This was my first time going to Taft theatre and I enjoyed it. The concession staff was so friendly and helpful! The parking was easy to find and use, would be nice if there were more time options for parking because I definitely did not use the 8 hours I was forced to pick. Overall I would come back. read more

One of my favorite Cincinnati venues. It's big enough to host some very good acts, but not too large to have terrible views. I don't think I've ever had a bad experience here. read more

Taft Theatre - The view from row D in the center section. - Performing Arts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Taft theater is a popular place for events in downtown Cincinnati. The interior has beautiful detail that you don't find in building built today. Pretty easy to find your seat. There is little leg room. Good view of stage from all seats and a screen helps show a close up for those in the back. read more

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Great performance by Herb Alpert and Tijuana Brass! Taft Theater is a classic . Acoustics good and not a bad seat in house. read more

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First time here, went for a Jo Koy comedy show and bought tickets the day it opened. I was thrilled to get two seats in row AA. But....in this theater, unlike most this row is not in front but the next to last row!?! I will say the way they have the seats arranged, you can still see pretty well. Getting in and out was easy but the basement area where the bar and restrooms are located is crazy packed with people. The location of the theater was great, very close to our hotel (Renaissance) and restaurants. It was a little sketchy walking back at 11:00pm passing the bus stop. read more

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Attended a concert here this weekend. Cute venue, the architecture and molding is lovely. This is the first time I've ever been there, so I want sure what to expect, but it was a nice time. The acoustics were great in this space. It's smaller than some other local venues, though the restroom setup meets the needs of the venues size. There are ample parking options nearby, which made getting in and out pretty easy. read more

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I went here for Josh Gates and loved the look of the place. It seemed clean, the staff was helpful and super friendly. My only complaint is the merch table line made it hard to get to the guy selling drinks. Setup was really cramped. There are a couple parking garages about three blocks away that were pretty cheap as well. read more

Taft Theatre - Josh Gates at the Taft Theatre 6/13/24 - Performing Arts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I went to Taft Theater for Chris D'Elia's show which was great! The beverages were easy to get to although a little cramped if you went for drinks closer to when the event started. The bathrooms were clean and right outside where the entrance to the hall was. The seats were very cramped so for tall people, make sure that you get seats close to the rail. Overall it was a nice venue that packs a lot of people in a very little space. read more

Taft Theatre - Ready for Chris D'Elia - Performing Arts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

First of all went to see The Mavericks. The show was fantastic and it's a must see. Now to review the Theatre. I feel there isn't a bad seat there. We were in the last two rows and could see the band The only negative about the evening is the staff. The bartenders great the theatre staff very rude Always looking at you and making you feel uncomfortable. read more

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Small, and a bit inconvenient having the bar downstairs. But I would say the sound system is good. The bathrooms are clean. Staffs are friendly. read more

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Taft Theatre is a great venue. It's easy to get to and there is plenty of parking very nearby. There are also some great restaurants within walking distance. The staff was very helpful and friendly. All my interactions with them were fantastic. We sat in the pit in the front row so we didn't see a lot of the theatre. The balcony section is huge. I think a front row seat in the balcony would be a great place for a concert or show. The sound for the show was great and not overwhelming for folks in the first row with speakers right in their faces. Bathrooms were clean. I look forward to coming to Taft Theatre for more shows. read more

Went to a comedian matinee show 10/25/25 and the restrooms were closed when the show ended with a very rude lady yelling at everyone. Have been there many times and always permitted to use restrooms after show. Theater is downtown there is no public restroom to use. Absolutely ridiculous policy.​ read more

My family came to the Taft Theatre in order to watch Leanne Morgan do standup comedy. It's a classic theatre, so the venue is older, and you can see they do a good job maintaining it. We had tickets at the back because by the time we purchased the tickets, not many were left. Even though we were near the back of the theatre, we were able to hear perfectly all the hilarious jokes Leanne Morgan made. My only real gripe of the theatre is that when the show is done, everyone is immediately forced out of the place. If you needed to go to the bathroom... tough luck I guess! read more

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DO NOT COME HERE IN THE SUMMER. This place apparently has no air conditioning and it is dangerou!

