read more, Small venue for concerts but convenient to downtown, the mahaffey doesn't normally attract top performers but I was fortunate enough to see the moody blues and Steve Martin and the steep canyon rangers so attractions do come to the Mahaffey. I think $10. Highlighting the fact that shyster towing services will tow your vehicle if you are cheap like me. The Progress Energy Center is located on a beautiful waterfront which is a perfect setting for the kind of classy ambience that you're in for. You can pay for parking at that time, also. It has a great sound system, comfy seats, and efficiently dispensed concessions. The property is clean and open outside and just as much on the inside.
It made it easier to pay for parking at the same time. Concessions will be for sale on site. My daughter and I had a great time and will definitely be going back to the venue and to the Nutcracker. Friendly staff. Recommended experiences in and around St. Petersburg. The sound system was wonderful. The staff was friendly and available. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Adore the box seats and slightly elevated lodge. read more, This is a fine hall with very good acoustics. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. All seats are good seats and the sound quality is excellent throughout. My first time to the Mahaffey theatre was for a Brian Wilson concert. read more. In the rain. However, if it's your first time pay heed as there are some quirks about the place that you need to know. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in New Zealand. The issue was the ushers! I've been to many other venues (including Ruth Eckerd Hall of which I am a member) and I think the seating @ The Mahaffey is laid out much more intelligently - allowing rows between seating so that you don't have to walk over half the width of the theater to sit in the middle.
This is a great venue. The Expo will officially launch SpringZone St. Petersburg Rising, a new grassroots community and youth mentoring engagement movement. Word to the wise - pay the $5 up front to park in the theater lot. is expensive, but if it keeps the ticket price low then OK. Also, they have lots of staff directing the traffic, so that does help with the in and out. The setting is marvelous as the theater is located with a view of the bay complete with boats big and small and a delightful fountain. It so easy to park and stroll right in. - See 367 traveler reviews, 72 candid photos, and great deals for St. Petersburg, FL, at Tripadvisor. As an older, single woman, I would have no problem attending any event by myself. I live in Orlando and I expect to drive the 90 minutes come back again. Traffic leaving was nicely handled. Theatre is a good size, approximately 2,000 seats, and it seems there really isn't a bad seat in the house. You can tell that a team put a lot of thought into what the overall experience might be like for a theater goer. As we entered the theater, after passing through the metal detector, two ushers, both elderly women, openly bickered with each other about who would take our tickets. Was there for 2 Christmas performances in the last week and the sound system is absolutely wonderful..comparable to Carnegie Hall. We were given our tickets and seated right away. For the concert we attended, there were plenty selections of beer, alcohol, sodas, and food. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States.
Very authentic to the story. Made a great Mahaffey concert experience suck. Recommended experiences in and around St. Petersburg. - See 367 traveller reviews, 72 candid photos, and great deals for St. Petersburg, FL, at Tripadvisor. Purchasing the tickets on line was easy. So come to enjoy the venues and try to overlook everything else. We attended a great Pink Martini performance at the Mahaffey Theater. This is a fine hall with very good acoustics. We really loved it and will be going again next year as they change it up from year to year.Remember...No Cameras or recording so enjoy the moment! The inside of the theater is very open. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater: St. Petersburg main theater - See 367 traveler reviews, 72 candid photos, and great deals for St. Petersburg, FL, at Tripadvisor. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater: VERY IMPRESSED!! This venue is great for concerts and shows. read more, This is a fine hall with very good acoustics. Bathrooms are only on the first floor, and don't accommodate very many wishing to make a deposit, so plan accordingly; and food options are limited.
Periodically we catch a performance of the Florida Orchestra at the Mahaffey. The seats are comfy and they are all very close to the stage. Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe. It's not a facility where you need a jumbo tron to see what's taking place on stage when you're stuck in the nose-bleed section. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.
The staff is extremely pleasant and helpful. Seats are great, no really bad... - See 367 traveler reviews, 72 candid photos, and great deals for St. Petersburg, FL, at Tripadvisor. The theatre is very nice. Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe. What a beautiful venue. Park in the lot for the Dali museum next door for only $5 and less crowds. read more, Great experience . Acoustics are wonderful. They were argumentative and verbally picked at each other like teenaged siblings.
