narrows center for the arts

My husband and I have been to several shows at the Narrows and always have a great time. The atmosphere is very conducive to relaxing and enjoying the performance. I recommend getting to the venue with some time to spare before your show. There is an art gallery and artists shops in the venue so you can enjoy more than just the great performances. The seating is excellent, first come first serve for the most part, with all seats proximately located to the stage.The venue is BYOB and snacks, so pack a bag!

Excellent intimate seated Concert Venue featuring National & International Musical Acts, many of the artists whom, many &/or most have heard of! 50 miles from Boston; 30 miles from Providence; 200 miles from NYC...

Saw Delbert McClinton here. No bad seat in the house. Limited number of people because of fire codes so it never gets overcrowded. Snacks, beverages, bring your own also. overlooks Narragansett Bay. Plenty of off street parking, east to find. Always great entertainment

I've seen quite a few concert here (John Mayall being a highlight!) and it's a very different, cozy and intimate way to enjoy a concert.

The acoustics are awesome at the Narrows. Now that bigger and better acts are booked, the prices are more than they used to be in the good ole days but you won't leave disappointed.

This is a small converted Mill which means there are poles every 20 feet smack in the middle of the seating. It should be called 50% obstructed view. That problem is dwarfed by how the management handles the seating. We got there and hour and a half early to get good seats but what happens is as you funnel in even if you were the first in line you get sorted according to your ticket type. So if you have a printed ticket you bought online you stand in one line and it takes forever to get in, someone who has a ticket stub is allowed to walk right by you and get the better seat. Even though you waited in line outside for an hour and a half longer. On top of that this management allows people to walk in with bags of books and one person is allowed to save 30 seats for their friends. That the management here allows this practice is mind boggling to me. Cmon management get a grip on this. Sorry to be the Debbie downer here but the truth hurts. I would never go to this place again under any circumstances. Ive been to hundreds and hundreds of venues like this and this has never happened before. It ruined our night and we waited to see this artist for over a year. Either sell assigned seats or hire people who know how to handle general seating like every other place in the world.Very Simple: First in line, first in. Have staff to tell people they cannot save seats with books for their selfish friends. On top of that they seem overly focused on checking to see if you have a stamp on your hand if you ask where the bathroom is but they seem blind to the people tossing books everywhere from 10 ft away. My advice........avoid

My wife and I visited Narrows for a Ryan Montbleu concert. The artistic nature of the interior and rustic mill construction (it is an old mill) this place is great. Intimate and awesome!

This is a byob and light snack, venue, that has you avoiding Boston traffic, high ticket prices with plenty of parking, safe to go solo gaining the easy of hearing fabulous music in an old mill in Fall River. Sight lines good, sound system (when it isn't too loud) good for both acoustic and electric with big name bands, musicians just getting started and folks traveling through. Comfortable, a music lovers haven to hear a range of musicians that like playing at the Narrows. What a asset for the South Coast. Customers come to listen and show appreciation of the musicians and the musicians respond in kind.

The Narrows is without a doubt the best place to take in a live show. They host what seem to be at least 100 shows a year and the artists vary from folk, blues, folk rock etc. with an occasional comedy show every now and then. Many diamond in the rough-like performances can be had for as little as $20/show. They also book many popular national renowned acts. The acoustics are fantastic and there isn't a bad seat in the joint. It has approx. 10-12 tables towards the front and side, with most usually reserved for larger donators(The Narrows is a Non-Profit). That said, for the many great shows there are always several tables that are not reserved. We like to get there at doors, brink our own food/snacks and a cooler of our favorite beverages (yes, you can BYO drinks into The Narrows) grab a table and relax until showtime. It's gotten to the point where The Narrows is the ONLY place that I want to see a show, it's THAT good. (selfishly, I almost want to delete this review so that it remains a hidden gem that few know about.)

I was at the show 3/13/14 and once again had a great time. The staff is friendly, attentive and helpful. There is no bad seat in the venue and the farthest from the stage is 45 feet. Sound is good, seating is good and the audience is full of music loving pleasant fans.An added bonus is the abilitiy to bring your own food and drink to the show. Parking is free and available. the stairs are tough but there is an elevator. A great venue to see great music!

You'll never find another place like this. Set in an old mill (like everything else in FR!) surrounded by artisan studios, is a small, candlelit concert venue. There are tables near the front, you can BYOB, and the talent they have is truly phenomenal. At least twice per month they have big name talent. It's an intimate way to see performances by your favorite musical artists and comedians. They've got something going on almost every night. It's a really unique experience. You absolutely MUST check it out.

This was an amazing night. The Narrows is a hidden gem in Fall River opening act was the amazing Susan Cattaneo " Worth the Whiskey" is a song I will never forget. What a voice both artists have. Then on came the incredible Paula Cole who sang more than a dozen songs with passion and joy without evening taking a break. Her accompanists were equally amazing.The venue itself is as cozy as though you were sitting on a comfy couch with the artist in your living room. A nice mix of tables,chairs and pews and open art studios. We sat right in front and had a great view. Many people brought their own food/drinks and there is no fee to park.This is a first but not a last for me at The Narrows. Sometimes we do not know how fortunate we are to have the arts right in our own backyard. No need to drive to Boston to enjoy a great show. I had heard about this place and now know why so many are fans of the Narrows.What a great night with wonderful friends.

The Narrows is a small venue which manages to attract the best musicians as well as thoughtful audiences. Bringing in food is allowed and some tables are provided. Doors open an hour before the show.

They have talent like John Mayall,Rickie Lee Jones, LeonRussel, Tom Rush...Judy Collins...It is intimate..great audiences...you can bring alcohol and dinner...There is no place like this anywhere! A gem

Fall River, Massachusetts - birthplace of Emeril Lagasse, people with strange accents, and the Narrows Center for the Arts... We saw Howie Day here Saturday night; we were pleasantly surprised by how intimate this venue is, despite the large amount of seating (which includes church pews, chairs, and stage-close table seating. The acoustics are great, despite the musicians' use of amplifiers - no ear plugs needed here, for sure. The building even smells authentic, as you walk in - I don't remember what it reminded me of, but it brought a feeling of nostalgia.I wasn't aware of the BYOB and food policy until the day of the show, and were it not for the distance from home, I'd consider becoming a patron of the facility (might become a patron anyway!) and have access to the reserved tables for pre-show dining and proximity to the stage. They do offer coffee and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as snacks - not sure what payment forms are accepted.Downsides - the Center management should consider not allowing flash photography, as well as discouraging show-goers from engaging in "whose smartphone is brighter" competitions. In addition to the excessive and distracting flashes from smartphones, a show-goer kept turning on his brightly-lit smartphone throughout the whole show, presumably to document the setlist. Good initiative on his part, but poor judgement - was a huge distraction. The art galleries are adjacent to the music room, and I would have loved to either arrive early or stay later and browse some of the art, perhaps even find something that would complement our home.