The Complex
The Complex
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10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Jackson, WY9 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
We took our kids to see a Walk the Moon concert and were sadly disappointed in The Complex. While there were no lines to get in, a coat check and ear plugs sold at the snack bar, the venue was terrible for our kids and anyone who is short. You couldn't see the band at all. While they had screens off to the side of the stage, they were not turned on during the musical act. No seating for several hours was hard for the kids. Would be nicer if they had some sort of balcony or elevated areas along the sides of the venue. We ended up leaving shortly after the band started.
Written February 20, 2018
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Olivia W
Boise, ID100 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
I came to this venue for the first (and hopefully not only) time when Bad Suns and From Indian Lakes made a stop here on the Heartbreaker Tour.
The wait outside is a bit ridiculous. They let us in kinda late compared to when doors were supposed to be opened. We were in The Grand Room. We wanted to go upstairs and just hangout and enjoy the show from the balcony. We stayed there for From Indian Lakes but after they finished their set, we made our way to the floor (couldn’t stand how rude the people in the balcony were being). We were in the back for Bad Suns. We had a great view and danced our socks off! I love how they have two “viewing docks” in the back so you can have a better view if you’re stuck back.
The sound system is ok. Left my ears ringing afterwards.
The restrooms were huge and clean! I was impressed!
Overall, I would come back here if a favorite band of mine makes a stop!
The wait outside is a bit ridiculous. They let us in kinda late compared to when doors were supposed to be opened. We were in The Grand Room. We wanted to go upstairs and just hangout and enjoy the show from the balcony. We stayed there for From Indian Lakes but after they finished their set, we made our way to the floor (couldn’t stand how rude the people in the balcony were being). We were in the back for Bad Suns. We had a great view and danced our socks off! I love how they have two “viewing docks” in the back so you can have a better view if you’re stuck back.
The sound system is ok. Left my ears ringing afterwards.
The restrooms were huge and clean! I was impressed!
Overall, I would come back here if a favorite band of mine makes a stop!
Written August 4, 2018
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Big Sky, MT318 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
Attended Sturgill Simpson concert here. Venue is massive and hosts multiple shows at the same time. Bar inside our side of the venue served only beer, pretty crappy selection and with the SLC alcohol content, which is pretty close to water. You can spend an extra $30 per person to sit in a private area up front, we did & highly recommend unless you want to stand for an entire show. They did offer another option for drinks away from the concert in a completely different part of the building. Went there and for $7-10 you can get a mixed drink with a measured pour which was very small. Plenty of bathrooms and they were clean. Security seemed to have a problem controlling a few fights. They waited too long and fights escalated even causing the band to stop the show while security sorted things out. Overall I guess I would return but wish they had better drink options inside the show.
Written November 12, 2015
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William S
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Friends
I’ve had so many bad experiences at this venue over the years.
I gave them another chance last night for Arlo Parks and I was incredibly disappointed by the sound. It was on the smaller side which has the worst possible setup for sound. The stage is perpendicular to two straight walls and there are no sound traps to mitigate this in any way. This all results in the worst reverberations that drown out half of the sound.
By observing the decisions made at this venue it’s been made clear that they only care about making money and not at all about delivering a good experience to patrons.
Some other examples: I almost passed out at Rattatat one summer because they had inadequate air conditioning and no trained bar staff so they crammed too many people into their bar area.
They used to charge people for wrist bands to go outside to smoke.
I saw Jonsi and one of the openers was acoustic. They had another show on the other side and cross noise was coming over making it hard to hear.
The larger side isn’t so bad now and I enjoyed Janelle Monaé there the last time she came through town. But if it’s on the smaller stage I’d avoid this venue entirely.
I gave them another chance last night for Arlo Parks and I was incredibly disappointed by the sound. It was on the smaller side which has the worst possible setup for sound. The stage is perpendicular to two straight walls and there are no sound traps to mitigate this in any way. This all results in the worst reverberations that drown out half of the sound.
By observing the decisions made at this venue it’s been made clear that they only care about making money and not at all about delivering a good experience to patrons.
Some other examples: I almost passed out at Rattatat one summer because they had inadequate air conditioning and no trained bar staff so they crammed too many people into their bar area.
