Nice well maintained venue, well organized,courteous ushers,easy access clean restrooms

As the self-appointed king of events, I'm back at it with another review of a venue. This time, Symphony Hall. Located in downtown Phoenix, this venue, you guessed it, houses the Phoenix Symphony. Though that's not all. They also host ballet performances and opera performances, too. I've stopped by three times for matinee performances on Sunday: the Mask of Zorro (opera), a Dia de Los Muertos performance (symphony), and Rick Steves' Europe (symphony). Since this is downtown we're talking, parking isn't easy. You'll either have to park in a garage/surface lot or on the street. I'm morally opposed to paying for parking, but I've had to shell out a couple of dollars to use metered parking ten minutes or so from the venue. Minus the parking difficulties, the rest of the experience is pretty awesome. You go through metal detectors to get in, but the line moves fast. They have complimentary water, which is always a nice touch. There are multiple areas to buy refreshments and snacks (beer, wine, liquor, soft drinks, desserts, coffee, etc.). And most importantly, the theater is beautiful. Pretty much every seat in the house is solid. And the prices tend to be affordable. They also have a nice variety of performances throughout the year. As a lover of the arts, Symphony Hall will continue to be a frequent entertainment option for me. If you've never seen a symphony performance, ballet, or opera, I highly encourage you to give it a try! read more

Symphony Hall - Performing Arts Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What beautiful hall! I saw the holiday pops show a few years ago and most recently Madama Butterfly. My first opera. I was impressed. read more

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We came to symphony hall for our first ever orchestra experience - Shostakovich symphony 5. It was a very nice hall. We picked up our tickets at the box office and went through security check through the metal detectors. It was a very smooth and easy check in process. I would recommend looking at their site on what you can and cannot bring. Inside the hall, there were many vendors selling wine, coffee, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. They also had a complimentary water stand which was nice. There were restrooms towards the end of the halls and was super clean. All the staff were super friendly. The only downside to this venue is that you must pay for parking. There isn't really complementary parking and I didn't want to pay, so we parked 15 minutes away and walked over. Overall, a very nice venue and had a good experience! read more

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The hall is clean and nice. There were plenty of staff to help direct and they were all friendly. The lobby and concessions area is spacious. I really enjoyed the weekday midday symphony. And the Location is great in downtown, easy to park and walk read more

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We recently came here to see The Nutcracker. We had the last row on the main floor and still had good views. It helped when leaving quickly at intermission for concessions, bathroom breaks and leaving in general. The staff seemed on top of their game. Access to bus/shuttle right outside the venue. read more

Symphony Hall - Performing Arts Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I attended the Phoenix symphonies performance of Batman in Concert last night. It was part of their symphony soundtrack movie series. The movie is projected on a huge screen above the orchestra while the symphony plays the music. It was unique, fun experience. We were among the many that wore costumes and Batman related attire making for a great social atmosphere. It is a wonderful way to experience a classic movie on a cinema size screen. read more

Great experience while visiting. We were looking for things to do while in town, and this place delivered.

It was an okay place. The seats are hard for sitting for a whole performance. The walk way to get to your seat is an edge that not so easy to walk on. The security was not friendly nor were the ushers. I can not recommend this location and will avoid performances here. read more

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This is one of my favorite venues in the Phoenix area! The staff are well trained & friendly. I don't believe I've sat in a bad seat during my many outings for shows here. If you have the chance, experiencing Ballet AZ's Nutcracker here with the Phoenix Symphony is a must! read more

I had the pleasure of seeing a production at the symphony hall last night and it was spectacular. The setup makes it perfect to see everything no matter where you sit. The hall is clean and beautiful. I would come back form more shows. read more

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Great sound in an amazing hall. Starts right on time so don't be tardy! Intermission features a full bar, wine beer, coffees in the lobby. read more

Such a beautiful place to visit. I haven't been since thr girls were born. It was such a treat taking them to see The Nutcracker Ballet. We visited during the day for a special field trip performance for children. It was an hour performance which was just the right length for kids. They stsrted the play after the land of sweets until she awakes finding herself holding her Nutcracker. We learned that ballet started just over 600 years ago in Italy. The king and queen had brought the art to Russia where they fell in love. The Nutcracker originated in Russia in 1892. Not much was seen of it as it wasn't a hit then. 70 years ago it made a mark and has been a hit ever since. We learned a lot about ballet and even the 5 main ballet moves. Parking is $8 to $15. I scored a parking metered spot for $3 for 2 hours. When we left we had 8 minutes to spare. The only downside is not being able to shop as they only open up drinks and shopping for the main events in the evening. read more

