Echostage Reviews

me and my husband went to Echostage to see Above & Beyond this past weekend. As much as we love Above & Beyond, the crowd and the atmosphere here at Echostage was just a bit much. I do have to say there was a ton of security around but the amount of disfunction we saw was just crazy. Several people being pulled into the First Aid room that where beyond obliterated I do understand this isn't the venue's fault but ti didn't seem as though they do anything to screen people coming into the show. Expect a full on rave when you go here. It will be packed with people as many as they can fit. Don't expect the headliners to go on before 12am. A&B took the stage at 1am.

Money Hungry Venue.
No free Water.
Cars being broken into.
Security with Questionable integrity.
Staff Peeking over Bathroom Stalls.
I'm surprised this place is still running.

Drink prices are ridiculous for what you get! Great sound!

Had a blast during the Dirty Bird Players, great venue!!

It's a great venue with good shows always happening. The only issues I've had over the last 6 years has been overcrowding for big shows and security starts more fights than they break up.

When I've visited it's been well staffed with security and bar tenders, all staff have been really nice and responsive. Amazing venue for DJs, great sound system and visuals- screens, lights, lasers, fog. There are 4 large bars throughout the venue and a huge bathroom that is kept well cleaned. Love the dual level layout where you have the choice to be upstairs or downstairs, it's the 9:30 Club sized up.

Haven't had any complaints so far with my experience here, except maybe that rail drinks are on the pricey side, $10, but I guess that's expected in DC at a big club.

Decently large venue with a lot of facilities to accommodate the number of people. Pretty hard to see the stage if you're not close to the front of either the first or second floor.

Sound is pretty good if you're on the first floor but not there great on the second floor. I try to stay away from echostage if possible. 9:30 club is much better sound-wise.

ALISON WONDERLAND WAS SO GOOD. No bathroom lines, very clean, amazing sound, dual bars, great time! We love you Alison!

Seats are needed on the floor so everyone can see or need monitors that show the stage.

My boyfriend and I had a great time. Easy in, amazing show, but a tough time getting a ride out. Understandable considering the volume of people at this venue. Yellow Claw out did themselves and I am beyond happy we came all the way from Ohio.

Poor acoustics, cramped, terrible location. Saving grace is the fact that it has so many great artists.

Saw Tiesto here, was great! only came 30 minutes early and was able to get front row for the #1 DJ/Producer in the world!... Loud system, friendly crowd, heaters in waiting line to get in

No matter how old you are if you want to spend a night like never before in your life I recommend you come to Echostage you can bring your disguise that I'll be great

Favorite place to see shows!. Very clean and organized. Security does not only take their job seriously but is fun and friendly. Great set up and good price drinks. No question why they're in top 5 venues!

Consistently books too tier talent and has great lighting

Beautiful, but I forgot to ask the number to a beautiful lady

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this venue. It is very large and multifaceted so it makes the experience more than one note and has plenty of room for large EDM style crowd. I went for a concert and for another fashion event and it was a great time.

This venue is beautiful, has more than 1 floor and sometimes they have access to an outside patio/ smoke area.The backstage accommodations are very suitable as well, it also has access to private rooms upstairs.

Anytime you come into this place though you are guaranteed a top of the line sound system, lighting, staging, and bartending.

They also have a small Valet parking lot (which I do think it should expand somehow, at some point) but there is also parking garages and street parking in the area. Best bet though, if you are close and can Uber to do so.

Great concerts here, haven't been to one I didn't like. However, it's not for everyone, there are lots of drugs, and tons of people are intoxicated. Otherwise, fantastic venue.

Saw kid cudi and it was crazy. But the venue could do better. Waited for kid cudi just about 2 hours with crappy music playing in the background.

I go to echo stage pretty often but the thing that makes it harder to go back is the fact that they don't have a set mind on gloves. I can bring mine in and security won't even mind it but when I went back after 2 weeks, they took them away AND they're gone. As in my friend couldn't even find my gloves. Echsotage really needs to get their stuff together and give a public announcement of whether or not LED lights are allowed. If not, glovers like me will have to flip a coin and see where it goes. Additionally making me spend another $120 for a set.

Great venue, modern decor, well kept restrooms and efficient staff. I saw Koffee and Daniel Caesar live in concert. The lighting was first class. Bars stretch almost to the length of ther dance floor making it very convenient to get a drink. Upstairs is cool with tables that can be reserved as well as some standing room.

