A classic venue for the performing arts. I love the decor and the acoustics.

We saw a great show here. Precautions were practiced for covid and the audience had plenty of space between them. It was so nice to see a concert in a beautiful space while still being careful.

Beautiful architecture! All staff encountered were incredibly cheerful, kind, and helpful. Had an amazing time! Thank you all for a wonderful experience!

How can you not love front row seats? The center is spectacularly beautiful. The will call section was very easy to navigate. The little bar was reasonably priced and have a good selection. And I dont think there was a bad seat in the house but again, I was in the front row lol

Amazing structural architecture! The ceiling is cool! So amazing! The architectural skills and how well things were built in the early 1900s (built to last). The view of the stage was amazing from all points of view. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit to see the performance of the Richmond Ballet Nutcracker!!

It was magical! The staff was professional and courteous! The Christmas decorations were exquisite. The beautiful items for sale were so incredible. The performance was breathtaking. My daughter participated in the Snow Chorus this year and she was honored. Merry Christmas

I attended the Virginia All State Orchestra and Chorus concert yesterday and had an absolutely magical time. I have not seen a performance in this theatre since the late 90s when I had the privilege to see “Orfeo ed Euridice” with my music theory class and the music superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools. The theatre has undergone many renovations since that day, but it is just as magical as it was back then.The sound in this space was phenomenal, so kudos to the individual or team of Acoustic Engineers that worked on the interior space. I sat in multiple places throughout the various performances and never found a dull spot for the sound.I highly encourage you to support any artist of your choice and enjoy a performance here. With so many wonderful local restaurants within walking distance (including two from the brilliant Jason Alley) there is no downside to a family outing downtown to take in a show!!

Great venue for a Opera performance. Lots of historical architecture. Large and clean restrooms add the staff was very gracious!

Beautiful historical venue for the classics and contemporary.This performance of The Nutcracker was just another great performance by the Richmond Ballet.

Beautiful theater. Very nice Nutcracker performance. My 7 year old boy loved the show. Get there early. The show starts right at the time on your ticket. They have you go through metal detectors and check your bag, so there is a long line and a wait to get in. Then you have to find your seat. There are multiple, helpful ushers all over to help you with this. So get there about 30 minutes early, and you will be fine. If you get there early, you can explore merchandise from the shows, and get a drink or snack at the concessions.

Saw the nutcracker for the first time here, although I couldnt really understand what was happening plot wise, the ballet that was performed was beautiful and the architecture of the building was amazing!! Would definitely go again for a different performance.

Thoroughly impressed with the atmosphere and kind assistance we received. I had never seen the Nutcracker before and was delighted with my gift. Loved the attention to details. A must see theater for sure!

The Carpenter Theater is a great place to see the wonderful shows and artists. We have been there many times and we are never disappointed. The venue is beautiful and the acoustics are fantastic. There is also parking very close by. f you get the chance, take in a show there! We saw Chris Tomlin in concert there and it was fantastic!

I was impressed with this venue. It seemed wide open while inside and the view from the left side of the orchestra was really nice, though a bit hard to see the very back left of the stage. Kind of expected so no big deal.

Beautiful building. Acoustics are great and staff is superb.

It was so pretty and clean. I saw the Nutcracker, and the show was amazing

Well the seating view is great, no matter where u sit. The acoustics are prime. The artist that entertained my show was Gregory Porter and the perfect venue for Mr. Porter! Havent seen a show in a while but I left 10X better than going in. Great theater, supreme artist-what else can I say. Refresh snacks were sold. Oh happy day for me!

Wonderful venue. Beautiful decor, well raked seating for view of performance, and superior acoustics. Most recently enjoyed The Story of Simon and Garfunkel, which, by the way, is a must see for fans of the artists. Tingling nostalgia.

Visited to watch the Richmond Symphony. Spacious and comfortable seats. The bar was efficient too. They dont have a wide selection of beers but then again that wasnt the reason I went there!

We went to see the Nutcracker as a family and enjoyed the performance. Unfortunately there was a lot of little kids who took away from the experience. The parents kept shushing them and letting them eat snacks. The parents did not discipline nor stopped there children from throwing garbage on the floor. This was unacceptable and the staff was very flexible. I read on the internet that they were strict but did not witness it during our attendance. I have attended the New York City ballet and it was an all around pleasant experience compared to the Richmond ballet.

Very nice place to see a show. The sound was very good even at the top row.

Magnificent old theatre which has been restored to its glory. We had balcony seats for a performance and the view was fantastic.

Beautiful facility and great performance of the nutcracker.

Very nice setting amazing orchestra plan on attending future ballets

Magical space for opera and symphony. Only wish space in front of seats was wider for knees.

Awesome theater and had a very good experience

Beautiful theatre. The theatre was built to appear as if we were outside. I would suggest getting tickets in the middle of the audience, no matter the side if your venue requires reading because the subtitles are above the stage.

