Granada Theater Events and Parties Reviews

Audio is mushy sounding. Venue attracts far too many scene kids that seem more interested in drinking and chatting than actually enjoying the music that others paid to see. Totally get the appeal of that, but it's not for me.

Edit: 1 star added because I appreciate owner responses and 3 stars *was* kinda harsh, thanks for causing me to reconsider this. :)
Again, not my kind of venue, but I think Granada is achieving what they're going for...

fun place to see a band. clean. good service. great staff. used to be a theater. Sundown restaurant next door is amazing too and you can get your wristband there to save line time entering venue

Granada Theatre is the classic anchor on the Greenville side of town. The marquee is so bright and nostalgic that it is truly a landmark worth visiting. I've seen so many rock shows here that I can't even count. It has a surprisingly roomy interior, with bars inside the levels and standing room down at the front. The employees are friendly and people visiting tend to have a good time and be friendly as well. Head next door after the show for a drink at the rooftop bar.

Acoustics are TERRIBLE!

Took my mom and dad to see Swan Song knowing full well they are a great, spot on, Led Zeppelin tribute band that I've heard in other venues. They are amazing and I wanted to share that experience with them at what I've been told is a great historic place for concerts.

The opener, The Doors Hotel, was worse than an 8th grade garage band. "The Southwest's Premier Doors Tribute Band"? How? They seemed more preoccupied with their half-cocked stage antics than good music. Lemme help you out: Dynamics; I learned it in 7th grade band.

Additionally, the Board Op, in his trendy Fedora appeared under constant duress and it sounded like it; took him 4-5 unlistenable Doors songs to make it bearable and he still couldn't get it right. Apparently, it's all about that bass and overdriven high frequency too. A move to the lobby bar made the menagerie of noise less painful. Did they not do a sound check or are the concrete walls and compete lack of any acoustic paneling just too much to overcome?

Hoping things would improve with a change to a band I knew had chops from previous experiences (Swan Song) and seeing the multitude of people confront the clueless Board Op was short lived. The music was unlistenable; too much bass and too much overdriven high frequency. And, it was overly obvious the Board Op was tweaking it Up/Down/Up/Down like Daniel-san throughout a song!!

I will not return to this venue until the acoustics are fixed and a better Board Op is found.

One of the best venues in Dallas to watch live music

Fantastic music venue and generally a short line at the bar.

Good live music joint! Sounds great & nice atmosphere. Had a $4 beer special. Watch out for the steps though, they will get ya'!

This is an old staple of Greenville. It's old and that shows but you don't notice it because the throwback feel just brings you in.

Great for events, restaurant attached and one of the most fun place to be on Greenville at night. I would recommend this place for your next event or just for a selfie.

Concert was great and the inside of the venue is unique with tiered standing room and interesting murals. The parking is a pain as you must park many streets away due the popularity of the area.

Fun great music, and go back in the morning for a fantastic brunch!

I have been to many shows here over the years and it's always been great. The sound and lighting are usually always well done.

Pretty good brunch. Bloody Mary's are one of the best in Dallas

Really enjoyed this venue. Think it was my first time there, too. Got to see IAMX, and the band was AMAZING and full of energy throughout the entire show! They rocked out the house and everyone was having an amazing time, from what I could tell, and the energy of the patrons was great, too! Didn't cone across anyone that was rude at all. Venue is quaint but with a decent amount of room for many people, and a bar in back. Definitely willing to go back for another show, as the Granada was kept clean and nice throughout, even the restrooms were clean and nice! Got a few good shots of the show, too!

The granada is great venue! Intimate and has great murals. Sound is good. I highly recommend seeing a show here!

Beautiful venue. I love that the floor vibrates with the music. I'll be back, probably a lot. :)

Clean, friendly, loved the show. Lp is amazing, venue is lovely.

Forgotten venue is easily the best in town. Enjoy this place before the whole block becomes condos.

Never the best acoustics. Always seems too loud to be amazing.

Enjoyable venue to see a show, in an emerging and fun part of town.

such an awesome venue!! they have great organization and get you in the door efficiently, the standing room is graduated so you can actually see even if you're not in the very front row, and it is a beautiful room otherwise. Granada also has free movies every Wednesday on the roof!

My favorite venue in Dallas. Not a bad seat in the house. Both restrooms and bars are in easy reach, even when the house is packed.

I like the multiple levels! Great eyelines from basically everywhere. I love the artwork and it was a great place for a show!

