College Street Music Hall

Category: Live music venue in New Haven, Connecticut

Address: 238 College St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA

Phone: +12038672000

Reviews

David Lynch

Sep 17, 2022

I've seen about 10 concerts here and it's such a phenomenal venue. Located around a bunch of great restaurants and bars before you go to the show. The venue itself is incredibly well run. Excellent acoustics, and a great layout. The orchestra section has the chairs removed and they have tiered standing room instead which is brilliant because it ensures everyone can see the stage. I absolutely love this venue.

Noey Sun

Sep 12, 2022

Don't bother getting seats in the lower 204/203 level (mid balcony rows) if you want decent views and minimal distractions. It's not high enough. Maybe part of it was just the crowd in particular, but people kept getting up NONSTOP to get beers, use the bathroom, leave...etc. Didn't matter if it was in the middle of the songs. Constant waves of people walking in front and blocking the view. In addition to that, so many people just couldn't be bothered to show up on time. Nearly half an hour after the headliner starts people are still coming in, standing in front wondering where they're supposed to sit... A combination of poor punctuality, inconsideration, and poor balcony design contributed to distractions that made the show a little more difficult to enjoy than it should've been. They really need to redesign the balcony seats. Boston's House Of Blues at least has the seats considerably higher past the walking area, so people can walk without getting in anyone's view. It also allows people to get up and dance in an area without blocking views. That's the way it should be done. Also, the crowd at the Boston was far more considerate and most people arrived on time. I sat down and got up only once.

Sue Sleeman

Sep 11, 2022

Nice place to see a show

Sue Sleeman

Sep 11, 2022

Was a nice place to see a show!

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Questions & Answers

Dance floor? Are you allowed to dance?

Germaine Fountain | Sep 23, 2019
John Chay | Sep 23, 2019

Some concerts are standing room Tix on the main floor and dancing for sure. Some concerts have chairs on the main floor, but you can dance off to the side or rear of the room. The balcony is usually for sitting only, but again off to the side is OK.

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Is it possible to avoid all the extra fees by purchasing tickets at your place in person?

Deb Seres | Sep 23, 2019
Jacob Fox | Sep 23, 2019

Yes

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Is parking available?

Steven Bank | Sep 23, 2018
Brandon Barmore | Sep 23, 2018

There is not parking on the immediate premise, but it is right around the corner from the Temple Street parking garage.

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Are shows all ages or 21+? Toadies show in October is my main interest.

Edmund Wynne | Aug 23, 2022
Vanessa Hutchins | Aug 23, 2022

No sure about age group. Probably depends on type of show.

Can you smoke or vape inside

Derek Vielle | Sep 22, 2020
Kelly Powers-Dumont | Sep 22, 2020

You're not supposed to, but plenty of people do.

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What's the closest hotel with a decent overnight price to this location?

Shenathe Diva | Sep 23, 2019
Denise Douglas | Sep 23, 2019

East Haven and West Haven Motels are cheaper

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Good Morning! I'm looking to do stand up; do you have an open mic night? If not, do you know a club in the area that has stand up opportunities? Thanks!

Scott Miller | Sep 23, 2019
Alfonso Ugas | Sep 23, 2019

Not to my knowledge.

I have general admission deluxe floor. Are there assigned seats or standing.

Saundra Amistadi | Sep 23, 2019
Lindsey Smith | Sep 23, 2019

Standing, there are levels so it's a great view no matter where you are.

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What time is the gospel concert on the 14th of October

jacqueline Burke | Sep 23, 2019
Jim Messina | Sep 23, 2019

6:00pm is the time listed online

Are the lodge seats on the second floor or ground floor?

Kara S | Sep 23, 2019
Dana Ashby | Sep 23, 2019

The lodge seats we have had were in the lowest level of the balcony

What is the back balconey like?

Lea Martin | Sep 23, 2018
Maria Lomax | Sep 23, 2018

Gorgeous. I think you should be able to get a great view!

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What section of balcony seating is the best?

Julia A. | Sep 23, 2018
Kevin Kernan | Sep 23, 2018

I agree with the above, rows 1 to 5. The only caveat I would add is to avoid getting stuck behind a pillar or support column. It hasn't happened to me but it ruined the show for some friends of mine.

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What is the price of drinks at the bar and are they good?

Julia A. | Sep 23, 2018
Stef Kiley | Sep 23, 2018

Not too bad

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What is playing March 30

Beatriz Pinhancos | Sep 23, 2018
Danielle Campbell | Sep 23, 2018

There isn't another show until April 3 which is the Black Angel's. There may be a rental event by Yale or something the 30.

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Where do you park..

Kathleen Kopylec | Sep 23, 2018
Eric Millard | Sep 23, 2018

Try the Air Rights Garage which is a short walk away, particularly if you're going to a popular show. It's so much easier getting out afterwards.

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