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    Bradley B.

    Music hall is so beautiful and hosts many incredible shows throughout the year! We look forward to attending the Holiday Pops show every year to bring in the holiday season. The building is gorgeous and I always find new things to admire each time I attend a show. The orchestra's always top tier and entertaining. I'm sure all of the shows are incredible, but I can't recommend Holiday Pops enough!

    The Nutcracker Tickets
    Jalyn H.

    Music Hall is the most perfect venue and always puts on the best performances. We recently went to go see the Nutcracker performed by the Cincinnati ballet, and it was an outstanding performance. I love how even outside of the play they had plenty of things for you to do in the hall like grab drinks, listen to a live band, or even go shopping for some of the Nutcracker trinkets.

    Wine at intermission
    Libby V.

    I've been by this beautiful building so many times, and loved watching it being restored in recent years. Also read about it and the fact it's haunted. But I finally got to see it inside, and I've got to tell you...it's stunning. Went to the Christmas Pops show, and it represented all that is special about this season. They even did a 12 Days of Cincinnati Christmas, starting with 1 ride on the Delta Queen and ending with 12 Zoo babies featuring our beloved Fiona. Along the way there was Graters ice cream, Reds, Bengals, chili and P & G. So we'll done. You can believe now that I experienced such a special evening, I will make it a point to return. And my Christmas wish is you get to visit here as well!

    John B.

    I've gazed on the building many times from the outside, and it is quite spectacular. However, I still underestimated what I might find inside. Having found an excuse to come, I actually went into the box office, and was not the only one there, amazingly enough in this online era. Coming in person got me an education on the seat I was buying and the setup for a student discount. The building is historic, but quite magnicifently updated. I was glad to see an in-person concert again. While there were some bad seats in the house, notably behind support beams, these were discounted and most of the seats even high up did offer a good view. Concessions included local Hen of the Woods chips (the buttermilk chive flavor is hard to resist), but they do recommend that you spend a night out on the town nearby, and the view from the upper floors gives a sense that this is the center of a very nice area.

    Second floor view of lobby
    Kim S.

    Such a beautiful venue! We recently went on a delightful tour of Music Hall. It's astounding to think that the marble floors are original and concert goers from 1878 stood on the same floor! Unfortunately, there are some seats with limited views due to large columns, so be sure to check on that before ordering tickets to a concert there.

    The well with the original marble from1870's. Amazing to think how many people from the past including President Taft walk on that floor.
    Dan S.

    We had a fun evening doing a tour and beer tasting. Rhinegeist Brewery provided a nice selection of their beers as we made stops along the way and gained a better perspective of how much breweries and Cincinnati grew together. We really enjoyed this out of the ordinary evening out.

    Exterior
    Jisha M.

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!! This National Historic Landmark has been around since 1878 and the architecture has been beautifully preserved after renovations. This performance hall continues to hosts a variety of shows such as operas, symphonies, specialty shows like Cirque de Soleil, catering to both adults and families. It is also said to be one of the most haunted places in Cincinnati since it was built over a cemetery. The Music Hall is located across Washington Square Park. There is a promotion of $10 tickets if it's your first time; does not apply to specialty shows. Otherwise, tickets can range from $25-$125+. Parking can be difficult; there is street parking and nearby parking garages with various price points. I would look for options outside of the park and enjoy the short walk. This venue is worth visiting and revisiting.

    Sunny P.

    We have been to several shows at the Cincinnati Music Hall and love coming here every time! The building is gorgeous both inside and out. It has a very classic feel to it and has great acoustics. We have sat in multiple spots around the venue and have never had a bad experience. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. They have taken us directly to our seats and showed us where the bathrooms are. There are plenty of bathrooms on each level and they are clearly well kept and well stocked. There is a nice parking lot/garage behind the venue, but there is also plenty of street parking if you don't mind a little bit longer walk. They offer a ton of options here and you can always find an interesting show. Whether that be the Orchestra, POPs, the opera, or other shows, they have something for almost everyone.

    Michelle D.

    We were here two days ago for a morning show to see the symphony. It was a fantastic show! And, as always, I'm in awe of the beauty of the building. It's such a lovely place. Great shows and great staff.

    Glenn C.

    Nice environment. Beautiful building. Went to see pops. Sat in the back but could see. Pops is very expensive. Crowd was mostly older including me and my wife 50+. Lot of empty seats. Soft drinks and beer, wine, alcohol is expensive. Only saw chocolate for intermission snack.

    Eileen B.

    This is such a beautiful facility. We saw the Cincinnati Pops and the hear me roar which was dedicated to music of women. What a fantastic night celebrating women

    Arthur L.

    Great building beautifully restored for a better experience. I can truly say there isn't a bad seat in the house. The seats give you excellent views of the stage from any price point and vantage point. Their selection of of shows are always top notch and come highly recommended. The staff do a great job getting you to your seats in a timely fashion. They are also incredibly nice and approachable. The theatre is equipped with plenty of ingress and egress and bathrooms are close by every exit. The options at intermission are typical theatre food but at venue prices, which is to be expected. Tips to make your visit a success: 1) Look for a sale. Sometimes the tickets can be expensive but don't be afraid to search for a sale or use a discount to benefit. Also in order to encourage younger patrons you can often find deals on certain shows. 2) Dress up but don't feel obligated. The days of tuxedos and ball gowns are not necessary. But making the night special with possibly a dinner and a show will make the experience that much more satisfying. Come see Music Hall and enjoy a delightful evening.

    General view of the gorgeous Louvre like ceiling
    Natasa S.

    Always a pleasure coming here for a show. This past weekend, I went to see a Mozart performance which was excellent! The sound bounces off every corner of the venue, and the performers are always professional. Comedy here is great too because it's such a huge stage and there are lots of opportunities to see the performers from any angle. I love the no photo/videos rule too. It helps you live in the moment

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    Like its next door neighbor, this is a beautiful venue in a cool part of town. I look forward to returning.

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