Ballard · Seattle, WA · 645 NW 45th St, Seattle, WA 98107
club~300 cap21+
Substation is a two-room DIY live music venue in Ballard/Fremont known for hosting everything from indie rock and punk to house, techno, and bass shows. It's a 21+ space with an intimate stage, respected sound reinforcement, and a lineup that leans local and underground.
Getting there
Parking
Street parking only around Ballard/Fremont; can be tight on show nights. Rideshare drop-off is straightforward.
What ravers say
74/100
Reviewers consistently praise the sound quality, lighting, and clean bathrooms, and call out helpful staff and sound engineers. The main complaints are inconsistent event info/scheduling and a limited drink selection, with occasional gripes about mix quality on off nights.
Loved
+ strong sound system+ good lighting+ clean venue+ friendly staff
Gripes
− limited drink selection− unclear event info at times− inconsistent sound mix on some shows
Upcoming events
Fri Oct 30 · 9:00 PM
TR/ST, Marie Davidson, Dark Chisme
Substation · Seattle
Dark Chisme · Marie Davidson · TR/ST