Waiting over three months for a ticket refund. In the mean time they never answer the phone. Never answer the email account that said it recieved my request. And the contact us from on the website is broken. Very sad as this is one of my favorite venues!

Had a wonderful time, was a bit surprised that even beer cost $10 each. I knew it would b higher priced at a concert, but do feel thats overly so. Beyond that had a great experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful, as well as being efficient. Would definitely recommend the venue, just be prepared for high priced drinks if ya go.

This is my all time favorite venue!!! I have enjoyed multiple shows on 2 of the stages here. Both were perfectly intimate settings, where you can find a great view to really feel involvement in the performance. Prices are very reasonable for shows, drinks, and merch as compared with other places I have experienced. Best of all the location is near a great little diner across the street so you can soak up all those drinks you had, and fall into bed at 1 of the 2 hotels within a minute or 2 walking distance. Or keep the party going and stop at the convenience store kiddie corner! Everything you could need is all right within walking distance.

Went there for the holloween blackout and got quite a few good images of ghosties even with a bigger group of people around. Would love to check it out again as a paranormal investigator!

There is a fenced in outdoor area where various food vendors, beer and drinks are. Inside there is NO AIR Conditioning so dress comfortable. Downstairs by the band is just a large hall/ballroom there are no seats you will be standing. There is a bar and 2 visible bathroom locations. There is a upstairs bar and outdoor patio. Upper area has VIP Seating that cost more to sit in. Atmosphere is clean and the Vibes were great. If you like to go to concerts the Rave is a place you might like to go.

Awesome historic venue in downtown Milwaukee! Rock concert sounded great, and the view was good from most spots. Would be 5 stars if they took credit/debit at the bars. Its 2020... No signs telling you cash only, then youre stuck using the atms that charge a $5 fee.

I had bought tickets to a concert a few months ago. The concert was first postponed, then a few days before the concert was supposed to take place it was cancelled. The email stated I should be expecting a refund (over $200) its been a month. I have not received my refund and all attempts to find out when will I be receiving my refund have gone unanswered. Email and by telephone. Be careful buying tickets to any shows here, Im angry and disappointed I didnt get to see Youngboy AND I never received a refund or at least a courtesy of a return phone call or email.

Primus of my life! Gonna miss Pauly and the Paciderm Parade for Primus

I had a concert in middle of september that got canceled. i’ve been trying to get my refund for 4 months and i have not got it. they have a terrible response time being that i have not gotten a response to my 10+ emails about my returns on $75+ tickets. very disappointed and will not go to concerts here

If you can get backstage, like with a band or in yr own band...go in the basement then go under the pool. Spooky.

No updates or communications on refunds. My show was originally in March for Upchurch, I live in Indiana I requested my refund a month ago and havent heard anything! I want my money back. I have no idea what will be happening in my life or the worlds in April to make a trip to Wisconsin...maybe. Communication is key folks.

Best place to catch a show! Every time I visit my son in Chicago we head to the Rave for a show!

Went here gor the Mama Tried motorcycle show on a snowy Sunday in February. Pretty easy to get to, just a little ways off the freeway. Extremely cool venue. The bikes were all upstairs in the Ballroom. Not sure of the history of the building itself, but the photos on the walls dictate almost every popular music act has been thru here. I parked about a block away on the street, but there is a parking garage just down from the Rave. I will definitely be back next year for this show and to hopefully explore The Rave a bit more.

This place is a dump. But it is one of my favorite places to see a show. Ive been here a thousand times. And will definitely be back

It is an amazing venue/establishment for concerts weddings or almost anything you could think of its also and eagles club

So much fun here. I love this venue. They have some great bands play. Last night it was Sevendust and In This Moment. Tech N9ne was also there, but on a different floor. So great variety. I like that they allow for a large crowd, but not too big to get overwhelmed. The only issue I have is the price of drinks. It shouldnt cost 30 bucks for 2 beers and a rum and coke.

