What is the bag policy at Crescent Ballroom?
Clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches and small clutches or wallets up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches are allowed. Large bags, backpacks, and large non-clear purses are prohibited.
Phoenix, AZ venue guide
Plan your visit to Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches and small clutches or wallets up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches are allowed. Large bags, backpacks, and large non-clear purses are prohibited.
Entrances
Crescent Ballroom (308 N 2nd Ave, at Van Buren) is 21+ unless a guardian accompanies the underage guest; some shows are 16+ or 18+, and no one under 12 is admitted. Ticketing usually starts 30 minutes before doors. Handbags are searched, with no large bags, backpacks or storage. Underage guests line up outside and may use the back entrance. 21+ guests may re-enter, but under-21s can't.
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Venue essentials
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Clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches and small clutches or wallets up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches are allowed. Large bags, backpacks, and large non-clear purses are prohibited.
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Crescent Ballroom is handicapped accessible. Tell Security on arrival if you need early entry or seating assistance, and call ahead for special arrangements. Most shows are standing room, with limited first-come bleacher seating at the back of the room.
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Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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308 North 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Valley Metro Rail stops are around the corner: Van Buren and 1st Ave for eastbound trains, and Van Buren and Central for westbound. Cabs often serve the venue on weekends, and a parking garage is across the street at 2nd Ave and Van Buren.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
The box office and bar take cash, Visa, Mastercard and Amex, and an ATM is inside the Ballroom. Anyone 21+ who wants to drink needs a valid, non-expired government photo ID; vertical IDs aren't accepted. No outside food or drinks. The front Lounge and patios stay open to the public even when a show sells out, and a dinner and drink menu is posted online.
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Crescent Ballroom doesn't publish restroom locations; ask staff or Security. Smoking is allowed only on the lounge patio, and the north patio is smoke-free until 9 pm.
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The merchandise counter typically takes CASH only. An ATM is inside the Ballroom. Crescent also sells its own merch online through its official store.
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