Wonderful large venue, with quick service in a fun area.

The Granada Theater is great for concerts, I have never had an unpleasant experience when attending a concert here. The restrooms are clean, the staff is nice, and the sound is great. The only problem I ever have is that everyone is taller than me and I can't see lol

One of the absolute best places to watch a concert in DFW. The acoustics, drinks and overall aesthetic is truly superb. With stadium like descent there is hardly a bad view in the whole area including those who are vertically challenged. Make sure to always see a show here if you re interested in it, even slightly

Lights were awful for the show but the venue has a coll old style feel that's pretty cool

Cool intimate venue with reasonable prices on drinks. I've been twice now and had a good time on both visits.

So much fun! Really accessable and comfortable. A++

Forgotten Space, a local Grateful Dead tribute, rocked thes pace as usual!

Attended Digital Fight Club. Great venue... Lovely intelligent heated discussion/wait..FIGHT!! Clean, comfortable, friendly folks.

As a short person (5'1) I love the tiered standing room for concerts. The drinks are delicious. There are 2 sets of bathrooms. One of my favorite venues in Dallas for sure.

This is one of the venues I prefer going to. The sound is always great, they get good acts, and the staff is always helpful.

I love how small this theater is. It feels like a personal concert even though there was quiet a bit of people. I could tell that it wasn't even a full concert and the employees seemed very nice.

This is a cool venue. Went to a concert to see Cat Power (awesome, btw) and you can see the stage well from almost anywhere. There's also a balcony they open when there's enough people. We don't drink, but there's a few bar areas. It's pretty dressed down, nothing fancy and minimal. The reason for the three stars... there is NO seating at all. That I don't get. We got there early to get a good spot, so with the show, it's almost four hours of standing. That's just wrong to me. I would rent a chair! I'm early 50s, but even if you're young, this is a lot of time to stand around. For that one reason, I'm not sure I would visit again.

I have to give this place a 5 since I attended a movie here back in 1958 when the theater was called The Arcadia. I was a junior in high school and a member of the National Honor Society from Buckner High School.
All of us in the NHS were treated to a movie here, and I still remember the grandness of the theater way back when. If it is anything close to what it use to be, it still has to be a great experience.

Incredible, small venue that can command big artists. Due to the sloped floor, nearly every spot is great! Also ticket fees are fair, unlike TicketMaster venues.

You get spoiled when you have an Alamo Drafthouse to go to. The food wasn't as good as Alamo's.

I love this place. I've gone to many a concerts to way back in the day when RHPS was there!
Being handicap, I wish there was a place to sit, but that's why I got a Walker with a seat now, right!

Best concert venue in town with great sound and classic murals on the ceiling. This old gem was once a movie theater on the streetcar line where people went to enjoy air conditioning.

Went to see Toro y Moy, it was great. It was spacious.

Best concert I have been to in years! So happens, my 2nd best was at this venue as well...thanks Granada!!

One if not the best music/entertainment venue in Dallas.. Love the charm of the building... I've been going to concerts there since I was a teen..
I typically stay away from buying mixed drinks here.. they have been disappointing for a while..

The best place for concerts. Just saw Peter Murphy with David J and it was mind-blowing. The staff is always courteous and professional. My favorite venue in Dallas.

Amazing place amazing people amazing shows definitely would suggest going

Lovely, intimate venue for concerts. I just saw Elina Baraz there. Parking is an issue if you're running behind - very limited

Good sized venue for seeing big acts, but with a cozy feel. Great staff!

This place is garbage and the General manager is a tool

Classy place with gorgeous bathrooms!!! Eat before you go or you can eat at other restaurants or the gas station on the corner. I recommend bbq chips and a cheese/jerky combo at the gas station.

Awesome place!! Great staff and excellent concert!!

I ve had so many great experiences here. The acoustics are perfect and the shows are always super intimate.

Great place to see concerts and tickets are usually pretty cheap!

Although the venue is really cool, the sound is hit or miss, and that's the most important thing, in my book. Saw Dinosaur Jr., tonight, and while Jay's guitar was off the hook, his vocals were almost impossible to distinguish. Disappointing to say the least.

Cozy venue with friendly, helpful staff. Easy parking behind the venue. Sometimes a bit odd seating arrangement, but you can see great from anywhere. Those upstairs bathrooms could use a little updating, but the friendly, smiling staff make up for any shortcomings.