Fun venue. Bathrooms were clean when doors opened for the show, staff was friendly, and acoustics were great. Id definitely visit this venue in the future.

After being told it would be 3-5 weeks for my refund for Marshmello tickets, they are no longer responding at all. But I get 3 emails a day to promote concert posters and events. Shady business

Venue was a pleasant experience. Great view even from floor. Sound was mixed well.

One of the best 80s tribute bands from Chicago Sixteen Candles have had a better stage I dont understand why they got the smallest one when people love to dance and have some room. It was very claustrophobic and we all felt like passing out. I really enjoy all the bands you bring in but I really wish that the drinks were more affordable and someone told me that they paid $4 for a cup of water which I think is ridiculous and it wasnt even bottled water.

Check out the penthouse bar, the view is great. Drinks are overpriced $9.50 for a 16oz but way she goes I guess. The venue is great, windows for ventilation and a rooftop balcony to cool off on. Outdoors they have food vendors in the front lot. Its a great time, affordable tickets and close to hotels. parking is $20, we used a lyft cause it was the same price there and back. Always love going to the rave, Ive seen a lot of performers here and its never disappointing.

In This Moment at the Rave. I would rather be at an outside concert but she puts on a good show

Been to a few concerts here, parking is organized and convenient if you pay for it. Always alot of food vendors to choose from and alot of space.

Good venue for a concert - security and check-in was easy and quick. Only downside is the parking availability which was basically non-existent during our visit. Would consider visiting again depending on the artist performing!

I have been trying to get a refund for both Mama Tried and Bad Religion. I have called and emailed over 20 times. I finally got a response back stating they will give refunds after the shows are rescheduled. I made it very clear I would not be attending new dates. Now once again no one will call or email me back. This is very unprofessional and quite ridiculous. I will never go to the Rave again. F*%k the Rave. Taking legal action now.

Fantastic venue for a show. The stage was set up in an odd spot (the long side of the oval room rather than at an end for better viewing) but the sound was good and the atmosphere fantastic.

I have been to the Eagles Club twice. Once to see Gary Allen and recently to see Alter Bridge. The ballroom is a good size for decent sized crowds. The floor space is all standing room which can get tiring after a while. Then they have the balcony lining the wall which costs extra but has seats. The ballroom can be echoey at times. The side stage is a similar set up but the balcony seating is on the sides of the stage. Drinks are very expensive. My buddy paid $9.50 for a tall beer. I saw Alter Bridge on the side stage which was a great show but insanely loud. The staff need to monitor the sound levels because Im pretty sure they were over legal limit. Promoters do a great job to host a lot of different types of music here.

This is a great venue. I have seen some of the best shows of my life here. If you like in/near Milwaukee we are very lucky to have this venue here. If there is any downside what so ever it is that there is only a cash bar and no water fountains. So if you want to drink anything even water, youll need to bring some cash, but they do have an ATM.

They sent me complientry tickets, which was awesome. However the security needs to be better, people had vapes that smelled like marijuana and the drinks were very expensive.

I love the place. I suggest the ballroom. I love breaking Benjamin

Went here for Disco night with my grandma. We had a great time. Alcohol was overpriced! The rooftop area was pretty cool.

The Rave for me personally has been a great music venue to visit. It is in a bit of a sketchy neighborhood but other than that the place is great. For the actual Rave and Eagles Ballroom, there are balcony options for both. You can always seem to find a good view in alot of places in The Rave. Not to mention that the Smoking Lounge on the floor farthest up, is nice and gives a nice view of the Northern Side Of Milwaukee.

Purchased tickets to concert which was postponed then cancelled, still waiting on refund and its been over a month. We have emailed and are no longer are getting any responses

Evanescence show was amazing.The Rave, what can I say? The bad; Overpriced; tickets fee are high, 2 beers $20, water in a cup (you cant keep the plastic bottle) $4. Cash ONLY. The AtM charge $5 in fee.The good; the atmosphere of the venue. Smoking area accessible. Staff is very friendly and helpful

This is a fun place to see a show. It is generally an all ages venue, so if you dont like partying around first timers, pick a different spot. Lovely balcony, awesome open dance floor, plenty of bars, and security is generally friendly.

