Best Concert Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
By Seattle Mag November 15, 2024
This article originally appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of Seattle magazine.
Before Climate Pledge Arena opened three years ago, major concerts increasingly bypassed the old KeyArena, preferring to play at the Tacoma Dome instead because of logistics and audio issues. Today, the sound system is close to perfect, the sightlines are excellent, and the venue boasts 30 women’s restrooms.
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Neumos is my top choice for live music. It’s such an intimate venue, making every concert feel special. — Emma Smith, account executive / social media manager
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