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Commodore Ballroom

Concert Hall, Night Club, and Music Venue

Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver

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Commodore Ballroom

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Ranked #2 for live music in Vancouver
"Best live music venue in Vancouver Period."(2 Tips)
"wooden dance floor"(3 Tips)
"If upstairs open, skip the wait & go to the washroom upstairs."(2 Tips)
"Did you know that there is a bathroom upstairs in the Commodore?"(2 Tips)

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Alyssa KNovember 21, 2014
My favourite place in Vancouver to see a show as I'm convinced there isn't a single bad location in the room to see or hear the band. Cheers to the acoustic engineer who helped design this venue.
Rock 101November 4, 2011
Best live music venue in Vancouver Period. Smokers: There are no in and out privileges. Also if the back (main) bar is busy, you’d be surprised how fast the Granville and Alley side Bars move. Read more
Anthony MawJune 8, 2013
A great historic venue with classy decor, ambiance, acoustics and a wooden dance floor that feels like its gonna cave in underneath you when everybody's hopping!
Noland BellMay 19, 2017
Fantastic old-school-style ballroom w/ the bouncy floor (just like the Crystal in PDX) and tiered seating. Views from everywhere and very attentive staff.
Marie La RueFebruary 10, 2019
Historic live music venue. Grab a bit before the show, they also have a bar menu.
Vanessa TamMay 16, 2012
Been here 10+ times
One of my favourite venues for concerts! Well... besides Fortune of course ;)
Mat CollisApril 26, 2016
Cool place with lots of history. Load in is a massive pain if you are carrying lots of production though
A SwissApril 8, 2018
Had a blast playing here last night along side the lovely staff making it a simple magic wonderful time :)
Trevor LAugust 29, 2014
Best venue in the city. If you like a band and they are playing here, don't miss it!
Rob UnderdawgFebruary 20, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Go in here early to your favorite band's concert. Save yourself a spot right in front of the stage. Bring a camera and take lots of pictures!
VH1July 22, 2010
Looking to grab some cheap food before a show? Café Crepe is right nextdoor! – Team Live Nation
Kate ChambersJune 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Best venue in the city. Doesn't matter what the show, always a win. PS there's another ladies bathroom upstairs - never has a line.
Brendan BarlowJanuary 20, 2011
Hands down my favorite venue in Vancouver. Once you've seen Gwar here, you'll understand.
The ProvinceSeptember 27, 2010
The spring dance floor is legend. So are some of the performances that took place here. The Clash played their first North American show here in 1979. More at link below. Read more
Stretch 1neNovember 3, 2014
I've see Tech N9ne, Chance tha Rapper & now Robert Delong! GOOD shizzzzzzzzzxzzzzzzzznet
The ProvinceSeptember 12, 2010
Across the city, possibly across the country, maybe throughout the world, was a sigh of contentment when the Commodore Ballroom reopened in the latter part of 1998. Read more
Harold SawatzkyJuly 31, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Some of the nicest people work here!
Robert SutherlandOctober 1, 2010
Been here 25+ times
If upstairs open, skip the wait & go to the washroom upstairs. Men & women ;-)
Vancouver SunJanuary 6, 2011
Vancouver's Destroyer (a.k.a. New Pornographers' Dan Bejar's other band) plays the Commodore on March 17. He's just released the video for the title track on his new album: http://bit.ly/gglgfT Read more
Decibel MagazineDecember 13, 2010
On 02/13/2011 the Decibel Sponsored Creatures from the Black Abyss Tour stops here! Featuring Cradle of Filth, Nachtmystium, Turisas and Daniel Lioneye
Mindi PFebruary 5, 2012
I had no idea they had food here and its fantastic!
Eric MJuly 30, 2011
Pure awesomeness...great sound and hot workers.
Semperviva YogaJuly 12, 2012
Been here to more concerts than any other venue!
VH1July 22, 2010
Sick of washroom line ups? Did you know that there is a bathroom upstairs in the Commodore? – Team Live Nation
Be LeeNovember 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The sound here is terrible for electronic shows.
Katrina GuthrieNovember 4, 2012
Don't order the the "fritters" 9 bucks for 5 tiny potatoes! Sesriously??? What a rip off!
Geoff PetersJanuary 16, 2011
Their romaine salad with Caesar dressing tastes fresh!
VH1July 22, 2010
Need some cash? There is an ATM located near the coatcheck. – Team Live Nation
J PDecember 31, 2010
Weird bowling, but still fun :)
donna m13May 24, 2010
last 2 times I was there for a show, broken glass all over dance floor (they let bottles on the floor not plastic cups) Drunks (guys) were assaulting women to get 'up front' Security blew it off
Britt RiddellJune 9, 2010
Great concerts - great times!
Spandy AndyJune 2, 2010
DANCE!!

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