Was a fantastic show! Cant wait to visit again

Had a great time seeing Incubus here! Not sure about some of the negative reviews. Especially when the complaint has to do with a sound engineer. The only thing I think they could do better, would be to add some fans for the summer months. Beer is a bit pricey as well... Other than that, I can safely say Ill be back

Many improvements since the last time that I went here. They now have food trucks in the front with an outdoor bar and ample seating area with tables. There is also a new Penthouse Lounge area on the roof with additional bars, more seating and spectacular views of downtown Milwaukee. Great BOGO ticket offers. Be prepared to pay $9.50 for a 16 ounce cup of beer and $11.00 for a 7 ounce mixed drink.

Been here a couple times. Last visit saw Bob Dylan and had reserved floor seats for the first time. Great venue to see a show - probably one of Bobs best shows Ive seen in +15 years - but this was the most disorganized event I have ever been to. Took 45 min to be seated (good thing its an open venue and can see the stage while waiting). No one to direct people. Got to the ballroom and stood in a line for floor seats. When we got to the usher we were told we needed to walk to a line on the other side of the ballroom. Finally seated about 3 songs into the set. People werent allowed to stand during show, ushers ordered them to sit. I will go back for shows but wont drop the extra money for reserved seats.

The concerts here are decent. However, the venue is showing its age and it is not a good thing. Throughout the building it is very poorly lit, with the bathroom being so dark I had to use my phone flashlight to even see inside the stall. Ventilation in the main room isnt great and it can get pretty hot. Mixing of the audio could be better as it is a little bass heavy and it seems that they believe more volume=better sound, which really isnt the case. Overall, decent place to attend concerts but there is a lot of stuff that could be better.

Great venue but the drink prices went up again.... $4 for a cup of water $10 for a beer. I got two mixed drinks in June for $12. I understand the steep prices for beer but overcharging for water is just stupid.

Let me clear in saying, this is an exceptional venue. The history and experience of the building in which The Rave operates is not to be missed; a true Milwaukee landmark. Conversely, the management of said venue has made concert-going more of a chore than an event to look forward to. The staff is consistently unpleasant, their drinks are wildly overpriced and the sound (in the Ballroom) is alright at best. The poor ventilation (which may be out of their control as it is a historic building) makes every oversold show unnecessarily hot and foul. While I will do anything to see acts like Jack White and Marilyn Manson - two staples they’ve taken great care of - I will avoid shows here at all costs otherwise. As an avid live music enthusiast, I genuinely hope they are able to adjust their strategy in the future for a more pleasant concert going experience.

Sold out show for Steel Panther so you know the place was packed. It was such a fun time and the staff we interacted with were so friendly and helpful. We did try to get in the line to get frisked by the hot guys but were directed to get searched by the girls. I guess the whole me too deal is the reason...In a nutshell we Rocked and the Rave/Eagles Rocked too!

Beware of the cash only scam. If you want a water or drink at the bar you need cash. The bartenders directed me to the ATM with the $5 fee and $80 maximum withdrawal. Heading to a show I do not bring a wad of cash because that’s foolish when you are in a tight crowd and mosh pits. Also, seemingly everyone accepts credit card. The merch area even accepts credit cards. From now on I will check websites to see if credit cards are accepted. However, to not have a way for people without cash or a debit card to get water at a rock show is a scam and accident waiting to happen.

Polite & quick bartenders. Expect a pat down from security when you walk in.Great venue for any show in Milwaukee.

Enjoyed the recent Bob Dylan concert there. All the previous concerts I went to were hosted in arena/stadium kind of settings. This was my time in a hall room setting. So, it was a new experience for me.The security checking was the least efficient ever! They didn’t check me and my husband at all. Saw many other people just passing through without any security checking. They didn’t check everyone. There was no metal detection at the entrance door. In that case, this personal checking by the security personnel should have been much more rigorous.