Beautiful once inside the theater. The building and furnishing were dated. I enjoyed the discovery concert. I liked all of the songs except 1

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous converted movie palace from the 1920s and the perfect locale to lend its magic to The Nutcracker. To say that I was giddy with happiness was an understatement.

Beach Slang was awesome and this place is gorgeous!

Such a bueatiful place! The ballet was amazing. The atmosphere was awe inspiring! The staff was pleasant and lovely. Will return soon!

Wonderful small art deco theater to see a show.

Had a blast at the 85 south show!

Great theater. Very cool looking architecture and the seats are actually pretty comfortable.

Lovely vintage place with ambiance, where you can also be entertained by worthy productions ..

Beautiful building and nice acoustics. Parking is available on 6th street.

Must see to believe, Ray was awesome.

Great place for live music. Interior of the theater is beautiful and sound quality is great both on first level and in the balcony.

Expensive drinks, but I guess thats to be expected. Seats are pretty comfortable and plenty of leg room in the orchestra section. Good experience seeing RVA Symphony and Virginia Opera here.

An amazing place! A very memorable evening.

We saw the Chris Tomlin Christmas concert during this visit. We arrived early to eat locally prior to the concert and were faced with the usual parking headaches found when parking downtown. Be prepared to pay cash $10 to park.We purchased tickets online and printed our paper copies. The online process was smooth. Our bags were checked at the door and we were scanned with a metal detector wand before entry. The ambiance of the Carpenter Center is breathtaking. We were very happy with our seats they were comfortable with a perfect view of the stage.The ushers were so helpful and patient as they were asked the same questions over and over. Our usher stationed by our seat even offered to take our groups photo.The bathrooms were ample, clean and had minimal wait ; all of these are rare for a venue of this size.11 of us enjoyed the concert with no appreciable downside, we will definitely do this again.

Wonderful venue for the opera performances Ive seen here. Intimate and richly historic classical theater.

Such a beautiful theatre! Very classy, I enjoyed seeing the splendor as much as I did the show. Lovely...just lovely. Thank you RVA.

Went to see Gregory Porter. Artist was Amazing! Major issue I had with the venue is that the Ushers walk around ALOT. It was rather distracting. One even started playing a rather loud video on her phone in the balcony? Would have been a 5 star other than that.

Absolutely lovely theater with wonderful volunteers and staff. The Richmond Ballet was beyond amazing, Im so glad they call this place home. Truly splendid experience.

An absolutely stunning theater. Tonight was the 10th anniversary of the opening after it was completely renovated. A gala to rival that original night that we attended as well. Bravo to everyone involved!

Beautiful old venue. Great acoustics for a concert. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. 5 stars.

The theater was beautiful. I was there for a graduation was able to enjoy all the art throughout the theater.

Astounding venue cant wait to see another show here

The staff are very professional and the securtity are among the most friendly and courteous as well. The bathrooms are immaculate and stocked. Ill definitely reccomend coming here!

It was my 1st time here, I didnt even know this place existed. We went to watch Cinderella with my daughters school. Its very clean and beautiful. The art on the wall, ceiling and just the building itself is amazingly beautiful. The outside does not do it any justice. Would definitely recommend this place and go back every chance I get.

Enjoyed seeing the uncompromising Marin Alsop, and The Richmond Symphony, intro the 2020 season. This is really an ideal venue for such things!

Fantastic showing of the classic The Nutcracker the usher are so nice.

Great classy venue (not too big nor too small) for the Richmond Symphonys presentation of Handels Messiah!

Amazing performance by Anthony McGill on the Mozart clarinet concerto!

Weve seen two operas here, La Tosca and Il Postino -- brilliant! Im in love with this venue and the shows produced here.

Venerable performance space from a by gone era

Beautiful venue. Great events, great acoustics. Love the RVA Symphony events here!

Beautiful theater and very comfortable seating, saw Darren Knight southern mama at this theater while I lived in Virginia. Great experience!!

Beautiful historic theater. Easy to find.

Weve always LOVED live music at the Carpenter Center. Seats are comfortable, leg room is adequate and the view to the stage is amazing. Definitely coming back soon

Lovely theater and experience!

My granddaughter perform here The past 5 or 6 years. Beautiful with comfortable seating

A great place to visit! The inside is absolutely beautiful and the seating is really nice. The staff is really kind and helpful. Definitely consider going to a show here if you can!

Richmond Sumphony was wonderful. The Altria Theatre is beautiful inside and out. Walking thru the doors transports you to another time.

Beautiful theatre, great environment to see a show.

Had the time of my life

Beautiful place! The Nutcracker was amazing!

Richmond Ballet production of Swan Lake was AMAZING !

