Listening to the Philadelphia Orchestra perform the Messiah in the Verizon Hall never disappoints! December 2019 marks the third time I’ve been to the orchestra’s performance of the Messiah and second time that I’ve sat in the orchestra pit. The orchestra pit provides a unique perspective of the orchestra, choir, and face of the conductor. I’ve never been disappointed with not being able to see the face of the soloists.

A beautiful and amazing design for a concert hall. It’s shaped like a cello! We truly enjoyed the Philadelphia Orchestra playing Beethoven and Haydn. The sound was perfect. The chairs were a bit uncomfortable but I guess they don’t want us to fall asleep!

The Kimmel contains so many different stages and activities! Ive been to lots of great grown-up performances and talks there and we attended the free Grow Up Great program recently and loved it - we even looked at art exhibits and played games in the lobby. Didnt spend a dollar and had a blast.

The free tour at The Kimmel Center is a must do! Very informative and interesting. You get good insight into the incredible architecture of the center as well as get to explore the various stages. The attention acoustic detail is amazing.

A beautiful and large arena with the ability to host all sorts of events. I will definitely consider hosting my next concert here.There is limited underground parking. Youre better off finding off-site parking for when you come watch my already sold-out concert.

Great place to see a show! Everyone that works there are very friendly and helpful. This is a public building so its even a great place to go when in the city to see some art and take a break

Beautiful venue for a Philly Pops concert. Prepaid parking made it vert easy. We parked in the associated parking garage, walked a very short distance to the elevator and walked out onto Tier 2 balcony to a stunning view above and below us. The theatre is encased in a glass dome with natural light streaming in. We looked down to the first floor lobby at the women’s Right to Vote exhibit on the floor below.Inside the theatre was just as good. It is large but still felt intimate. The acoustics were good, as was the view. I will look to attend events here again.

Visited The Kimmel Center on account of Organ Day - The Kimmel Center’s beloved Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ — “the largest mechanical pipe organ in a concert venue in the United States”. Superb performing arts theatre. Would love to come back again..

Saw the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia at Verizon Hall in the box seats. The view was great! The wood work was not only gorgeous, but made the acoustics sound incredible!

Excellent show. Christmas orchestra + choir. Conductor was in rare form.

I really enjoyed the Kimmel Center. Ive never been there before. it was truly amazed at the view as soon as I walked in the door. The people tjat worked there were really nice and very helpful. If you need to plan an event or go see a show the Kimmel Center is the place to be. Great job guys.

A beautiful venue for anything I am sure. We saw the phenomenal Philadelphia Orchestra, the show was worth every penny. Musicians in top form led by a conductor that seems to pull the music right from their hearts. Perfection.

Jerry Blavat Doo Wop, RocknRoll, and Soul revue! Beautiful venue, great sound, lighting and orchestra. Super fun!

Great place! Super friendly staff, everyone was so nice and wanted to help. We got there early for a 4pm show and so we talked drink and hung out comfortably among the ample seating and listened to the orchestra performance going on.

A beautiful facility. Handy parking for the shows at the Merriam theater. Havent attended any venues here yet but definitely will in the future. Employees were very courteous and helpful.

We saw the Pops do Hollywood! So I geeked out, what can I say. The kids are in marching band and it was time to see the pros perform. The sound in Verizon Hall was tremendous. If you go, try to sit in the third tier for the best sound. Awesome!

Amazing venue and great location to grab dinner before a show. I went for the Philadelphia Orchestra Fantasia show and it was absolutely incredible! I would highly recommend this venue and any orchestra show if thats your kind of thing.

Great place to see a show, highly recommended.

Classy, huge, and cozy. The sound proofing in this place is amazing. No echoes whatsoever. The show we watched was out of this world. Seats are not bad and are well spaced out. The seats are great for people who are a little more than average-size too.Parking could be an issue. Id say, leave your car(s) at home and get an Uber. It would be more fun as you wouldnt have to keep worrying about your car during the event/show.

Its an amazing venue to listen to music.

Kimmel CenterDont drive to the Kimmel Center, or to any other entertainment in Center City Philly. Take a Cab or some type of public transportation. Parking is ridiculously expensive and getting in and out, dealing with thousands of other cars doing the same thing, will drive you nuts.Once youre inside the Kimmel Center, look around. Its magnificent, and the sound quality is too. My brother treated me to the Bach Mass for my birthday. We were near the front center. The sound of the Philadelphia Orchestra was incredible. I could hear each instrument. The Westminster Choir was singing. I closed my eyes and just let the sound envelope me. You will too. Its a wonderful experience, despite the little seats, crowds, and expense. This is the place to listen to music.

What a majestic building complex.I really loved the acoustics of performance space. Staff is really helpful and I guess its needed as it might get bit confusing for people.

I was here for a conference... the rooftop garden has a beautiful view. The view was spectacular. Perfect location for business or social events

A gorgeous building! Catch a show or host an event. Itll definitely impress. Parking isnt too bad either.

