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Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, United States
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Ke
Review №1

Love the big leg room! Over 6 ft tall person can sit very comfortably. Not too big, not too small concert hall. Near so many great restaurants and bars!

Fe
Review №2

Nice sound, cozy, comfortable. First time here! We went to the Snatam Kaur concert!!

Ta
Review №3

Incredible! Uplifting! A must see! I just kept saying to myself those are real people! this is real! theyre standing right in front of you! Santa Fe Aspen Ballet Nutcracker as t the Lensic Theatre for the performing arts.

El
Review №4

A beautiful venue. Hardly a bad seat in the house.

Br
Review №5

Great little venue, cozy and intimate. Seat are comfortable and acoustics are good. Great architecture inside. I would definately see another show here.

Li
Review №6

Lensic us beautiful but too many kids up in the front and I couldnt see my daughter

Pi
Review №7

Excellent venue. Beautiful building. Very comfortable and intimate. The audience is outstanding. Acoustics is great.

Da
Review №8

It was too cold to snap a pic of the outside, but took one of the stage. It is a gorgeous, intimate venue. The sound is amazing and there isnt a bad seat in the house.

Sc
Review №9

The show we wanted to see was sold out so we were told that we could come early put our names on a list and if people came in and turned in their tickets because they were unable to attend the show then we could get said tickets and go. No big deal we actually waited for 1.5 hours and did end up getting tickets which was great. The staff and the Lensic minus 1 nice person are rude, not helpful and incredibly poor communicators. SMH...

Ce
Review №10

The atmosphere is calming and relaxing to watch live talent and professional acting or if it is an Opera or a Concert!

An
Review №11

A beautiful venue in Santa Fe. This classic house hosts a number of live performances as well as film presentations from The Met Live and The National Theatre.The bar/concessions is cash only, which is a bit ridiculous. The pours are heavy and you can take the drinks to your seat.Restrooms are large enough to keep long lines moving even during short intermissions. Dont miss a chance to see something here.

Ma
Review №12

Great grand old place! Great view of the concert stage. Accoustics were spot on. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

To
Review №13

Saw the nutcracker ballet fine production, very good venue. Enjoyable, the volunteer staff excellent

Co
Review №14

A wonderful, intimate setting in a grand venue made the Lila Downs performance superb!

Me
Review №15

Awesome theater awesome performance. Prodigies A Million Dreams!

Jo
Review №16

Beautiful Historical building. Great small venue for up close and personal feel to see great musicians and other artists and performers.

ja
Review №17

What a great venue. Very comfortable seating and and it is professionally ran. I look forward to my next visit.

Mi
Review №18

Nai-In Chen Dance Company & The Ahn Trio are amazing. The most innovative choreography Ive ever seen, the dancers make difficult look easy, the trio is absolutely terrific. I loved this show. Thank you Lensic Santa Fe

An
Review №19

I loved the show with Brandon and James Ann Hampton Calloway. The seats were comfortable and the theatre is beautiful. Great atmosphere and I liked the time 4 pm.

To
Review №20

Performed here for years. love the space. #teddyvalentineofficial #nmgmc

Ra
Review №21

Saw Storm Large and had a great time at this community venue. Beautiful historical theater.

De
Review №22

Great old theater. The acoustics are also great. Close to the center of Santa Fe.

Da
Review №23

Second time at the New Mexico Jazz Festival and it was truly a great experience.. Great room, sound system and superb staff. Cant wait to go back.

Ca
Review №24

Beautiful space, great concert. Pianist played an absolutely phenomenal encore.

Me
Review №25

Not only is this a lovely historical building, but the variety of entertainment it brings to Santa fe is well needed and appreciated.

St
Review №26

This was the first time Id been to the theater, we had great seats, but the sound isnt the greatest. It is an old theater, and a historic venue, but the the sound could be better. We had a hard time hearing some of the actors, and we were in the first row! Other than the sound issues, Id definitely return!

Pe
Review №27

So good, sold out show.Best Holiday cheer in town!

Jo
Review №28

Had the opportunity to work with the film crew. Awesome venue

Jo
Review №29

Beautiful venue, great concert..

Br
Review №30

While you wait for the performances to start, look around. It is a gorgeous structure, pleasant staff, nice facilities. Ive been to quite a few events here. I enjoy it every time. My 1st son started kicking -in his moms belly for the 1st time- at an Arlo Guthrie show, Ill hold that memory in my heart forever.

