The Rapids Theatre is an indoor concert venue situated in downtown Niagara Falls, New York. Several popular acts of all different musical genres have made their way to the Rapids Theatre. The Rapids Theatre is the only WNY venue to have a unique combination of rich history and modern amenities. Our art deco decor and state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and video systems give you the best of both worlds!
Your wedding day or special event will arguably be one of the most important and memorable days of your life! We intend to make it perfect with all that we have to offer. The Rapids Theatre with their good friends Paranormal Crossroads Live or "PCL" are giving guided "Ghost Hunts" to the public. The Rapids Theatre was originally constructed under the name of The Bellevue Theatre in 1921.
Your wedding day or special event will arguably be one of the most important and memorable days of your life! We intend to make it perfect with all that we have to offer. The Rapids Theatre with their good friends Paranormal Crossroads Live or "PCL" are giving guided "Ghost Hunts" to the public. The Rapids Theatre was originally constructed under the name of The Bellevue Theatre in 1921.
Services
For your convenience our Box Office and Bar accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and Debit Cards. An ATM is also available. Our Snack Shop, located to the right as you enter the theatre has non-alcoholic beverages, pizza, popcorn, candy bars, chips and other snacks for sale. Beer wine and liquor are available to guests 21 years of age, with proper ID at both the large main bar and the balcony bar.
The Rapids Theatre is the only WNY venue to have a unique combination of rich history and modern amenities. Our art deco decor and state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and video systems give you the best of both worlds! Your Personal Event Coordinator will assist you in planning the perfect event as well as exceptional day of event coordination.
The Rapids Theatre is one of WNY's most haunted locations. Since it was featured on the SYFY Channels Ghost Hunters 7th Season, The Rapids Theatre has had thousands of inquiries from people as well as other paranormal investigation teams that would like to investigate the Theatre.
The Rapids Theatre along with their good friends Paranormal Crossroads Live or "PCL" decided that they would team up and start to give guided "Ghost Hunts" to the public.With team PCL's vast knowledge in the supernatural and extensive cabinet full of the most current paranormal technical equipment, our public ghost hunts are on a scale of their own.
The Rapids Theatre along with their good friends Paranormal Crossroads Live or "PCL" decided that they would team up and start to give guided "Ghost Hunts" to the public.With team PCL's vast knowledge in the supernatural and extensive cabinet full of the most current paranormal technical equipment, our public ghost hunts are on a scale of their own.
Reviews (24)
Ethan Jacob
Dec 14, 2021
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Rick Zawislak
Dec 02, 2021
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Cathy Mcelhinny
Dec 02, 2021
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John Hyna
Dec 01, 2021
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Cultured Insanity
Nov 12, 2021
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Harry Burgher
Oct 15, 2021
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Meghan H.
Sep 23, 2021
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Rob H.
Aug 18, 2021
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Liam Smith
Aug 17, 2021
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Jeremy Lessard
Dec 01, 2020
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Amazing small concert venue. Have seen MANY bands here. From the Struts and USS, to Flogging Molly, The Dropkick Murphys and Marilyn Manson. The music ALWAYS SOUNDS GREAT. It has quickly become my favorite concert venue thus far. They also cater to weddings, large parties and other shindigs. 10/10 would recommend catching a show here.
Amiee M.
Sep 28, 2020
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Still waiting on a refund for a show that the tour was canceled in June 2020. They have yet to send anything out officially regarding the refund procedure, or lack thereof. Initially their response if you reached out was that they were going to only give venue "credit". Then a month or so later they posted on their website to contact your CC company and dispute it, I did and the venue rejected the claim (thanks for wasting my time) now they are passing the blame on eTix. This isn't the only venue in 2020 that I had canceled tickets with, this is not the only venue that tickets were
Tony R.
Jul 09, 2020
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Bad business. Took money for numerous shows that can't take place and refuse to refund anyone even after numerous attempts. Very greedy and deserves to be closed. Bet they took government funds during this time though. People should not give this place any business. Wish I didn't have to even give one star.
Ryan L.
Mar 24, 2020
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I'm going to give this review 5 stars, but man it comes with a hell of a story. came to this venue with one of my good friends to see my favorite band in the whole world in flames, the day that we came to see them was the day of a huge wind storm, literally all day, high winds, warnings, even cell phones were going off due to weather warnings BAD, very bad wind! we were fortunate to get into the venue early for VIP to meet the band, there was about 20 of us on hand and inside the room just waiting, one of the other bands was doing a soundcheck, and mid way through the sound check the vocalist
Nate C.
Jul 13, 2019
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Awesome venue. Great acoustics, the staff was great, even security was really on top of everything. The only reason this is a 4-star is that the bar takes up about 80% of the floor. I was here for a metal concert, so the bar issue really made it difficult for the pit. We weren't able to open it up as much as we would have liked. Other than that it was amazing. I'd definitely go back.
Buffalo Guy
Jun 11, 2019
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Alyssamarie Q.
Feb 28, 2019
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Clark S.
Feb 24, 2019
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So I came here for the first time on a Wednesday and had an interesting experience.
