UNO Lakefront Arena

Compared to larger stadiums/​arenas I have been to, this is on the higher end, in my opinion. I have been here twice, once for a friends graduation from UNO, once for my graduation (Dec 2014 WOOT!) from UNO.
The parking was easy to get into and out of, and the police were there to help control the crowds. The seats in the stands are pretty comfortable, the restrooms were well maintained (I didn’t have to break out the tissue from my purse, bonus!), and there looks as if there is plenty of space for concessions. Being under the arena for graduation line-​up, this place is HUGE!
I can easily see how this was once the premier venue in New Orleans. I would definitely come back for other events, if given the opportunity.

I like this place. Its Easy to find parking and everything is in walking distance. I love coming here. many of my greatest concerts were here. also my high school and college graduation were there so for me i love the lakefront.

Recently the Big Easy Roller Girls have been having their bouts at the Lakefront Arena. While the LFA was once the premier venue in the city, it’s not the headliner any more. I admit, I hadn’t been there since my graduation from UNO in 2009 and then probably a decade before that.
Sitting in the stands for BERG games I can’t help but think it’s much smaller than I remember it. I used to see big concerts here? Like Rammstein, which is known for huge pyrotechnic displays?
The seats are typical stadium seating. Bring a cushion if you’re going to be there for a while. Parking is ample, so there’s no need to try to find a nearby lot.
The Lakefront Arena really is a solid venue that’s had its thunder stolen by the New Orleans Arena and the Superdome.

Nice semi comfortable seats. Pretty good parking. Not a bad seat in the house!!! I’ve been here for a few concerts and events!!! Gotta say it’s a pretty good arena!

This was my first time stepping front into the Arena. I got lost via google maps but found my way back miraculously. It was dark so it was hard for me to read whether the top of the lite up sign said Lakefront Arena or not. I took a turn down a street praying it’d lead me to the parking lot and lo and behold it did.
Parking was a bit of a nightmare because there was simply no directions as to where to go and what row not to go down. I can’t remember there were parking lines and if there were it was faint. So people ended up making their own spots in some areas. The lights are kind of dim so it’s hard to see if you have trouble seeing in the dark.
A bit eerie too for that matter. I was by myself and was afraid I was going to get attacked. There was one cop parked at the entrance to the parking lot and that was it. So entering and leaving was a little traumatizing for me.
I was unsure of how to get to the basketball court. Asked the first person in a UNO coat and she told me to walk all the way up the ramp and to scan in with my ID. Entrance into the game was free for students and I only went for extra credit.
The arrangement of seats is horrible. It was tight to get through the rows and the layout was just insane. I can’t even begin to described how chaotic the seats are. There was no space to cut through to the other side horizontally. You had to either walk all the way up to the top and go down to where you needed to be or excuse yourself as you walked in front of people. Bumping into them along the way, while they had to angle themselves in the already tight space to give you the little extra space to pass through.
The inside of the basketball court was so small. I ran into a co-​worker who is also an alumnae at the school. She said it looks bigger when the court is gone. I hadn’t even realized the court was something they set up like mat. So it’s hard for me to wrap my mind around how much bigger can it look.
They even hold concerts and graduations here for the school and community. The university I went to before use to hold their graduations here also. So the idea of almost 500+ students sitting on the ground is kind of crazy to me.
Other than that I saw food accommodation’s and restrooms. The bathroom I walked into had like 6 stalls though. Not enough for women if you ask me, since we have to go quite often.

Thanks for having a great shows

The UNO Lakefront Arena was once the premier venue in the city. Then came the New Orleans arena and the Lakefront Arena lost some of its allure.
I have been to an enormous amount of events here. Everything from high school and college graduations, motorcycle rallies and concerts.
This can be a good place to watch a concert if you get good tickets. The venue is small enough that you can see the stage from most seats, but like anywhere, you get what you pay for. It is worth the extra money to be close.
The good:
The venue has ample parking. When you leave you are forced to travel on Lakeshore Dr. This is cool because you get a great view of the lake.
The restrooms are plentiful and kept reasonably clean. There is rarely a line for the men’s room, but ladies may have to wait. There are restrooms near each section. The best thing to do if only half of the arena is open to seating is walk to the closed area and use those restrooms. There will be much less of a wait.
The bad:
Parking is $ 10. What happened to the free parking UNO? On my most recent trip the attendant was on her cell phone the entire time I was trying to pay her. I wondered why the line was taking so long. She was more interested in talking than giving out tickets.
No re-​entry. This is can be a pain if you forget something in the car. I realize most venues have the same policy, but it is 2012, I am sure some system can be developed to allow re-​entry.
Seating — The seats have very little leg room if you are over six feet tall. I highly recommend an aisle seat.

This place is an ok venue for a concert at best. The security, food quality, and restrooms get big negatives and one of the worst I have ever seen for a concert arena that was supposedly redone after Katrina. The acoustics and parking are good but overall the downtown arena is a much classier venue than this.

Rock and Roll… this is a great arena to catch a show in. The arena was destroyed in Katrina and it has been completely remodeled. Comfortable seats, great AC, great sound system. Parking is no problem and show tickets are reasonable. The Royal Comedy Tour is coming in March, should be a good time.