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Palace Theatre in Albany
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Albany, Albany County, New York, US
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Excellent venue for concerts, have been there many times over the years. Since its been in use for many years it has had some upgrades and is due for more. They have a foundation working on it. Attendees should consider contributing to help keep it viable for years to come.
Staff is friendly, intermission service can be slow. There is a dead spot underneath the balcony ... its nice to sit there if you have sensitive ears but not ideal if you want to feel in the music. Parking can be problematic so definitely arrive early.Seats are pretty comfortable!
Seats are comfortable and sound system is great. My only complaint and the thing keeping it from 5 stars is the way they handle concessions. Its chaos and there has to be a better way to handle it.
Very nice place. the talent is always entertaining. Security is fierce. Always seems to be police present.. a little bit more space in the seating area would be nice.
Very nice place. Very clean with $10 candy bars.. lots of security. Police like to hang out.. but I feel it is a little small considering some of the talent that is presented..
This place is absolutely beautiful inside. The seats are pretty comfortable and the view to the stage can be clearly seen from every angle. The beverages are pretty expensive, but thats typical of venues like this.
Went and seen modest mouse with my girlfriend and we had a blast. There was plenty of spots inside to grab drinks and food. Merchandise table was easy to access. The parking included with the tickets purchased online, and it was valet, which was the best after the concert. Definitely gonna go again. Only thing that could be improved would be like an inch more space all around for seating. Though it is an older theater so honestly it was fine.
The show was really good and the sound and acoustic was good... the only complaint I have is there isnt a lot of leg room in front of you for people with long legs. Overall Id see another show there though
We saw NRBQ open for Bonnie Raitt and were totally enchanted by the sheer size and old-world beauty of the theatre. The sound was excellent and there wasnt a bad seat in the house. The balcony seating gave a particularly favorable view of the stage. Drinks were pricey but there were atleast ten satellite bars placed around the different levels so there were very short lines. The theatre is located downtown but very close to the interstate and parking was easy and close. It was an awesome experience, I would highly recommend seeing a show/production there.
I love the design of this old theater. The theater really needs to rethink the music they play while you are waiting for the performance to begin. It is loud and not relative to the age group in attendance. Dusty, dirty carpets. Ladies room was out of paper towels before the show started. For the price of the tickets we were expecting a little more attention to these simple services. Excited to see Jim Gaffigan but disappointed in The Palace.
Beautiful theater! And the sound and lights are certainly modern and wont let you down. If you have a chance to see a show here, definitely go for it?
Great venue. Comfortable seats... bathrooms were down a lot of stairs.
Absolutely stunning 😍 From the moment you enter you feel like in a movie. The artwork, sculptures and ambiance; indeed just everything leaves you in awe 💘 Best of all, we got to see our favorite comedian Gabriel Iglesias aka Fluffy 🥰
Absolutely love classic theaters of years-by-gone like the Palace Theater. Being a small venue allows the audience to feel closer to the performer(s)
One of my favorite old school theaters and the coolest in the Albany, NY area! They commonly attract major national acts. The seating is great and offers fantastic visibility from nearly every seat in the theater. I see shows here multiple times a year and expect to continue! Would highly recommend!
It was so great to be back at the Palace after 2 years due to Covid. It looks great and the Albany Symphony was so uplifting on their opening night.
New Palace is an incredible historic theater in Albany. Love going there for concerts, especially comedians. Just saw Jim Gaffigan and we have tickets to Kevin Hart. Highly recommend getting a membership as it supports this historic venue.
Great venue to see a show. Upper deck seems to have less leg room so if you need it sit down stairs. Beautiful with elegance of old theater. Also the sound in there is amazing no earplugs needed.
Awesome venue had a great time highly recommended
Oh man its been decades since Ive been here, what an amazing & beautiful venue!! The staff was so helpful & I had a great time at the concert
Well maintenanced, great atmosphere. Me and my family really enjoyed this theater. Very beautiful decor too.
