The Observatory Concerts 2026-2027

Another excellent music venue in the OC! Good sight lines from most angles with the exception of a few pillars obstructing one's view on the ground floor. There is an upper level or balcony with booth style seating. Drink prices are dear. $17 each for draft beer. Perhaps this is part of their don't drink and drive plan?

I've gone to The Observatory MANY times and it is my go to venue for shows. Tickets are always reasonably priced and The venue itself is amazing. Pay attention to where your concert will be held because there are two rooms at this place and I won't lie, they are both amazing for two different reasons. 1st The Constellation Room. This room is a more intimate stage and room to see performances in. There is a bar in it. And I've been to see many bands here and not only am I right uo against the stage with them, but half of them would jump into the crowd with us and let us perform with them! Additionally they would come into the room afterwards and chill and drink with us for a post performance hangout. It truly is a place I hold some of my most cherished memories. 2nd is the Main Stage This is the run of the mill experience and expectation that you expect from a concert experience. Not to say that it lessens anything for it being so vanilla, no it doesn't. It actually makes it quite inviting. I can't explain it in words. It's a feeling. Like a garage or a hangout area where you and a friend would chill and listen to records or play videogames. It's the same feeling. It's comfort. And it music. Overall staff there is amazing. Never had a bad time with anyone. I can't say I got there early enough to ever try out what restaurants they would be hosting beforehand, but I've only heard good things. Parking is a bit of a trek (1-3 block walk) and is cash only so be prepared for that as well. Overall 5/5 Stars I'll always be coming here for shows when I can.

We saw a metal show here and it was amazing! The area the venue is in is clean and safe. We drove out from LA to see the concert because the venue available in town is close to skid row and had pretty mixed reviews. Parking was easy, 10$ cash or card. They also had VIP packages available, which included parking and a seating area inside. The bathrooms were well maintained. I saw lots of people walking around the pizza and large pretzels. We will absolutely be going here again.

Had an amazing time at the Chris Renzema concert with my daughter! Thank you for allowing Christian artists to have a place to perform.

Great place. Impeccable audio mixing in the main room. Not always as good in the smaller room. Great acts play here, terrific booze selection. Parking situation is weird as hell, but it kinda works. One of my favorite, smaller venues in OC. Update April 2024: each bar in the venue can offer differing drinks, etc so if they don't have what you want at one, try another. Sometimes the Constellation Room is used for merch at bigger shows.