Lovely venue with nice acoustics, lots of space and sunlight coming in from glass roof. Excellent venue

Large Center, where you see performances. Teaching music programs. Creature comforts. Roomy cafe with tables. Order food and drinks while waiting to enter the theatre. Parking is easily available. Saw Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton accompanied by the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. The entire program was perfect

One word... Manfred. A non symphony/symphony by Tchaikovsky. Its one of about three rare classical pieces that approach the drive and propulsion of rock & roll. Even the old heads were rockin in their seats. No disrespect intended. The Orchestra is World renound and the venue is musically perfect.

This is a beautiful venue for all kinds of events from Orchestra to Physics. The orchestra seats were great.

Overall very enjoyable experience being our first time at the venue. Nice staff, great performance space. Lobby was a bit cold for my liking given the cold temps outside.

What an excellent show. Truly great artists!

Saw Turn a one women show by MBalia Singly... It was phenomenal the way she told about a Othello I will never look at that play the same her band was awesome her singing and acting was beyond amazing and I found out something new about the Kimmel Center the Little Theater in the basement it was beautiful I really truly enjoyed it

Always a classy place. Always a great time.

Beautiful facility for todays Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduation ceremony!

The 50th anniversary of The Beatles, Abbey Road with The Philly Pops.... was fabulous !

Beautiful venue and the sound was amazing. Wonderful experience.

Got a great holiday deal. Look for them. Took a 10 year old to the Fantasia show. Well playedJust remember to watch the actual musicians play dont get sucked into the film.

Beautiful music hall. I think the architecture is fascinating. The orchestra sounded beautiful and the bar was easily accessible prior to the show. Would love to go again.

The Kimball summer is one of our beautiful places to have an event every time I go there at the service there’s impeccable the style is impeccable the food is always impeccable according to the events but each event there is always top notch

Amazing theater - amazing performance by Alexa Joseph with the Philadelphia POPs

Stunning Verizon theatre did not disappoint. Accoustics are magnificent. Thoroughly enjoyed the performance and definitely coming back for more!

Their was good.

THIS PLACE IS AN AMAZINGLY BUILT PIECE OF ARCHITECTURE!! EVERYTIME I SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE, IM LEFT IN AWE!! Hence all the capitals Ok now enough of my personal thoughts back to this review.. They offer free shows there just check the website to see whats showing at that time! This place offers so much, you just have to go and check it out for yourself!! Trust me, you wont regret it!!

When you change the K to P it says Pimmel xD

Great place to just sit and converse usually quiet when a show isnt going on, Very calm and soothing Atmosphere

My first visit. Very impressed with the architecture. My first performance. Got to see where the performers set up and relax. Exciting experience.

POPS love them. Beatles last Sunday very moving and huge crowd all ages. My Mom and I have season tickets. Well worth it and I am a new convert to orchestras. A blues rock country and bluegrass fan.

Such a great venue. Its absolutely breathtaking and one you must see in person.

Great place to watch the Mummers! Their buffet with drinks is totally worth it!

Lots to see and do. Fun and culture combined.

Outstanding performance of the Philly Pops Christmas show! Thank you to the members of the Philly Pops, Philadelphia Boys Choir, the Church Choir, all the performers and the Kimmel Center and all the sponsors that made the night possible! My wife and I were truly blessed! Merry Christmas and God bless!

Nice place, have been several times. Very clean and the events hosted there are great. No reason to complain and overall great experience!

The Kimmel center is fantastic and huge! The customer service is nice for the most part and they have so many great areas, the bathrooms are very nice and the bar is convenient and great! Verizon hall while beautiful is an awful place to attend any concert or show in the summer. The air conditioning blasts so much from each individual seat and makes it feel like an actual freezer inside. Unless I wear several pairs of pants, five sweaters, and ten blankets I will not be attending a show at Verizon hall.

Beautiful and acoustically marvelous. I enjoy seeing the orchestra. Nice to hear other styles of music as well. Bela fleck and the flecktones were spectacular last night.

Seeing a show at Verizon hall is truly an experience. The acoustics were spectacular.

Beautiful theater, comfortable chairs and the acoustics are good. It was a pleasure to witness classical music here.

Very clean and classy. Beautiful architecture. Seats are comfy and the sound quality is superb. Great place to enjoy a show.

If you want to see a play or the orchestra and you cant get to NYC, this is the place to go. I have never had a bad seat, the acoustics in the theatre are state of the art, it is close to amazing restaurants and the price is very reasonable. If you havent visited the Kimmel yet, you need to.

The seating staff are exceptional and genuinely exceptional people. However the servers at the concession stands are their opposite. The overpriced food isnt helped by the fact that they dont tell you until its too late about extra charges. For instance if you order a canned drink upon pouring it into a cup thats an extra $4So watch out for that. typical Philly parking which means we parked elsewhere in a lot. The center looks upscale and staff are a hit or miss depending on the department.

My wife and I attended the New Years Eve Concert last night. It was spectacular, with selections from Brahms, Gershwin and Strauss. The acoustics are fantastic.

I’ve come her around four times for the Philadelphia orchestra. Great seats for no matter where you sit. Great lobby and clean bathrooms. Food is overpriced though and parking is tricky. (Use the parking lot next to it. It’s elevator leads straight up to the lobby.)