It was amazing had a blast. The crew was great and let us sit in the balcony. And the show was great they should have Jordan Davis and Kassi Ashton back again.

Had an awesome time seeing Breaking Benjamin and Skillet. The Eagles Ball room is absolutely beautiful!! Beer prices are extremely high but I understand you dont want a lot of crazy drunks running around lol sounds was so powerful but to much bass not enough vocals. But man what an awesome time! Getting out though is crazy... now I know how cattle feel being herded lol

Would have given it 5 stars if they had air conditioning good venue

A historic building that hosts concerts and events. We went to the upper floor. The show was definitely fun and there was seating area on the balconies but not in front of the stage. People stand and watch the show which could be good and bad depending on what you expect. There are couple of bars that serve popular beers in Wisconsin. Its cash only. There are ATMs but they charge 5$ to withdraw money. So I recommend to bring some cash with you. The sound and lighting quality is not as good as newers concert halls like Fiserv Forum but it was totally acceptable. It was more about the vibe and energy from the crowd that made it a good night.

Pictures where from the Weezer concert. Have been to the Rave a lot. Its a nice venue. The Rave has done a cool thing with the food trucks out front. Its a great place.

Been to 100s of shows but this is one of my favorite venues. Beer is expensive and cash only bar. But great sound and friendly staff.

Awesome accommodations, the show was amazing! Sound from the bands was very clear no matter where you were in the room! Crowd had amazing energy and the venue was very good acoustically!

Have been coming here for over 25 years! Will continue to do so. I love the size, the music and beats just flow through your body. Ive seen some stuff. So many memories. Always have an awesome variety of shows. From beginners to legends. Thank you!

A drive here an hour and a half every single time for a concert- amazing venue!

The Rave is the best place to see all kinds of bands.. for how busy it gets the service is quick and polite ..Definitely a place to see bands!!!

Great concert venue but building is certainly aged and beer is expensive. Check out the views from top floor bar - balcony.

I have been enjoying shows sense the early 90s! Thank you for a Real good time.

Careful walking to this place. Several friends have been jumped for no reason. Take an Uber. Very safe once inside. Great venue.

Went to see Ice Cube the staff was very friendly and willing to help answer any questions. I would recommend going to concerts here anytime.

Theres only one Rave and only one Eagles Club and ballroom. It isnt new. It isnt fancy. What it IS is awesome. Ive lost count of the number of shows Ive gone to here and its always a great experience. The staff are friendly and run a tight ship. The bartenders are fast. I love this place like a home and Im sure Ill be going back many, many times.

We drove to Milwaukee to see Motionless In White do their Trick or Treat show. Venue was all decorated for Halloween which was awesome. We got lost since venue is so large (we were not the only ones) and ended up in the ballroom (impressive) instead of The Rave so slightly better directing of people would of been nice but we eventually found it. Where we were located the sound was great during the show. The security staff at our show were phenomenal. They would signal if you had a crowd surfer coming behind you so you could actually enjoy the show instead of constantly looking over your shoulder. All Staff Members I interacted with were kind and helpful which unfortunately is not the norm at most venues. If it wasnt almost 7 hours from home I would definitely make this my go to venue.

Enjoyed the Ice Cube concert at The Rave/Eagles Club Ballroom on FRIDAY (heh heh... Get it) 09/27/2019.The Raves venue makes it easy to be right in front of the stage if youre there early enough to secure a spot.They have numerous bars on each level for those prefer alchololic beverages.Security is professional and tight, making for a safe feeling environment.

I dig the Rave. My wife and I have been going for years and they have a nice variety if music. For instance, we went to see Whiskey Myers play and on the same night the rap artist Lil Baby was playing the other side of the Rave. Make sure to bring cash as they dont take credit cards. Drink prices are a bit steep.

The Rave always has good shows and venues. This was from the Mama Tried show. cant wait to go and see a good concert.

Great time as usual, nice to see they were being extra careful for the virus by putting out portable hand washers.

