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I recently had the pleasure of attending two concerts at The Armory in Minneapolis, one featuring Lewis Capaldi and the other, Lauv. I absolutely loved my experiences at this historic venue and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic night out. The Armory never fails to deliver a unique and memorable experience for every show, making it a must-visit destination for music lovers. The venue itself has an incredible ambiance, combining its rich history with modern amenities. The sound and lighting systems are top-notch, ensuring an immersive concert experience. However, one minor drawback is the lines at the beginning of the show, which could be moved along faster. That being said, this issue is quickly forgotten once the show begins and the magic unfolds. During the performances, I was delighted to find that the food and drink service was incredibly quick and efficient. The Armory offers a diverse selection of refreshments, making it easy to grab a bite or a beverage without missing any part of the show. The staff members are attentive and courteous, adding to the overall positive experience. Another standout feature of The Armory is the seating arrangements. Whether you choose to sit in the balcony or opt for standing room on the main floor, you'll have an excellent view of the stage. The thoughtful design ensures that every guest can fully enjoy the show, regardless of where they are seated. I have thoroughly enjoyed both concerts I've attended at The Armory, and I am eagerly looking forward to seeing more artists perform in the future. This venue truly offers an unparalleled experience, from the high-quality sound and lighting to the fantastic seating options and efficient food and drink service. If you have the opportunity to catch a show at The Armory, don't hesitate – it's an experience you won't want to miss!!
Baibhav BhattaraiBaibhav Bhattarai
10
Fantastic venue. Very clean (bathrooms were constantly cleaned)! The staff was super friendly and professional. The sound quality and stage setup were great. There was a medical emergency during the concert and the staff handled it very smoothly and quickly to get the individual the medical attention they needed. Having been a first responder and life guard for over a decade, I was very impressed with the response of the staff and security team. There are some confusing details since the venue website and ticket sites are very unclear about the various sections. There are no actual seats unless you buy a Club Booth seat or book one of their VIP rooms as everything is standing room only. The club level offers great visuals of the stage over the crowd and provides a dedicated bar to those in that club. We were able to upgrade to booth seats since there were some vacancies and had a dedicated server for our booth and the one next to us for a total of 12 people. The drinks were great and the food was delicious. On the main general admission floor, they have an entire wall of bars under the club balconies with bartenders, tills, and liquors repeating every ~6ft. It was a very impressive setup.
Angela RuziskaAngela Ruziska
50
The sound is great in this place, considering that it is like being inside an airport hanger. The biggest problem is that 95% of this place has crappy sight lines. The other issue with the layout is that the back of the hall doesn't have any place to chill out during a show, when you get over heated. As soon as you get to the back of the floor, the stairs take you out beyond the signs saying that there is no reentry. That cut off should be right at the doors so people can access the loby during the show. In fact, it would work best if the lobby was accessible and had the main merch tables out there, instead of being inside where merch lines are cramping the back of the floor. Last issue is that the bar tablets have the default tips cranked up to the highest value and also have the values in descending order, instead of ascending order like most of the world. None of this is random, it is done to milk the largest tip amounts out of people who aren't paying attention. If the price of the drinks were at least reasonable, I wouldn't even care as much about tipping more, but it is insulting to customers when they charge as much as they do and then set up their tablets to also truck customers into tipping an obscene amount on top of it. The old "adding insult to injury" practice.
Ras KafkaRas Kafka
00
Took my brand new small flashlight, i was told i could go hide it outside somewhere...wtf?? Water bottles for $3!! Is total rip off!! The folks doing the first aid station are super awesome!! Anna, from Lifetech EMS, took care of my youngest daughter. She got over heated & dehydrated. The first aid room needs a full supply of liquids & a fan or 2 to help people with overheating issues to be able to cool off!! There needs to be an area for the EMS folks to take a patient out of the building. We got caught up in the crowd leaving. Poor EMS girl was great in helping us get outside & keep my daughter safe. I would suggest a seperate area be created for ems people to take a patient to be picked up. We had to Uber to the ER. THANKFULLY the police out front stopped traffick for our Uber driver to get over to us. One of the event security guys had told me no they cant hold up traffick...i looked at the officer again and said we have to take her to the ER...he was like ya...no problem...they stopped traffick for us to get her in the car, then helped us get back into the road. Thank you Local PD!!
Big Beautiful TravelingBig Beautiful Traveling
00
Amazing venue!!! **TIP: Reserve a spot to park in 500 S Sixth Street ramp!! It cost $40 but you go directly from your car (in ramp) to the venue! No lines outside at all! It cuts down on wait time and gets you in right when you arrive- SO worth it! The venue is organized absolutely perfect, it's easy to see from anywhere, easy access to bathrooms, bar, and merch all within view of the stage!!! You miss nothing! Best venue I've ever been to and looking forward to more! Highly recommend!! Tickets heads up- -I ordered our tickets from Stub Hub because we kept getting errors on Ticketmaster; 3 months before show. I didn't understand how to get the QR code to get in and the person who worked there that helped me was amazing! -even though I bought the tickets from Stub Hub, they are considered a third party vendor, the QR code will come from Ticketmaster-no matter where you buy your tickets from- hope this helps anyone who may encounter the same confusion/issue. Very kind people working at The Armory. I only have good things to say about our overall experience ♡
MandyMandy
30
This was a nice place for a concert. The floor was standing room only, and there are seats in the balcony sections. It ends up being very crowded on the floor, and you can't see the stage most of the time unless you are super close to it. I definitely recommend getting balcony seats. I took my daughters to see Conan Gray, so seeing them having fun was worth the overly crowded standing room only. We stood in a line that was a block and a half long when we got there at around 4:45 ( doors didn't open until 6) and by time 6pm rolled around, I would say the line was 3 blocks long. There is parking under the event center, but I believe it only comes with a ticket upgrade. They do not allow bags bigger than 12x12x6, and they will not let you in with an umbrella, so definitely bring a rain poncho if it's going to be rainy when you go. The sound was pretty good. The staff seem to be friendly for the most part. The venue is handicap accessible inside. Not sure about the parking because we walked down from the Hyatt Place hotel which is a block south of the venue.
Becky WalkerBecky Walker
00
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500 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
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attractions: U.S. Bank Stadium, Escape The Room Minneapolis, Guthrie Theater, Hilton Minneapolis, Mill Ruins Park, Mill City Museum, Stone Arch Bridge, Minnesota Orchestra, W Minneapolis - The Foshay, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown, restaurants: Tom's Watch Bar - Minneapolis, Hell's Kitchen Inc., Hen House Eatery, Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, Manny's Steakhouse, The Local - Minneapolis, Owamni by The Sioux Chef, Murray's, Kieran's Irish Pub, The News Room

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