Enjoyed the Billy Joe Shaver Tribute show. Long Center did a great job puttin it on & it was a great day for the event.

Having attended several operas and symphony performances here, I can attest that the Dell Hall in the Long Center has great acoustics and good sight lines. That is important. The seats are comfortable and the interior is stylish. There is a parking garage providing easy access in and out. There is not a sweeping lobby but there is a large outdoor plaza. This is not ideal in Texas. Sorry, but it is too hot most of the year to both dress up and wait outdoors. The exterior is nothing too grand or daring but the location setting is rather attractive. One criticism is the ubiquitous audience standing ovations. If the performances are truly that worthy of standing then the curtain calls and bravo shouts should last for 15 minutes or more and we should all rush the stage after such performances.

I have seen many shows at this venue and love it! Great place to go and always have something interesting going on, very happy to have this in Austin my home town for over 49 years now

Plenty of space and its outdoors so theres lots of fresh air and nice wind and a beautiful view of the skyline.

Amazing seeing the Blue Man Group! Greatest show Ive seen in a while! Very helpful staff! Clean establishment and very easy to park!

This was a great location for the event that I attended (Texas BBQ festival) with an awesome view. It has a decent amount of parking, concession locations, plenty of restrooms, private and VIP areas and convenient access to things downtown if you should decide to go strolling afterwards.

The Long Center is a consistently wonderful venue for music and performing arts. I find the staff to be all very friendly and courteous, they make you feel very welcomed and appreciated. I also find the seating and layout of the venue very friendly for quickly seating and emptying the hall.they also have a varied and diverse programming that goes on thereand I always look forward to seeing what they are going to be hosting next.Definitely one of my favorite places in Austin.

Attended the Shen Yen performance for Feb. 2020. Very nice facility. Only complaint I would have is seating is incredibly tight. Im 6 ft. and it was hard to get up and exit to the aisle if everyone is seated.

Went to see the nutcracker for the second time (2017) & (2018)Great venue stunning performanceBRAVOOO!Love this place, also went a while back to watch a Folklórico performance that was also incredible.Always very pleased with my visits to the Long Center and look forward to many more

Be aware that if your show is canceled or postponed they will not refund all the money you paid.

Came to see the Austin Symphony Orchestra and they did not disappoint. I recommend everyone come come see them perform. The staff here were very courteous and helpful. The spirits were pricey but the bartenders more then made up for it with great drinks. Will be coming back.

Dirty facility that smelled like urine in areas and sewage in other areas. Extremely uncomfortable seating. EXTREMELY OVER PRICED for what you are getting. I would use/rent any other place in Austin EXCEPT this facility. Or just go to Dallas. I will hold all of my events at other locations for now on. Not to mention the Director of sales was terribly hard to work with and rude. Never have I ever been so insulted or treated the way she treated and spoke to me. Horrible, horrible woman to work with.

Very nice place I like it.

Great venue for live events both inside and out. check out their calendar for free events. parking is always at least $8 and can become scarce during popular events.

For the nutcracker we had very nice ushers. Seats were clean and not too close together. Nice concessions on the ground floor. Easy walk from the parking garage to inside the long center. Parking was $8 and well worth it.

These guys know how to host an event. The facility was spot on for multiple informational sessions and the staff were extremely helpful and considerate. The theater was a great consolidation point for the gathering, and theres not a bad seat in the house. Had a blast!

Nice venue. Have to date been twice -we saw the Nutcracker as well as a performance by the symphony and loved both. The seats are comfortable, the ushers were all very helpful and friendly, the bar is easy and accessible, and the auditorium itself just big enough where I honestly dont think there is a bad seat in the whole place. We sat pretty close at both and were impressed at everything- the acoustics were fantastic. Its beautiful at night overlooking downtown with the skyline view of Austin. Perfect location - valet could be a little quicker... sorry!!!

A beautiful venue located in the heart of Austin Texas around Auditorium Shores there’s always something to look at over in this area saw Jimmy Kimmel live here a few years back.