Last nights Incubus show was Awesome! Middle of the theater, third row, balcony seats and they were rockin.
Gorgeous theater in great shape with a history in it. The architecture and old gen feel of this small venue always delightful. A beautifully restored concert hall for all kinds of performance. Seating is MUCH more spacious than Proctors. Always had a great experience, balcony felt awesome and gave a great view.
Great place to see a show. I saw Gabriel Iglesias a couple months ago. Its a beautiful theater. My only complaint is that I am a plus size woman so the seats in the balcony were not comfortable at all.
Beautiful place! Bathrooms could use a face lift but otherwise its a wonderful theatre
I have seen many concerts etc at the palace and the venue was gorgeous the staff is great always a good time
Beautiful venue. Nearby hotels make it a quick walk to and from your show.
Always a good time, although our front of house staff was bizarrely aggressive about phones a 1/2 hour before the show!
Best live shows are always at a smaller venue. Great acoustics, helpful staff
Great place to see a concert, the sound is awesome and just the architecture alone is worth the visit.
This place is beautiful. Staff very friendly and most importantly has the best sound usually.
Saw The Flaming Lips, awesome show, great venue.
Amazing venture, worth the trip!!!!
Always have a great time here. The theater is beautiful and takes you back in time.
Great theater to attend a concert. Not a bad seat in the house and acoustics are heavenly.
Its was fun getting to meet Chevy chase but to get pictures done it was very unorganized they should have left everyone in their seats and go in order by seats not make everyone get up and try to fine where the line begins and where it ends. Some people were going up to the 2nd floor and some went around to the other side trying to go back to the 1st floor sad 😥
Great venue. Comfortable seating, great snacks and drinks with helpful staff.
Its a very fun if not very beautiful and wonderful place to go see old movies there
Amazing concert venue. I have been going to this venue for years and Im always amazed by the ornate detail of this theater. Great space and easy to get in and out of. Great places to grab something to eat and drink nearby as well. Weather it be comedy shows, music or plays, the Palace is a great spot to enjoy.
This is always a great venue to see a show and this time was no different. Great theater.
Great venue. Classic theatre atmosphere, comfortable and good accoustics.
This is a beautiful venue. The show was great. However when they built it people were a lot smaller. Leg room or butt room is tough. But looking around how the entire interior is decorated is gorgeous.
Exciting shows and a venue which steals the heart. The interior will take you back in time. Love it!
Old building that smells like an old high school locker room. The chairs are super old and outdated that are very uncomfortable. Buying snacks was a joke as they are grossly overpriced and few selections.
Went for my Granddaughters dance Recital..Beautiful venue
The palace is gorgous inside staff is always friendly, would go there if i wasnt always catering for them!
I always enjoy going to Palace Theatre the sound in there is good and very nice place.
Went there for in this moment world tour concert and had a blast it was worth the drive time and the wait
Excellent venue, just about any seat is great. Alcohol available at venue prices.
First time ever coming here and we had a blast! Regret not ever taking the time off to go to events here.
Most excellent John Williams tribute concert last night at the Palace Theatre.
Great place for a show as long as theyre a crowd that doesnt clash
Great venue, twiddle is amazing !
Very beautiful place. If you like old style theaters this is the one around to go to for sure!
Beautiful space hosting love shows and older movies. Theatre snacks available.
Great place to see a concert or some theater!
Stunning place. Phenomenal details all over the place and comfortably seats!!
Seen many concerts like Australian Pink Floyd and just seen The Celtic Women. Acoustic is awesome
Truly a wonderful experience to go see Gabriel Iglesias. I wish there were more bathrooms, but its not aweful. Great staff, decent beer, alot of IPAs. Enjoyed the show and the building
A Great show.. They Sound better each time I see them.
This place rocks! One of the bands favorite stops on tour.
Went to the palace theatre for a comedy show, what a unique, beautiful, and historical venue!! Inside and out!