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Came here a few nights ago for the Nutcracker performance and absolutely loved the venue! Great sound throughout the hall, however, our seats in Portal 11, row 8, seats 1 and 2 had an obstructing view where the guardrails are. The good thing is there are only 2 seats in the row, so you don't have to move every time someone wants to get out of the row. Parking in the area is tight, so be aware and plan ahead. I saw that the convention parking was $15 for event, so you can park there. We opted to park on the street and ended up paying around $5 for a space and was within walking distance. I will definitely be coming back for future events and it was a great evening out enjoying a holiday classic! read more

I've lived in the valley for 18 years and had never seen the Phoenix symphony play until last night!! My husband and I got last minute tickets from a Black Friday deal to attend a Disney across the world performance. They played music while scenes from movies played on the screen. It was a lot of fun! Staff here was very nice and helpful. The music sounded great, we were a little far but could hear and see everything well! Would definitely come again. read more

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Attended the presentation of The Nutcracker this year at Symphony Hall and it was great. I loved the precautions taken for health concerns! My only issue is the seating, I wish the seats were a little more comfortable but the acoustics and the view from the balcony was amazing! Obviously, the location is perfect and I cant wait to see more shows here. read more

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amazing movie, shoutout to all the orchestra members they are extraordinary. (please watch the movies here) read more

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It was located in downtown Phoenix, so if you plan on going, there would be a few street parking($5.5/3 hours) if you are lucky or you could park in the West Convention garage for $15(maximum for a day). Personally It has 2 stories and the service there was exceptional. Snacks and drinks were served on either side of the hall, you could not miss them. Water with ice and disposable cups were provided (for free). We went there to attend the French Connection which Tito Muñoz conducts the program focusing on the rich and influential French musical tradition. They also had a guest cellist Jay Campbell who is the soloist for Henri Dutilleux's Tout un monde lointain. Our seats were right in the middle of Row 8 so we had a great vision of the whole performance. The Symphony Hall is not a grand place compared with New York Broadway, however, it's equipped with up-to-date equipment and the performers they invited were excellent. It would be great for families and friends to spend 2-3 hours there during the weekend. read more

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First Time at this location it was easy to to park once there the Staff was very pleasant and professional. The facility was Beautiful and there were several selections to purchase snacks and drinks. The Orchestra Sound Fantastic and The Tribute to Tina Turner was First Class. I would recommend everyone experience this place at least once in a lifetime. You'll be hooked for sure. Had a Great Experience!!!! read more

Symphony Hall - A Night at The Phoenix Symphony, WOW - Performing Arts Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What an experience! From the great customer service I received as soon as I walked in, to the ushers walking my daughter and I to our seats. The production that we saw was the ballet showing of Cinderella. Every seat is a great seat! We sat on the top balcony and the view was spectacular. as we looked around, we notice that you will not be disappointed in any seat of your choosing. The only downfall, the parking, of course! That is to be expected with all showing in the downtown area. read more

Symphony Hall - Performing Arts Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We were pleasantly surprised, and met expectations. This performance hall has exquisite sound augmentation, fidelity modulation, as well as its volume points make. No cacophony to be experienced here! All audible emanations striking your eardrums and the body's nerve sensors receive seem to be in concordance with the profound staccato, rhythms, percussions, melodies and more within this space. From harmonies to haunting, from sporadic to calm music, voice or instrument is illuminated elegantly. As sound is an internal human configuration, and like wine, varied in degrees of preference, each sound evoked from the stage within the hall constitutes a wonderous emotion and exhilaration the music and sounds projected is intended to suggest. The Phoenix Symphony Hall stands as one of most formidable concert halls we've experienced in the country. We plan on attending venues often. Apprécier la musique! read more