A small venue for a large city to watch live shows. Good acoustics. Good visibility from the Mezzanine section.

Amazing especially since the remodel!! Great just love going

Nutcracker ballet Dec 2019, was my best experience with The Nutcracker yet. Live orchestra.

Weve been here for events ranging from A Ballet to a beard competition. The architecture in and of itself is impressive.

Great place for events. Design of the building is beautiful. Close to Colarado River for a nice walk.

Absolutely stunning place. Very spacious with multiple levels. The Austin Operas event was Madame Butterfly and the performances and story were beautiful.

I have performed here several times and have attended performances by the Austin symphony l, the Austin ballet Nutcracker and many Broadway musicals and am never disappointed by the production value and the facilities. A wonderful place to go and experience the arts in Austin. The lawn also hosts a few outdoor events throughout the year!

Gr8 sk8 place

Amazing concert venue. Has an incredible view of the Austin skyline.

We were at long center at the auditorium shores for 5k run, parking garage is conveniently located just right of 1st street once your crosses the bridge. Great place to hang out or go for run at the shores.

Great place to see a show and enjoy cocktails out in the lobby just wish you could have dinner and cocktails while you watch the show.

Beautiful building with amazing architecture. Spectacular view from the grounds and exquisite shows inside. My boyfriend and I love seeing shows here.

The Long Center is a beautifully structured building. It’s the perfect place for performing arts. Check out the views of the city from inside or the lawn. Perfect thing to catch during intermission.

Oh, Google, youre mistaken, i wasnt at auditorium shores, i was stuck in traffic for so long due to road construction that you THOUGHT i was at auditorium shores! LOL, But i digress, for all the newcomers, auditorium shores IS and will always be fantastic! Centrally located in the downtown district, they have creative events and movie screenings, and, located just blocks away from 6th street, the State Capitol and Congress, your day at auditorium shores might end at Home Slice Pizza and the Continental Club, both of which I Highly recommend! :D

Very nice theater. The seat arent too uncomfortable. Great veiw of downtown.

I havent gone inside The Long Center for the Performing Arts, but the area is still a great place to visit. Theres a beautiful view of the city skyline from The Long Center, and an even better one if you want to walk up to the river bank. Its close to a wide field which sometimes hosts performances as well, but when its not being used to host a stage, people often bring their dogs and hang out or play casual sports.

The Long Center for Performing Arts is a great place to watch a show. The staff is friendly and on point. As a bonus, the view of the Austin skyline as the backdrop is really beautiful.

We went here last night. Saw a magnificent performance. The theater is top notch & they do serve drinks which is a plus. Nice views of the city at night from the upstairs balconies. Austin has a little bit of everything, fantastic to see such a variety of entertainment in walking distance...downtown Austin has it all.

This is the second time I have paid $8 because of the awesome handicapped parking only to discover the elevator is out of order.People she be told that prior to paying!!Lousy customer service.

The Long Center is a gorgeous venue on auditorium shores. It hosts some great shows. But if you heckle or disrupt a show, nothing happens. If youre so disruptive that the entire audience shouts for you to go away, the staff wont do anything. Even if youre recording a show on your phone after doing that, nah. Staff doesnt mind. This is something the Alamo Drafthouse does regularly, but of all places the Long Center puts up with it? What is the point of having police and ushers in the building if they cant tell someone to stop interrupting the show with literal slurs?

The long center itself is wonderful! The auditorium is beautiful and the several shows Ive seen there have all been well done. They often have themed drink selections and the staff is very helpful for finding seats or anything else. If I could give 4.5 stars,I would.The only reason I knocked off a star is that getting into and out of the parking garage is a nightmare if its busy. Just figuring out how to get in the single file line gives me anxiety, not to mention having to wait in it for a long time. I know now to go early, but its still anxiety producing every time.

Went to see the Nutcracker and had a great time at an awesome venue!!