They used to charge people for wrist bands to go outside to smoke.
I saw Jonsi and one of the openers was acoustic. They had another show on the other side and cross noise was coming over making it hard to hear.
The larger side isn’t so bad now and I enjoyed Janelle Monaé there the last time she came through town. But if it’s on the smaller stage I’d avoid this venue entirely.
Written March 13, 2024
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Brooke M
5 contributions
Jun 2022
Loved coming and listening to some of my favorite bands. The concert room was large enough to accommodate concert goers. The music was awesome. I loved that you could park close to the venue and not have to pay a fee for close parking.
Written June 26, 2022
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Panther P
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Family
The Complex is my favorite venue in SLC! Whether I bring my friends or my family everyone always has a good time. Drinks are the cheapest out of all of the venues in the area, concessions are reasonably priced, AC is top notch, and if you don't feel like waiting in line in weather conditions you can show up at the door time and usually get right in with a great view!
Written July 11, 2024
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Robin H
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
I attended my first concert with my dad in 1988. In 35 years of concert going The Complex was the single worst venue I have ever experienced. Poorly planned. Ineffective crowd control. Unsafe policies. Security that at was at best inexperienced, but in reality, acted power hungry and abusive. I will never attend another show at The Complex.
Written October 2, 2023
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TNT j
1 contribution
Aug 2018 • Family
I attended the show yesterday with my 7 y.o niece for her first concert. A security worker by the name of Jonathan was working stage left and thoroughly ruined the experience for her. I have a spinal injury and was unable to hold her on my shoulders. During the last show I politely asked other concert goers one by one if we could squeeze in near stage left so she could see, who all agreed without issue. Jonathan accused me of shoving people, witch I obviously was not, since I can barely walk, and when I tried explaining I wasn't and I only wanted my niece to be able to see the show, before being able to complete any sentences was replied to with, "I don't give a fxck. Leave." I understand the stressed of security, I've worked it before. But that kind of instant hostility and rudeness was not needed. And if Jonathan had actually been doing his job, he would have, or probably did see, I shoved no one. My niece no longer wanted to see the show, and cried outside for the remainder of it being frightened by his approach. At the very least I think Jonathan could use a talking to and attitude check, before he continues to keep causing more problems then he's solves. Thanks.
Written August 13, 2018
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Makati, Philippines45 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We went to see Danzig at The Complex. I don't go to concerts much anymore, but this was one I couldn't miss so we decided to go. There are several separate large rooms in the venue so that different events can be held. The main room that you enter has a snack bar and the restrooms. The snack bar was nice because you could get a soda, popcorn, pizza, etc. I was driving so I couldn't drink, so I was appreciative of being able to easily order a soda. I didn't use the restrooms, but my wife said they were fine. The merchandise booth was set up in a separate room, which was nice because it was lit up and away from the music so you could have a conversation with the attendant without yelling. The room with the stage had two large screens on either side of the stage, but they were just for advertising upcoming shows. The opening bands were really loud and I had to use earplugs, but you could easily retreat to another room if you needed to. Danzig sounded great without needing earplugs. There's really nowhere to sit at all and that is the main downside to this place. We were able to see the band just fine from pretty much anywhere in the room. The security staff seemed polite and professional. We received a quick wand search at the door, nothing too excessive. I did find parking difficult. There are a bunch of tempting parking spots along the street where the venue is, next to seemingly vacant buildings, but there are sparsely posted no parking signs that you have to watch out for. I saw a bunch of vehicles with parking tickets. We drove around a few blocks and finally decided to just pay $10 at a pay lot about a block away because we were missing the show and wanted to get in. If you go, you may want to leave some extra time to find parking. The Gateway parking lots would probably be a good option, but it's unlikely you're gonna park for free so be prepared for that. All in all a good place for a show; if there's ever another show there that I can't live without I'm sure I won't hesitate to go back.
Written November 1, 2018
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tallred6
Midvale, UT161 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
We went and saw Boyce Avenue when they came to town. I wasn't a huge fan of the location, but I can see how it might be fun for larger parties or a new year's bash. I just wasn't a fan of the zero seating options for several hours.
Written October 20, 2014
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You should be able to if the show isn’t sold out.
Written August 4, 2018
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