I've been to the Wright Center many times for various music events: high school symphonic bands concerts, Alabama All State Choral Festival, Amy Grant in concert, and Alabama Symphony Orchestra holiday concerts. Now that my daughter attends Samford University, I've also been in the center for orientation and other collegiate events.
My latest visit was to watch Samford's Step Sing 2018, an annual event produced and performed by the students. For this particular event, I sat in center balcony (a desired spot in order to see the formations created by the performing groups). I've also sat in orchestra and in the President's Box, which is the second level. All seats are comfortable, with good leg room for an average height person. In the balcony level, there are rails between the rows of seats that you can hold onto. Usually, the balcony level can get a bit warm. However, on this occasion, it was a bit chilly for me, and of course, I didn't bring a light jacket/sweater this time. Lesson: always bring a light sweater!
Sometimes, parking is difficult to find and most parking areas are downhill from the venue.
The lobby is narrow, so if there's a line to get, you will be standing outside.
Concessions and bathrooms are in the basement. Another set of bathrooms are on the second floor (most convenient for those sitting in the balcony).
I'm so glad that the beautiful and spacious Wright Center is available to host many community events. read more