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I had the opportunity to go and see Sarah McLachlan on a last minute whim!! And, omg, am I soo happy that I ended up going to the concert. Not only was she amazing but the venue at the Greek Theatre was so conveniently perfect in soo many aspects. It was easily accessible & amazing views. It was such a perfect weathered evening. We didn't hit any lines whatsoever. I think we may have had to wait in the beverage n food line for about 5min. And, that was a total breeze. Needless to say the venue and sound there were excellent. She sounded amazing as she always has and really there is not a bad seat In that place. So you can't go wrong. I will even go on record saying how clean and presentable their bthrms were on this particular night. I mean they were pristine. And, I'm not joking. To me that was just the icing on the cake. I think there is nothing worse than having to use the bthrm and they are a complete pigsty!! So personally I was thrilled about that piece of my evening. Haha. All In all you absolutely cannot go wrong. It's a convenient venue to visit and see a concert at. You won't be disappointed!! I promise. I hope everyone has an awesome experience as much as I did. Cheers!
Lisa GonzalesLisa Gonzales
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My hubby and I went to a Kygo and Alan Walker Concert at this venue and it was fantastic! It's a medium size venue but it's very very awesome. I mean even though if we were all the way on top you can see perfectly the show. It remains me like the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. The seats are pretty much stone. Very nice venue! Awesome vibe from all Berkeley University Alumni. My husband and I had an awesome, awesome time. I also love the safety this place offers. You have to pass for metal detectors and then another revision from police. The are 2 parking building very closed. I believe we paid $30 but in the next corner was another for $20. Highly recommended venue and price is very accessible for concerts. Oh, and we notice that even though Ticketmaster wasn't selling the tickets anymore couple hours before the show, the venue was selling it $7 dollars cheaper plus remember there is a extra charge when you buy tickets I don't recall the exact name but it's not shipping so pretty much you are saving at least $20 per ticket. Thank you Cal University, we love our first visit there!!!!!! 💙
Fabiola I. Pineda-NguyenFabiola I. Pineda-Nguyen
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I've been to several concerts here over the years. It's quite a large venue for an amphitheater and they have pretty well known artists. I love that the seating is long concrete benches that are set in such a way to create great acoustics in a bowl effect. Parking is a bit challenging as Berkeley is hilly and has lots of residential areas that surround the amphitheater. So, come with plenty of patience, park near a restaurant, stop and have an early dinner and walk up the hill to the theatre. Don't be in a hurry and wear comfortable shoes, you'll do just fine. I think the sound in the amphitheater is awesome and I've always enjoyed the shows. Come early if you're someone who wants to sit on the floor area close to the stage. It's a little bit more rowdy down there, but if dancing and screaming is your thing, it's perfect. Fun to be had by all. Recently, we saw Vance Joy and again, were not disappointed. We will continue to view the schedule online and see if another concerts works into our schedules. Will definitely want to come to another show here again.
Charene RobinsonCharene Robinson
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What an amazing venue for concerts and festivals, with such a cool atmosphere, awesome acoustics and the longest running outdoor amphitheater in the country!! It has hosted many legendary bands over the years, including the Grateful Dead 29 times, with a seating capacity of 8,500 and not a bad seat in the house. Except for the reserved seating up front with metal folding chairs, the seats are all made of cement without any back. Needless to say, they are quite uncomfortable, so recommend bringing some seat cushions or blankets to cushion your butt. It's also a good idea to bring a jacket or sweater along, since it can get quite cold in the evening, with a brisk breeze from the Bay. The Greek Theater was built in 1903, financed by the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. It is carved into the hillside overlooking the UC Berkeley campus, with the design directly modeled after the ancient Greek Theater of Epidaurus. We look forward to coming back!!!
Manfred ArndtManfred Arndt
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The energy of the crowd reacting to Weird Al was amazing, as he did many crowd responding moves. The 1/2 circle shape of the Greek Theater makes the roar of the crowd.... Like nothing I have experienced. Word to the wise: if you are sitting on the concrete steps, be sure to bring a stadium seat or cushion, as the concrete is well worn and bumpy. Ditto for a warm jacket even on a summer night. Room for improvement: there is only one jumbo screen. My view of it was blocked by the lights. Simply duplicating the screen adjacent to the screen would have solved the problem. It takes a long time to fill the Greek Theater. Come prepared to sit around while it fills. Go to the bathroom before you arrive. This is a very difficult venue for the physically challenged, as much walking, hill climbing, and stair climbing are involved. Basically, this Theater is very old and should be rebuilt to today's standards.
Anne ArjaniAnne Arjani
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Nearby Attractions Of The Greek Theatre
California Memorial Stadium
Moe's Books
Amoeba Music
Cal Student Store
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
The Lawrence Hall of Science
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Hearst Greek Theatre, 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720
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thegreekberkeley.com
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attractions: California Memorial Stadium, Moe's Books, Amoeba Music, Cal Student Store, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, The Lawrence Hall of Science, Grizzly Peak Vista Point, Memorial Glade, People's Park, The Campanile, restaurants: Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana, University of California, Berkeley, Sliver Pizzeria, Caffè Strada, Crumbl - Berkeley, Top Dog, Sourdough and Co, Chengdu Style Restaurant, Berkeley City Club, IB's Berkeley
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