I drive bands on tour.for the past 6 years...this venue is associated with the 9:30 club also in DC With out a doubt. These 2 venues are the Best. To work with. These cats are top shelf.

Table service worth the money due to how pack GA gets.

One of the best venues for EDM Concerts. I Always have a blast every time I go. Arrive early, Entrance line usually out the front door.

Really good atmosphere. Been here twice for t tiesto and David guetta concerts. Both were amazing experiences. Decently managed. Would def go back for a diff show. Parking can be painful. But you can plan ahead by using parking panda app for the closest cheapest parking.

Love this place! Drinks are overpriced but that is to be expected in DC clubs.

Was thankful for that view with all those girls in line

You will need to pay for parking $15-20 at the lowest. 2 spots to park right next to and behind the 7/11 on the corner. Bring cash.

Excellent venue. Great sound. Drinks aren't too overly expensive. Looking forward to seeing another show here.

Amazing experience for EDM fans. Would recommend going in a group or with an SO.

Security was good and the staff was well trained but the venue was probably too crowded to be up to fire code. There was a fight every 5 minutes that security was breaking up.

Awesome club-like atmosphere, with an upper VIP level for enhanced viewing. It's a good place to party.

Came here for a Galantis concert. Saw a lame DJ playing horrible music instead.

Music was so loud I got hearing damage while wearing earplugs. Drinks are very over priced. There is no parking, at least nothing remotely free.

Only good thing about this place was the many toilets available so you can easily throw up after hearing terrible music sets.

First time here to see galantis! The lights and sound were awesome . Surprisingly no wait line in the women's bathroom!

Porter Robinson & Madeon, set ended at 12:15am... disappointed that producers ended the set so early.

Incredible venue. Polite staff. Always a good time.

My second home Echostage has recently upgraded their production level to incredible heights. Their sound, lazers, as well as their incredible artist lineups are the reasons why I have visited this venue over 35+ times in the past four years.

No place I d rather spend my night, always leave with a smile on my face.

Saw Armin van Buuren here and it was the most amazing show I have ever experienced in my lifetime.

Best EDM club in the Northeast in my opinion. Festival quality sound system and lights shows with lasers.

Have visited many times with friends for a night out, have never been disappointed.

the staff is really rude, A. HOLES JERKS (security, and bartenders are the worst) the DJs are awesome, but its over crowded, and not worth it with the security treating everyone like a piece of poop, the bartenders have the biggest attitude, giving everyone mean mugs like they killed his/her dog, RATHER go anywhere but here. Thanks, NO THANKS!

I haven't been to a venue that is run as well as Echostage is. Never had a bad experience here. #1 venue in the country, strongly recommend

Great show (Krewella) friendly security/bar staff. Expensive drinks, but that's expected.

Went to Zomboy on the 5th and celebrated my 21st birthday at midnight. It was lit, definitely recommend attending an event or venue here.

Inside it was great but the area outside is a little scary

Pros: Venue was clean, bartenders were nice
Cons: the GA section is over crowded, there is absolutely no where to sit or stretch without a line of people pushing into you
Overall it s a nice venue, but if you re going absolutely buy vip.

No secure parking anywhere. The bar tenders don't know how to charge a card. Got kicked out for getting frustrated cause they are idiots only to find people in my car trying to steal my radio

Never had a bad time at Echostage. One of the premier concert venues in DC.

Saw Above&Beyond and Tinlicker here. Great show, one of the best I've been to. Not really a fan of clubs but this club has a warehouse feel to it. The drinks are steep, bathrooms are clean. Overall it's a great place to see your favorite DJ

Nice place and gigs. Roomy. And security gives out free water bottles :D

Saw Zhu here on his Ringo's Desert tour. Really great place with a well thought out design. Pretty spacious venue too and the staff got everyone in and out of the concert quickly and efficiently.

Went to see Curren$y and Snoop. Dogg!!! Super Litty!!!

Excellent staff, excellent security, Polite staff. Clean venue. Clean bathrooms, accommodating staff, all together a wonderful time (even aside from the band)

Went to the GOT7 concert and the way they set up the crowd was terrible. I couldn't see part of the stage thanks to the speakers blocking my view. Also security could have done a better job controlling the lines.

One of the larger DC music venues. Not my favorite spot but they have a lot of good shows and groups come through!

Bring earpro if you're gonna rail ride the whole night... learned that the hard way

Eh, usual overcrowded and full of MD/VA/DC jerks...

Cool nightclub venue. Bartenders could have been better.