I love the palace, been going here for years for all sorts of shows. Awesomely diverse calendar of events from plays and dance to metal bands and weirdness. A gem in albany.
Beautiful venue with great accoustics! Dont prepay parking when you buy tickets online. The parking garage a block away gives free parking for most Palace events.
Fantastic old theater. Has been refurbished beautifully
Seen get the led out and the show sounded amazing, you feel the music and that moves you.
What a wonderful place to see a show Joe Bonamassa was great and I see government mule is coming soon
Beautiful Venue... Comfortable seating.. Could improve concession areas.. And not use toilets for ice disposal after shows..
Beautiful facility, went to see Kevin Hart fantastic show.
What a fantastic old theatre. I cannot believe this was my first time there. Cant wait to get back for another show.
Beautiful place was really nice to see a concert at
Joe Bonamossa! Great show! Love this small venue!
We have seen Twiddle at the Palace Theatre two years in a row now on New Year’s! It’s an absolutely fantastic place see any band.
Absolutely beautiful theater! Clean and well maintained. Lots of different kinds of events, very multipurpose. Awesome place to go!!
Great place to go for a concert, sat in the balcony.. great sound and good view of stage
Great place great concert Joan Jett still rocks
This is a beautiful theater. The sound is great and the seats were very comfortable. Went to go see a band there and it was amazing.
Concert was great, venue is a little to strict with videos and such.
Went there to see Lord of the Dance Dangerous Games. Had a wonderful time. Evil Dancing robots. Good guy and girls vs Bad guys and girls battling it out for the lord of the dance title. Only criticism my girl had was the amount of clothing the dancers had on or shoud I say lack of. At 1 point the male dancers even took there shirts off to show there abs. Could have done with all the extra stuff like that. The show was that awesome But it made for alot of conversations.
An amazing old venue for music and the architecture of the building had me looking around at the ceilings and walls
Beautiful theater, beautiful alternative to NYC concerts for those in the Hudson Valley area. helpful, friendly staff and bartenders.
Ive been coming here for years, but wont be retuning until the end of COVID. No actual checking of vaccine status *although this was on the web site* No bother to asking people to wear masks *although this was on the web site*. The Linda is a much smaller venue, but they made sure people were kept safe. The Boomers next to me were maskless the entire show.
Beautiful theatre! Great show.
Had a great time. Employees were very nice. ☮️🙏💞
The staff here was amazing! So helpful with my mother who uses a walker. Made a great venue already even more enjoyable.
Gorgeous theater! Absolutely stunning. Got to see The Flaming Lips there. 🤩
BeautifulWent for the Albany symphony. They could have used a couple more satalite bars as it was a nearly sold out show, the line were extremely long. But that was the only bad thing, the theater was
Comfortable seats, great acoustics. Easy in and out
Always the best place to catch a show. A 2800 seat venue, you can see great wherever you sit.
Always a treat to visit. An Albany architectural gem. Lots of events year round. On street parking can be a pain so go early and visit a business nearby.
Beautiful venue with great acoustics
Only real downfall was not knowing the indoor box office was closed and was on the other side of the building. The lobby is always a cluster with lines going every direction but you cant do much about the layout I guess.
Absolutely beautiful venue with very friendly staff. For a theater this old, the seating is surprisingly comfortable. Lots of great dinner options within walking distance which is a nice feature as parking can be a little difficult. I will definitely be back!
Had awesome seats, watched my niece dance, nice atmosphere.... Foood and drinks highly overpriced
Beautiful old theater with wide open pit and the halls are the perfect place to dance. Friendly staff and the production value is amazing. Lights were clean, sounds were crisp and everyone was accommodating to a great show. Will definitely frequent this spot again.
Best time.@ Rocky Horror! A must do!!
Some good shows in a very classic venue. Parking can be a headache so ask if the local Quackenbush garage has free parking for your show.