Steel panther ROCKS!!! The rave an eclectic and and great venue to music. The owners just need to respect and realize what they have!!! As a musician, the sound is horrible!!! A lot of people pay, a lot of unspoken fees for overpriced drinks and poor service. Just saying, when I was younger, the rave was the place to go to see good music!?!?!?

One of the best venues in town to go to, my favorite personally. Good times, cool people, awesome staff, and amazing shows make up this venue. Highly recommend for anyone looking to see live music

At literally 3:01 AM on New Year’s, Eagle’s Club bartenders refused to give me water, after I spent hours dancing in their building. The building has poor ventilation and gets very hot in crowded areas, so it’s easy to get dehydrated. They have some of the most unnecessarily rude staff that I’ve ever experienced, though other Rave staff was very warm and friendly to me that night. I won’t spend another dollar here until they change their policy towards giving out water, and fix the attitudes of their disgruntled employees.

I love this place. Great venue!

Great venue, they could do with some air conditioning but was a great concert

I always have a blast when i go to the Rave. Though this last time I went I was seeing Cradle of Filth and someone people who were in the ball room seeing breaking Benjamin through a full cup of beer at us while we were outside cooling off. Luckily no one was hit but still sucked.

Good venue just really stuffy in summer. No A/C and no ceiling fans.

Very awesome place, the VIP seating was stupid since there wasnt enough for VIP general admission, but oh well. Lots of stairs as well for the eagles ballroom but beautiful place and venue

Very disorganized. Oversold multiple events on one night. After walking in the door at 7:10pm (doors open at 7:00) we were told we had to walk across the street and line up for our show. Doors finally opened at 7:45. Will call/box office was very disorganized and slow as was security. Make sure you bring cash, otherwise you have to use their ATM. The sound and lighting for the show is good, but I dont think its worth the disorganization and definitely not worth the fire hazard.

Ok where do I start... it was so many negative things going on in here... 1st off this place is trapped in the 1960xx. I been to a few concert there, and over the past years they haven’t tried to upgrade anything except the prices. The bathrooms are a joke and disgusting, the toilets are so cheap,they get clogged super easily!!The drinks are wayyyyyy over priced and they charge $4.50 for water!!! They’re so money hungry that, you can’t even order tap water. Which could be a potential hazard to someone. What if someone overheated or got dehydrated, because it’s no good air circulation in the place, and they don’t have $4.50 in CASH because the bar doesn’t accept debit cards..The sound sucked, if you’re in the far back because you don’t wanna die of a heatstroke at the front of the stage you can’t hear or see anything.. why haven’t they added projector screens on each side or something to help see the stage better, they need more speakers or something...!!!THEY NEED TO UPGRADE THIS PLACE!!!

Been here twice for shows now! Great experience both times!! Will definitely be coming back!

Fun place to find random friends and have a good time with a few drinks.

My first time going to a concert, and it will be a very memorable night. Although the venue isnt very large, the concert feels more personal which provides a better view of the performers than at an enormous, distant venue.

I went to the ballroom here for Melanie Martinez. The only good thing to say about this place is the room was beautiful. The acoustics were so terrible that I would recommend that if your only chance ever to see someone you love live is at this place, just skip it entirely. Terrible all around besides asthetics. Impossible to understand a single chord change or word.

Good place to see shows but if your thirsty drink before you go, I bought 2 beers and paid $19 for 2 regular beers $4 for a water.

Beautiful on the inside. Pretty views. Drinks are way over priced. Seen Weezer and they did an amazing job.

It was my first concert and Im 21 years old. I was excited to see the people all having a good time. The performance by Yung Gravy was absolutely amazing and had me and everyone else on their toes the whole time.

I love the handicap area for the special needs of others to enjoy their concert. Dress light. Its a very warm place with the number of people that can get in.

Saw Cradle of Filth here on the same night Breaking Benjamin was playing and they did a great job of getting everyone to the right show with no hiccups. Overall it was a great experience the only downsides were expensive booze, $9 for a Bud (its a concert though so what can you expect), and parking was not the greatest. I would defi Italy recommend this to a friend.