My first time here, I got to see La La Land in Concert. Beautiful show. They played the movie, but a live orchestra played the musical sections. The ambiance of the Long Center and the auditoriums inside are very nice. Clean and kept up. The staff is very helpful and know how to make events go smoothly. Highly recommended to come here and watch a show!

Lovely place, I have not seen any performances inside, but have been multiple times for recreational activities and to see concerts and movies! Fun place to go when they have free events!

Phenomenal!!! Stop making excuses not to go and GO! its as old school Austin as you can get these days... Pack a picnic and libations / sit back and relax - symphonic sounds and views to kill!

The Long Center has a great view of Austin. Saw the Austin Symphony here and loved it. I will definitely be back!

A really good place to see a show in Austin. From Neil deGrasse Tyson to Jay Leno, and George Takei, always some wonderful names playing here.

A great center for any performance. My family and I just went to see Shen Yun and we didnt have any problems, even the parking garage wasnt bad. Ill definitely be coming back next time something I like comes to town!

Enjoy concerts and shows here, only complaint is that it is sometimes too hot. Lovely view of the city from here.

A beautiful building with visionary architecture. The performance spaces, big and small, have excellent acoustics and sightlines.

Attended the Austin Symphony which I really enjoy. This one was exceptional, the orchestra preformed with the movie Singin In the Rain .PARKING was a mess! On arrival we were directed to park across the street, at One Texas. Check parking arrangements before arriving.

Stopped here on a cross country trip to see the Austin Symphony. We had a great time and really enjoyed it. It was a great view as we left and the skyline was lit up.

Amazing view.

Saw the Nutcracker performance and it was by far super entertaining even for my 5 year old. She was dancing along at the end of the row we were on. Definitely a must see!

Great performing arts center and one of my favorite ive ever been to.

The Arts, its for real. I dont even know how to describe a feeling. Everyone was sharing a good time.

La Bohème classic Puccini was so good. The Long Center is the perfect venue for Opera!

Excellent Performing Arts Center.We go there every year to attend the a Shen Yun performance. The performance is really amazing. We saw it once in California and have been going back since every year, even after we moved to Texas 3 years ago.

Amazing

Met there for the NAMI WALK / Mental Illness and the restroom was clean... What more can I say

We went for a concert in the park and it was great! A lot of people and families having a great time listening music, eating something and talking. Easy to go and to park!

Easy to find and parking is a 5 story garage connected to it. Across the street is legendary Blacks bbq.

Heard the Brahms German Requiem with the Austin Symphony and Conspirare. Amazing music and a beautiful performance. Can still catch it tonight for the final performance.

So many fun things happen here. Also the skyline...

How nice of a moment to see The Nutcracker up close & personal w/a live audience of high school accomplished students. BraVo!

Ive been trying to get in touch with someone about venue rentals for 2 weeks now with no returned calls or response to email.

Beautiful venue. Cool architecture and nice view!

Other then this heat its a great place .

A great place, in the summer there are concerts outside that you can site, bring your own dinner a blanket and just enjoy

Beautiful facility, spacious, good acoustics and performances. I just saw the Nutcracker and had a fantastic time. The only problem is the parking - getting in is OK, but leaving can be a real pain. It almost encourages you to leave there performance early. Or you can just stay a little later like we did.

This is one of the most beautiful spaces in Austin. I love seeing concerts at The Long Center. The sound is fantastic and Im not sure theres a bad seat in the house. Staff is courteous and very helpful. That view is worth visiting alone. You wont be disappointed with your experience at The Long Center.

Amazing venue

I love the Long Center - home of Ballet Austin, Austin Opera, Austin Symphony & Austin Shakespeare!

Acoustics and the view are great. Everyone from the box office to the ushers have been extremely helpful. Parking can be easy going in but like every big event, exiting is a pain due to massive amounts of traffic. I would recommend this place to anyone wishing to view anything from normal orchestral concerts to completely eccentric events and everything in between.

Awesome venue. Wish the drinks werent as expensive!

The outdoor space here was great for events and amazing downtown views.

Nice place seating is comfortable. Acoustics excellent.