Was gorgeous. The concert was nice
Great Venue and not too bad to get in and out of. Kansas Was playing Great Show.
Great show!!! Incubus rocked the house.
Amazing 👏 great seats was there for fluffy was awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍 Hope they have him back as I would definitely attend .
The venue was absolutely beautiful inside and out. Great sound quality and the staff were so warm and welcoming! One of the ushers told us about other great places to go our the town and how much she loved working for this theater.
Opeth/mastodon show was a great experience
Saw Jewel here last week! great venue
Amazing old place in great shape. Awesome shows every month.
Alice Cooper at The Palace!! Absolutely no better place to see a concert.
This place is super nice. We got in, in like five minutes no problem. We sat way up top and could still see the stage perfectly. Our only complaint is the seats are a little small. Im 6 tall and my knees hit the seat in front of me so a aisle seat is necessary. Otherwise things were great.
Attended a concert here with my daughter. Small venue made it seem very personal. I dont believe there was a bad seat in the house! The baroque styleinterior was beautiful. Depending on the band, I would definitely make the four hour drive to return to the Palace Theatre.
Very clean, the balcony is very close to the stage unlike other venus. 2 drink maximum
Went to see the Russian Nutcracker Ballet. It was my first time at the Palace. Ushers were wonderful, they helped us find our seats. Parking was a little tricky. We have a handicap sticker and with valet parking we still walked a block and a half. It felt like a mile but we made it. Beautiful theater and wonderful show!
Terrific venue, easy parking.
This theatre is absolutely gorgeous and sounds great. The staff is awesome and concession costs are reasonable with a decent selection of canned craft brews available for $8. I highly recommend seeing any show here.
I love this venue! Historic, beautiful, good drinks selection at reasonable-ish prices.
Saw Jackson Browne here with my family, and it was my first visit to this amazing vintage style theater. Very well kept, with a gorgeous interior. Acoustics were excellent, and it was a very intimate place to see a show. Access to bathrooms was easy and spacious, with another place to buy drinks nearby! Drink selection is good, prices reasonable (glasses of wine a little small). For 10$ there was a small parking lot a short walk away that is worth taking advantage of if youre not familiar with the area. Would absolutely go here again.
Awesome venue, gorgeous architecture on the inside
There isnt a bad seat in the place. And its gorgeous.
Really nice, small, local theater with a good selection of shows and events. Ive seen two shows here - one was the Rocky Horror, the other was a rock concert.Its a strange venue for a rock concert as there is no general admission, and the stage is sort of small for that sort of thing, but it was a small enough venue that I felt close to the band and at a reasonable price. Its a pretty place with nice decor. Its not so large as to be overwhelming.The partnership with Ticketmaster means you have to pay a ridiculous fee for tickets. Its not the venues fault, but expecting one price and paying a ridiculous amount in fees after is the biggest issue here. Having worked in a theater myself, I understand why it is the way it is. But Ticketmaster genuinely makes me want to skip shows.
Historic theater in downtown Albany with lots of character & great acoustics.
Great venue for most types of shows! Free parking in Qackenbush Parking garage even though most of.you generics struggle pulling out of that garage.
Beautiful, clean, comfortable seats, need more bathrooms. Tons of us were literally running at intermission to get there. Smoke machine can be turned down as well for the stage, almost couldnt see performers. Needs more options for non beer drinkers. Hard seltzers arent for all.
Awesome theater, terrific staff, just an amazing vibe
Its a really nice place to go
This venue is one of my favorites in the Capital Region. The history within the building is breathtaking and in my opinion one of the many reasons I love it. The sound in the theater is rivaled by none. It big enough but at the same time small enough. I have seen over 100 shows here and plan to see many more.
Pay for the good seats, and leave the Palace in your will.
I had a great time enjoying the performance. My only complaint would be that the seats need an upgrade. The seats are uncomfortable, and need to be made for larger people. Being in the first row of my section, allowed me to stretch my feet and legs out, and that somewhat helped for my comfort.
