Visiting Seattle Concert Venues

By Helen Georgette


Like plenty of other sizeable metroplitan cities, there is no shortage of entertainment in Seattle.One of the best things about the city includes the occasion to catch a live concert. Concert locations in Seattle include things from little clubs to large arenas. Facilities across Seattle host a selection of musical entertainment for audiences of all age groupings. Whether guests want to see country, modern or classical performances, Seattle concert venues feature nightly shows.

The Triple Door

The Triple Door is among the concert places in Seattle that sometimes attracts crowds of any age group, but typically has entertainment that appeals to audiences between the ages of 20 and 40. Huge name entertainers on occasion showcase their talent, but the locale is basically renowned for hosting local up-and-coming bands. Ticket prices range all the way from $12 to $50, depending on the particular act performing. The facility has a standing room capacity of 425 and seating capacity of 500. Booths and freestanding tables make up staggered rows of seating beginning at the front of the stage, traveling toward the back of the building, and along the sides. The bar serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and a kitchen prepares Asian inspired multi-course meals.

Benaroya Hall

Seattle concert venues include this enormous facility, located in the centre of the city, and spans a complete city block. The establishment features two performance halls, which mostly host jazz and classical music, with occasional celebrity virtuosos. Show tickets begin at around $40, climb upward and vary according to particular shows and desired seats. The facility seats 2,500 and floor seating starts in front of the orchestra pit, continuing to the back of each hall. The theater also has mezzanine seating, on triple levels that form a U-shape around the fringe of the hall. The facility features dual lobby bars and a coffee/dessert island, offered by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. Refreshments are served at least an hour performances and continue serving through intermission. The facility also provides on site security 24/7.

The Paramount Theater

The theater offers one of the most high profile and history rich concert places in Seattle. The Paramount Theatre offers entertainment for audiences of all ages. The facility continually hosts celebrity entertainment from recent pop artists to country and jazz performers. The venue also hosts musicals and stand-up comics. Dependent upon the actual guest, band or entertainer, tickets range from $50 for mezzanine seats to over $350 for central floor seats. The facility seats 2,800 folk and contains wall to wall floor seating as well as three levels of mezzanine seats, located on the back wall of the hall. A concession stand offers theme related alcoholic cocktails, light meals and beverages.

The Key Arena

The arena regularly hosts sporting events, but also has a selection of country and rock concerts. The facility has a capacity of 17,000 and seating configurations change with the type of show presented. The location has general admission, first and second level seating, with tickets from $25 to over $300, dependent on the musical event. As with any other huge sports facilities, the Key Arena offers a variety of concessions that retail everything from alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks to keepsakes. The facility in addition provides onsite emergency medical assistance from trained personnel, housed in the first aid area.




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