We came for Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Ein Heldenleben by Strauss. Both were exquisite. Stephen Hough was on the piano, and he was incredible. As my friend who's a pianist said, "He was one with the piano." It was nice to see the original chandeliers still hanging. My friend asked about details regarding the rennovation that had taken place and she was met with a very knowledgeable staff member who was very happy to answer her questions. Once upon a time, there was a fountain, statues, and it wasn't connected to the Phoenix Convention Center. There are snacks, and a mini bar in the lobby. The closest parking garage is right across the street, and it's $12. read more

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When you want to see Star Wars lol. Seriously this was awesome. The movie the music. The venue. What a great way to spend an evening. There were people dressed in costumes. People in formal wear. It was really a fun night. read more

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I've been to numerous shows at Symphony Hall and it is always a great experience! Perfectly located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix and right across the street from a big parking garage. You will have to pay for parking but it is so close and definitely worth it! I always feel so classy when walking into Symphony Hall. It is GORGEOUS with high ceilings, lovely lighting, and just a wonderful vibe. The seats are comfy, there are great views of the stage from any angle/height, acoustics are fabulous, and bathrooms are plentiful + convenient. We recently came for an opera performance, The Barber of Seville, and LOVED it! It was really nice that they had a screen scrolling through what they were singing above the stage so that it was easy to follow along. The only thing I would say is definitely don't come hungry because they don't have much as far as food goes. They do serve wine, coffee, brownies, and cookies! :) But the good news is that they're right next to a ton of bars and restaurants to grab a bite beforehand. We love getting martinis at Hanny's - just to add a little extra class into the experience! ;) We'll be back soon! read more

The Nutcracker Ballet was stunningly beautiful, especially if you have third row seats. I was warned we'd be sitting too close up and became a bit concerned that I'd picked the wrong seats. But no! Our seats were wonderful. We could hear the tapping of toes shoes and could see facial expressions close up. It was a wonderful way to view with holiday show. I loved the fact that we could hear the orchestra so vividly. During intermission kids walked up and looked in the orchestra pit. I think that's a cool part of them, particularly if they are interested in music. I was disappointed to see the usher shoo them away back to their seats. I don't think it was a safety concern since the railing was pretty high. Oh well, they have their rules. Our vaccination cards were checked at entrance, per protocol, but the attendant did not ask for our id's. How is that? I could have had anyone's vaccine card. The policy should be to check our id's and match to our card, otherwise this checkpoint is worthless. I plan to take in another show in the future. This is a beautiful venue and so worth the cost. read more

Beautiful venue. We got a chance to see Sarah Chang play here and the performance was amazing. Definitely recommend

Horrible bag policy. Makes no sense....just search them. You have metal detectors. Why the f*** are you making people take purses back to their cars? Useless and frustrating. Maybe instead, you could turn the air conditioning on in the hall. It was brutally hot in the theater. Yeah, stop unzipping people's wallets.... What could you possibly find in there? And turn on the FN air conditioning!! I expected this to be a classy experience, and was very disappointed read more

Lines are too long. To get in. To get drinks. To use the restroom. Stressful. No thank you.

This place has held many incredible events, in which I have attended many beautiful & personal-connection to many shows with friends & family. As always, I enjoy the experience with every single event...it's fulfilling to be able to enjoy art & cultural events at this venue. Operas & Symphonies are on top of my list of events. Although, the selections of operas are considerably limited, however I enjoy and support this venue. The facility is great & staff are friendly & host many amazing shows. Thank you for being a part of making Phoenix a cultural city. read more

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Beautiful setting for a holiday concert. Symphony and chorus. Lots of fun picture opportunities.

The talented orchestra continues to enchant me and I enjoy returning each time. The performances are world class, high quality and so well delivered. One can have a good experience anywhere in the venue. The seats are comfy. The restrooms plentiful and clean. We buy a bottle of water at many a kiosk and peruse the temporary gift shop at evening shows. read more

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Teresa S. and I were one of the lucky ones to win tickets to see Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci last night at the Symphony Hall, and we were impressed with the acoustics. The overall sound quality of the live act was fantastic, so overall I'd say that the gig was pretty amazing. It's a fabulous hub of culture, but the food concessions need some urgent attention. The only munchies they have are desserts like cookies or pies, so be sure to have dinner first. One of the great things they offer is you can now pre-reserve your intermission drinks. You can pre-order your favorite libation before the show, and they will have them ready on the refreshment table. That would save you time in case you need to whiz to the loo, and not have to wait in line again to buy your drinks. Thank you again to Yelp and Arizona Opera. The show was wonderful. read more