Great theatre for shows, every seat has great sound, line of site, and easy in and out. Taft has become my favorite spot to see a concert, whether loud and heavy, or soft and intimate, everything about the venue shines. Lots of drink vendors around the outside make it easy to get a beverage, and friendly staff equals a fun experience. Even merch has there spot, sometimes out front, sometimes side aisles. Check out the Taft for your next concert experience! @joesatriani #teom read more

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This was a great venue to catch a concert. We came here for the Mat Kearny show. The sound and lights were great. They had some great choices for drinks and snacks. read more

Taft Theatre - Caught the Mat Kearny concert - Performing Arts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Amazing experience seeing Sal Vulcano last night. The theater was beautiful and the staff was super helpful in finding our seats. The process was super smooth. read more

Excellent venue, every seat has good sight lines. My only complaint is that the seats above the box seating have very little leg room. My legs were complaining after 30 minutes. read more

Excellent! Iam so impressed with this venue and its staff. The venue: historic, clean, quain, and personable with regard to artist. Staff: we had a small issue during a show which I brought to the attention of office staff via email. Most venues would ignore such an issue but not The Taft. In fact, during our next attended show, we were personally contacted prior to the event to assure all was in place and wished us an excellent show. And excellent it was!!!!! There are multiple hotels within walking distance plus a wide variety of food and entertainment. We felt safe in the city area where we stayed even in the later hours. read more

There honestly isn't a bad seat in this place. The venue while on the smaller side, is rather quaint. You can see the stage from any seat. The rows are narrow, so plan your snack and restroom break accordingly. If someone needs to get by, the whole row must stand. On the plus side, there is plenty of side street parking as well as pay to park lots. read more

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I've been to Taft Theatre quite a few times and enjoyed every show I've been too. Ryan Adams, Mystery Science Theater 3000 and just last night The Raconteurs. I appreciate and love this historical building. Love the details of the inside and well kept. Smooth transaction checking in, set up for alcohol booths are in different locations and not in one place (staff is very quick on getting your drinks) Bathrooms are clean. Finding your seats was pretty easy. Staff ready to help if needed. The shows had great sound system. This time around, we had balcony seating. The view was perfect and felt the money I paid for was worth it. My only con is if you are tall, you will not be comfortable with the seating (pretty small and cramped). Not much of craft beer selection (pricing for 16 oz beer is reasonably priced). Overall, we had a great experience and a great addition to downtown Cincy. read more

Went just went to see one of our favorite comedians and all I can day it was very hard to enjoy the show. I was us constantly getting up and down to let people in and out of their seats and then when that wasnt an issue the security people were walking up and down the aisles constantly and you couldnt see. It was 2 hour show. I dont understand why peole cant stay seat for 2 hours without a beer or a bathroom break. Very annoying. read more

Great time seeing Tom Papa! It's warm in the theatre though! Wish they'd turn on the air. Easy in and easy out...great theatre!

Gorgeous theater and venue! I would love to give it more stars but the options on drinks were sub par. Barefoot wine or "wine on tap" were the only wines available and both aren't really drinkable. They had One seltzer option (bid light) and a few beers. For a classy venue and fairly classy patrons and visitors, the drink options need to be stepped up in a big way. read more

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This old theatre has been wonderfully remodeled. My only grip is the limited concessions.

This is a great theater, it has a historical feel (some signs of wear and tear on the seats) with comfortable seating and cozier feel than what a bigger theater has. My daughter and I went for a show put on by the children's theater and this felt like the perfect space for that. I was able to find street parking very easily on a Sunday afternoon, the will call pick up was smooth with very little line, and all of the staff were friendly with a smile on their face! That goes a long way for a full experience. Overall I would definitely love to be back for one of the many shows they host here! read more

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My Bf and I went to see the comedian Leanne Morgan here. Love the theater but not the $25 it cost to park next to it. Ridiculous.

