i've seen many there...good acoustics and the magic of being surrounded by eucalyptus trees...the cheaper seats are uncomfortable. i'd advise bringing a pillow/cushion. stone amphitheatre up in beginnings of the berkeley hills...nothing like it on a warm, summer night...pat metheny...bonnie raitt...dave matthews band...and the night i saw peter gabriel there he didn't need a fog machine...the fog came and sat in the trees and listened...what a night THAT was!enjoy.
I graduated from high school here, which was quite fun…but the real joy of this place is that of all the concert venues I have ever been in, the Greek Theatre has the best acoustics. I've seen Van Morrison, Todd Rundgren, Peter, Paul & Mary, Roseanne Cash and Lyle Lovett here, and they all sounded utterly amazing. Do yourself a favor and go to a concert here- you will hear the performer(s) like at no other venue.
Classic tiered surround seating with good view of the stage. The grass area is very sloped. Recommend the concrete seating, bring a pad or blanket to sit on.
The Greek Theatre is by far the greatest outdoor theatre for live entertainment. Every seat is good in the tradition of ancient Greek amphitheaters. The acoustics are wonderful. It might help to bring a cushion as the stone gets a little hard after a while, and make sure to layer up for the unpredictable temperatures, but don't miss an opportunity to attend a concert at the Greek.
The Greek is built into a hillside and access from the upper parking lot is very steep. Try to park in a lot below the Greek, because you have to go to the bottom of the theater to enter, so the lower parking is closer and may not require oxygen!
Fantastic concert venues and location. It's comfortable and casual. But when night falls, the temperature drops off very quickly. Dress warm. layer and/or bring a blanket.
Great sound, no bad seats but bring something to sit on. Only beer and wine and $9.00 to $11.00 a pop.
So many wonderful performers play here. I saw Placido Domingo. The sound was great and everything was easy to see. There are seat prices for everyone. It feels a little special listening to great music in the open air. Go!
This is a great concert venue. If you are in town and have an evening free, you have a beautiful setting in the hills. The weather always seems a little warmer here as well as they have some great food options. You could probably sneak some alcohol in if you are brave.
I recently took a trip to California to see a 2 night special event show featuring A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, and I right off the bat have to say this is an awesome venue to see a show. Nestled right in some mountains in the park, with really nice lit walkways and tables and chairs just outside the seating areas. The sound for the show was great, and we sat one night in the upper level and one night much closer to the stage and both areas the viewing angles were good and we could see just about everything.But be prepared! It is only really reasonably reachable by car, and you may very well have no cell service once you are there. I know it is easy to just blame one carrier, (I have T-Mobile - I know, not the best service nationally) But there were tons of people complaining about the same thing from different carriers. If you are like me and were relying on a cab to get you in and out of the area, you may end up having to do what me and many others had to do - walk all the way out of the park (took at least 20 minutes) to get out to the main road to wave down a cab.But aside from those minor inconveniences, this place is awesome and totally worth it to see a show.