Beautiful venue. The architectural designs is breathtaking. Went here with my kiddos on a field trip to see "Giraffe Can't Dance." Staff were very nice & interactive with the kids. The got them prep prior to entering the actual show by going over basic instruments, coloring, conducting and even an obstacle course! We did not partake in any food. I also didnt see any at this event. I will definitely be back! Recommendation: Definitely check them out! read more

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Haven't been in the net remodeled symphony residence and have to say it is very impressive. Bright, spacey entrance. We went on a tour of the new and old areas. Seems like a wonderful transition for our incredible symphony. The docents were knowledgeable and made a great presentation of this icon of St . Louis. read more

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Powell Symphony Hall. My husband and I won a giveaway from Deluxe Magazine for tickets to see "Eternal: A Tribute to Tina Turner". One of the best shows I've been to in a while! The renovations to the building were great! The staff as always were polite and welcoming. The show itself, absolutely wonderful! We got to dance, sing along, and have a grand time! I always enjoy visiting the Symphony. The musicians and artists are truly amazing and talented. So glad that the work they put in brings international recognition to the talent that we have right here in St. Louis. read more

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Home of the second oldest symphony orchestra in the USA. Wonderful venue, easy to reach from the Chase Park Royal Sonesta Hotel by bus 10. Acoustics are superb, prices match the quality of music, comfortable seats and elegant trappings. Very friendly staff. And I love Beethoven's Emperor Concerto read more

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Had a lovely evening at the symphony. Came 45 minutes before the show started to take pictures. Ordered moscato from the bar and it was the best $10 I've ever spent. I will say my friend and I parked in the parking garage nearby and it was completely deserted and the parking attendant was BEYOND creepy. He hit on both me and my friend upon arrival and then as we walked to the symphony he stepped out of the ticket booth to catcall again. I would recommend parking in the designated symphony lot. read more

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Tuesday 1/27/26 Visited Powell Hall to see and hear Historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin sponsored by Maryville University as part of the 25-26 Speaker series. A very interesting discussion covering the past presidents being compared to current events. Ms Goodwin has written 8 bestselling books but for this review I will mention a few of my favorites. She has written The Bully Pulpit and the Team of Rivals concentrating on Abraham Lincoln and his time dealing with the civil war and the presidency. She also has books about Theodore and Eleanor Roosevelt The Home Front in World War II. She was a 24 year old that earned an opportunity to work in the LBJ presidential term and eventually working with him on writing his memoirs after graduating with a Phd in government from Harvard taught a course on American presidency .This was a fantastic speaker series. Try to take one in the next time they are offered you will not be disappointed. There are many different speakers to choose from in the Maryville University sponsored event. . read more

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My family has gotten to enjoy 2 shows recently and they were both awesome! Staff was super friendly and helpful and we had amazing seats. My daughter tried an over priced brownie that was actually pretty good! The music was beautiful! I hate we've been missing out all of these years! read more

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If you've never been to a show, go! I love the symphony and they have a plethora of different types of shows including sensory friendly shows! They have a concession stand with food , popcorn, candy, drinks. And it's one of the most beautiful spaces in STL! read more

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The first half of January featured a Therese H birthday, as it always does. This year, the BD experience included "Music in Motion" here on a Sunday afternoon. It has been YEARS since we've visited. I love the way in which the new Taylor Music Center integrates so seamlessly and well with the renovated "old" building. In days long past, we entered the front doors and immediately were thrust into a thick crowd. Now, the approach has better traffic flow. I purchased two seats on the aisle in the back half of the orchestra. Sight lines and acoustics were fine. The music and dance were fabulous, of course. Thanks PSH, for the TH BD treat. read more

Got to experience Powell Hall after all the renovations. I was impressed. They retained the original foyer area (with updates of course). They added more bathrooms, entrances and additional bars too. The seats seemed to be better as well- more leg room at least it seemed that way to me. We had never had to wait in a line at the bar, bathroom or to get in. read more

An absolutely incredible and historic venue. If you have a chance to visit Powell hall, you must go!