Upon arriving, the parking lot in back was completely full, which was impressive seeing as how big it was. I ended up having to park across the street in a tiny lot though I did arrive about 10 minutes before the show was supposed to start. Walking around to the front, I entered in and there was plenty of security at the door. Girls and guys were separated into two lines and we had to empty pockets and I was pat down. After scanning my ticket and getting my wrist band, I was in. The interior was really cool
Upon arriving, the parking lot in back was completely full, which was impressive seeing as how big it was. I ended up having to park across the street in a tiny lot though I did arrive about 10 minutes before the show was supposed to start. Walking around to the front, I entered in and there was plenty of security at the door. Girls and guys were separated into two lines and we had to empty pockets and I was pat down. After scanning my ticket and getting my wrist band, I was in. The interior was really cool
Hope W.
Nov 02, 2018
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Drove 2 hours to see one of my favorite bands last week. From the out sidenthe building looks questionable but the inside is very unique.
Before entering you are searched and your IDs are checked. Very friendly security and it goes fairly quickly. I stood in line maybe 6-7 minutes tops. Walking in straight ahead you run smack Dab in front of the bar. The cool part about the bar is that its horse shoed around the whole room. Very easy to get to during the concert without having to miss any of it. Drinks were pretty pricey so prepare to bring a good amount of cash If you plan on drinking
Before entering you are searched and your IDs are checked. Very friendly security and it goes fairly quickly. I stood in line maybe 6-7 minutes tops. Walking in straight ahead you run smack Dab in front of the bar. The cool part about the bar is that its horse shoed around the whole room. Very easy to get to during the concert without having to miss any of it. Drinks were pretty pricey so prepare to bring a good amount of cash If you plan on drinking
Courtney H.
Apr 29, 2018
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DISCLAIMER:
I am writing this strictly from a point of view of an average height female. I am 5'4" and from the south. I don't know what's in the water in Buffalo but most of the guys here seem like they're 6'5" and up. lol
BAND:
Our Lady Peace (Fan-freakin-tastic!)
VENUE:
-The architecture of this place is breath taking! I agree with fellow Yelper Amanda W. in saying that this place would be beautiful for a wedding but as a concert venue it's lacking.
-The GROUND level has a large flat pit or initial standing area with two raised side platforms about
I am writing this strictly from a point of view of an average height female. I am 5'4" and from the south. I don't know what's in the water in Buffalo but most of the guys here seem like they're 6'5" and up. lol
BAND:
Our Lady Peace (Fan-freakin-tastic!)
VENUE:
-The architecture of this place is breath taking! I agree with fellow Yelper Amanda W. in saying that this place would be beautiful for a wedding but as a concert venue it's lacking.
-The GROUND level has a large flat pit or initial standing area with two raised side platforms about
Amanda W.
Mar 14, 2018
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Came in for the Our Lady Peace Concert. This was my first experience at this venue and honestly hope it's my last. It is absolutely gorgeous inside and the way it is laid out would be beautiful for a wedding. I was not here for a wedding, but a sold out concert. You can't move when you find a spot. And people will be bumping into you and rubbing on you and spilling drinks on you all night long. They do have two bars which is nice. They do have a little concession stand that had some grody looking pizza and pop, water etc. I bought a bottle of water for three bucks. The bathrooms are not
Aly W.
Mar 08, 2018
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My husband and I recently attended a catered event for his work here. It is a lovely venue. The balcony was set up almost like a lounge with small tables and intimate booths. Shame it closed after the cocktail hour.
Solid acoustics.
After experiencing the venue, my husband is more interested in coming back for concerts.
The bathrooms are so cold, though.
Solid acoustics.
After experiencing the venue, my husband is more interested in coming back for concerts.
The bathrooms are so cold, though.
Maddie R.
Feb 12, 2018
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Such a beautiful venue. I've attended around 5 shows here. Security is so nice here and the bartenders are very helpful when trying to select drinks. Prices are pretty fair for food, drinks, and coat check. It's a venue. So there will be the typical dropping of plastic cups and garbage. That's not a concern of mine.
The only complaint I have is that there seems to be no toilet paper in a handful of the stalls. But that's expected... unless you don't check beforehand...
The only complaint I have is that there seems to be no toilet paper in a handful of the stalls. But that's expected... unless you don't check beforehand...
Cari J.
Oct 03, 2017
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It's worth the drive to Niagara Falls just for the decor. I love the old theater look. The balcony is amazing, too. It's seen better days, but it's still cool. Props to the Rapids for being one of the last small Buffalo concert halls standing. We saw Club Infinity and the Waiting Room close recently, but the Rapids has remained relevant. I would assume this is because they book great bands and use the space for weddings and events. I also like that there is a fenced-in place outside where you can smoke. No need to have to leave the venue.
The logistics weren't so hot. Six
The logistics weren't so hot. Six
Allison P.
Jul 21, 2017
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My husband and I got married at Rapids Theatre on 7-7-17. I cannot say enough about how incredible the venue was! Our guests were absolutely blown away and have not stopped talking about it how impressed they were! The venue looks vastly different than it does for concerts....much, much shinier and cleaner! And the lighting! Even the pictures don't do it justice. Absolutely breathtaking! The staff was so attentive, especially to the bridal party. They made sure that we were on schedule and always had everything that we needed to make the night run smoothly. Lindsey was SO helpful in the planning
