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Last updated 8.28.11

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What People Are Saying About Tabernacle

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The Scene – Christened as a music venue for the 1996 Olympics, the Tabernacle soon became Atlanta's favorite place to hear national acts raise their voices. The renovated church holds to no single doctrine, hosting congregations of rockers, rappers and ravers. Its towering 100-foot ceiling accommodates a sloping general-admission floor and two wrapping balconies, offering multiple vantage points and varying acoustics. But what's on stage is only half the show. Every inch of the building shows off whimsical homespun trims, while the performance area's crystal chandelier and grand pipe…

Editor's Tips

Where to Sit:
Break away from the concert and relax in one of the plush, comfortably nestled lounges.
The Extras:
You can also catch shows in the basement of the Tabernacle at the Cotton Club
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Your best bet is to cruise around for parking, though most lots will cost the same.
  2. great atmosphere, but could be dangerous with all the stairs.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Tabernacle is a great place to see bands because the sound is good downstairs & you can get up close to the stage.
  2. This is THE best place to see a show in Atlanta.
service
50.0% positive
  1. an added plus was that the staff was actually very courteous and i'm all about manners and good service.
  2. The only downside is the staff (ushers, security, bartenders) who are consistently rude.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/24/10

Great Sounds! Great Atmosphere! Great Venue!

by Shunda

I drove from Memphis, TN to enjoy a concert at the Tabernacle and I'm glad I did. This place is off the chain!

The staff was really nice and the concert was the best. I had so much fun and a little too much to drink! I can't wait until the next time they have something else so I can come back to visit.

  • Pros: The staff is very friendly.
  • Cons: The space is a little small.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/25/10

Amazing Downtown Venue

by ryansims

Formerly the Baptist Tabernacle of Atlanta, this old-school, urban gothic church held revivals of a different ilk. The massive pipes of the organ still remain, as do the two balconies, though the pulpit is now a stage hosting a diverse lineup of national touring acts. Kitchy paintings, old fixtures and tile, and the massive chandelier provide the perfect scene for bands to come out and wail. When a band really gets rockin, you can feel the room shake and the balcony dip as people jump around. The balconies are seated and the floor level is standing only with bars flanking. The only downside is the staff (ushers, security, bartenders) who are consistently rude. Your best bet is to cruise around for parking, though most lots will cost the same.

  • Pros: Great Sound System, Can't Beat the Vibe
  • Cons: Dreadful Staff
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/03/08

Love it

by pop405

i love going to this small place for a show

they even have a smoking section in the basement

i will be back

  • Pros: cool
  • Cons: none
3 Star Rating: Average

03/12/07

The Revival

by tyneshad

This is THE best place to see a show in Atlanta. The concerts here are just miraculous. They sound better than those held at the Georgia Dome, in my opinion.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/09/06

Perfect Venue

by aries31

i drove down from nashville to see the band HIM. we don't have a venue to compare to tabernacle - and they call nashville "music city". that's a laugh! i loved tabernacle - the sound was awesome and there isn't a bad seat (or standing room) in the house. they have it all. an added plus was that the staff was actually very courteous and i'm all about manners and good service. all in all, a well run place. definitely worth the drive... oh yeah, and the band was AWESOME!

The Details on Tabernacle

Place Categories:

  • great place
  • great venue
  • not bad seat
  • awesome band
  • perfect scene
  • consistently rude staff
  • big croud
  • good service
  • great atmosphere
  • best bet
  • consistently rude ushers
  • good experiences
  • awesome sound
  • good downstairs
  • great concert

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