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Bing Crosby Theater
901 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, United States
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An
Review №1

This theatre is small but mighty. We enjoy the Bing Crosby movie white Christmas every year.

Tr
Review №2

Historic, intimate, and a great place to hold small events. Itll be really nice when everything opens up again and we can do shows here.

Am
Review №3

Beautiful, restored theater with fun history. Comfortable seating. Concessions are great, with fresh popcorn and sodas, which appeal to kids, and craft beers for adults. Space provides an intimate cozy place for plays, literary readings, film festivals, and music concerts. The Bing is the casual alternative to the Fox Theater. I recommend parking at the Davenport garage for shows -- $5 for 4 hours. Meter parking spots usually hard to find and with a 2-hr limit you will need add money to meter during intermission. The surface Diamond parking lots in the area raise prices for different events. For example, on Valentines Day the lot near Bing was $14 for evening, while Davenport still only $4. Overall, parking in Spokane is cheap compared to Seattle and other metro areas, but still... save bucks when you can.

De
Review №4

I LOVE this theater. The design is spectacular. The acoustics are awesome. I am considering becoming a financial supporter. Photos are of the Steve Eubanks and Robert Cray bands. Great show

An
Review №5

I love this theater. Its restored to it original style and I think thats pretty cool. Its a tiny theater so theres not a bad seat in the house. Bathrooms are nice and easy to get to and I can always find parking on that side of town (park on the street).

Jo
Review №6

Saw Arlo Guthrie. So intimate I could reach out and touch him. Great room!

Er
Review №7

Very nice medium sized theater. The sound speaker quality in the upper balconies was not that great otherwise it would get a 5 star. I saw piff the magic dragon and it was wonderful

Ph
Review №8

The Bing Crosby Theater is a really cool historic art deco theater with a smaller intimate vibe. Frequently hosting plays and concerts, but the seats are right next to the stage so keep that in mind for general admission tickets. A Spokane landmark for sure!

Jo
Review №9

You want an intimate location to see your favourite artist... here you go!

La
Review №10

Such a wonderful, cozy and intimate theater with a vintage feel. Had been wanting to see one of my favorite bands in a theater hall for a while and finally got the chance when Gregory Alan Isakov came to town. Not really a bad seat in the theater, acoustics are wonderful. Just love everything about it.

St
Review №11

Beautiful old theater. We watched a Warren Miller ski film.

wa
Review №12

A truly intimate experience for all venues. Acoustics are perfect and not a bad seat in the house. Photo is from upper balcony near rear of theater.

Be
Review №13

Went to the Pink Floyd laser spectacular! Loved how cozy yet not cramped feeling of the place.

Si
Review №14

We visited the Crosby theatre for the first time. We saw Anthony Jeselnik. Great atmosphere. We love the decor. The seats are tight, uncomfortable after a long period of time.

Me
Review №15

This place is beautiful. Love the vintage theater style and how much of the architecture looks original and probably is. The only part thats not so great is the parking. If you park in a lot make sure its not during an event or you will pay a crazy amount in parking fees

Sh
Review №16

My husband and I attended a blues concert here. The theater was clean and seats comfortable. Location was beside our hotel which was convenient. Food and drinks were available in the lobby and up on the third floor. Nice venue.

Jo
Review №17

Has a very historic feel to it while having modern flares throughout the theater. Any seat in the house is a great seat with great view in this small cozy venue

ma
Review №18

The Bing reminds me of the theaters of my youth. Beautiful architecture. Small intimate setting. Great staff.

De
Review №19

My favorite theater! Acoustics are amazing, there is not a bad seat in the house, the refurbished historical theater is exquisite. Photos of Sammy Eubanks Band.

Pa
Review №20

Cozy retro venue with excellent acoustics, a small wine & beer bar and upstairs lounge for pre-show cocktails. They offer a variety of quality entertainment at a reasonable price.

Fl
Review №21

Enjoyed the event, great place for an evening out.

Da
Review №22

A cute theatre with great seating and plenty of detail. Plan your parking in advance, but enjoy the atmosphere!

Ga
Review №23

Beauty and the Beast by CYT was OUTSTANDING! Facility acoustics were very reasonable, good seats everywhere!

We
Review №24

First time at the Bing. Saw Wynonna Judd. Fantastic! Great cool architecture. The drinks are over priced and theres only on street parking but that is kinda expected.

To
Review №25

I love this place! It was beautiful and even though they werent the best seats in the house, we could see just fine...sound was excellent. And of course, you cant beat David Sedaris!!!

Ro
Review №26

Beautiful theater and Ive seen some of the coolest shows here!

Tr
Review №27

Fantastic venue with amazing seating and sound. Not much better in the area for seated concerts. The bing crosby has a great history within the city and never disappoints. It offers a very intimate and unique experience that other venues fail to capture.