Very nice theatre, I went to see Fluffy. The ushers were helpful, the bathroom was clean. The inside was beautiful ornate moldings. The sound quality was good, he didnt sound muffled, he sounded clear. Id definitely go to see another show there.
This was a surprisingly nice theatre inside. All seats seemed to have decent views of the stage but it was hard to make out details from the back of the balcony. Seats were comfortable. Popcorn and candy were available for purchase.
A nice venue in Albany with good views and fairly good acoustics. The seats were very cushioned and decor was nice. Finding parking could be an issue, and lines for restrooms were longer than at many other theaters.
I love that they have a special movie showing for children for free on Tuesdays. Police officers are outside to assist you in and out and are very nice
This is a beautiful venue with real character. The seats were reasonably comfortable for an all day conference that I was attending. The biggest issue was that the restrooms were small and there were not as many as Id expect in a venue of this size.
Just saw Home Free. Awesome show!! My first time at the palace. Its beautiful inside and parking was real close. Seats were very comfortable with Lots of leg room.. Ill be back again!!
A great theater located in the heart of the Capital Region. There are so many venues and shows that come to this theater. Seating is comfortable and the inside is so beautiful. I saw a comedy show here and it was amazing. And there are restaurants located in walking distance to visit before or after the show. Great theater!
Wonderful night at the Palace holiday showing of Love Actually. As members of the Palace Performing Arts Center, we enjoyed a complimentary light meal before the movie, which was also free of charge. The film was very enjoyable and put us in the holiday spirit. The movie showing was well attended by the public, who paid only $5 per person for entry. Parking was easy, practically right outside the door. The only thing missing was a light snowfall to set the mood. Loved it! Well worth the price of membership! Thank you, Palace!
Great shows, beautiful venue and attentive staff. Free parking only a block away at a secure parking garage on Broadway. Easy walk to venue. Surrounded by many great pubs and restaurants within a 1/4mi distance. So easy to make a full night of great experiences with family and friends.
Great old style theater. Saw the Experience Hendrix show and loved it!!! Not bad seat in the house. The theater is located near some great pubs and it has plenty of parking around it.Good beer selection and quality acoustics were a plus.Ill definitely be back!!!
The theater was really comfortable. The only thing that I dont like about the movies is that I am paying an arm and a leg for food. All movie theaters are like this and I will give all of them 4 starts until they decided to sell food for a reasonable price. But either than that I love the theaters the seats are comfortable and I enjoyed my experience.
I love the Palace Theatre because of the variety of shows that they have there. I go to the showing of the The Rocky Horror Picture Show every year. They actually let the audience throw rice, toilet paper, confetti, cards, and everything else that is in the prop kit. It is pretty awesome. They are also a good venue for concerts and shows. I have seen Tori Amos and the Trailer Park Boys there and each time was spectacular! Parking is usually on-street, but many of the shows will have $5 valet parking in the state office parking lots around the theatre.
Ron White!!!! Great show and always a great experience at The Palace Theater
Went to see the Russian state ballet perform Swan lake. The theater is an amazing historic building. The show was great, but I couldnt believe how much they charged for the snacks and drinks in the foyer.
Great for concerts. Best parking is at the Quakenbush Garage.
Favorite theater in the area. I have been going here since I was a little girl. The inside is absolutely beautiful with the detailed decor and the mural on the ceiling. The Palace has hosted a variety of shows from ballet and comedy to old films and jam band concerts. The staff is so friendly and helpful. They have the best system for serving drinks - more drinks carts. There is even a spot to get a drink down near the bathrooms.
Lovely theater. Easy parking with parking garage a block away.
Gorgeous looking theater with a pretty good line up of shows, events, and movies. Prices are decent for the most part and VERY reasonable for their classic movies (I brought the whole family, got snacks, and still spent less than $50, which is a BIG savings when you have four children!!!). The popcorn was a bit old, though, so I suggest grabbing different snacks.