Amazing venue. 311 killed it!

I had a great time @ the Kevin Gates concert.

Cool venue for live shows been there multiple times over the years always come back for more!!!

Love going there to see my favorite artist, and not having to spend a lot on the tickets. They just need better DJs. You have to get there early to get a good parking and standing spot. Understand you are going to be standing for at least 5 hours.

Always have a great time at The Rave! My favorite concert venue! Can get insanely, unbelievably hot during the summer months but its worth it

When options are limited for budget priced shows, this is what you get. Not a bad venue but $9.50 for a beer and $3.00 for water is nuts. The ballroom is nice when its not smokin hot in there.They should do haunted house tours every year on Halloween. People would come for that. The whole place is creepy when youre in there alone.

The place is fantastic,however their sound system may need a tune up

They bring the best bands to Milwaukee! Seen Cradle of Filth tonight at

Saw Ween here in 2018. The venue was really super cool... had a traditional and old skool ballroom vibe. Very spacious for the show. Gorgeous place. Ween were in remarkable form this night. I heavily recommend watching the footage online. Could even be one of my fave shows of theirs of the 2018 tour. I would 100% go back to this awesome venue.

Always a good time. Drinks are over priced.... music never fails!

Really nice looking venue. Music was really loud but wasnt clear compared to Chicago or Illinois areas that Ive been too. But the drinks are overpriced. 9 dollars for a cup of beer and 4 dollars for a bottle of Aquafina water. The area is okay for a downtown area. But there are a good amount of shady areas stores and homeless people who are relentless. Otherwise the hotels in the area, ex The Ambassador was really nice and good. But the drinks and food are overpriced as expected.

While the atmosphere and the look of the place are great (loved the Halloween decor), and theres not a bad seat in the house, the staffing of the event and the way things were run ended up spoiling significant parts of the show.I was there to see Bob Dylan last week, and they only had two entrances to the main floor seating area. They also insisted on seating everyone one by one (or as groups if you were with friends). This took FOREVER. Im sure there were plenty of folks who thought they could grab a quick drink before heading to their seats, as it usually does not take 20 minutes to walk 50 yards. But the lines were so backed up that people couldnt get to their seats before the show started. I was in the second row and I had to endure ushers and those they were ushering in my line of site, walking back and forth and causing distractions while giving directions. If Im going to pay over $100 for a seat, I shouldnt have to deal with this. Very poor logistics.

Sound always has been terrible at the Rave and last night was no exception. Ruined what would have been a great show. We might have had the best seats in the place with front row dead center balcony and still were disappointed. NO AIR CONDITIONING and only a few fans to circulate a bit of air. Miserably hot. Oh yeah, and a can of Bud Light costs $9.50. No Miller products available and this is Milwaukee! I cannot overstate how terrible the Rave ballroom is for a show. The smaller stages are not as bad for sound but all of the other issues apply.

Every seat is a good seat, from what I could tell. We were front row center and were having a hard time hearing. I think it may have been the position of the speakers. I slightly plugged my ears and could actually hear better

I was excited about going to see the Racounters and from the minute I walked in the building it just never got to be a good experience. I showed my phone and the tickets were scanned. I asked about how I would show I was in the VIP area but was herded to the next area where my phone was placed in a lock bag and my question was ignored. I understand about locking up the phone due to the request of the entertainer and I totally agree. I should have gone old school and printed out my tickets, but I didnt think this would ignored. We walked up the several fights of stairs to only be turned around and told that we had to go back down the several flights of stairs to get a sticker. Once I made it back up all of the very limited seats were taken. I was there well ahead of time just for this reason. The sound was horrible and there was no moving air. Yes they had fans but many of the fans were not turned on. I ended up standing in front of a window looking out at the city and listening to the music so that I could get air and not pass our from the overbearing heat. Like the other people have written bring cash and expect to pay $4 for a bottle of water just so you dont pass out.