Lets start with the parking anywhere near here SUCKS! There isnt many options and the parking garage i found was not only super short 6 or less and underground. Then there was the fact i paid for fast pass. (Doors were to open at 6:30) I should have been 1 of the first in.. they opened doors at 7 and everyone went in together. The venue inside was small which isnt always bad except here. The bathroom was more like a hallway. Elbow to elbow and turn sideways to pass each other. Oh and add on the fact it was Philly and every road i tried turning down to be close to the venue was closed. 1st and last time here and i DO NOT RECOMMEND!!

Great venue. Fantastic sound quality. Terribly hard to find parking around the venue if you do not park in the garage a couple blocks away.

A very nice venue to see a live performance. All of the staff were professional and friendly. The bathroom was very clean. I highly recommend this establishment.

Great night out at a concert. TLA is a fun, cozy venue. First time here and will be back again.

This is a really good intimate venue. If you come here to see a band you love, youll be close no matter what. My pictures are from the balcony because Im taller and my girlfriend was front row, so I didnt want to block everyone behind me. But I still felt really close to the stage and could hear everything perfectly!I was worried parking would be a pain, but theres a covered parking garage about half a mile away. General admission has plenty of space to pick from, while there are some reserved seats in the balcony. Honestly I feel like you can still get the best view GA! Start time was punctual, staff was pleasant, and show was great. Will definitely go back if theres a band I like!

Cool venue, great sound

Cozy small venue. Geoff Tate and Operation mind crime were great.

Btbam was great... liquid death is exspisive water

Band was good. AC was broken. Almost melted to the floor.

It was awesome to see the Dead kennedys on Friday the 13th. It appears that was the last show for the venue until the apocalypse is over. We just need to wait 3 - 14 days to see if we will survive from the great event that was not canceled.

I have tried over and over to see my tickets and have failed. The concert is coming up and Im afraid that I wont have proof of tickets. Google Pay is not working for me

Very cool, intimate venue, with great lighting, bar, and concessions. My sister and I saw Parachute here, and it was a phenomenal experience; the band was only like 5 feet away, the sound was awesome, just a greet show! Super easy to get to TLA as well; polite staff. Sorry for blurry pics 😂

Saw Ashley McBryde here and had a great time

Nice small venue to see a great show...

Great small venue to catch a show. It’s an old venue but it’s got a lot of history(Pearl Jam filmed their Even Flow video here). Plus, it’s in a great location.

The prices for their shows arent bad. The venue lives up to the prices. Ok sound. And its still a small place so views are good. They got basic food and drinks. Overall not bad. Just kinda in the middle.

Wonderful, polite staff. The staff made the concert exp.all the better. It was extremely crowded but overall it was a good time. The Prefered Seating area was very sticky on the balcony bar, drink ledge & carpet.

We visit this facility to see a concert. Its was jammed pack. I didnt get an opportunity to okay pictures of the inside of the facility due to how dark the theatre was. But from what my naked eye could see, I believe the owners may want to start renovating the ceiling, and upgrade the bathrooms to be a little more presentable and clean. Other than that, this place was a cool hangout.

Forever memories happen here! The best acts always play this stage when they come through town.The Theatre of Living Arts (or the TLA) is a concert venue located on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the early 1900s as a nickelodeon. Over the years, the venue has seen many incarnations ranging from concert hall to movie theatre to theatre.

Great venue, very intimate and not a bad view in the house.

The acoustics arent knock-your-socks off, but the venue is intimate and the staff is super nice!Im not a fan of the fact that the bar area can turn into a private party (behind the center deck seating), because it can be distracting for those of us who want to immerse ourselves in the music, but being as Ive only attended one event here, that may have been an anomaly.

Decently sized venue with balcony seating and standing room only. Full bar but drinks are not always allowed to leave the bar area which is a bummer. Coat check and merchandise tables are opposite each other causing congestion when exiting and entering. Friendly staff and clean facilities.

Legendary Philly music hall, sloped floor so you can see the stage even if youre standing in the back. Intimate venue, great for dancing.

Just saw animals as leaders here, and it was very dope! Great sound, and pretty good views everywhere. Ill definitely go back.

Have a great view of the stage no matter where youre at.

Been to this venue for 3 concerts now... Definitely not a favorite venue, its dirty and cramped, and the last time we went there, the AC was broken (it had to be 90° or more). The only redeeming quality is the acoustics, which are better than similarly priced venues.

Excellent venue! Sound quality is awesome! Had a great time!

Beautiful space for an intimate concert. There are 2 levels so you can choose to be on the slanted floor in front of the stage, or head up stairs for a different view. Great acoustics and small space make for an amazing sounding show. A coat check and bar round out this great place.

Had to give five stars because I cant really think of too many complaints and now with the Troc gone this is probably the most consistent intimate Philly venue. Ive seen some of the best shows of my life here and would recommend all to see a show here

Great venue! As a short person, Im especially fond of the sloped floor. Had a great time seeing Man Overboard!