Beautiful new space and the St Louis Symphony is wonderful as always!! If you haven't experienced the symphony, now is your chance!!

STL & entire World-traveling visitors, you are in for a spectacular treat and full-explosion to your senses. Powell Hall is exquisite in is architecture, ambiance and beauty. It is a visual feast from point of entry through every step within. The abundance of space, light, colors and textures are sleek, opulent yet comforting. The main stage and auditorium is world-class. Every grand performance & program memorable! I simply never want performances to end; I could truly linger in every performance forever. If you've not been since renovation completed-or have never been- GET THERE! Powell Hal provided memories for a lifetime. read more

The remodeling has made it more intimate. Another nice touch is you can bring your cocktails into the hall. Beethoven and beer. It doesn't get any better than that !!! read more

Whether you like traditional music or something a little different, I highly recommend Powell Hall. I had such an amazing experience recently watching Jurassic Park live that I'm going to become a regular! If you ever see a movie event, they remove the music from the movie and play it live, it's absolutely breath taking and such a cool way to see your favorite movie! read more

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I love the Powell Symphony hall! I go a few times per year and it is always a great time! I recently went to thier free Juneteenth concert and it was spectactular! They had a great program and it is always varied- not just instrumentals by the orchestra, they had the choir singing as well, had a few spoken word moments and they also had some outstanding soloists! I love attending their Christmas concerts too! I love being able to afford tickets relatively close, so I have never had to sit in the nosebleed section. I can't wait to see how their renovations and additions enhances this gorgeous venue! read more

My hubby took me to the symphony on a surprise date and I loved it . It was a tribute to Whitney Houston night and it was quite elegant. I loved it all . The location was great. Parking was right across the street , thank god since it was so cold. It felt like royalty when you walked in. They gave you fans in case you were hot, a booklet of the night events and coat check for your coats. The singer was great and the music was awesome. Those instruments can make music on its own . The ambience was beautiful. Drinks were expensive and not worth the price and no food was offered. But that's not a deal breaker I'll definitely be back read more

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Another perfect evening at Powell. The performance was incredible. Since we are becoming regulars, purchased some wine sippy cups. read more

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I have been coming here since I was a little girl and every single time has been amazing. From the velvet chairs to the magnificent chandeliers, it truly is a beauty to take in. Then the shows begins and the true magic starts. We have some amazing musicians in our symphony and in the multitude of shows I have been to, I have never heard them play a wrong note. To complement our phenomenal entertainers, the staff and volunteers ooze with kindness and are always waiting to help you with a big smile on their faces. If you are looking for somewhere to spend a lovely evening or a great cause to donate your money to, look no further because the SLSO is just the place. read more

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Powell Hall is a beautiful and classic symphony venue that is easy on the eyes and a treat to the ears. From Beethoven's fifth symphony to Disney movies in concert, there's something for everyone here. There are events year round, but my favorite time to visit is during the holidays, when the hall is especially festive and splendid. Tickets are reasonably priced, can be purchased online, over the phone, and in-person. SLSO is a group with many talents, and how lucky we are to have Stéphane join as the new music director this year! read more

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I came here last week for a Christmas concert with Oleta Adams and the In Unison Chorus. Powell Hall is probably my favorite performing art space in St. Louis. It is a beautiful building and even more beautiful all decorated for Christmas. The concert was full of magnificent music and put me in the Christmas spirit. I also enjoy coming here when the symphony orchestra plays the score along to movies. So far I've been to Harry Potter and Jurassic Park. I hear that they have recently upgraded their sound system so that the dialogue of the movie sounds better. Cannot wait to be back for another concert soon! read more

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Beautiful symphony hall, easy street parking within a few blocks! Saw the New Year's Eve celebration and the musicians were incredible. Great performance! read more

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Always love coming to the symphony - especially at Christmas! It is gorgeous and the musicians are so talented. Their drink prices are also very reasonable. Would recommend during a visit to STL! read more

