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We went here tonight for Tom oddel's concert. Outside the Orpheum, there was a long line to enter, which of course moved quickly, and we waited for maybe 5 minutes to enter the main hall. After entering, we checked our tickets and entered. It had many toilets and was clean. There were stalls for buying food and drinks and alcoholic drinks, but since we had just eaten, we only bought a vodka and water. The main space where the concert was held was classy and very beautiful. The lighting and the sound of the music were also very good. This was the first time I went to a concert in Kanadel and I can't compare how it was compared to other places, but the main atmosphere of the concert reminded me of European architecture. Before the start of the concert, there was a warm-up for about two hours, and several singers, including Isabel LaRosa, performed, which was very good. Even though the main stage of the concert was very simple, but the smoke that they spread and the combination with the lighting created a very beautiful scene that I will post one of the videos of the concert here. I just think that the presence of a big monitor there was lacking, because we were on the upper floors and we had bought tickets late, we were very far from the singer and I would have preferred to be able to see the stage more clearly.
Arash KhalajArash Khalaj
10
Went here for a rock concert. Third row from the front. It's always a bit of a gamble when it comes to rock shows in a sit-down environment like a theater, but The Orpheum is incredible. The sound quality is just superb and there is plenty of leg room so that when people inevitably stand it's not cramped. The proximity and level of the stage was perfect for the kind of show it was, as I felt like I was five feet away from the singer even though I was third row. Really enjoy the architecture and aesthetic. Never been in a building quite like it but it's quite interesting! People filed up to the space between the stage and front row and somehow made a mini mosh pit in the tiny space between either side of the rows, and while this kind of behavior is pretty normal and expected for concerts like this I feel like security could have better prepared for it. There was only three security guards at the front and they couldn't really do much by the time the band came on, so they should have had more security guards. I felt bad for people in front row.
Cameron GravesCameron Graves
00
I love the Orpheum!!! All of my favorite songs and artists perform here. If only the tickets weren't so expensive... My highlight of this place was the Joe Hisaishi concert. Runner up concert was the pokemon. But the Joe Hisaishi concert was so beautiful. The orchestra performed beautifully, and the interior of the Orpheum made it that much more grand. Inside the building I felt like I was in an ancient theatre. I feel like I traveled back in time. My only wish asides from the price, is that they allow pictures and videos during performances. It's hard to take pictures in between performances, and I would love to buy a recording, or DVD of some sort. But they have none available, so the concert is only in my memory. The staff though, are all excellent! Try were very professional and have a funny sense of humor. (one staff scared us and said we're not supposed to be there at the entrance, but kidded us) I love the Orpheum and I highly recommend that you book a ticket if you see this place as the venue!.
Luke WengLuke Weng
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I love this venue BUT pro tip for concert-goers… This venue is beautiful and I always have a good time here, but I recently went to a concert here and was disappointed that I wasn’t able to see the performer when he was near the very front of the stage (which was a large portion of the time as he was dancing). When we were all standing, I could not see past the heads of people in the first few rows of the balcony! They weren’t especially tall and I’m not especially short; I think the incline of the balcony is just not sufficient, and the artist is standing too close to the front of the stage. I was sitting in the Lower Balcony Right Centre, Row 9 (see image - I’m the green dot). The videos included were me using my phone to record to be able to see past those heads 🙂↕️ I’ve been to multiple concerts and events at this venue and have never had this problem when sitting. Not sure if this problem is better or worse the further back you go…but just thought I would warn others to pick your seats wisely!
Amy WuAmy Wu
10
The most beautiful venue, the most uncomfortable seats. It all comes of the Orpheum being many decades old. The frescoes on the ceiling are lovely to look at, and the chandeliers are genuine crystal, and the gilt is genuine gold leaf. I know all this because a long time ago, back in the '80s, I did an interview with a Vancouver impresario who was trying to save it from demolition. We went and saw the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra play the score to Star Wars Episode IV:, A New Hope, along with the movie, and it's such a great experience. You get to eat popcorn and whoop and holler when your favourite characters come on screen, and it's amazing to watch that incredible orchestra play the score flawlessly in tome with the action. Seeing something at the Orpheum is a Vancouver must. Just don't expect to be comfortable, because the seats are hard and small.
Pamela SwaniganPamela Swanigan
10
One of the more unique venues I've been to for a concert. I went to see the 2023 P1harmony concert here which was absolutely amazing! But a few things struck me as strange, like the fact the bottom row is slanted (because ya know it's a theater) so when we were jumping around, me and my friend kept hitting our knee against the chairs infront of us. It also felt a bit disorientating while we were moving because the grounds not flat. But other then the this, the theater it's self is pretty and classy. The staff were very helpful in pointing us in the right direction, and also giving us tips! (We skipped the huge line in the front because a staff member told us we could also go through the back- saved us probably an hour!) Honestly would love to see some other performances here, just maybe not a kpop concert lol.
Shion “Via”Shion “Via”
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