Great venue great shows.

~ a raw, yet intimate, Philly jawn located on South Street -- edgy, eclectic and quite popular. TLA focuses on the music as there isnt much else... which makes it an awesome venue to catch a lesser known or up and coming band.

Its small and gets INSANE!!! The beers are overpriced so be sure to drink up before you get there. I love this venue and its a must-go to venue when NOFX is in town!!!

Cool venue! Saw SoMo and it was lit

I always like coming to this venue. Youre going to want to get there early to make sure you have a great spot. Its standing room only.

Great small venue. The sound can be very good on the floor in the center. The sound if in the crowd nest area (upper left) is not great. The merch table is in an awkward area. Has become a go to location for me.

Great small venue for bands. Convienent to some good food options on South Street.

Loved TLA! It was very spacious and very nice atmosphere and just a good place to hold a concert.

We saw Candy Volcano at the TLA Saturday night, 1-4-2020. It is a great venue.

Nice venue. Very intimate making it easy to get up close to the band youre there to see.

Great venue! Standing room only but good view of stage from every where! Even for tiny me!!!

From the 5/19/19 Animals as Leaders 10 year anniversary tour at TLA. Amazing show. TLA hosts tons of good music.

I’ve been here for rage fest and a Brockhampton concert. It can get really stuffy and hot. The venues are usually pretty packed, but I still had a great experience at both concerts.

Dead South rocked Phillys TLA! 🤘🏻💕

Excellent venue, thematically laid out like The State (Falls Church, VA), The Crest (Sacramento, CA), The National (Richmond, VA), and The Fillmore (SF, CA & Silver Spring, MD).

Great venue with a nice bar and good sound. The bathrooms are terrible but who cares, this place has heart. Always enjoy it here and will always keep my eye on their upcoming shows. Worth a trip with no real reason to avoid.

My sister and I saw Lanco and Travis Denning here! Great smaller venue!

Great venue, great location, friendly staff. Allows alcohol consumption outside of bar area. Drinks are pricey, but no more than typical for a music venue.

Great venue, very friendly and helpful staff, took care to seat those with disabilities (you must call inn advance if you require disability assistance / seating), didnt drink so cant speak for the bar prices. Was great fun.

Awesome venue that can definitely fit a few hundred people, if not more. Volume of the music isnt deafening but still sounds full. Drinks are a bit pricey but thats to be expected. They do a pretty thorough security check at the door as well.

A small but OUTSTANDING venue for live music. Parking is a bit tough on one way South Street but great sound in an intimate setting.

I love my experience there last night with rod wave thank you

One of my favorite venues in Philly. Sound is always good and has a lot of good acts come through. Always have a good time at the shows!

Fun place and good bartenders

The TLA is a cool venue to go to. It has two sides of a balcony as well as GA standing room when you first walk in. It fits about 1000 people and our team has seen a number of shows here.Its right on South Street so theres great places to eat within walking distance and if you search for parking on side streets you can even park for free.Their security is pretty standard but most of the door guys are nice and their bar tenders are fast and make good drinks.In terms of venues in Philly this is a solid one.

It was my first time there. As small as it is when you walk in, the space is nice for a show!! I love smaller venues. It makes the show more intimate. The sound was phenomenal! My friends and I truly enjoyed our night! I am looking forward to going to many more shows here in the future!

Great places to see a show and have cocktails!

Ive been here many times over the past 10 years. Really enjoy the performers that play this venue. The venue itself is nice but could use a facelift. Dont wear flip flops. The floors are stickier than fly paper

Great place to see a show!!

A venue where you get very close top the artists.

Great show at an expected-type-venue-for-a-Dead-Milkmen-concert.

I recently saw Chris Lane and Mason Ramsey at the TLA. The show was incredible. For a small price increase we sat right behind the “sound guys” on the main level and had our own private seats and server. The TLA provides a unique and intimate experience.

Awesome.The crowd control could have been a little more organized... But no one got hurt . Tough job for the security .Sidewalks a little tight...

My first visit was 2/21/2019 to see Alan Walk. Great small venue thats in a very entertaining and wild night life part of Philadelphia on S south St. Historically the theater was orginally Played 5 cent moves but when new owners took o e in 1988 and has been come a very attractive small venue concert hall. Over a 1000 concert since 1988. Great place for local area music, up and comer and headliners that just love a closeness with their fans you can only get at a place like Theatre of the living arts. I will Definitely be watch their concert calendar for a revisit.

Truly amazing venue to see a show. TLA is on the smaller size which makes going to shows much more personal. Definitely go if you favorite band or artist does a show here

The sound here is awesome ! Better than any other venue Ive been to

It’s always a pleasure to see a show at the TLA. One of the last few venues in Philly.

Nice place, no seats on lower level. Had an awesome time seeing Tasha Cobbs

Played a fun show at the TLA last week. Good times!