As someone who isn't native to Cincinnati, but who goes there on occasion for special events, I only knew of the Music Hall and the Aronoff Center, having attended shows at both for years. The Taft Theater was a complete unknown until I purchased tickets for the October 24th one night only (for the area) performance of the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" 30th Anniversary Tour. This venue was a discovery, so I was looking forward to seeing it and doing a bit of comparing to the Aronoff and the Music Hall. The lobby was beautiful and appeared spacious as we had pretty much a sold out show, and there wasn't a lot of press of people as we moved about. I didn't linger, but was impressed by the interior with the often faded images of figures from antiquity, the type often seen in theaters built in the late 19th thru the early 20th centuries. It's art I enjoy, along with the moulding, so I wonder if the craftsmanship might be restored as was recently done with the Music Hall. The ladies restroom was clean and surprisingly there was NO line when I went before the show (I didn't go during intermission so can't report on whether there was one then). Other than one empty paper towel dispenser, it was easy maneuvering in and out. All of the employees I had personal interactions with were polite, from the ones doing the wand scan over each attendee (and for those with bags, doing a cursory search), to those holding open the doors, to the young usher who sat at the end of our section and asked us not to use photographic equipment. My seat was in what would technically be Orchestra Section 2, Row A, say "technically" because for this show, row AA (?) consisted of five FOLDING CHAIRS. (I even heard a lady say to her husband "Are you kidding?" before they sat down, laughing). I have no idea if this is standard for every show or not, but it was a first. My recommendation is don't be shocked if you get row AA (?) seats and arrive to find you've rented a folding chair. As I was in Row A I had plenty of legroom, so I can't comment on how it is sitting elsewhere. The seat itself was comfortable for a little over 2 hour show. I also didn't feel as squeezed as some might have, due to lucking and having no one seated to my left. Therefore, my experience was fortunate, but rare. I also had a decent view of the stage although the gentleman in Row AA was tall and blocked my view a tad, but thanks to the set design, I was still able to clearly see MST3K newcomer Jonah as well as one of the original hosts, JOEL, and of course, Crow and Tom Servo. The acoustics appeared to be quite on the mark as well. My only complaint is that the one hallway off the restrooms was crowded due to the merchandise sales being conducted off along one wall. Although the line for customers was also along the wall, it made for a tight fit when maneuvering along the corridor. I also vaguely recall a bar area, as well as some tall top tables and chairs, but I didn't linger to study those. Signage is visible but could be improved. Sometimes you felt like you were walking in circles. At the end of the show, I exited out one of the side exits, walked along the corridor where merchandising had been, then realized the exit to the lobby was off another way, so I excused myself and cut across to the other route and was in the lobby. What was so funny is that had I made my way up the center aisle of the auditorium I would have ended up in the very same area and with less of a slalom course. Pickup by Lyft and Uber was quick and easy right out front. In fact, at one point, about 5 Lyft cars arrived one after another! I'd love to attend another event at the Taft. As I mentioned, a restoration would be welcome just to give this beautiful building the love given the Music Hall. But it was fun nevertheless and a perfect place to celebrate one of the greatest shows in TV history. read more

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My wife and I visited this theater last Saturday evening for the Adam Sandler & Rob Schneider show, it was very awesome! Our seats were in the Pit P2 seats 7 & 8, they were great seats front and center to see my favorite actor! We really liked this theater! Where we sat the sound was great the view was perfect. This theater was very Vintage looking had great art work and was very neat looking inside and out. The staff they had working the doors were all very friendly and they seemed to have everything well prepared. Not really sure what more to say but that we enjoyed our visit to this theater! If there is another in the future we'd want to see at this theater I'd be more than happy to visit again! read more

We went to the Taft Theatre to see the Property Brothers and it just reminded me what a beautiful old theatre it is. It harkens back to when going there was an event!! At least the few times we've gone, you can't get something to drink on each floor, but you can get what you want downstairs. We were sitting fairly close this last time, but with it's smaller size I would think you'd have a good vantage point wherever you sat. We will definitely go there again. read more

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Reviewing the box office only. Needed tix for an event at Riverbend. During the winter season, they direct you down to the Taft Theatre box office. Both websites (Riverbend and Taft) are very clearly about directions and instructions. The Taft box office is open from 11am-3pm. If you pay cash, there is no service fee. If you pay with credit, there's a $2 fee. You're basically saving yourself $15/ticket if you go to the box office, rather than online (Ticketmaster). There's a few parking spots out front on the street that is metered for 6 minutes .25 cents. The box office is clearly marked. Customer service for me was great but I did see the lady get snippy with another customer. Regardless, save yourself some cash and get a good old fashioned ticket. read more

