Golden 1 Center
Golden 1 Center
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Ron R
Washington DC, DC8 contributions
Oct 2022
I have been to three concerts at the Golden 1 (The Who, Elton John and Metallica); the acoustics were terrible for all of them. These are big bands with sound engineers who know what they are doing and if they cannot make the sound work in this arena, it must have something to do the inadequate planning and construction of this building. Probably works fine for a basketball game, but if you are going to see your favorite band, don't expect good sound. Parking was Ok. We paid $13 ahead of time to park in a garage on 4th Streer, only a short walk from the venue. If you are going to an event here, just google parking and pay ahead of time for the best rates.
Written 27 October 2022
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jesse h
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Dec 2022
i discovered TSO in 2001 and loved their music. i wanted to see them since then but never really got the chance until now, in 2022.
i can honestly say that i've heard everything they've every done, i've bought dozens of albums for me and my friends, and i can honestly say,
the concert was more than i was expecting.
that it the understatement of the year. due to sacramento being sacramento, i was 45 minutes late and they played for two more hours and and it just got better. i went to the early show and was absolutely floored. daughter told me i had the best taste in music.
I can't wait until next year.
TSO sounds better in person than they do on an album and that is crazy.
i can honestly say that i've heard everything they've every done, i've bought dozens of albums for me and my friends, and i can honestly say,
the concert was more than i was expecting.
that it the understatement of the year. due to sacramento being sacramento, i was 45 minutes late and they played for two more hours and and it just got better. i went to the early show and was absolutely floored. daughter told me i had the best taste in music.
I can't wait until next year.
TSO sounds better in person than they do on an album and that is crazy.
Written 5 December 2022
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Hardrocker8888
2,123 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Easy access from the highway. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The food was a bit pricey. Seating was fine even up in the 200’s sections. Men’s bathrooms lacking stalls—long lines (longer than the women’s). Popcorn buckets were refillable.
Written 19 March 2023
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Grace L
Minneapolis, MN6 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
The concert of the year went to Depeche Mode!... I came in to visit friends from Minnesota. They splurged on concert tickets here. This was the best concert I ever attended in my whole life. Super happy that they were here during my stay. It definatly made my whole stay in sacramento worth it.
Written 24 March 2023
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MxS
San Francisco, CA34 contributions
Feb 2020
Great place to watch NBA action, love the downtown arena and the feeling of walking around after a Kings win! Amazing improvement on ARCO (although I'll always love the old gym!) and still feel close to the action on the lower deck. The food at the concessions could be better though. Sacramento and the fans deserve this downtown gem. GO KINGS!
Written 9 March 2020
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Stay789030
1 contribution
Nov 2021
Attended a Fluffy comedy show. Not featured prominently in the rules for the venue is the size of allowed womens handbags. Saw many people returning to cars with handbags deemed too big. If a venue wants to do this, this feature needs to e featured in big bold type on their site. Other than that and the too steep seats in the upper levels, nice arena.
Written 27 November 2021
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Brad Brady
Sacramento, CA12 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Had a lovely evening at the Maranda Lambert Concert fantastic as always
The venue is absolutely amazing plenty of rest rooms
And facilities had an amazing time with my girlfriend
The venue is absolutely amazing plenty of rest rooms
And facilities had an amazing time with my girlfriend
Written 7 May 2020
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Andrew B
United States31 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
I've been there three times since it opened - for McCartney, Buffett, and TSO concerts. Here's some of the lowdown. Forget about driving anywhere near it. Traffic is a nightmare. You will literally sit at green lights because no one can move..
Forget about getting in quickly. The line will wrap around the block, no matter what entrance you choose. A big slow down is there are only a couple metal detectors at each entrance, so you have 10,000 people funneling through two detectors. For TSO, the line was nearly an hour to get inside the arena (that's with tickets already, not trying to buy them). No line markers either, so it's just a crowd. Fortunately, the concert started 45 minutes late since no one had made it in yet.
Once you are inside, it is pretty easy to walk around. There are plenty of restrooms, and a lot of food and drink vendors. If you don't like the beer choices at one, move on. They each sell different beers. This is much better than Arco was.
As for the seats.... no cup holders in the upper level. That was just poor planning. And don't get upper level seats if you have any fear of falling. It is very steep.