Awesome, I went to the Joe Budden live podcast show, VIP package and it was great... Drinks starting at $10 and the atmosphere was very chill

Old, feet stick to floor kind of place. But can catch some good acts.

Great small venue to see a band. They have a bar as well. Photo is of Pop Evil taken 02/19/17

Intimate concert venue. Access to off street parking lots around the corner and near to restaurants and other of South Streets famous tattoo options. Would attend a show here again if its not completely a sold out show. Easy access to emergency exits made it ideal for me.

Alright venue. Just difficult to see if you arent on the balcony or right in the front. Vibe was cool though.

Old school converted theater space with good sight lines for seeing emerging acts. Intimate, good bar service and great vibe. A little divey but in a good way! No parking unless a street spot opens up but public parking is nearby, This is a pic of Post Malone singing White Iverson.

Good small venue that actually fits a lot of people. Good sound. Security was great with the crowd surfers. Definitely going back, but wish theyd get some more retro punk acts in.

Friendly and helpful staff, nice experiences!

A bit too small

I used to love this venue, and they still have amazing acts that come through. However every single time I come here now, it gets more and more expensive. The drinks are just about outrageous but that can be expected. Now literally every section with a view is VIP. Not only were they trying to get $75 extra on a $25 ticket, but they were haggling on price. This is getting ridiculous and takes away from the experience. There are other venues in Philly that arent as money hungry.

Great experience on two separate occasions

Small venue very nice ambiance

I saw Machine Gun Kelly here last night and it was AMAZIIINNG!!This was my second time at TLA and I will definitely come back for more shows!

Great venue with a wide range of artists

This is the best grimiest music venue on South Street. My favorite Dr. Dog show was here in 2009 on my Birthday October 23rd. They all wore big plaid suits that matched the background. So may good shows, blues, rap, rock, metal n more. Can you say Big Freedia? Good times! 🎼🎵🎙🎷🎸🎹🎺🎻🥁

Went to see Wintersun and Ne Obliviscarus, the place was spacious and the service was great! You can order something and get it delivered to you while staying near the front of the stage.

Amazing venue and cheap drinks. The concert we saw was amazing and highly recommend going her for one. Smaller venue and very intimate. I recommend getting her very early for good seats and standing location.

I had a good visit here to see the band Phosphorescent. The show was marvelous and there was a good vibe. The location is good with bars and restaurants all around. I was staying uptown just a few blocks and was easily able to walk home even though it was quite late when the show let out.Staff were polite and the evening was good all the way around. Good spot.

Its an awesome venue. Staff was friendly. If u go to see a sold out show, u will be smashed though. Good drink prices easy to find. There a parking lot at the end of the street if u cant find side street parking.

The establishment had an appropriate amount of space, and the amount of time it took to exit was rather quick. Lighting was decent however could be updated to newer tech. Sound was pretty good along with staging vs patron distance was leaning in favor of patron. Security actually did a good job upon entry and during the performance as well. Over all a win and worth a second go.

Great smaller venue. Ive seen a lot of good bands here and there isnt a bad place to be in the crowd. The acoustics are perfect for any type of show you see.

Ive been to this venue a few times for concerts. The last visit, my sister had a medical emergency. The staff were EXTREMELY helpful in getting them the help they needed, and they helped us get through the crowd so they could get some fresh air.

Great concert, little tight but worth the squeeze

Cool venue but can get over crowded when sold out.

Cool venue, friendly staff, good sound, easy to get too, expensive beer.

Really cool venuekind of small, but didnt feel claustrophobicthe only real issue was how hot it ended up getting at the show, so hopefully they figure out whatever ventilation system they have for next time

Confusing layout, every which way I turned I was told it was VIP areas. Figured it out after a bit, the only seats in the whole place were VIP only. Slopping concrete floors and no seats makes it not a friendly place for a person with a physical disability. Would have gladly paid extra for a seat but this wasnt an option, even checked with the people guarding the 3 empty VIP areas and there was no upgrade possible to get a seat. The seating areas stayed empty(zero ppl) all night until the guard moved 30mins before the end and everyone filled in them. Ps dont sit on the floor out of desperation, it is very very sticky.

What a great music venue. It used to be very dated and dingy inside but as of late they have made many many improvements to the place and it looks phenominal. The staff there in my experience have been awesome anytime Ive been there.

Very disorganized and weird. Also they are likely shoving way to many people in the little room.

A small, relatively intimate venue that still has primo seating options for those willing to spend double. Multiple bars to keep your whistle wet. Security was ever-present and generally friendly and professional. And theres a $4 coat check, vital in the winter months. Lighting and sound were fantastic and even from the GA floor I had a good view (helps to be tall!). I like the TLA!

Went to see Cavetown, small venue so it gives a basement show vibe. Outside theres 2 sets of lines somehow when I went But all the staff were friendly. Heads-up Unisex bathrooms, but I believe theres a one person bathroom as well. Over all Id definitely come back.