Ba
Review №31

Theater is very well done and kept. They put on very good shows that are good for all ages.

S.
Review №32

Saw the Peking acrobats and the symphony here. Wonderful location.

An
Review №33

Such a beautiful venue! As an artist, it is one of my favorite places to perform in. The sound folks are phenomenal to work with!

De
Review №34

Went for concert which was great. I am sure we will return for future performances in this beautiful building.

Gl
Review №35

Has great performances, good variety. Caters to different cultures

Ge
Review №36

This is a fantastic historic venue. Comfortable seats and great acoustics anywhere you sit.

Na
Review №37

Love concerts at the Lensic. That night was Leo Kottke. Music was as magic as always when Leo plays. Great evening!

Da
Review №38

The location and interior are beautiful. The staff and volunteers are very friendly. A large variety of excellent performances and lectures.

Je
Review №39

Saw Mari Boine here last week. Hearing this Indigenous Norwegian Sami / Shamanic singer perform took me to a whole higher spirtual experience on that evening.

Mi
Review №40

Beautiful venue! Gorgeous old theater. Small and intimate, not a bad seat in the house.

Me
Review №41

This theater is a gem downtown. Various forms of entertainment and education. Beloved by many locals. Be sure to check out the schedule of events.

La
Review №42

Fun place to visit.

Gr
Review №43

A santa fe jewel

Ma
Review №44

What a beautiful venue. There are no bad seats and they always have wonderful performers.

He
Review №45

Fantastic venue! I go the Lensic each year for the SFCMF. Im always so excited! Its soooo beautiful inside. Its like taking a step back in history! The accoustics are fabulous. Its an experience everyone should have.

Ch
Review №46

We go there for NMSA performances mostly, and this are of course spectacular. But the bathrooms are always clean, the ushers are friendly and helpful, and I love the aesthetic of the building itself.

Bi
Review №47

World class and just at our door step

la
Review №48

It was such a wonderful experience!

ia
Review №49

Bill and Michael Hearne together for the first time at the Lensic with a movie about Bill and Bonnie. One fabulous show. Got to go to Taos show already sold out except for the dance after.

Jo
Review №50

Amazing the quality and variety or performances at this small historic auditorium. A classic

An
Review №51

Absolutely fantastic theatre. World class. Quite impressive. The perfect house for excellent performances. Superb seating! Just beautiful.

ja
Review №52

Wonderful nicely remodeled old time movie theater. Theres always something interesting on stage and the acoustics are great all the way to the back row in the balcony.

Ed
Review №53

Nice Venue! Comfortable. Good sound design. Well appointed and ... a full bar.

Th
Review №54

Beautiful historic theater AND the have the hearing aid loop for the hearing impaired!

Te
Review №55

Saw the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet perform and it was stunning. The company did some very innovative dances (one was performed on the floor and I wish I could describe it like it deserves.) The venue itself is amazing. One of those beautiful, old fashioned theaters that are breathtaking.Although there was supposed to be parking, the place was filled and so we had to park several blocks away and walk. Ahhh...so what? It was a beautiful, warm evening and so it was no big deal.All in all, an absolutely lovely evening with the ballet companys performance was delightful.Honestly though, that floor dance was one of the most interesting things that Ive ever seen. It was a little love story and performed completely while laying down on the floor. There was some kind of screen above it so the dance was projected onto the screen so it appeared that the performers were standing up. Sometimes my ADD kicks in and about half-way through, I start wondering when its going to be over so we can move to the next thing. Not in this case. I was transfixed at the beauty, music and movement as the dancers crawled around the stage. When it was over, I was disappointed because I so wanted it to last much longer than it did.Wonderful evening, beautiful theater.

Ne
Review №56

One pf the best reasons to travel to Santa Fe. Every performance I have attended has been memorable. All shows well attended, and well managed.

De
Review №57

Saw a wonderful SFI community lecture on the economics of criminal mentality.

St
Review №58

Love the Lensic for its architecture and performers they bring in.

Ju
Review №59

Beautiful theater and pleasant staff the parking garage across the street is super convenient too. I had fun and I recomend trying this place for a date night.

Si
Review №60

It is beautiful and the acoustics are great.

La
Review №61

The Lensic is an amazing venue, where every seat has a fantastic view. It is a small, intimate theater and reminds me of the intimate theaters of London. It is worth watching anything you can in this theater.

Th
Review №62

Beautiful theater, and the fact that they now have the t-coil loop that broadcasted directly to hearing aids, it sounds beautiful too!