Saw Ghost there last night (6.6.17) and not only was the band incredible but the venue was gorgeous. Extremely easy to get to, tons of very close free parking, The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and they actually cater to smokers by allowing people to exit the side of the building into a roped off area to smoke. Of course we had to deal with drunk idiots and people standing up right in front of us when everyone else is sitting but thats no fault of the venues thats a typical concert. Overall 5 stars for the venue, location and ease of getting in and out. I will definitely be back!
I really enjoyed seeing my favorite band at this venue. The architecture in this place is beautiful. The sound is great. The staff was kind. Seating for the event was first come first sat. I will definitely return for a show in the future.mm/
Always a great time at the palace.
First time here seeing Brian Wilson and it was wonderful! Absolutely beautiful theatre
I have loved every minute I have spent in this theater. The acts they book are contemporary and interesting. The inside is beautiful, they dont charge too too much like at some other theaters. I think all of the seats have good views, so you can choose to sit farther away and save money on your ticket.
What a gorgeous theater! Saw Amy Schumer here a few weeks ago and there is no bad seat in the house. Great sound and light quality. Carpeted throughout giving a cozy feel. Bathrooms are large enough to decrease wait time. Water fountain accessible. Only negative was that they had us put our phones in a sealed purse that had to be unlocked via magnetic wand.
Theater is gorgeous! Appears to be mostly restored, but some of the areas on ceiling are painted grey & Im very sure they originally were scenic paintings, probably of famous plays, actors or landscape? All of the seats have a great view of the stage & the sound is really good. Love these older places!!!If arriving from north of Albany, take 787 south, exit 4B, 1st left at bottom of ramp, left at light & free parking (during events & after 5pm) on left. Theater is VERY EASY TO SEE. Classic marquee with hundreds, if not thousands, of lights.
This is by far my favourite place to hear the bands I love. I have been to lots and lots of shows in my lifetime but the Palace has always been my favorite( since the 70s). Great Acoustics!
The palace theater is a bright beautiful building that has a lot of cool art work in the form of architecture. We thoroughly enjoyed the performance of Rudolph the red nosed reindeer the musical. Very competent actors.
This is my favorite indoor venue!
Went to see Dream Theater here and had seats at the front of the balcony. It was a great experience. The interior is beautiful, and the balcony felt awesome and gave a great view. Sitting down for a metal concert felt weird, but ultimately was pretty cool.
Great show at a great venue.
Beautiful classic theater. Rivals upscale theaters in New York and Boston that Ive been to. There is much more seats than I expected. I sat front balcony and had no complaints of the view.We saw a comedy show and the sound was good but I cant comment on the acoustics for a concert or musical. Entry and egress was very smooth and easy.Plenty of restaurants (although most require reservations during show nights) in the area and there is a parking garage one block away that has free parking during show times.
This was my first trip there. We brought our son to see Wild Kratts Live! The venue is very nice, clean and well maintained. If you are going to a show that is close to sold-out, give yourself plenty of time to get off the exit and find parking.
Beautiful building in downtown Albany. Saw Justin Moore last night.. Pretty clean. Sticky floors but thats what happens when drinks spill. Would definitely go to another show there. I didnt think any seat in the house was a bad seat. We had 10th row. But I also went to back for a breather and those seats werent bad either.
Saw Ron white got great seats and drank beer the venue was gorgeous and the seats were comfortable
I have been to the palace theater multiple times to see lewis black and Russel peters. The theater is really nice inside and offers a decent amount of seating. I drive for almost 3hr one way to come down. The theater doesnt really have parking per say so its best to get there ahead of time.The staff is able to get you in quick even with lines and the only down side it the theater will not allow photos during the performances.
Beautiful venue, but several of the concessions stands had WiFi issues, leading to the accepting cash only! Throw some more access points up, or better yet, run cable and get an Ethernet adapter for the iPads!
