I had a great chat with one of the workers while waiting in line for the doors to open. Super friendly with a bit of laissez-faire – nothing seemed to bother him. He kept working as he answered numerous questions. Cheerful, unphased, efficient.A small older venue (opened 1928) with only 600 seats with drinks and a bit of bar food offered for two hours prior to the show. I had wine and pretzel bites – all I needed pre-music. There are also pizzas, wraps, hummus, cookies and a few other snacks. It felt like I was surrounded by a lot of regular guests. Not being from here, I still felt right at home and it was easy to talk to anyone. Everyone was very friendly.The seats could use restuffing – mine had a great hole in the middle (under the fabric) so it was uncomfortable but I understand that most of these places live on a shoestring. The place is sparse in general, not too many decorations to take away from the show we come to see here.The sound was good – I was on the balcony – first row. Price was very fair since you don’t buy a ticket through the big ticketing agencies that gouges you (you save a bit more if you buy directly at the theater’s ticket booth). We need to support these small places so people on fixed budgets like me can still enjoy (while supporting) music that is affordable. (In the $30-$35 range when I went).The whole show lasted about 2.5 hours – very decent. There was merchandise for sale near the eating/bar area. Bathrooms near the bar area and some upstairs as well. (I’ve seen reviews claiming there were no restrooms downstairs, that is not correct).If you arrive early enough you can get free street parking in the nearby residential area. It is rather safe. After 7pm you can park at a nearby bank (stated on their website under FAQ). Good venue overall, nice neighborhood as well. Would happily return should I be in the area again.

What a great small venue in Portland. Great sound, employees very gracious. I would recommend to go if a band you like is playing there. I don’t think there’s a bad seat in the house.

My two grandsons with negative covid test letter as required on their web site were refused entry. Had to go get yet a second test of the day to get it in but only after being yelled at and harassed by their security guard. Terrible treatment and will spread far and wide of this experience. NEVER will go there again!

First off,their customer service sucks...wait,do they even have customer service????!! I emailed 5-6 times and called a few about my tickets,since it was my first time there and wanted to know about entering from THE LAMP next door if we ate there...So,I DIDNT eat there,but learned after I picked up my Will Call tickets and walked to end of the OTHER line around the corner....Our line of over a hundred + started to move and then you find out there is a line of about 10-15 heading in the OTHER door....! But whatever,I expected a General Admission concert was going to be a mad rush for seats.....and thats the biggest reason I'll never go back....WTF...rows are lettered,not really hard to sell an actual seat rather than having to stand in line over an hour and be herded in like cattle..... As far as the actual venue...its old and dirty,and not upgraded in years,but Old is good...dirty isnt,and the food at the connession stand looked terrible... So now onto the actual show...and thinking cant really fault the venue,but maybe the Group playing....and as others have said..DAMN...TURN DOWN THE FREAKIN MUSIC..!! Its a SMALL venue,NOT A STADIUM..!! I like my music loud,but this was Ear Splitting and so distorted you couldnt make out half of the songs or what lead singer was saying....TERRIBLE..and my ears have been ringing for 2 days now...NEVER AGAIN..

I was at the Aladdin with an artist performing and i have to say from the very helpful and accommodating staff to the charm and warmth of the theater it was a truly pleasant experience . The sound in the old but well kept venue was superb and the lobby had delicious offerings for the concert goers . Laid back but professional music venue is the best way to describe the Aladdin .