A
Review №28

I love going to concerts here. The venue is beautiful even though some of the chairs can be a little wonky. But hey, next door at that other venue you cant sit at all. I wish all the bands I like that came to Spokane would play here.

Ma
Review №29

Beautiful theater, great staff, amazing sound! Loved it here!

La
Review №30

Beautiful venue. Seriously great place to see a show.

Ke
Review №31

This theater is a classic for Spokane. It has a great sound system, a feel of vintage with modern amenities, and a projector system. On a yearly basis I stopped by for the Banff Center Film Festival. #BingCrosbyTheatre

Am
Review №32

We saw Jubal Fresh. It was a great time!

Lo
Review №33

Character, historical, tiny. A great place for a small venue! The seats need to be updated but it was worth the visit to see Leo Kottke!

Sa
Review №34

Had a blast, Big Head Todd and the Monsters were great!

Al
Review №35

Was there for Wynonna. Love the atmosphere of smaller theaters ♡

mi
Review №36

We had a great time seeing the Red Green show. Very nice place with good lighting and sound. The popcorn was also better than expected.Thank you

Sa
Review №37

It is a place you must visit here in Spokane. Really good.

L
Review №38

Great theater for small intimate audiences.

Ri
Review №39

Small venue, but often great entertainment. Go often to find your best spot for listening, dancing, enjoying the experience.

Ka
Review №40

What a wonderful venue! Beautiful theatre. Cannot wait to go back.

Be
Review №41

Beautiful facility, neat historical building

Ca
Review №42

What a great show!

Ja
Review №43

A favorite small venue. Always nice

Ot
Review №44

The Bing has what counts; friendly staff, good lighting, great acoustics, and fully stocked concessions.

Da
Review №45

Guster was awesome there!

Du
Review №46

I love seeing people express them selfs

La
Review №47

Classic theater, great for all visual arts. Chair cushions have seen better days but still meet the need. One of the best places to catch live entertainment.

El
Review №48

Beautiful old theater. Theres not a bad seat in the house as far as view of the stage. However, if you have long legs get an end seat so youre not a sardine.

Du
Review №49

Feels exactly the same now, as it did in the 90s. Fantastic

Ki
Review №50

Beautiful space and intimate theater space. Love how involved in the community they are! Wish there was a faster method for entry into the building with tickets but I know the entry space is limited. Love that we have this gem in Spokane!

Ro
Review №51

Even from the balcony we had good seats.

Ro
Review №52

It was amazing!!! My daughters first concert!! We love you and wynonna Judd the big noise!!!!!!

Jo
Review №53

Cozy setting for a live performance. A nice slice of Spokane history as well.

Ne
Review №54

Performance venue has a more intimate feel to it. In a positive way the stage feels close no matter what seat youre in. All seats on the upper level have a full view unobstructed view of the stage. This historic theater seats over 750 people and has accessible seats as well. Bar on the 1st and 3rd level. The 3rd level bar has a more modern feel to it. This theater is a walkable distance from most of downtown and is just across the street from the Davenport.

Ka
Review №55

Always a pleasure to attend live music here.

Cr
Review №56

LOVE THIS PLACE !!! HAD THAT OLD SCHOOL FEEL LIKE HOW IT WAS BACK IN THE DAY

Ja
Review №57

This historic venue is a delight. :-)

Ta
Review №58

First time ever being there. I loved the Menopause musical. Plan on going back to see another.

Mi
Review №59

Great place to hear great music

Ka
Review №60

I had a Spectular time. I saw Pavlo!!! Greecian Guitarist! His band top notch!!! I got to talk to him, a hug and picture!!! PBS thank you for bringing his music and then to Spokane!

Je
Review №61

Great venue anywhere you sit is a good seat

Ka
Review №62

Beautiful 105 year old theater.

Jo
Review №63

The theater is beautiful. The lights and sound were absolutely top-notch. It should be said that there is absolutely no leg room In between the rows of seats.

i.
Review №64

The theater is very well maintained and clean. The show was very good here. I have visited this theater about 4 times and it never disappoints.

Ch
Review №65

Even though it should still be called The Fox, it is still the most beautiful venue we have.

Ci
Review №66

The building and venue were beautiful and the show was awesome! Hysterical laughter- just a great night!

Da
Review №67

Beautiful old theater that has a nice cocktail bar too.

Wy
Review №68

The bing is a great venue. It is a beautiful old building. My kids do a lot of shows here with Christian Youth Theater. It is a really amazing experience for them. They get to see and feel being on a real stage. They also do a great job putting together shows that are really fantastic.

Ch
Review №69

Like going back in time. Classy theatre. Beautiful architecture.

Lu
Review №70

Beautiful intimate venue with great acoustics!