I've been going to Powell Symphony Hall since I was a little kid first starting to play the violin back in 1998. Even though I have a lack of talent when it comes to actually playing a musical instrument, I have a deep appreciation for those who possess such skills! My latest trip to Powell was for the live orchestra viewing of Star Wars: A New Hope. The symphony hired the local 501st Legion (volunteers who dress as canon characters from the Star Wars films and donate the proceeds to various charities) to come in and and take photos with guests in the entrance area. What's better than Stormtroopers and chandeliers in the background, am I right?! The Symphony also offered a Star Wars-themed cocktail called "Force Fuel" at their bar. Think neon green alcohol with a kind of lime jello taste. All in good fun. When the movie was about to begin and the orchestra starting playing, I got goosebumps. It was incredible as a Star Wars fan to see A New Hope on the big screen with a live orchestra! The interior architecture of Powell Symphony Hall is also stunning. I've shot an engagement session here before (you can rent out the building for 2 hours for $350), and it makes for some pretty incredible images! You do have to comply with the union and let the staffers plug in any equipment, but the staff are all super accommodating and friendly. If you are in St. Louis and have yet to go to Powell Symphony Hall, do yourself a favor and get a ticket for a show soon! read more

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Home to the St Louis Symphony Orchestra, the Powell Hall is a grandeur to behold. It's a lovely piece of architecture and a magnificent orchestra concert venue. I have a confession. I've actually never been to the symphony until they decided to perform a concert series for the Harry Potter films and being a huge Potter nerd, I couldn't miss it! It started about 2 years ago with Sorcerer's Stone and is continuing with the rest of the films in the series. I was so ecstatic during my first visit. First of all, I consider music to be truly magical and to sit at the Powell Hall and enjoy the film with scores performed by a live orchestra is such a beautiful, magical thing. There are plenty of options for seating. I will need to try the first level/orchestra level some day soon because the stage view looked even better from down there. I've only ever sat at the box dress circles and once at the dress circle but I feel like the view of the stage is terrific wherever you decide to sit. I mostly prefer the box because it's not as close seating as all the others (2 seats on each side). They have concessions throughout the building. Their employees are also very helpful with finding your seats. The entire place is quite grand as far as the interior decor goes and the spacious, semi-winding staircases are great for crowd management as well as aesthetics. I would love to check out their other concert series some day! Either way, I'll definitely be back. read more

I went to the symphony to enjoy symphonic dances, classical Rachmaninoff. The symphony orchestra performed well as usual. I don't think people truly appreciate how amazing our symphony is here in St. Louis. Guest pianist Orli Shaham performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4. To say it was exquisite barely characterizes the way she dazzled the crowd this evening. Anyway the evening was meant to reach out to the young crowd of St. Louis and there was definitely a nice turnout. An after party was planned and it was carried out well too. I can't wait for the next performance. I'd live at Powell Hall if it ever became an option. read more

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We came Friday night for the music of Michael Jackson. It was my first visit. Parking was easy as we arrived early enough for street parking. Meters cut off at 7. The theater is small and quaint making all seats good. There's a wine bar called the Dark Room less than a block away for wine and food options. We walked a short distance away to Vito's on Lindell. read more

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Look up, down, and around- take in all of the beautifully designed Powell Hall. From the moment you enter the doors, you feel the warmth. For me, the show begins with my eyes, however, at a symphony hall, it's about the acoustics- Powell Symphony Hall is sound rich. This venue is among the best. I'm looking forward to touring the hall on my next visit to St. Louis; tours of Powell Hall are free and last one hour. I attended the Merry Holiday Celebration, and loved every second of it! The view and sound from the dress circle was supreme. The concert ended with a sing-a-long to common Christmas time tunes, so fun. For some, December is the most wonderful time of the year, it most certainly is merry! read more

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We went to Powell for the Youth Symphony and it was beautiful! The building is beautiful with the grand staircase, chandeliers, and general magnificent architecture. The concert is free and it was wonderful to hear the very talented youth of St. Louis. They are so talented! Parking can be difficult, especially if you are looking to find it for free. We found some street parking about 3 blocks away. Bathrooms were clean and, despite the large crowd, surprisingly plentiful. They even have water fountains whichsmall paper cups you can use which was helpful! read more