Saw an All State Choir High School performance here. The acoustics are really good and the aesthetics are beautiful. Really nice venue.

Gorgeous theatre and Swan Lake was amazing!

My husband and a couple of good friends attended the Vince Gill concert; it was pouring rain. It was a challenge standing in line with umbrellas everywhere to pay for parking. There was no attendant on duty; both pay stations were automated, and slow. Sometimes it worked, at times it did not!While parking/paying was a bare; once we got inside, the show was more than we expected! Vince Gill entertained his appreciative audience for 3+ hours; he never left the stage! His band members took a break while Vince pulled a stool up to the Mike; he told some stories and sang solos to us. He is a phenomenal entertainer; we are glad we went to hear him!I failed to say earlier how enchanting the theater is; the lovely venue lends itself well for extraordinary entertainment. The volunteer ushers are kind and efficient. Their actions exude enjoy the show vibes!

Beautiful inside and out. You really need to experience the beauty of this theater. It is incredible inside. Very intimate, well lit, and the acoustics are pretty good. The theater is not massive so even the higher seats give you a great view. We saw the youth orchestra and it was great. The staff are very helpful and strict about the no phones/filming policy, which minimizes distractions.

Beautiful...and they serve wine and kettle corn. The auditorium was amazing the stage has great visual no matter where you sit.

Swan Lake was amazing to see here!

Lovely theater, the Richmond Symphony was fantastic. The seats are satisfactory, the views are good, and the decor, if you are into it, is spectacular. Two things I found particularly annoying however. The price of a tiny cup of mediocre coffee was 3 dollars! Worse yet the citys taxes are outrageous!

Beautiful theater but no leg room. The concessions are expensive but thats to be expected. If youre a tall person, get an aisle seat or youll be really uncomfortable.

Absolutely beautiful venue inside and out. Great sound quality and not a bad seat in the house. Versatile stage from ballet to jazz and classical concerts. My personal favorite theater in Richmond.

Saw Tom Segura and had a blast! Beautiful building inside and out! Will definitely be returning

Just saw How Did This Get Made Live here last night, and I have to say, this is a great venue. Its really clean, the seats are comfortable, and the theater itself is very beautiful.

Amazing venue, highly recommended.

We saw a great ballet while there. The staff was extremely helpful and nice. Great seats we could see everything.

Very clean and reasonable prices on concessions.

This theater is gorgeous! I was backstage as a student teacher with my 4th graders who had a performance with Minds In Motion & I was also in the balcony for their actual show. I loved how they angled the seats in the balcony so you literally did not have to worry about being able to see over someone else’s head. The sound system was great, the ceiling and overall decor is just gorgeous, and it is so clean and inviting. I’d love to go again and see other shows!

Celebrating their 10th anniversary this year as part of the Dominion Energy Center for the Arts. Best performance venue in Richmond.

Saw the India Aire concert and this place was wonderful. It smaller in the inside than youd think but it brings a more intimate perspective to the performance.

Its a beautiful theater. We were quite disappointed at having been sold seats to a section that doesnt exist (pit/orchestra seating was sold to us) and we then had to be moved back much farther than we paid for. I would still go back, but just be mindful of where your seats are when booking!

One of the best theaters I’ve experienced in Richmond. Went for the Nutcracker Musical event.The place is beautiful!

I highly recommend checking out the Carpenter! Its historic and a Richmond favorite ️

Beautiful historically restored venue. love this place and all of the amazing events they host.

The performance was very well done. I went to watch Cinderella and I was amazing. Would reccomend if you like to watch live performances.

They just had the Jay Cutler Bodybuilding competition show everyone did an awesome job!!!

Wonderful venue for concerts! Superb acoustics and beautiful decor!

Beautiful theatre! The wife and I went to see the band Ghost here. The views from every part of Carpenter Theatre were perfect. The only complaint I have is one of the bartenders added soda to my double Jack Daniels on the rocks and I didnt ask for soda. When I brought it to his attention, he immediately treated me like I made the drink wrong for him. I was very polite and even apologized first by saying, I apologize, but I didnt ask for soda in this drink. I dont know if he was having a rough night or someone else was maybe rude to him so I didnt make a big deal out of it. I also dont believe that Carpenter Theatres review should suffer as well. If this is brought to their attention though, maybe remind them that not everyone is there to make their night difficult. The ushers were VERY nice and extremely helpful with getting people to their proper seats.

The carpenter theatre complex serves a variety of entertainment needs. We have seen plays and the orchestra there. Sound quality is quite good even in the nosebleed seats. Bathrooms could be more spacious to facilitate intermission rush. Ushers are very efficient

The staff was incredible!

Handels Messiah was wonderful!

Virginia Arts 10th anniversary was AWESOME!!

Seats are comfortable and staff is very helpful and courteous.

Went to see the 85 south shown and had a great time