Here's my biggest complaint of all: I guess it was an effort to cram as many seats as possible into a small area, but the seats are tiny. I am 6'02", so not freakishly tall. I can not fit my knees and legs inside the seat area. Absolutely can not. I have to sit on the aisle and keep my legs on the stairs. If you are of a wide girth, forget about that too. If you're short and not fat, you'll be fine.
Ok, I've been burnt three times. I won't go back. There is no reason to support a building that so clearly does not care about the guests.
Forget about getting in quickly. The line will wrap around the block, no matter what entrance you choose. A big slow down is there are only a couple metal detectors at each entrance, so you have 10,000 people funneling through two detectors. For TSO, the line was nearly an hour to get inside the arena (that's with tickets already, not trying to buy them). No line markers either, so it's just a crowd. Fortunately, the concert started 45 minutes late since no one had made it in yet.
Once you are inside, it is pretty easy to walk around. There are plenty of restrooms, and a lot of food and drink vendors. If you don't like the beer choices at one, move on. They each sell different beers. This is much better than Arco was.
As for the seats.... no cup holders in the upper level. That was just poor planning. And don't get upper level seats if you have any fear of falling. It is very steep.
Here's my biggest complaint of all: I guess it was an effort to cram as many seats as possible into a small area, but the seats are tiny. I am 6'02", so not freakishly tall. I can not fit my knees and legs inside the seat area. Absolutely can not. I have to sit on the aisle and keep my legs on the stairs. If you are of a wide girth, forget about that too. If you're short and not fat, you'll be fine.
Ok, I've been burnt three times. I won't go back. There is no reason to support a building that so clearly does not care about the guests.
Written 29 December 2016
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Kenneth L
Tracy, California, United States73 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
My grandson and I went to the TOOL Concert at the Golden 1 Center. We left after 3 songs because of the Pot smoking. It was so bad that when the lights went out it looked like led Christmas lights were bilking on and off. The group behind us was chain smoking joints and blowing smoke on us. Security did nothing even when ask. I don't understand why it is not legal to smoke a cigarette with in 100 ft of the building but you can smoke all you want inside. It gives Sacramento a bad name. I will never go there again and suggest you don't either. Wasted $200 + parking.
Written 26 June 2017
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steve k
Roseville, CA117 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Great arena, total joke trying to get in. Got dropped off @ 7:30 for an 8 PM concert. Didn’t get in the door until 8:10. Some people missed the first couple songs. Completely inexcusable.
Written 19 September 2018
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Do we have to be vaccinated or have proof of vaccination to attend a concert at golden 1 center?
Written 24 August 2023
I have a clear bag that’s 10x10x1 … do you think that will be turned away?
Written 23 March 2023
How strict is the sign policy? Will they really not let you bring in a sign larger than 11x17? I feel like I've seen larger signs when watching Kings games on TV...
Written 29 January 2020
Nevermind! I went to the game and there was no problem bringing in our larger signs. In fact, some people had signs much larger.
Written 9 February 2020
Does every seat have a clear view of the performers in concert here? We are seeing Metallica in December, and they use a 30ft projection wall behind them during performances. Can any seat see around this wall since the venue is a bowl shape? (If not, are they not using tbe wall so everyone can see?).
Thanks for your help.
Written 9 May 2018
Every seat has great views. To be fair, the upper level is very steep. Some people have a problem with that.
Written 9 May 2018
Does the Golden one have a clear bag policy??
Written 1 May 2018
Not to my knowledge.....I have been there several times and have taken a small purse. U have to go through metal detectors prior to entering.
Love that place, lots to see, lots of Sacramento history there. Great seats, I saw Blake Shedon in the round.....perfect!
Can't wait to go again.
Written 2 May 2018
I would say it is fairly nice. We have been to many events (mostly Kings games) and have been seated in different areas and always felt just right.
Written 9 February 2018
Most places accept the phone app
Written 2 August 2017
Holiday Inn is a 5 minute walk to the center or Old Sacramento.
Written 17 June 2017
Is there any movie theaters near golden 1 center ? Flying in from out of town and would love to watch a movie before the event ...
Written 16 December 2016
Closest is in Natomas (Regal Theatre on Truxel Rd)....an Uber ride away
Written 8 November 2017
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