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My family and I enjoyed a wonderful evening at Symphony Hall at the performance of the "Nutcracker Ballet," a classic Christmas story. The Nutcracker is loosely based on the Hoffmann fantasy story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, which is about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King.The Nutcracker turns into a prince and takes Clara on a journey to the Land of Snow, an enchanted forest wonderland where they are welcomed by dancing snowflakes. The performance was wonderful; the dancers and set designs were marvelous, and Symphony Hall is a perfect setting for holiday magic, and the production will leave you with sugar plum fairies dancing in your head. It is important to bring your Covid-19 vaccination card with you, or you will have to take a rapid Covid-19 test prior to entering at a complimentary booth set up for patrons. It took about 15 minutes to complete, and face masks are mandatory as well. Event parking is $15, and the performance is about 2 1/2 hours long. read more

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Giselle is one of the most classical ballets of all time. I was so excited to receive my ticket for CMYE Opening Night of Giselle last week. I had seat in the top area, but were able to see and hear the performance. The costumes were so exquisite, and the beautiful stage production was so well thought out. The dancers and orchestra were magnificent! This is one performance you do not want to miss. Thank you so much for Lindsey and Symphony Hall for an unforgettable evening! read more

Had a wonderful evening at the symphony thanks to a friend. First time here and the ushers were very helpful with regards to her walker. They tag and store it. The aisles are wide enough you don't have to climb over those around you to get to your seat. We sat in the back but center and with each row being slightly higher then the next, we were able to see perfectly. I especially like this since I am short! The sound quality was exceptional and bathrooms were clean (still lines for the ladies room) but they moved quickly. Parking in the garage can get expensive at $12.00 a shot but still an easy walk to the theater and a great show! read more

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First time came for the Sargent Peppers 50th anniversary and we really enjoyed it. Our friends from yelp were very generous to take us here, what a treat! Smiles the usher ladies! read more

Symphony Hall - Sargeant Peppers 50th anniversary - Performing Arts Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

After living in Arizona for most of my life, I finally came to the Symphony Hall for the first time! I attended the Nutcracker Ballet today (on Christmas Eve), and was super impressed with how organized and easy of an experience it was getting in and out. First, there are options to buy parking in advance if you're a planner. We ended up buying it the day of at the Hyatt Regency Parking Lot for only $15, which was cheaper than the pre-purchased parking I was considering. The lot is located across the street, only a few minute walk to the Symphony Hall. Second, service was great! The attendants at the entrance were friendly and quick in the process of checking in. Other staff were very helpful with guiding us to our seats. Snacks and drinks (such as coffee, hot chocolate, etc) are also sold at a reasonable price. Note you won't be able to bring them into the show, so you may have to chug your drinks in a few minutes like we did! Overall, we had a great experience and really enjoyed the show! Will definitely be back. read more

I had a chance to return to the Phoenix Symphony Hall this past weekend. My lady and I had the good fortune to not only be there, but ... to have front row seats for the Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue performance. What a fantastic venue for such a super Saturday night performance. The music included Girl Crazy: Overture, Night Creature, Summertime, Someone to Watch Over Me, Three Dance Episodes from On the Town, Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris. Guest Conductor Ryan McAdams and the New York-based Ted Rosenthal Trio (Ted Rosenthal, piano; Martin Wind, bass; Tim Horner, drums) performed the Gershwin canon with riffs of jazz improvisation, all backed by great Phoenix Symphony. A very worthwhile evening in downtown Phoenix. read more

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Great experience! The staff were very polite and courteous. Fantastic show. Wait times were very reasonable and we were escorted to our seats by the knowledgeable staff. read more

We attended the Holiday Pops last Saturday, a Christmas tradition for the last five years. This performance ranked 5th as in last. The conductor appeared too impressed with himself for our taste. He actually changed the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from its original version to salsa...Tchaikovsky would have been embarrassed. The female and male singers did an outstanding performance but the choir was barely given a chance. The conductor had written two songs and encouraged us to sing along. We did not know the songs and no lyrics were on display as in all the other Holiday Pops. Overall not a festive experience! read more