies that they did? I don't know.There was a large amount of boxes full of merch that was visibly unsold. Never in my history of show going have I ever not been able to get my merch. The showbox is classist, only allowing VIP and fast pass ticket holders to get merch, and then not even attempting to sell all the items they had. Buying merch, especially from a K-pop group such as StayC is not easy online, due to them being international, all the way from Korea. The showbox only sold items to those who were giving them more money for VIP or fast pass. Totally classist, and mismanaged, treating regular patrons like garbage. Will avoid this venue at all costs if possible. Beware of this place being an absolute mess.

Great venue for a concert. Made it intimate and fun. Would have loved a few more benches or stools but who needs them when you're dancing. Layout by bathroom made it hard to not get lined up while balancing on the stairs. Female bartender managed a dual pay station bar with insane speed!!

Only buy ADA seats, on market. if disabled, truly not accessible building, using the bathroom in wheelchair you can't close door to stall and they really try to help but it falls short with what they are willing to do.

It is just glorious happenstance that I happened to be back in Seattle on my birthday to see my favorite band at one of the best venues that I've been to anywhere in the country.The layout of the venue is a half-circle sort of shape which really makes for good views no matter where you are. The bar area is slightly elevated from the GA floor. The sound quality is great.If you are handicapped or require ADA assistance/seating, there may be special tickets available for sale on the website. However, if those are unavailable then fill out the query on their site and someone should email you back fairly quickly. Your name will go onto a list at the box office and someone will escort you to a roped off area, which is also wheelchair accessible. Shoutout to [of course I asked with the intention of giving a name drop here but having a total brain fart] for seemingly being ready for me at the box office and being really friendly and helpful in bringing me to my seat.

Haven't been to the Showbox in over 20 years. Opted for the QuickPass entry and Emerald seats. Best way to get in without waiting in a pretty long line, and the table service for the show was great. Sound was amazing, and the particular crowd for our show was so polite- was able to walk from far side of room to the bathrooms without the "salmon swimming upstream" feeling. Bathrooms were clean, even though my commode was totally cockeyed. If you had OCD, pretty sure you would choose another stall. Merch lines located in good spots to not clog ingress/egress. And the bartenders were able to keep up! Will be looking for more shows to see there.

I've seen some fun shows here and don't have anything negative to say about the venue or the staff. I was a little taken aback when I realized 2 vodka shots were $38 before tip? My fault for not looking at the prices before ordering, especially since music venues tend to charge a little more for food and drinks. Still, felt like that was a little much. I'll plan not to buy any drinks at the venue next time I attend a show. Just a warning to people ballin on a budget like me lol.

Had a great time! The venue is a staple in Seattle! Looking forward to going more! They had a good variety of drinks as well!

The toughest part of this venue is parking access. Downtown does have street parking but it can be scarce depending on the time and day that you go. There are scattered parking lots and garages around the area but the outdoor lots can be pretty sketchy (i know from personal experience) so leave nothing remotely valuable in your car.Venue itself is large enough to not feel jam packed unless your centered up to stage. The staff is efficient and friendly. I've been coming here for many years and recently went to see Andy Grammer with my 7 year old daughter and we had a blast! If you could afford it, try to get a table as there is no seating, so standing for a few hours can be rather exhausting. And the bathrooms are closer to the stage so snaking thru the crowd to get there can be a challenge for some. Other than that, great venue, small enough to feel intimate but large enough to not feel like sardines.

I've been going to this venue for 10+ years, it used to be my safe place, I would come here all the time because 80% of the bands I love stop by on their tours and for work. Really it's the only convenient venue in Seattle. The staff here are all Horrible, selfish, egotistical, uncaring people. Not a single connection was formed in all my years coming here and I was banned and shunned after an accidental OD here. I'm now better off living and going to shows in a different state. Theres no point in living in my hometown since I can't see shows here anymore and concerts are a huge part of my life. Hopefully the venue is restaffed soon so I can go back one day, but I may end up staying away at all costs

My favorite venue in Seattle! Make to to catch a show here when someone you enjoy passes through!