Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts — Attraction in Fresno

First let me say. I have only went to metal shows here. I have seen Yngwie Malmsteen twice. I'm only leaving this review because they don't answer your questions. So I'm leaving this review so people wont be disappointed. If you pay for front row seats or near the front prepare to be blocked by people standing in front of the stage. I watched a guy walk from back seating to stand by stage.The first time wasn't so bad. A few people blocked the stage but I'm a tall guy so i wasn't too mad. It was also my first time there so i was excited to see the show. I bought both times 2nd row tickets.The second time i went. I brought my son for his first concert. He had a hard time seeing the show cause this time it was packed with people standing in front of stage. We were on an end in the second row. Yngwie argued with the sound guy alot and it barely filled half capacity. Tickets also had doubled in price. Now he is coming around again and tickets are even more with zero guarantee you will be able to see in front of you. This place can be awesome for shows but why pay premium prices when others don't have too and security wont do anything. The poor security guy looked like all he wanted to do was take a nap. So in conclusion. Nice place, nice stage. Seating is not bad and its a small venue so you "should" be able to get a nice view. Security is practically non existent. Shame i really wanted to see Yngwie this time his new album is amazing and I'm a huge fan. I just cant justify the ticket price for the experience. Edit: Went again for 3rd time to see Yngwie. Scored front row ticket and it was amazing. Still had problems with people trying to stand in front of you. Two fights almost broke out because front row guests didn't like people trying to take there spot. Other than that great show, sound and experience. Must get a center seat cause on sides people will just walk up and stand in...

Tower theater 8/30/25 Molly Hatchet played a great set. Drummer Garrett Ramsden freaking nailed it all, Tim held the groove on a 5 string Fender bass. Bobby was smoking hot on lead guitar 🎸. He even played a Wolfgang Van Halen EVH for several songs. Really cool 😎John on keyboards was totally giving us a show. I've been waiting years to see the Hatchett even as a cover/ tribute band. Super stoked to see the actual Molly Hatchet band. Parker hit every note with complete southern rock growl and showmanship. Keep on rocking guys 🤠🤘 3rd row $68 was worth the entertainment. Thank you.

Unfortunately, The sound man/crew completely muffled all of the lyrics. Parker sounded like Kenny from South Park. Seriously. It's a small venue (761 capacity) so we spoke to the sound crew half way thru and they couldn't give a shit. After the show I asked the same dh and he said he couldn't hear me 🙄.

I know, the vocals were crap.

The boss man said it was because the singer was too close "eating the microphone ".

Then fix it fcol 🤯

Tower Theater sound crew need to do better.

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The Tower Theatre is an awesome place to go for a concert. The place is ample enough for a good crowd, yet, small for enjoying a great night out with Trish Toledo. Aside from the long wait before her performance, the dj was too long. The concert said 8:00pm, yet, she didn't hit the stage until after 9PM. But, once she came out...Wow! What a voice. Aside from the wardrobe malfunction, really enjoyed her venue. Only problem with the performance was, people coming to the forefront and forcing their way in front of the stage. This totally sucks especially when you pay for front row seats. Some people are totally disrespectful in doing this. I get it, you want to take some pics, take some video, but...be courteous. Guess, they weren't taught about manners. I had to stand my ground and kindly pushed an aggressive man from my space, and he got in front of someone else. Other than this, we really...