Such a great venue to catch a show! Not a bad seat in the house! $4 water is a little much, but it gets very dry in there...no choice but to drink water, I can only imagine how much people spend on alcohol...
First time at the Palace. I wish Id had more time to look around. The murals were gorgeous.
Great place to see a show,
Beautiful theater and great shows, but extremely difficult for my elderly father in law who has trouble walking/standing for long periods. No place for him to sit and wait for my husband to pull the car out front after the show, so we stayed in the theater seats until he got there. A staff member rudely told us we had to leave if it would be much longer, even after I explained the situation. We chose our seats with his issues in mind and that worked out, and we arrived early to beat the crowd and get him settled. We called ahead too, to try and have a plan ahead of time but that was no help. Well look for other venues for shows he will enjoy.
Beautiful theater, but traffic and parking was terrible. Show time was when the area was very busy. If you didnt know the way or the area very stressful.Love the show! Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer. Would have been better on the weekend.
Ticket prices were reasonable, actually amazing, considering how small the venue was. I got really close and spent less than $100. Wouldve been a better deal if the Ticketmaster fees werent outrageous.The venue has a huge selection of beer and hard cider, lemonade, etc. I really love this place. Very cute
Good venue. Awesome that they have snacks and drinks. The issue is parking... If you pre-pay on Ticketmaster for parking, you are actually going to park in a lot down the street that is not huge but they still make you valet park even though you can literally walk to your car, so you have to wait to get your keys back in the cold. Its a bad system, so park on a street if possible.
Epic venue for fantastic artists, old school beauty
Theater is magnificent!!! Concert was superb. Wonderful experience all around.
Seen many shows at this historic theater. Since it was refurbished ( in the 1990s, I think) many of my favorite bands make regular stops in Albany thanks to the Palaces ideal size and superb acoustics. One star deducted for potentially long walks to venue from parking areas in frigid Albany winter. Wouldve deducted only half-a-star if I couldve.
The Palace always puts on a good show! We saw Jerry Seinfeld and it was easy to find our seats, easy to hear, and easy to move around. Very nice venue!
Fluffy show was AMAZING! Needed a great laugh and he didnt disappoint any of us!
Amazing place. Very lively. Depending on what you come to see it will all be worth it
The theatre itself is nice and has a very old fashioned feel to it which is fun, but the staff is absolutely atrocious! They are rude and unhelpful. I went to see a show with some family and we arrived early, along with several other patrons. The doors to the entry into the theater were wide open, however the staff members did not even greet us, but istead said were not open yet we need you to wait outside.....so why are your doors open then? Close them and dont be rude to your customers. Open them when youre ready. Then, when they allowed us inside we went to go find where our seat section was and as I approached the ushers, who were talking to each other and seemed annoyed that I went up to ask them if we were on the right side of the stairs, these employees ALSO rudely said were not open yet, we need you to wait outside. What kind of theatre allows you in it the theatre but then doesnt allow you to find your seats. Once we were brought inside, the ushers didnt even know their own theatre and were walking people around trying to find their seats just as blindly as the customer...we finally just went and found our own seats faster that the ushers would have been able to...and we had to ask for a program. Completely unacceptable customer service, or lack thereof.
Been to many venues all over the world, especially my days spent in the military, and I find this place on of the best. To begin with, the atmosphere and aura of the facility itself sets the tone of the attendees. Make a long story short, the staff were unmistakenly hospitable to myself and my 4 year old Son (Cheap Trick show). Theres numerous reasons why Comparing it to Saratoga and the aisle Nazis. The Palace outshines every venue out there.
This theater is absolutely beautiful. A great place to see movies and concerts. Some people might not like seeing concerts with seating but I am not 18 anymore and I am all about the seated venues.
Great affordable seats! Sat in the fifth row from the front for Dane Cook and it w as hilarious. Decent beer prices, and nice clean theatre. Was for sure a great time.
