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Located just north of Tempe Town Lake near the southwest corner of Mill Avenue and Washington Street, the Marquee Theatre is an institution in the Valley's live music scene. With a capacity of roughly 1,000, it's just big enough that it is required to separate the underagers from the drinkers, which is great for parents attending a show with their kids or groups of young adults who fall on either side of the legal drinking age. At the same time, the theater is intimate enough so that pretty much any location in the house offers a great view of the stage. A large bar in the concourse area is usually pretty busy, but a smaller bar on the concert floor adjacent to the stage ensures that you can have a drink without missing a note. The sound system is top-notch, which is a good thing considering the blockbuster acts that Marquee regularly hosts. Such prominent national acts as A Perfect Circle, Sonic Youth, Social Distortion, and the Black Keys have performed there, as well as a number of up-and-coming Valley bands who get a chance to shine on the big stage during frequent local showcases.

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining
Entertainment: Live Entertainment

The X Tour

Mon., February 13, 8:00pm

With Excision, Liquid Stranger, Lucky Date, HavocNdeeD, & more

Children of Bodom

Wed., February 15, 6:00pm

Having changed its name from Inearthed to a reference to the infamous Lake Bodom murders of 1960, this Finnish band continues to defy easy categori...

Rebelution

Thu., February 16, 6:30pm

With The Green, & Pep Love

Crush Music Festival

Fri., February 17, 9:00pm

With Max Vangeli, DJ DLG, Tranzit, & DJ Lujan (on Feb. 17), & With Ian Carey, Harvard Bass, Turner and Heit, Brook B., DJ Essex, & DJ Michael James...

Tomorrows Bad Seeds

Sat., March 3, 6:30pm

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2008 | Best Venue for National Music Acts

Sure, the parking costs $5 (and there's never enough of it), the security can be rude, and all shows are general admission and standing room only. So what makes the Marquee Theatre the best place to see national acts? Well, one reason the shows... More >
2006 | BEST VENUE FOR NATIONAL ACTS

You've still got to pay five bucks to park there, but at least you don't have to fight downtown Phoenix traffic. There are other benefits to seeing national acts at the Marquee, too. The venue often hosts bands just before they blow up big... More >
2005 | BEST VENUE FOR NATIONAL ACTS

There's nary a place to rest your weary feet except for a few concrete stools on the smokers' patio, and you'll probably have to find parking on the other side of the Mill Avenue Bridge, but if you want to see the bands with the biggest buzz,... More >
2004 | BEST VENUE FOR NATIONAL ACTS

Bellyache all you want about the beer prices or paying to park. When the legendary Nita's Hideaway closed its doors late last year, the Marquee came to the rescue. Without the Marquee, you have to wonder if we would've seen so many noteworthy... More >
2003 | BEST VENUE FOR NATIONAL ACTS

Formerly the Red River Music Hall, the Marquee Theatre opened its doors this past March, admittedly on the premature side by its new owners, the regional promotional powerhouse Nobody in Particular Presents. Though NIPP is still working on $1... More >

Phoenix New Times Reviews and News

Children of Bodom @ Marquee Theatre

By Lauren Wise | Thu, February 09, 2012

You know, if Bob Larson, the Scottsdale-based exorcist who tried to draw the devil out of Mayhem's bassist last August, were into expelling demons from every metal band that visited Arizona, he'd have a mighty full plate. Arizona loves its metal a... More >
Social Distortion at Marquee Theatre, 2/3/12

By Melissa Fossum | Sat, February 4, 2012

Social Distortion Marquee Theatre Friday, February 3, 2012 Phoenix loves Social Distortion, and the band loves Phoenix, including not one but two stops on their most recent tour. Last night wa More >
Frank Turner @ Marquee Theatre

By Melissa Fossum | Thu, February 02, 2012

The punk-goes-acoustic thing is fun, but let's be honest: When you listen to a Chuck Regan solo folk LP, you're secretly crossing your fingers that he'll make a new Hot Water Music album. Such longing isn't necessary with Frank Turner. After his p... More >
They Might Be Giants at The Marquee Theatre, 1/29/12

By Jason P. Woodbury | Mon, January 30, 2012

They Might Be Giants Marquee Theatre Sunday, January 29, 2012 How many F-bombs can you drop in a PG-13 movie? Is it one? Two? However many, last night's They Might Be Giants show certainly e More >
Citizen Cope at the Marquee Theatre, 1/27/12

By Lenni Rosenblum | Sat, January 28, 2012

Citizen CopeMarquee Theatre Friday, January 27, 2012 I've been to more exciting Citizen Cope shows over the past few years, but last night's solo acoustic gig was still a tight show for different rea More >

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funkyfresh

| Thu, April 14, 2011

Come on man.... they get the best shows!

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fairierose

| Mon, April 11, 2011

Event Review: Symphony X | Mon, May 09, 2011

Did not like it

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fairierose

| Mon, April 11, 2011

Event Review: All Time Low, & Yellowcard | Mon, April 11, 2011

It's Ok

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fairierose

| Mon, April 11, 2011

Event Review: All Time Low, & Yellowcard | Mon, April 11, 2011

Good show!!

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Mollikrown

| Thu, August 05, 2010

Good prices on tickets... But make sure you dont "accidentally" sign up for some sham insurance

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