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The Nile Theater
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Originally constructed as a movie house in 1924, The Nile Theater is a historic multi-level live music and entertainment venue in downtown Mesa. Spanning three performance environments—including the 1,000-capacity main theater hall, the subterranean Nile Underground, and an integrated vegan coffee shop—the venue hosts touring electronic artists, live concert sets, and special events.

TYPE
CONCERT_HALL
CAPACITY
850
SETTING
INDOOR
AGE
18+/21+
105 W Main St · Mesa, AZ · 85210
MAP ↗ WEBSITE ↗ 480.494.7580
Stages · 3
Main Theater
Cap 1000

The venue’s primary indoor auditorium features a 1,000-person capacity, high-output concert audio rigs, full-spectrum lighting, bar access, and an accessible ADA section to the east of the stage.

The Underground
Cap 300

A 300-capacity subterranean room providing an up-close atmosphere, complete with its own stage, full service bar, and dedicated audio setup.

Nile Coffee Shop

An intimate front-of-house space functioning as a secondary showcase area and vegan cafe with direct street-level access.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

By purchasing a ticket or entering the event space at The Nile Theater, The Underground, The Nile Coffee Shop, or The Rosetta Room, all tickets holders expressly agree as follows:

1. Assumption of Risk
Attendee acknowledges that attendance at live events involves inherent risks, including but not limited to injuries from crowd activity (example mosh pits and stage diving), stage effects, lighting, sound, alcohol, or artist performance. Attendee voluntarily assumes all such risks, whether known or unknown.

2. Release & Waiver of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Arizona law, Attendee releases, waives, and discharges the venue, promoters, bands, sponsors, employees, contractors, and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from liability for any injury, mental or physical, or property damage—even if arising from ordinary negligence of the Released Parties.

3. No Rights to Sue
Attendee agrees not to file any lawsuit or legal claim against the Released Parties for any incident covered by this waiver.

4. Indemnification
Attendee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any third-party claims arising from Attendee’s behavior or attendance.

5. Medical Consent
Attendee consents to receive medical treatment deemed necessary and releases Released Parties from any liability associated with such care.

6. Binding Agreement
This waiver is legally binding on Attendee and their heirs, executors, and legal representatives. If any provision is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remainder will still apply.

PARKING

Public parking is available in the surface lot located directly behind the theater, alongside metered and non-metered street parking throughout downtown Mesa.

PUBLIC TRANSIT
Several other public transit options serve the immediate Downtown Mesa area:
  • Local Bus Routes: Bus routes 40, 45, and 112 all have stops located within a short walk of the theater.
  • Mesa Downtown Buzz (DBUZ): This local, free neighborhood circulator bus operates through Downtown Mesa and drops passengers off very close to the venue.
  • Fares: A standard 1-ride fare on local buses and the light rail is $2.00, and a 1-day pass is $4.00.
ACCESSIBILITY

The Nile Theater’s main theater space as well as it’s coffee shop are accessible via wheelchair and other movement aids.  There is an ADA section to the East of the stage.  Please let security know when you arrive if you would like access to that area and they will gladly escort you.  The ADA section in the theater has clear sightlines to the stage.  

If you require an ASL interpreter please reach out to [email protected] 7 days prior to the show you plan on attending and arrangements will be made.  

PERMITTED
  • Small personal purses, clear bags, and fanny packs (subject to security inspection)
  • Valid physical photo ID
  • Non-professional cameras without detachable lenses.
NOT PERMITTED
  • No vapes
  • No lighters
  • No spikes or chain
  • No fights
  • No crowd killing
  • No firearms
  • No knives
  • No other weapons of any kind
  • No drugs
  • No outside beverages

For the safety and comfort of our guests, staff, performers, and work crews, clothing or accessories displaying gang affiliation, hate speech, racist imagery, or symbols associated with violence or intimidation are not permitted.

Management reserves the right to refuse entry or service based on attire that poses a safety concern

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