The Santander is a beautiful venue. The acoustics and ambience are on point. I would go here to see…read morea show anytime. We had dinner on The Mezz and I would not recommend that. The food was just ok - very difficult to manage plates etc. Supposed to have wine with our ticket, but they were out of white wine entirely. So , go for the show, skip the dinner!

The Santander Performing Arts Center is one of the venues I frequent locally. It's absolutely…read moregorgeous! The architecture and design details are breathtaking, especially the ornate ceiling work and vintage theater charm. Every time I walk in, I'm reminded why I love live shows so much. The acoustics here are usually fantastic, making it a great place for concerts, comedy shows, and everything in between. I've been to many events here over the years and always enjoy the experience. I usually sit toward the front right side of the venue, where the view is clear and unobstructed by the structure it really feels like there isn't a bad seat in the house. There are several bars and snack stands throughout the venue, plus a small area for merch tables, so everything you need is within easy reach. Tickets are generally very reasonably priced for the quality of the experience. Parking is probably the only minor consideration there's on-street parking as well as multiple garages nearby, but you'll want to plan for a short walk. Overall, it's a beautiful, historic theater that delivers great shows and great vibes every single time. Highly recommend catching a performance here if you get the chance!

Amazing show put on by kids around grades 1-9 or so. They did a great job. We paid for parking with…read moreour tickets.

3.5 stars. I didn't realize A Christmas Carol wasn't the traditional story here but once that shock…read morewore off, it was an enjoyable show and a creative modern story line. The cast's enthusiasm made up for some lacking talent but the actor who played all three spirits stole the show! He was the best part of the show. Wanted more of him! Could have done without the political commentary in the show though as it made it a bit too real and uncomfortable. And if you're not from Berks County, like me, you won't get the numerous local references at all. A solid community theater. Would be great if they got a new grant for more comfortable seats with leg room. Would go back to try another show. Glad to see they had a parking lot as the area not so keen at night.

Amazing venue for Boney James concert as part of the Jazz Festival! Fully renovated inside and the…read moresound was amazing!

I went to the Berks Jazz fest to see Will Downing & several other great performers at this venue…read more Easy to get to - the crowd was large but everyone entered in an orderly fashion. The ushers were helpful and friendly. They had an open bar for drinks & after the show you could purchase CDs & merchandise. Plenty of free parking! Great place!

RSO is 100 years old this year, and check out the cool logo by Chip Kidd, who grew up in Reading…read moreand who is best known for designing the cover of Jurassic Park. You don't see many people under 50 at such events, and it is too bad, because they do major works with which most people of any age would be familiar -- probably because of movie scores and childhood music lessons. One of Reading's best organizations! It is amazing that it is still here and going so strong. The setting of the Sovereign Performing Arts Center (formerly the Rajah) just makes it better. You don't *have* to dress up, but why not enjoy a little formality? They let you take your drink in too, nice.

Enjoyed the Symphony on New Years Eve with the sounds of Simon and Garfunkel. We loved it! The…read moresound was beautiful and sitting in the balcony section we had a perfect view. Will be going again!

We went to ser Phil Wickham here. The place, like any other arenas during a concert or any sporting…read moreevent is loud but the flow of traffic is good. There are enough security people and ushers to assist you so you shouldn't have any issues. There are food and drinks throughout the arena though you'll need a credit or debit card to make a purchase. It is definitely a good place to see an event.

Visited the Santander Arena this past weekend for an old school hip hop concert. I didn't even know…read morethe arena existed prior to my friend suggested this concert. After this show, I doubt I'd see another show here. The area is conveniently located across from a hotel, which is great if you're traveling to Reading, PA like we were from another city or state. Unfortunately I cannot review the parking situation, because with took a Lyft there. But it seemed like everyone parked away from the arena. All of the staff was extremely friendly. From the attendant that helped us find our seats to the nice lady who sold us the $15 deuce-deuce can I'd Trulys. It's really sad how ridiculous these arena prices arena! The seats at the Santander were horrible. Of course because it's a concert, everybody was dancing and having a great time, but the seats were wobbling and moving more than we were. I felt like I was going to end up in the floor! The sound system wasn't the best either. Most times, the music was completely overpowering the artist. For these two reasons, I doubt I'll be back. But the concert was great!

Agree with the other commenters. My wife and I are so happy that we booked a string trio from ESQ…read morefor our wedding and reception. Throughout the experience from start to finish, Ray was courteous, helpful, and professional, as we made plans. The music was beautiful and they were highly in tune with the mix of classical and modern that we were looking for. We heard so many compliments -- a real class act. They were also pros adapting to the space and working with everyone who was running around making things happen. We can not recommend them enough!

We had ESQ come play the ceremony music for our wedding, and they were amazing! They have a great…read morerepertoire and played modern songs as well as classics. They were very professional and extremely responsive. They were so helpful with the wedding planning process. I highly recommend them!