Fun theater that books a lot of folk, acoustic, and world music performers. Sound system is very good, especially in the center sections. Theater is relatively small, so everyone gets a good seat. No reserved seating. Doors open an hour before show time and people usually start lining up half an hour before that.

Love the Freight! Beautiful venue with a great sound. Love seeing some of my fave artists play here, and going to community events like ukulele jams. Great team, too!

Awesome small informal yet attractive venue.

Great quaint venue that will make most audiophiles happy. Go see a show there even if you dont know the artist!

This review is from the perspective of a performer, although I have been part of the audience for quite a few great concerts, as well as an attendee in classes and workshops.The crew, volunteers and professionals, are friendly and helpful, accommodating the wide variety of needs of our multi-instrumentalist band members. Sound check is a breeze, as the theater is well equipped, the room is intimate but spacious, and the technical team is knowledgeable about the sophisticated board. Backstage is comfortable and spacious, and can accommodate more than one act handily.Showtime is always a pleasure, with the audience pleasantly close. Live sound is adjusted well, and any difficulty quickly handled.If you want to see a great show, it sure is a good idea to go to a venue that gives its artists so much love. It will make everyone have a memorable experience.

An excellent music venue. Might even be better than the Masonic in SF though a bit smaller.

We sent several emails asking about tickets for an upcoming show. Unfortunately nobody ever replied to us. Also, they add astronomical ticket fees on top of the ticket price. But the worst of all is that if you buy tickets at the door you have to pay 4$ more and still they add all the online fees!!!! This is greedy as well as totally unfair to people who dont have a credit card aka THE POOR!!!! We are really disappointed.

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Absolutely charming venue. Great sound and friendly folks running the show. I also like the fact that it’s a non profit so they are doing this for the performers. A true Berkeley gem.

We absolutely love this place! Its comfortable and the staff are ALWAYS on point and friendly. We love the fact that its a age appropriate place that stars GREAT music of all genres.

I live this venue, its so intimate. And lets face it, getting wine during your show is awesome. The space is big, open, and it seems as if almost every seat offers good stage views. They bring in lots of different kinds of shows and community programs. Get on their mailing list! And bring cash for the bar!

I love this place. Its small enough that almost all of the seats are good and even when the place is sold out you can still move around. The chairs are also spaced apart so youre not knocking elbows with the person next to you and are comfortable to sit in.They have a snack bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as things to munch on, and (very important) clean bathrooms.The sound system in this place is great and they always have something going on. I recommend keeping an eye on their calendar, you never know whos going to show up.

I never see them book any of the young popular Talent out here in the East Bay

Love this place! Good room, great sound, AWESOME staff! Highly recommend!

Love the size of this place, not too small, not too big. Watched a MOTH Story Slam here. Good selection of refreshments. The bathroom was clean. All in all a nice venue.

My favorite music venue! And wonderful talent as well.

There is no young popular talents at this place

Went to the open mic night and had a great time. The performers had lots of variety and were wonderful. The atmosphere is very welcoming.

One of the finest music venues in the area. Great acoustics, warm atmosphere, easy to get to, and lots of restaurants in the area. And of course great shows.

Ive been going to shows at the Freight from when they used to be in a small building out near San Pablo Ave. Didnt think it was possible, but I swear its only gotten better since then.Amazing acoustics in their new venue right by Downtown Berkeley BART. Top notch musicians any day of the week. Affordable ticket prices (even the bigger-name acts names like Mary Chapin Carpenter & Judy Collins are only $50 tickets); most shows are just $16-$30), and *every* seat in the house is awesome.Plus they put on multiple free open house and music fest days for the community each year, and its obvious the staff truly love this place and the music it supports.Long live the Freight!

So awesome! Best music gig in the entire Bay Area!

Great musicians, great sound, terrific facility, wonderful folks.

So intimate. have seen several indie rockers and great blue grass here...

Ive always had a good time at shows here.

Sumptuous sound system! Theres a bit of space to dance, which sometimes happens.

[from Sep 2006]Great ecclectic set of talented artists, friendly crew, fine sound system. Okay, so it doesnt have a very intimate feel (I agree with the barn description of another poster), and the chairs feel like, well, folding chairs. And yeah, theres no alcohol sold but, sheesh people, must yall drink *every time* you go out? Have a coffee or juice fer cryin out loud and just enjoy a natural mellow without the booze and whine, eh? ;)Other stuff: easy parking, reasonable ticket prices, not far from the freeway if I remember correctly and not too hard to get to via public transit.

Wonderful acoustics in a beautiful wooden orchestra hall.

The BEST venue in the Bay Area

It’s a treasure.

Great place!

Always a great experience!

Good performances.

Great place, great music