Loved seeing the Curtis Symphony Orchestra here! My first time at the Kimmel Center and I cant wait to go back again...

Aesthetically very pleasing, the acoustics are wonderful, and the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable. I sat in tier 3 and had a great view!

AWESOME!!!, AWESOME,!!! AWESOME!!!..ENJOYED THE PHILLY POPS, AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCH CHOIR,, SOLO RENDITION CHRISTMAS SONG ON THE HORN! WOW!!!! MANDY GONZALES,, PHENOMENAL!!!LOVED, AND ENJOY IT ALL.( EVEN THOU THEATER GOT COLD INSIDE)

Philadelphia Orchestra house, the worlds best concert hall for the greatest Orchestra. A wonder of acoustic design.

First time experience and it was fantastic. Hear the philly orchestra playing fantasia and the acoustics were great, visibility good and seats were comfy.

We saw Shanghai Acrobats here. This place is absolutely stunning. It is built beautifully and has art everywhere! Excellent bar on the first floor as well. The bartender was very nice.

The best performing arts center in Philadelphia. Its a lovely place to catch a show. The roof garden is a perfect event space for weddings and parties.

Great experience. Lovely facility. I happened to be in a group that performed in concert on stage!

My great-grand daughters graduation was held there. Its amazing how fast time flies. The atmosphere was pleasant. Plan to return for jazz or the symphony, or maybe a show. Need to put forth effort to enjoy life more and not just let it pass by, because time will keep moving forward; it waits for no one!

Outstanding acoustics! Clean and modern restroom. Comfortable seating. Courteous ushers.

While I love classical music, I normally do not go out to watch a live orchestra. My husband brought me out on a date here, and it was an unforgettable experience. From having a drink right before the performance, to sitting in the grand theatre and watching the musicians play passionately from not far away- it was such a treat and we will definitely be back for a special occasion!

A magical night far removed from the seasonal commercialism. Thanks to the organizers of this wonderful event. A memorable holiday gift for all.

Awesome venue to experience live musical performances. Gregory Porter and his band were superb.

Beautiful convention center, great variety of performances. There isnt a bad seat in the house. Ushers are ushers, but theres concessions for intermission and its just a beautiful venue with a wide selection of shows to choose from. The lobby is always open with fun events occasionally, especially for kids, and they offer tours!

...gorgeous ...comfortable seating ...fantastic acoustics ...right in the heart of center citys arts district!

Holiday concert is always a highlight of the season. Great venue!!

Went for a class trip, kids and adults had a blast!!!!

View from Tier 3 for Zelda Symphony. Beautiful building. If youre traveling to see a show here, they have an underground parking garage.

We go to Orchestra concerts. Its a good venue for this. Good acustics.

The show was amazing. However the seats are very small and close together. There is parking underneath the Center which is convenient.

Great shows/plays/orchestra etc...Staff is professional, friendly and extremely helpful.Cant wait to go back for another show.

A beautiful building and well managed entertainment.If you love the orchestra look into the packages, save some money and go more often.

The place is always clean and always has events going on check your listing on Google or their fliers they always have free events going on Dancing And concerts a great place and safe place they have a good time a wonderful experience for downtown Philadelphia

The Philly Orchestra put on a great show ...doing Pop from the 80s

Beautiful venue. The Philadelphia Orchestra was wonderful! Saw the Christmas Kids spectacular. Conductor, Adam Demirjian

Went to see School of Rock yesterday and it was great. I always enjoy shows here. Alcohol is expensive but thats the cost of doing business. Seats are comfortable.

Great venue to hear the Orchestra. WAY more leg room than the Academy of Music. Acoustics way better than when they first opened.

It was a great fun for kids as well as family enjoying Grow Great with kids which was an interactive musical event..lots of fun music and dance.

First time seeing the Philly Pops. Great performance. My wife and I enjoyed ourselves.

Love their season line ups!!

First time there, and my first time seeing Philly Pops Orchestra. Was a great time. Clean and friendly staff as well.

Had a great time. Easy to get to and easy Uber pick-up

The Philly Pops Aretha Franklin tribute at the Kimmel was an amazing show. The orchestra, the vocalists... it was a celebration!!

Always love a trip to see the Philly Orchestra!

Incredible experience at the Kimmel center with the Philadelphia orchestra. If you get the chance to see a performance here, do not miss it. The staff is fantastic and of course the performances are amazing. $10 day-of tickets are often available. Check the website for community rush tickets to be sure. Get there about 30 mins before rush starts to have the best chance of getting in the line for tickets.

Great holiday outing gospel music in the plaza. Mount Airy Church of God in Christ

Love the speakers series, like the layout of Kimmel but the seats are uncomfortable to sit in for 90 minutes. Cant believe they cant find anyone to take over the restaurant and bar area.

The schools that participated in the event..the play Cinderella were all PHENOMENAL so glad I had the opportunity to be there

Great performance venue. Its been a few years but I always like going up to the garden on top of the Pearalman theater. I often find the garden closed.

Open structure inside where you can see natural light come from the roof. Theaters throughout the center. Enjoyed my short visit there to see the dance company Philadano perform.