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    Redlands Bowl

    4.5 (46 reviews)
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    Aaron W.

    I have been attending the Redlands Bowl for the past 35 years. The free musicals, plays, musical performances are fantastic. You can donate when they pass the red bowls. Tip: buy dinner to go and get to the bowl about 6:30 and you will be able to pick a great spot. It starts at 8. The ambiance is quaint, classy, with a hometown patriotic flavor. It is the 101st year they have been having these performances and they are professionally produced and performed by locals and internationally known performers. This is a hidden gem and though you may not like every performance they offer, you can always find at least a couple that you will like each season. We came to see the Mary Poppins performance and the performance was every bit as good as what one would see at the Hollywood Bowl.

    Stage and my camera was facing the sun!!
    Net A.

    *Late post* I'm not sure how this venue works as far as the terrible parking availability. Attended a High School Graduation last night. Arrived at the venue 20 minutes before gate opening. The line when we arrived on the residential sidewalks along Eureka Street was about 2 blocks away from the venue. I feel sorry for the folks older than me who had to make that extra long walk from where they had to park which most likely was another block away .... I can just imagine how is the parking situation during concert. Most likely it has a designated parking lot but I really don't have an idea after coming here tonight. As we approached the narrow entrance gate , our purses were checked. The open amphitheater's bench seats with backrests facing the grandstand were packed already. Looks like almost 4,000 people. For this graduation, guests were prohibited to bring balloons, which I understand could block the views of the spectators. Even any sort of leis and flowers were not allowed to be brought inside as well !! The school band was playing as everyone got seated. Graduates paraded in orderly manner to their seats by the first rows. A tribute for the loss of a student was honored with a plaque and given to his parents who were holding his cap and framed picture . The event went smoothly til the end of the ceremony.

    Moon rise
    Mike N.

    Redlands, Ca. This amphitheater is tucked into a nice neighborhood but is spacious, clean and welcoming. The sound system and acoustics are very good with only one brief feedback instance. They get quality acts here. The drive here from Laguna Beach was three hours on a Friday evening on a jammed freeway. Come early , hang out, there are good places to eat near by. Try the Thai place a block or two away. There is some meager food and drink offerings at the venue but I passed on the Costco hot dogs and had popcorn and bottled water. They don't overcharge for the food and drink items so that was nice. They featured one of our favorite groups "The Riders in the Sky" from Nashville. As usual it was a great show, musically and comedy. Bring a pad to sit on and a jacket in the evenings.

    Tito Puente Jr
    Maria H.

    Our first time to the Redlands Bowl A family free event. People bringing picnics to enjoy on the grassy areas. Sound is great. Lovely evening with nice breeze. Soft drinks and water available there. Will be attending more events.

    Caity T.

    Re: the summer series This is about as Redlands as it gets. Free concerts, theatrical productions, and other entertainment all summer long. And it's free to attend! Donate if you can, of course, but this isn't about making money-- it's about community enrichment. It's about sharing and enjoying the performing arts together! Parking gets tight on nights when there are shows, especially since the adjacent streets get shut down. There is handicap parking in front of the library, though. All in all, it's incredible to have high quality performances in an outdoor amphitheatre like this one, year after year. You can't help but feel good here :)

    Polynesian Paradise Dancers. August 10, 2018. Wonderful show!
    Ruel G.

    An awesome outdoor venue in the heart of Redlands. Come here during the summer to enjoy free music and the warm Southern California weather, when the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival is in full swing. Since the Bowl is located in a residential neighborhood, most people park across the street and walk a block or two to the venue. We had no problem getting here, but it's something to consider if you or your party have mobility issues. Once at the Bowl, there's plenty of bench seating and areas where you can spread a picnic blanket and relax. The sound is good and the sight lines are fine, no matter where you end up. My wife and I came here for the Polynesian Paradise Dancers, a wonderful production of live music and dance. They covered a wide range of traditional and modern South Pacific-influenced songs, with the most oohs and ahhs coming during the fire dances. This open-air amphitheater is an Inland Empire gem. Make your plans to see a free show or two next summer. Highly recommended.

    Showtime!
    Jill H.

    Great venue! How lovely to have this community space to enjoy summer concerts and such. I was visiting family and we brought ourselves and our assortment of picnic goodies to the opening night of the summer 2019 season. My fam prefers to sit in the benches which have backs. This was fine. For picnicking, I would likely choose to pack a blanket and some chairs and just sit farther back on the grass. If "seeing" isn't as important as listening, this would be a good option and make it easier to enjoy eating. But for those not packing food, the benches are comfortable enough for a two hour show, more so if you bring a seat cushion or blanket to sit on, as we did.

    Redlands sing a long
    Jennifer A.

    I whole heartily agree with the first reviewer !! The Redlands Bowl is the shiznit. All performances are 100% FREE and of top quality. The only time you might have to cough up some dough is when volunteers or the performers themselves come around during intermission to collect donations. I always make sure to have at least $5 to give since the Bowl's budget comes from these donations. The seating is ample (bench seats or grass) and the acoustics are spectacular. Now if plays aren't your thing dance groups, string groups and big bands perform here as well. My gf and I have recently seen 1776, A Midsummer Nights Dream and Hamlet (the Shakespeare Festival is currently ongoing). The Redlands Bowl is a definite summer must especially in these tight times you can enjoy a 5 star show for little to nothing! (Link to Shakespeare Festivle: http://www.redlandsshakespearefestival.com/?page_id=523)

    Program - 6/22/12
    Amaya S.

    Another great time at Redlands Bowl. Came tonight for the Grand Opening of the Summer Concert Series. I have been living in Redlands for years and never been, what gives? Concert began at 8:15, we arrived at 7:30 and got pretty good seats. Granted your view is only as good as the person in front of you. Tonight (6/22/12) the San Bernardino Symphony performed with Maestro Frank Fetta, guest Pianist Yanna Reznick (sp) and Tenor Haqumai Sharpe. The audience was treated to a night dedicated to American Music such as: Olympic Fanfare, Fiddle-Faddle and Buglers Holiday by Leroy Anderson, Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin feat. Yanna Reznick on Piano (amazing), a few selections feat Tenor Haqumai Sharpe (Show Biz, Send in the Clowns, There's a Boat That's Leavin', Embraceable You, etc), and excerpts from Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofe. Yanna Reznick filled in last minute for Mary Au. She was amazing. Her solo's garnered standing ovations. Haqumai Sharpe has an amazing voice and is a one-man show. :) So glad its summer and there is culture and the arts so close to home. Its FREE. They needs your donations, so at intermission when they pass around the donation bowls put some money in. Please!

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    My nieces high school graduation was held here. The grounds and the stage area are very nice. The only negative was the parking situation.

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    Loved the venue and the atmosphere. Only problem is the traffics but that's expected when you go to Los Angeles.

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    The Redlands bowl deserves 5 stars for all that it contributes to the city. Free access to the arts for all!

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    Finally I was able to go see a play at the Bowl. It was amazing. Such a great performance and a wonderful venue. AND FREE!!!!!! I am hooked.

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