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Tonight's the Music of Queen- 6/17 is the Music of Whitney Houston - just in case you thought the Grammy winning St Louis Symphony only appealed to classical fans! read more

My favorite thing in St Louis is this magnificent, acoustically perfect concert hall with the marvelous St Louis Symphony Orchestra. They are a world-class ensemble offering interesting, diverse classical music programing as well as several "pops" or other special event shows each season. St Louis is lucky to have this absolute treasure!! read more

Wonderful experience! My bf and I stumbled on tickets to the symphony and we were really glad we gave it a shot. Neither of us are super Into music or anything but it was really neat to see it. The building itself is beautiful and has a lot of character. They have a some minibar options and a pastry bar for concert goers which is nice. I would love to go to the Christmas symphony! read more

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What a great place. Beautiful on the inside and great acoustics. The best musicians in the world. Go to the Symphony and support these talented people. If you don't like classical, take your kids to the movie events where the symphony plays the musical score while you watch. ET and Ratatouille are coming up!! read more

A wonderful experience!! We drove to St. Louis for the weekend to hear Michelle DeYoung perform William Carlos William's poems. The symphony hall is gorgeous with beautiful walls, dazzling lighting, and great audience. The production was flawless. So were the performances. David Robertson is a brilliant director. The oboe and tympani segments were outstanding. Well worth the 5 hour drive from Chicago. read more

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What a wonderful venue to see a concert. The sound is amazing, and there isn't a bad seat in the house. The architecture is absolutely stunning on the inside. As for the symphony itself, wonderful! This is a great place to take a date. There are several good restaurant options with in a short drive. read more

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Powell Symphony Hall is an outstanding venue. The St. Louis Symphony always puts on a great show. I highly recommend going when they are performing the music of John Williams. Typically this show occurs around Christmas and we have started a family tradition of attending it. I don't believe that there is a bad seat in the building and the sound inside the hall is amazing. They have some great shows coming this year, which include the music of Dreamworks and two Harry Potter shows. The last show we went to was sci-fi music and it was very good. read more

I was told by the couple next to us that the St. Louis Symphony is ranked 2nd in the World (**EDIT: Further research online can not back this claim up. So it is most likely false, although they are highly ranked in the U.S.) Today I learned why. What a beautiful concert! We sat towards the center in the Dress circle and the view was great. I think I want to be a bit closer next time. The theater itself was pretty and dressed with rich history of a glamor of old. Chandeliers are placed through out the hall and blended so well with the bright and light interior. It is nice to peek around at the interior as the music plays, at times, to put beauty to the eyes as well as to the ears. Beverage: The lemonade tasted freshly squeezed and was sold at a separate stand then the rest of the beverages. I enjoyed that very much. Food: A caterer sold 2 different meals that were served with chips but we were not hungry. Seating: The leg room is very cramped, especially for my tall husband, where we sat. That is why we will move to where there is more leg room next time. I was very happy to see there are early Friday concerts. Not an overly cool environment but this was a very hot day. If you have not been, please treat yourself and enjoy. read more

I really enjoyed hearing the St. Louis Symphony play here. It's a beautiful hall with good acoustics. Decorated for Christmas, the place was stunning. I hope it is maintained and kept well in its restored state for many years to come. read more

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Powell symphony hall is an amazing St Louis institution that we are so lucky to have. Home to the St. Louis Symphony orchestra. A classy venue and great cultural experience to enjoy with family and friends in the Grand theatre district. read more

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I have always wanted to go to hear the Symphony. I was offered tickets and I actually got giddy..... I asked a friend who wanted to go but her husband said it would be boring. We did the street parking, which it is free after 7 pm. They could have used a few more ushers, we had to get on the floor to get a program. We finally found our seats, the lights dimmed and the music started. It was so relaxing, then a lady came out and sang. I don't think that you can have a bad seat at the Symphony. We did not get anything to eat or drink, we I noticed people munching on cheesecake.... Next time. read more

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