The Kessler Theater Review

Superb sound system, there is no bad seat in the house!

Nice, intimate venue for smaller gigs. You're up close and personal to the performer.

Great show, great theater, great part of town. Highly recommend.

This is a cool venue. I have seen several shows at the Kessler. Never been disappointed until the Hal Ketchum show. No reflection on the Kessler, it s a great place to see a show. And Travis Linville, the opening act was absolutely great. Here s my beef. I paid to see and hear music. What I got was a great opening act and Hal Ketchum s political vent mixed in with music. If I had wanted political stuff I d have bought tickets to a rally. I bought tickets to a concert. I didn t want nor do I agree with his views. He has his opinions, everyone does. Keep em to yourself Hal. Just shut up and sing.
I sat thru 2 songs after the rant and the got up and left.
Thank you to Travis for saving the evening. He was worth the ticket cost on his own.
Hal, never ask an act better than you to open for you and keep your political BS to yourself.

Great intimate concert venue. Not a bad seat in the house. Friendly, helpful staff. Two comfortable bar areas.

What a great venue!! Every seat in the house is a great one to see on stage and hear the acts. Great pricing on tickets and bartenders do well with the drinks. Will definitely look at more shows in the future here!!

Saw the Paper Kites for a sold out show! Was a great aesthetic, the in-house sound tech controlled the volume and mix very well! Very few moments where it felt too loud! It did get pretty warm once all the bodies were in the room, but besides that had a great time. One of my favorite venues I've been to.

Not a bad seat in the house. The acoustics are great and the soul of the place is authentic Oak Cliff. The Kessler theater is a very intimate place to see your favorite bands and songwriters showcased. I love this place, it is truly a treasure. #thebuckpets

Had a memorial there for a friend great place very nice. Double Bourbon and Coke $12 med priced

It just doesn't get any better than a show at the Kessler Theater.

Best entertainment and atmosphere in the Metroplex!

Small but comfortable and a valued community venue. Appeared to be well staffed. Acoustics were great! Historic theater in a great location.

Fun place. Staff was super friendly. The performances were fantastic. Just the right size to have a great view from any seat.

Love the layout. Caught something last minute, got a good view upstairs.

Went to see The Texas Gentlemen there a few weeks ago. It's a very nice venue with excellent acoustics.

Very Cool theater !!!! Highlighy recommend if there is a artist you like or even kinda like , take the opportunity to go . You won't be disappointed in the charm and atmosphere of the entire experience of this theater.

Best Small Venue in the US for music lovers...great friendly staff...not a bad seat in the house.

This is the best little venue in Dallas. I love seeing shows here.

Love this old theater. Great small venue with good restaurants nearby.

Amazing! It's so refreshing to play a show here. The staff is great, the room sounds amazing, and the place feels like home. I could not have asked for a better night. Thank you very much for the experience.

Great place, full bar and sitting area. Enjoyed it.

A great place to see a show. Stellar sound. Good lobby. Great acts. Go.

You cant go wrong......plan your week by there calenders you will be shocked who you might see

One of the best concert venues in Dallas. If you really want to "experience" a show this is the place ! Love the Kessler!

Soteperform - best place to enroll for ballet, tap, jazz. We love Ms. lisa

Great venue for performances. Staff are awesome and super helpful with the whole setup process

This place is magic! Wear comfy shoes, because it's basically standing room only. There are some seats downstairs and upstairs, but at least the ones downstairs are just first come, first grab kinda thing. Next time will need to acquire an upstairs seat. The location is easy to find and in a cool neighborhood. The door guy was super friendly and recommended an excellent place to eat before the show. Just no complaints! Oh! And at least at the show we were at there was free water, which is awesome because I don't drink a lot of alcohol, so it was cool to get to have something for free. Clean bathrooms, clean venue, safe venue, easy to locate venue, cool neighborhood, nice venue staff, go check em out!

Lovely 60s vibe. They had a few tables set up, and it wasn't crowded. Music quality was superb, but relies on talented musicians...would be easy to create a near endless reverb. Also, they had part of sidewalk roped off, so was neat to sip a beer and feel like you were out in the city-ish.

