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206-628-3151
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1426 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

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Opened in 1939 with a stylistic nod to New York City's Music Hall and quickly becoming a dime-a-dance destination for soldiers on their way overseas in World War II, the two-story Showbox has had a long and checkered history. Its stage and oak dance floor on the upper level have hosted some of the Seattle music scene's most memorable performers: Duke Ellington, Muddy Waters, The Police and Pearl Jam. It's also served as a bingo hall and furniture showroom. The Showbox is one of the region's largest performance venues, accommodating up to 1,000 music fans. Downstairs, the popular Green Room hosts smaller shows and is the latest incarnation of a space that once was a peep show. Both the walls and the trim on the sleek bar are green, naturally.

9 Ratings and Reviews

  • christopher lawrence

    Review rating : 5out of 5   patriciaf360 - 12/03/2004

    great beats

  • Awesome

    Review rating : 5out of 5   acleveland1983 - 10/05/2004

    My friends and I came to a show to watch Out From Underneath with other guests and had the most amazing time!!! I can't belive the band OFU has not been signed yet. I really Can't wait to see those guys again at your place...it's the place to be!! Keep Rockin...Tall Jen!!

  • twystdgothicluvr's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   twystdgothicluvr - 11/02/2003

    I was there aug 19 for type o negative and everything was fantastically awesome going back again this dec. great job to all who work there.

  • Honkychonker's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   honkychonker - 08/21/2003

    I went there for the showcase afterparty... good stuff... seriously... started off slowly cuz it's such a huge place but after it fills up a bit you're glad that it's so big... I mean that's what we all want right? space to break! woo hoo!

  • Lashr1999's Review

    Review rating : 3out of 5   lashr1999 - 05/04/2003

    The day started at the EMP by chance seeing a handwritten original of the song lump by presidents of the USA. Cool to see it because we saw PUSA perform there old songs and a few from there new album at the Showbox. PUSA still packs a punch after all these years. Service sucks but the bands are great. Well with the exception of some of the opening acts who needed SOME practice.

  • WYD Racing's Review

    Review rating : 1out of 5   wydracing - 04/03/2003

    Great tunes! The rudest service we have EVER had!!!! Sorry, being treated so poorly isn't worth the great music. We'll catch the bands elsewhere. We won't be back!

  • Chinadol851's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   chinadol851 - 02/15/2003

    the booker, chad q. is so bright. and so organized and connected. kudos to him. he keeps it happening here in seattle thanks chad

  • McCalibs's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   mccalibs - 01/20/2003

    Well laid out with multi levels, allowing a choice of unobstructed sitting or standing. Seattle music message board is at www.MTHeads.net

  • Dave's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   4clev - 12/03/1999

    Great place. The bars, lights,live music,DJ's,just the electric atmosphere of the place gave me a beat that said "Come on in" Loved it!!

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