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Showbox at the Market
Type: Dance Club, Live Music
10Best Says
Although it's experienced a variety of incarnations, the current-day Showbox is a must-visit place to catch touring bands. Amid Art Deco columns, young and hip crowds clamor to hear and see their... Read More
Although it's experienced a variety of incarnations, the current-day Showbox is a must-visit place to catch touring bands. Amid Art Deco columns, young and hip crowds clamor to hear and see their favorite groups. There's even a dance floor on which to show off one's moves if the spirit strikes. Plus, several bars accommodate patrons with a good menu of libations. If hunger strikes, check out the Green Room for some Mexican-inspired pub grub. To be one of the first in the door, head to the Green Door (if you're 21 or older) before the show to enjoy food and drinks--and to be granted earlier entrance to the venue. DJs spin tunes and rock the space when bands aren't booked.
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Hours:
- Box Office: Mon-Fri 11am-6pm
- Green Room: Mon-Sat 5pm-2am
- Event Dates and Times Vary
Admissions:
- Cover Charge: $5 - $35; Call for Details
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Corinne Whiting
Seattle Local Expert
- Dance Clubs: "Tip to be one of the first in the door: If you're 21 years of age or older, the venue first welcomes in patrons who purchase food or drinks in the Green Room (the lounge space at Showbox at the Market, just off the lobby) prior to a show. The future of this venue is currently in jeopardy; visit https://historicseattle.org/advocacy/save-the-showbox/ to learn how you can help."
- Live Music: "To be one of the first in the door, if you're 21 years of age or older, the venue welcomes patrons in first who purchase food or drinks in the Green Room (the lounge space at Showbox at the Market, just off the lobby) prior to a show."
- Best for Dance Clubs Because: Showbox at the Market brings live music downtown, but it also brings a hopping dance floor on nights when bands aren't booked.
- Best for Live Music Because: Showbox at the Market showcases hip talents that include some of the nation's hottest headliners.