Great performance! Will definitely comeback!

Majestically located on Auditorium Shores in Town Lake Austin.

Very nice venue to see a show

Fantastic event center with diverse programming. From international acts to local productions, the Long Center is a great part of the Austin art scene.

Great place hidden area from IH35

Saw Shen Yun nice theater for a great performance. Arrive early the traffic gets pretty crazy before a showtime.

My biggest complaint is the insane amount of time it takes to get in and out of the parking garage for Austin Symphony events. The venue itself is very nice though. It is super easy to find your seats and they staff is very understanding and accommodating. Pro tip for anyone coming for the first time: show up 45 minutes early. The line to get into the parking garage can take a long time. When leaving, either head out 10 minutes before the end of your show or go wait it out at a bar before you try to drive back out of the garage. Weve been stuck in the parking garage for about 45 minutes to an hour just trying to back out after an event.

Ive been here for many events, from the free outdoor family-friendly festivals on the terrace to a sophisticated world reknown opera and have thoroughly enjoyed every visit! I have also been able to attend some musicals with my children thanks to the educational tickets offered to students. Thank you!

Worth visiting.. All sorts of performance and interesting shows

Saw the Austin Symphony play the entire score to Jurassic Park while showing the movie. Great performance! The view of downtown from the Long Center is amazing too!

Such a nice facility! Every show we have seen at The Long Center had been fantastic. Especially Ballet Austin. I suggest arriving early and parking wisely, as it can take a long time to make your way out of the parking garage.

We love going here for movies in the park it’s such a great time being able to be outdoorsWith the city skyline in the background watching a movie it’s a great time the kids love it the adults love its all around good fun, can’t wait till our next visit.

The Long Center of Austin is without a doubt, a work of art and a place of enjoyment for the people of Austin. The location of the building overlooks the beauty of Austin while the interior is awe-inspiring. While the parking lot is conveniently located, a helpful tip would be to back your vehicle into the slot when parking to leave easier after the performance. There is no bad seat in the house and the staff of the Long Center are extremely helpful and courteous. Whether you are visiting for a theatrical debut, a comedians schtick, or even to take in a movie on the lawn, you will not be disappointed.

Incredible venue! No matter the event, if its going to be here, its going to be awesome! Ive always been impressed with anything Ive attended here and look forward to any other events that go on at the Long Center. I really enjoy this location, too! The parking is a breeze and there are a few awesome restaurants nearby (walking distance). If you have an opportunity to come by this place then seize it!

Very nice venue and it has its own parking which is not that expensive. I like that the rooms are small because no matter where you sit, it is always close to the stage.

Really unique and nice remodel. Good inside and outside for events. Paid and free shows. Lights up nice at night. Adds to the whole Auditorium Park next door.

Well marked! Much improved access & visibility over past years!

Opera, opera, opera, good seats, staff and experience.

Love the Long Center but Gregory Porter was supposed to sing Nat King Cole songs but only sang 2 out of about 12 songs.

We have been to The Long Center for an opera performance and an outdoor movie. The facility is clean and well kept and the staff has always been helpful. The parking garage is attached, which is really convenient. It was very easy to get in and out of. And the view of the skyline cant be beat, its just beautiful all lit up at night.

I came to the Long Center to watch a play and I had a great time. We had good seats and there is a big parking center next door for parking. Always good to have a parking garage anywhere in Austin these days. There are plenty of great places to eat and have fun nearby within walking distance too.

Great place to come and hear music. Bring food and drinks. Parking is sometimes hard to come by but not impossible.

Excellent location for taking in some culture here in Austin. Weve been able to see awesome flamenco dancers. Weve seen city-wide acoustic guitar performances. Its definitely a great location to learn more about the different cultural events in town

Great sound. Parking is the worst situation anyone could have come up with. Parking is so bad I avoid going to the center as much as possible.

Very very big. If you have good seats its a great place to see a show. If you are not downstairs you can be very far from the stage. The acoustics are good though.