Ta
Review №63

Were so lucky to have the Lensic, Santa Fes cultural hub!

Yo
Review №64

Is a very colonial place just a block from the main Plaza. A non profit organization full of wonderful events.

He
Review №65

Wonderful venue. Great seats/ views. Good acoustics.

Mi
Review №66

A wonderful venue for a variety of events. Opera, film, lectures and concerts ... All available with some regularity the Lensic. If you are in town for any length of time, try to come by see something here.. parking right across the street in the city lot..

Aa
Review №67

Beautiful theater, the Santa fe symphony is delightful

Ta
Review №68

I Love the Lensic its a fun place to go and watch any number of the unique shows that play there. The architecture inside is amazing as well! They also have a small bar where you can get drinks and take them to your seat!

Ms
Review №69

Attended the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestras Annual Christmas Concert

Ma
Review №70

The Lensic a Santa Fe classic. An old renovated theatre, now a performance space featuring headline acts from around the world. Comfortable and cozy, if you have a chance to see a group you like at the Lensic, dont miss out!

Kl
Review №71

Absolutely wonderful place to see a movie, play or concert. Just a beautiful auditorium and people there were wonderful

Ki
Review №72

It was fabulous. The Choir of Man is best show I have ever been to.

Bo
Review №73

Beautiful! One of the gran dams of historic theaters still open to the public. I attended the Saturday “kiddee shows” in the early 50s. I now live in San Antonio, Texas, but I always make it a point to visit the Lensic Theater every time I go back to my home town in Santa Fe.

El
Review №74

Intimate venue. Loved the show (Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.)

Ch
Review №75

Beautiful space, comfortable seats. In my mezzanine seat for a baroque string orchestra performance, the sound was a bit dead, but I would definitely go there again.

Ch
Review №76

Parking was easier than expected and entry and exit were efficient. The facility was very nice. Thank you for a pleasant experience.

Da
Review №77

Great venue with an intimate feel

Ca
Review №78

Its really cute and employees are very nice. The problem we had is that it was really hot in the theatre and it made it hard to get into the performance.

RC
Review №79

Great acoustics and even from the back left we had a great view of the stage!

As
Review №80

A very classis Santa Fe theater. It is seating only so not best for non-dance bands in my opinion but I its a great place to see the anything from a symphony to an author presentaion to a comedy show etc ...

d2
Review №81

Good looking place. Not run down. Looks entertained but the beamer turned off for a short amount of time twice.

Ma
Review №82

Much deserved recognition for Bert Dalton, Robert Mirabal and others at Platinum Music Awards.

De
Review №83

Its beautiful and got a great sound

St
Review №84

Great programs. High talent. Modest prices

Ed
Review №85

Used to be an ambassador their. One of the best venues in town for top rated entertainment. Beautiful building inside and out.

Tr
Review №86

Beautiful, historical venue.

De
Review №87

Deva Premal and Miten performance was great

Cl
Review №88

I love this theater and the quality of performances they bring.

Hy
Review №89

Really good place! My family enjoyed The Nutcracker show.

Ma
Review №90

The Lensic is an amazing facility. It is beautiful, intimate, comfortable, and the staff is always friendly. It is conveniently located with parking across the street and all of downtown Santa Fe s restaurants and bars at your disposal for before or after shows.

Al
Review №91

Great place, good people wonderful experience, a must try,

La
Review №92

Have had uncountable great experiences here. Wonderfully restored. One of Santa Fes true gems

Se
Review №93

Chris Delia was hilarious! Great venue.

Ma
Review №94

Brad Sherwood and Colin Mochrie were hilarious! The Lensic is a great venue, fantastic location with courteous staff.

Br
Review №95

Seems to be a well-maintained, older theatre. Comfortable seats, good audio, nice view of the stage.

Fo
Review №96

Quaint little theater with some gorgeous interior design. Bathroom was down a set of stairs so not exactly disabled accessible.

Al
Review №97

A fabulously restored old movie theater that is now used as a live performance space. The most comfortable theater seats Ive ever sat in. Excellent parking across the street.One of my fav venues.

Te
Review №98

Great venue! A Grand old theater. First time here, we will be back. Easy parking.

Di
Review №99

Fantastic music Saturday evening.

Re
Review №100

ALWAYS THE BEST!! WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE OUR LENSIC AND THESE INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE. PERFECT.

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  • Address:211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, United States
  • Site:http://lensic.org/
  • Phone:+1 505-988-1234
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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