This is a nice theater. Not too big, not too small. I will say the set up was confusing so it was hard to find our seats. We were there for a comedy show and even though we were higher up we could see her perfectly. Like most theaters there wasn't a lot of arm or leg room. I chose an aisle seat which made the experience better. I would definitely see a show here again. read more

We came here last week for the SYTYCD (So You Think You Can Dance) show, and we enjoyed the venue and performance. We arrived with plenty of time to enjoy a glass of wine, and the person selling/serving was very nice! We were in row H and had a great view of the stage. I do wonder whether the smallish stage limited the dancers' performances. I was wondering why the tap dancer was staying in such a limited area, and I noticed that two of the dancers carried off a piece of plywood afterwards! The dancers were amazing and the sound quality was also very good. Being a smaller venue as compared to the Aronoff, it was a bit easier leaving when it was over. However, it did still take a while, which makes me wonder whether the ushers could somehow facilitate this. Overall, a good time at this venue! read more

This is a nice spot to go to for events! The seats here are a little better than the ones at the US Bank Arena. At least, there is a little more leg room here... at least for me. haha but I'm not six feet tall. What's great about going to the Taft Theatre is that there are lots of paid parking lots nearby. Also, getting here was fairly easy. Granted there wasn't a game or anything going on that day at the US Bank Arena or the Great American Ball Park. If there is, you're better off walking. Traffic is horrible if there are events going on at all three locations! Anyway, I visited Taft Theatre to see Lumenocity this year. It was super easy getting inside. There were multiple entry points so it took less than five minutes to have someone scan your ticket. Once inside, there aren't many options for restrooms so of course, the lines for that were super long. When you get inside the theater, you'll see that it's really pretty inside. Also, it's not too big so if you bought a seat far back, you wouldn't have a problem seeing the stage. I would recommend this spot! read more

Had fun at this theatre. Looks like every seat is a good seat. Didn't really tour the venue much but from what I saw it was nice. Looking forward to attending another event at this venue!! read more

Taft Theatre is A-Ok. The interior is dated and shows lots of great character. It's a small venue where you can get a decent view of the stage from anywhere in the theatre and the acoustics are awesome. A warning though, the rows are spaced so close together it's hard to get to your seat without bumping into someone or hitting your knee on the cup holders. And the cash only bar is an issue for me. I rarely carry cash and refuse to pay an ATM fee just so I can drink bottled water. I've seen some great shows here so overall it's a good venue. read more

I absolutely love Taft Theatre! I can't believe ive lived here my whole life and have never been. I came for a CSO concert as they played along with the movie Star Trek (new version). Such a cool concept - movie and live music. The seating is pretty awesome. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. Depending on what you go for, I would try to be in Section 2 or 3 - row R isn't to far back. They did some remodeling in 2012 and I love that they have redone the seating which is very comfortable and they have also added air condition! Praise Jesus because it was so freaking hot outside. The décor inside give you Gatsby feel. It kind of takes you back to a different time. Parking isn't bad - many lots around it. However, be sure there isn't a Reds game going on the same day. We made this mistake and trying to find a place to park was horrible. Overall, I love Taft Theatre and cant wait to go back again! read more

Sound is fantastic. Seats suck if you are over 6 ft. Good luck. But overall setup is great. Easy to get to the bathroom and to get a beer. read more

This is my favorite venue to see concerts and shows in Cincinnati. It's such a beautiful building with the Art Deco interior. The acoustics are awesome! It's definitely the best venue for music shows. I was in the orchestra section last night for a concert but I've also been to shows here and sat in the balcony and I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. There's a bar on the lowest level and on the balcony level there's two smaller bars. Lines usually get kind of long at sold out shows but they move quickly. The parking isn't bad either. There's a building across the street that has garage parking. I was parked for over five hours, since I also had dinner before the concert and enjoyed some time at Fountain Square, and I only paid $5. read more

I attended a Glen Hansard concert here in 2012. It was an amazing time, but that was primarily due to the fact that Glen is fantastic. The venue looks nice, but the ushers were particularly grumpy. We had a hell of a time getting to the theater as there was a baseball game ending at the time we were trying to get there, and the street that the theater is on was closed all day and night for the weekend's Oktoberfest street fest. So finding parking, getting to park, and eventually finding the theater was pure insanity. But the concert was enjoyable, because hey...GLEN!! read more