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Fox Theater

Music Venue, Rock Club, and Movie Theater

Uptown, Oakland

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Fox Theater

9.4^/10

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Ranked #1 for live music in Oakland
"Beautiful venue close to Bart with great acoustics."(8 Tips)
"My favorite venue of its size in the bay area!"(7 Tips)
"This is my second favorite venue now!"(4 Tips)
"Visa Signature ha a VIP section for card holders."(3 Tips)

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Erin ChowFebruary 21, 2014
Visually appealing historic venue.
Adrianne SteichenOctober 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Definitely stand over a floor vent ro keep cool
BillyNovember 30, 2014
Really cool building.
Anne Marie StrohbeckJuly 28, 2012
Beautiful venue!
Pierre KreitmannMarch 23, 2014
Check out the giant Buddha statues.
carla borsoiOctober 1, 2010
Been here 10+ times
You can ear plugs at the bar. For some reason their sound techs think that loud=a quality music mix.
Kelli PattersonNovember 27, 2010
Definitely a spot for the older crowd. Nice, classy decor. Large space.
Katie MillerAugust 31, 2015
Architecture is gorgeous
Ricardo MJanuary 3, 2011
Congratulate Jean Quan and follow the Ella Baker Center on twitter (@ellabakercenter).
Roy ScopazziApril 8, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Take BART there because parking is awful around there.
Heather FlettJuly 19, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Visa Signature perks include free drink tickets (even if you don't splurge for the $$ seats)
K.G. NesbitOctober 12, 2013
Never leave early - full dance party - why is the bar closed?
Jay CookeMarch 19, 2010
You don't need show tickets to hang out at the Den - eat & drink amid the scene for cheap. Read more
Stephannie DepaJune 20, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Awesome venue for a rock show, one of my faves Read more
Kyana PachecoApril 14, 2013
VIP section is best =))))
Heather AnnMay 9, 2014
Amazing venue!
Fik SalehJuly 22, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great concert venue. Only a block away from 19th St Bart Station.
Kevin SealMarch 13, 2010
Challenge us and fail! Tuesday is Tony's trivia night, and if we're there, we're taking it. Teams are limited to four. Read more
Sid MartinFebruary 11, 2012
Give thanks to the staff and the local crew!!
Lenny LesserMay 13, 2016
Take BART.
Angel EsqueSeptember 20, 2013
Amazing Venue!
Ashleigh C.May 28, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Bring your visa signature card. Sometimes good for free drink tickets.
Sam666pas1July 2, 2012
Great venue
Adam RMarch 18, 2012
Spectacular theatre!
Laura DaftariOctober 1, 2010
The stairs are on the far left and right. NOT DOWN THE MIDDLE! Please move accordingly.
hal tagueApril 2, 2012
Great venue
Robin SayerMay 6, 2011
Is expensive drinks and really bad sound system but is still a really great venue
Nailphoria Day SpaJanuary 27, 2012
GO, GO, GO, GO to see a show here!!!!!
Grant ShellenMay 21, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Get cheap well drinks at The Den prior to (and during, or instead of) a show at The Fox.
reid fayJuly 21, 2011
don't buy tickets off of stub hub
Handy IslandFebruary 24, 2010
loge is the best seating when the main floor is GA.
Baseball OaklandApril 20, 2010
Best place for a live show! Better than the Warfield!
Ella Baker Center for Human RightsJanuary 11, 2011
Take a picture with the Oakland sign.
Shane TobinSeptember 18, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Go see Further rock out the tunes of the Grateful Dead with Bob Weir and Phil Lesh
Leina KNovember 13, 2010
Take the Bart. Easiest thing ever.
Bob LeeJanuary 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Not really my style...prefer going across the street to either Flora or Make Westing for a drink.
Ken SnyderApril 14, 2010
Disappointing sound when sitting in balcony section. View in lower rows of balcony obstructed by rails....Seat Location FAIL!
Dina BecerraOctober 21, 2010
The sound here is FANTASTIC!
Ben RussoOctober 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
See a band. Read more
Jeff SafireOctober 17, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Yeah, happy hour prices before shows in the Den. Munchies available for $.
Ross FubiniMarch 6, 2010
Visa Signature ha a VIP section for card holders.
George KurtykaOctober 8, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Dude! Best venue in California...
Joe HughesNovember 9, 2009
Opening band started playing right at the stated showtime when I was here.
Dennise AcioDecember 23, 2011
There is nothing on HH that I want....grrr
SarahSeptember 17, 2016
Beautiful theater, but the sound system really struggles on bass
Rafi MamalianSeptember 10, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Gotta see a show here!
Semetra LeeMay 29, 2010
Only balcany seats left at thye graduation
Jonathan NolenMay 22, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Complain to the house sound guy about the crappy mix.
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