Ey
Review №71

This used to be the Clemmer Theater back in the 1920s, its great to see it being preserved, beautiful place..

al
Review №72

Love the Bing! Sad to see some parts looking tired. Love the acoustics in this place and the cool vintage vibe.

T
Review №73

Went to the theater for the Eastern Washington championship football game. Had a great time, Unfortunately the Eagles lost. The TV screen was huge and the sound was good.

Me
Review №74

Small,.intimate venue. Not a bad seat in the house!

Da
Review №75

Saw Richard Marx here was great. Professional yet personal. Quaint and enjoyable. Poor drink selection, but thats not what we came for so still 5 star

Po
Review №76

One of the best sounding rooms in the country

La
Review №77

The theatre is a fabulous Spokane treasure. The Celtic group Afiniti were a delight to listen and watch. Very talented and professional. The performer Howard Crosby was no match for their talent. His pianist is though.

Ma
Review №78

Great place to see a show.

Ji
Review №79

Excellent venue and the concert was superb.

Jo
Review №80

Nicely restored theatre. Good venue for smaller events/concerts (compared to the Fox Theatre).

He
Review №81

History of Bing Crosby is everywhere in this lovely theater.

Ea
Review №82

Beautiful building and facility with great history and a friendly staff. Im only giving 4 stars instead of 5 because of the lack of food and drink options, and the choices they have are exorbitantly priced. My second issue which is minor and only bugs me because of an Ocd issue is the film screen is not completely tight so when you watch a film there is a slight warp because the screen isnt flat. I only notice because I am a self proclaimed film junkie. Overall a great experience.

cr
Review №83

Love this little theater. Seats are comfy, and they have reasonably priced food and drink for a captive audience. The bathroom was clean!!! The performance I went to see was amazing too.

Or
Review №84

This is a neat little theater! :) Seating is cramped, so I hope your neighbors are smaller and no elbows are thrown for armrest real estate dominance. Lighting and acoustics are sweet, and be sure to grab a drink before the show starts.

Ph
Review №85

Very disappointing. Its a pretty theatre once you get inside. Not beautiful or amazing, but very pretty. Getting in is a feat...how many nonoperational doors and ticket windows can one theatre have, you might ask. MANY turns out. The disabled stall in the bathroom is strangely dark, and be prepared to do some advanced communication with them if you are in a wheelchair. Concessions are a sad assortment, (expensive junk food). Maybe that shouldnt have surprised me, but for some reason I expected some decent choices here. Lastly, every time someone opens the doors come/go into the lobby, it shines a huge light and silhouette up on the screen until the slowly closing door is again closed, super annoying. And unless youre using a ride sharing service, youre paying for downtown public parking on top of the cost of Entry, so in my opinion, just not worth it. So much potential in this old theater going to waste. Not sure why there are so many over the top reviews about it. Maybe because Spokane doesnt have many options so it doesnt take too much to get outstanding reviews?

Jo
Review №86

Amazing show, beautiful historic building

Ma
Review №87

Best venue in Spokane due to the intimate setting and historical vibe. Good sound and the beers lines are much faster and more reasonable than the Arena

pa
Review №88

Only down side is you have to be 49 and 100lbs to fit in the seats here

Cl
Review №89

I have been there only the one time for a comedy show. It was small, but it was a great experience. I would definitely go back.

C.
Review №90

Great place to see any type of show but especially for an intimate feeling music concert. This is how live music should be presented!

Ja
Review №91

A very good venue for seeing a concert - the stage was small, but the theaters layout helped that feel cozy more often than claustrophobic, and there was a nice feeling of connection between the audience and the performers. Id definitely come back for another performance.

Sh
Review №92

Los lonely boys!! Loved it

Li
Review №93

I love the Bing Crosby theater because of the history.However, it needs upgrades. Great venue dtill.

Na
Review №94

It was a good concert. The only complaint that the rows are so close that it is not possible to stretch the legs. At the end you think only about leaving and finally stretching.

Ri
Review №95

Great theater for kiddos

Br
Review №96

Balcony seats tight if your over 6 feet. Otherwise beautiful old theatre.

Li
Review №97

They could have a Tupperware party at The Bing and it would be fabulous! Such a beautiful theater - my absolute favorite place to see a concert! LOVE!!

Da
Review №98

Excellent renovated theater with a variety of entertainment. Recommended, not a bad seat in the house.

Na
Review №99

I really loved the vibe of this place, and read recently Ted Talks will be coming! Appreciate having something like this in town...

Sh
Review №100

Love this theater and the Bing Crosby Film Festival. The theater is small and the seats arent the most plush in the world but the space is charming and the acoustics are great.

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  • Address:901 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, United States
  • Site:http://bingcrosbytheater.com/
  • Phone:+1 509-227-7638
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
Highlights
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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