
The Big Dipper
Live music venue in Spokane, Washington
- Spokane, WA
- Venue location
- Live music venue
- Venue type
- 1 event
- Upcoming dates
- Visitor guide
- Arrival & venue details
About The Big Dipper
The Big Dipper is a small live-music club at 171 S. Washington Street in downtown Spokane. Touring acts and local bands perform here in a room associated with the city’s independent music scene. Its Washington Street location, rather than the better-known arena or theater district, is the important detail to use when planning a visit. Individual promoters set the arrangements for each show, so admission details deserve a separate check.

171 S. Washington Street, Spokane, WA
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Plan Your Visit to The Big Dipper
Where do I go for a show?
The venue is on South Washington Street. Local reporting places the club at Washington and Second, which helps distinguish it from other downtown stages. Use the street address on your event confirmation, and check for any entrance instructions from the promoter.
Plan your arrival around the stated door time rather than assuming it is the same as the performance time. If a confirmation gives only one time, ask the organizer what it represents before arranging a pickup.
What kind of venue is The Big Dipper?
The venue’s GigTown profile describes a space for live music, arts and private events, with a full bar. A 2020 Inlander report documented the club’s blue-brick exterior and mural during the shutdown of live performances. Those details describe its history; older photographs do not guarantee the building’s current appearance.
This is a club setting rather than a large seated auditorium. Ask the show’s organizer whether your admission provides a seat or access to an open floor. A venue name alone does not establish the arrangement for a particular performance.
Can younger guests attend?
Past promoter announcements and the venue profile describe all-ages music with a separate 21+ bar. That history is useful context, but it does not override the age limit for a current show. Read the event’s admission conditions and bring the identification required for bar access.
For a family or mixed-age group, confirm that everyone can enter the same performance before making travel plans. Ask whether any restricted area changes where your group can stand or sit.
What should I arrange before arriving?
Contact the venue through its social page or the event organizer about a step-free route, seating needs, companions and restrooms. Give the event name and date so the reply addresses the actual setup.
The concert confirmation is also the place to resolve bag restrictions, food service and re-entry. Do not assume that a bar or a historically advertised kitchen means food will be sold throughout your show. Arrange a meeting point with your group before entering if phone use or crowd noise makes communication difficult.
How do I find the right performance?
The upcoming-event section links to the performances at this venue in the current Spokane schedule. Open the individual event for its date, local showtime and ticket details. Check that both the Washington Street venue and the performer match your plans; a similar artist name at another Spokane club is a different booking.
The Big Dipper FAQs
Is this the Big Dipper in downtown Spokane?
Yes. This guide covers the music venue at 171 S. Washington Street.
Does every ticket include a reserved seat?
Confirm with the organizer; a single seating configuration is not established for every show.
Is the bar open to all ages?
Bar access is separate from concert admission. Confirm the show’s age rules and bring valid ID.
Where can I check accessibility?
Ask the venue or promoter about the route and seating arrangement for your date.
Venue information checked November 3, 2026. Event layouts, policies and operating hours can change; consult the venue’s event instructions before traveling.
Sources & References
Venue photo credits
- The Big Dipper interior from its venue profile; photograph undated — Venue profile on GigTown; photographer not identified, Copyright retained by source; no open license asserted.