Great live music groups, sound is amazing, and the atmosphere is perfect.

Homey theater. No bad seats! Kind of out of the way. Not sure about the neighborhood.

Really intimate and incredible venue. If someone you like is playeing here make sure you see em.

Great place to see an event. One of my favorites. Great dining in the area too if you want to make a night of it.

Great small locale for a concert. Old movie theater

Small venue with amazing sound. I hope more of my favorite acts play here when on tour.

The Kessler has made a nice pivot to allow socially distanced live performances. Mike Zito and Jim Suhler lit the place up!

Awesome small music venue! Love seeing Joy Williams here with friends! Plus there's a nice bar at the front if you want to come early or stick around after the show for a drink.

Always love the Kessler. They bring the best music acts around Dallas. Intimate venue to see and hear great music. COVID has changed things up a bit but still great.

This is the best place I have ever been to see live music. Up close and personal. Acoustics are amazing in this old movie theatre. Nice staff and very neat establishment.

Awesome venue, very handicapable for customers with disabilities, incredible staff!

It was a nice intimate setting. House was packed , standing room only

Great theater and staff is awesome. Food if you're hungry, great bar service. You gotta check out the lineup!

Best live music venue in Dallas. If I'm on the fence about seeing an act playing in this area if they are playing at The Kessler is the deciding factor.

Great venue. Already bought tickets for 3 more shows! Had a blast.

This is one of the finest small theaters I have ever been in. The staff is incredibly friendly and the configuration for the show I attended allowed for tables close the stage, seating behind them and then the real gem, the reserved upper level. The small balcony with one comfortable chair angled perfectly (they move) allows for an unobstructed view of the stage, along with a private bar and bathrooms. What you go to a concert for is the sound, and it is an acoustically wonderful space. If you see an artist you enjoy come to this venue, see them. You will not be disappointed. A first class venue all around.

Fantastic. Not a bad seat in the house. Very cozy but they did a great job with distancing.

This is just converted hotel ballroom but it has been one of my favorite places to see a show. Spend a little extra and get the upgraded seats. Before and after the show you can hit the bars at the Statler. Can't wait to go back.

I love the Kessler Theatre!!! So fun to be able to hear great live music in such an intimate setting. If the setup for the show includes the 4 top tables, I would highly recommend getting a table. You will get to be super close to the stage. Sound is great and so are the cocktails.

Formerly a small neighborhood movie theater, the Kessler has been transformed into an intimate concert venue. While it has its own bar within the theater, as a part of the Bishop Arts District, there are numerous small eating and drinking establishments within a short walk of the theater.

Great venue!!! Love the seating upstairs. Worth the bit extra for sure. The Wood Brothers show was amazing! Highly suggest The Kessler!

Loved the small intimate venue. There is not a bad seat in the house

so much fun !!! I know part of it was the fabo music, but it's a good venue too ! :)

This is a great venue that has great acoustics and great people. Everyone was so chill and it made the experience that much better! Don't miss a chance to experience this venue!

Classy venue, but it was really hot. Even a member of the band said they should turn on the air conditioning.

I got to see my favorite group KING! This place is very intimate and just amazing.

By far the best live venue in Texas, nay, the world. Fantastic acoustics, ultimate cool ambiance. :)

Intimate (aka small) venue - great place to see a show.

Beautiful theater! Lovely staff! Quaint and adorable neighborhood!

Amazing intimate experience. Reserve a table to get an up-close encounter with the amazing talent booked nightly.

I absolutely love The Kessler. This is my favorite local music venue. It's walking distance to my home, they bring in great musicians and other acts. It's an intimate environment with a cool, retro vibe. I always run into my local friends and am greeted with smiles! My only gripe is the last show I went to was standing room only and I wasn't prepared. (I wore heels) Just make sure you know the floor plan ahead of time.

Great venue. Intimate setting. Comfy. All seats close to stage. Nice to have a bar available.

Great venue, but went there for a show and they didn't have any food offerings. We were at a show there awhile back and they offered some great street tacos. Now that have no food offerings. Hopefully they will look at adding food back.