This is a historical building that is beautiful in both style and architecture. I have been coming here at least once a year for a business event and always look forward to it. Any seat is great and the sound is clear.
Great staff and awesome venue we have now been there for 4 concerts and we would definitely recommend this place. We attended 12/28-29th for dark star orchestra and it was a very nice time.
Beautiful inside. Totally satisfied. Friendly staff.
I am biased.I love classic theatres.Where it is not simply a box with seats in it. This Theatre is nothing like a box. And Even better it transport you to a different time, so whatever you are seeing is enhanced into a real experience.Everyone I encountered working there was nice and helpful.The one event I attended, well it was a pretty decent crowd. I traveled from Rochester, to Albany to see Eddie Izzard.Definitely worth the trip.
I was so disappointed the other night when I went to see Bell Biv Devoe and Bobby Brown. Your head of Security should be fired, I paid for front roll seats and people with cheaper seats were allowed to rush the stage, blocking the view of people that paid for good seats. From now on we should all buy cheap tickets and just rush the stage. It should be announced at the beginning of the concert people rushing the stage will be removed from building. No more Palace for me, Times Union Center has more control they will be getting my business.
Nice facility. The performance was pathetic. Brought my 2 daughters to see Why Dont We. I know Im getting old, but nothing worse than singing to pre recorded tracks and no instruments.
Went to see the john christ and Larry the cable guy show. The show wasnt full because this is Albany and winter... That being said the venue is beautiful and well design. You can hear Stars even from the back of the room. The drinks are priced like what you would expect from such a place, which means theyre slightly more expensive. The staff is very friendly and more than eager to help. There is a parking garage a block away which offers free parking for certain events and at night.
WONDERFUL old-school theater with great seating and good vertical climb that minimized looking around the people in front of you. Friendly staff and a clean well-maintained facility. Would DEFINITELY see another show here! 👍
Plenty of on street parking. A beautiful grand old theatre with a balcony thats not too stodgy for a band. Quick in and out thanks to an excellent set up and friendly staff.
Nice atmosphere, classic theater. Well kept. Went for a Primus show and the seats were very comfortable. We sat in the balcony and the view and sound were great!
Seats are good and felt close to the stage. Sound is above average.
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Palace Theatre 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-27Great restored performance hall. Its always cool going to old venues, the combination of great acoustics and building detail not made or seen very often anymore. Just be aware there isnt an elevator so seats above ground level might be hard to get to for some.
Review №2
2022-05-20Good sound system, seats are comfortable. Have to admit not the best of youre super thick like I am. But still a great place to see a show. Saw Primus doing A Tribute to Kings!
Review №3
2022-02-26Very nice theater. First time there. Seats were comfortable and more space than I thought. The inside was very beautiful. Saw Jim Gaffigan. Show was great.
Review №4
2022-01-23Very friendly neighborhood bar. Not a huge food menu, but just right. The Buffalo chicken wrap was delicious. Great beer selection from all over NY and VT.I will definitely stop here again when in town for a show at the Palace. Its basically across the street.
Review №5
2022-04-17Great venue. Saw Bonnie Raitt, had great seats, fun time.
Review №6
2022-04-23Saw the joan jett show. It was nice to goto a show weve had tickets for over 2 years. It was nice to go out to such a beautiful location.
Review №7
2022-04-11Absolutely beautiful. The seats are roomy and comfortable. The acoustics are also excellent. It is a very old theater that is built better than any new theater Ive ever seen
Review №8
2022-04-26Wonderful theatre with beautiful decor. Seating is very comfy. Easy to find and clean. The parking garage is down the street and can be a bit tough to get into because of its location.
Review №9
2022-04-27Really cool venue. All seats are great! Beautiful interior.
Review №10
2022-04-15Went here for a comedy show, parking was a little tough at first but pretty expected for downtown, but then found the parking garage down the road. Seats were really comfortable, would definitely go back again!