Simply show our door staff your email ticket confirmation along with a valid ID upon arrival. Your confirmation email—sent to the address provided at checkout—serves as your digital ticket, as we do not issue physical printed tickets. If a show is not sold out in advance, tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.

All advance tickets are sold online directly through our website. We do not sell advance tickets in person at the venue prior to the night of the event. If a show does not sell out online beforehand, remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door. If a concert or event sells out, we will post an update directly on our website and on our Instagram (@friendshiphallct).

Yes! Our kitchen is open all night until last call. Our menu features classic late-night bar bites, including:

• Chicken tender & french fry basket

• Jumbo hot dogs

• French fries

• Mozzarella sticks

• Warm Bavarian pretzels

Convenient parking is available for our guests right in the neighborhood. You will find ample street parking along Bank Street and surrounding local streets close to the venue. Please pay attention to local street signs and posted parking regulations when parking. Additional nearby public parking options are located within a short walking distance of the hall.

All of our shows are 21+. Patrons under 21 are permitted to attend only if they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please make sure to bring a valid, government-issued photo ID upon entry.

Yes! Friendship Hall can be rented for private events, parties, and special gatherings with advance planning. Due to our live music and entertainment calendar, dates fill up quickly and we are generally unavailable for last-minute bookings. Please reach out to us through our contact form early to check availability and discuss rental packages.

Since most artist bookings are tied to door proceeds, aggressive promotion is the best way to pack the house and maximize your payout. Send us physical posters to hang at the venue, post the event across your social media channels, and blast it to your mailing lists. Word-of-mouth is still king, so make sure your local followers know the date! We also feature upcoming shows across our own channels, so please send over high-res promo photos, bio info, and video links so we can promote your show on our social media and event calendar.

Before reaching out, we strongly suggest connecting with the local Connecticut and Waterbury music community to find an active local band with a complementary style. Offering to co-bill or trade gigs—giving them a support or headlining slot in your home market in exchange for sharing a bill with them here at Friendship Hall—is always the most effective way to secure a date and ensure a great turnout.

Friendship Hall is an intimate venue with dialed-in acoustics, and our sound system delivers crisp, powerful amplification throughout the room. We provide all essential microphones, cables, and direct input boxes (D.I.s), alongside a dedicated in-house sound engineer. If your act has custom input requirements or technical needs, reach out ahead of your show and we can typically accommodate you.

House Audio & Backline Gear List:

• Midas M32R 16-channel digital mixer with onstage snake

• Stereo mains, center fill, and subwoofer

• 4 separate onstage floor monitor mixes

• Fender Hot Rod Deluxe guitar amplifier

• Fender Blues Junior guitar amplifier

• Ampeg Reverberocket guitar amplifier

• Hartke bass cab paired with Behringer head

• Pearl Export Series 4-piece drum kit (Drummers only need to bring cymbals, snare drum, and hi-hat clutch)

Please submit all electronic press kits (EPKs) and booking requests directly through our website contact form. Include relevant background on your band, links to your music and live performance video, your typical draw in the Connecticut area, and your preferred dates. We do not accept physical demo submissions by mail or booking inquiries over the phone.

We use standardized load-in and sound check windows for all performances. If these time frames conflict with your travel or tour schedule, contact our production team in advance so we can coordinate accommodations.

Load-in takes place via our designated load-in entrance at 894 Bank Street, providing direct access to the stage and performance area. Dedicated parking/unloading spots are located right near the entrance.

Standard Show Schedules:

Weekday Shows (Tuesday – Thursday)

• Load-in: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• Sound Check: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Doors: 7:00 PM

• Show Starts: 8:00 PM

Friday Shows

• Load-in: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Sound Check: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Doors: 8:00 PM

• Show Starts: 9:00 PM

Saturday Shows

• Load-in: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

• Sound Check: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Doors: 8:00 PM

• Show Starts: 9:00 PM (Note: If you have an extensive setup or require extra check time, let us know ahead of time so our production team can plan accordingly).

Sunday Matinee Shows

• Load-in & Sound Check: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Show Starts: 4:00 PM