I understand the restaurant is pretty good, which you can book when you buy your ticket. Al Lang Stadium is located in in downtown St. Petersburg, FL next to Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater and The Dali. My wife loves it when I surprise her with Theater tickets! The exterior reminded me of the Kennedy Center in DC... You can't beat the Mahaffey. Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe. Comfortable seating. Lobby is large with several concessions selling beverages (both non- and alcoholic). 87 reviews of Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater "I really enjoyed seeing Jerry Seinfeld at the Mahaffey Theater. We parked in the theater's parking lot ($10), which was convenient. We attended the concert last night at this beautiful venue. Smokey Robinson, Brian Wilson and Pink Martini. Over the course of the last 2 years we've been to the Mahaffey Theater several times and have enjoyed the events and venues due to the intimacy and size.
Every seat has been good, easy to view the stage and the sound excellent. I have now seen 3 concerts at this venue.
Several good restaurants are just about 3 blocks away.
We've seen the Beach Boys a number of times, and this was another fabulous concert. My one drawback is to have to pay for parking. When I called for tickets, the woman was so helpful and recommended some great seats. Make sure to get there early, as parking seemed to get a little out of hand as showtime got closer.
The location and appearance of the theater add to the experience.
Likewise there was overt bickering about who would take our tickets when we entered the internal doors to the theater itself. one said as we approached.
read more, This is a fine hall with very good acoustics.
There was nothing welcoming or remotely helpful about them, given the verbal unfriendly banter about role responsibilities and procedures, and their overly authoritative, abrupt manner. "Give ME your ticket NOW!" Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe.
11PM and your car is missing.
Per usual we experienced a stellar performance by Pink Martini. It will make your visit more enjoyable. Periodically we catch a performance of the Florida Orchestra at the Mahaffey. Concession stands sell food and beverages during shows and parking is available nearby. Acoustics are wonderful. Enjoyed Mannheim Steamroller Christmas very much.the special effects were awesome and the theater itself is a wonderful venue. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe. Parking at The Mahaffey Theater will be $10. The theater is beautiful and the seats are not too bad. This is a fine hall with very good acoustics. We just saw Shen Yun at the Mahaffey and loved it! I've never seen anything like it. My oldest daughter and I were given tickets to the Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker which was being preformed at the Mahaffey Theater on December 26th. I felt extremely safe and secure.
more, Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater. Upgraded and improved in 2017-18, Al Lang Stadium hosts sports events, Al Lang Live Concert Series and more. All seats have been in the Lodge section. When you buy tickets online they do not charge service fees, which is a nice plus! This ended when one grabbed and scanned my ticket as the other usher shouted out to her, "You can't reach in front of me like that!" This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. They should learn to air their differences elsewhere, know the drill about ticket taking before the audience members arrive, and behave more politely.
read more, Small venue for concerts but convenient to downtown, the mahaffey doesn't normally attract top performers but I was fortunate enough to see the moody blues and Steve Martin and the steep canyon rangers so attractions do come to the Mahaffey. I think $10. Highlighting the fact that shyster towing services will tow your vehicle if you are cheap like me. The Progress Energy Center is located on a beautiful waterfront which is a perfect setting for the kind of classy ambience that you're in for. You can pay for parking at that time, also. It has a great sound system, comfy seats, and efficiently dispensed concessions. The property is clean and open outside and just as much on the inside.
It made it easier to pay for parking at the same time. Concessions will be for sale on site. My daughter and I had a great time and will definitely be going back to the venue and to the Nutcracker. Friendly staff. Recommended experiences in and around St. Petersburg. The sound system was wonderful. The staff was friendly and available. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Adore the box seats and slightly elevated lodge. read more, This is a fine hall with very good acoustics. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. All seats are good seats and the sound quality is excellent throughout. My first time to the Mahaffey theatre was for a Brian Wilson concert. read more. In the rain. However, if it's your first time pay heed as there are some quirks about the place that you need to know. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in New Zealand. The issue was the ushers! I've been to many other venues (including Ruth Eckerd Hall of which I am a member) and I think the seating @ The Mahaffey is laid out much more intelligently - allowing rows between seating so that you don't have to walk over half the width of the theater to sit in the middle.
This is a great venue. The Expo will officially launch SpringZone St. Petersburg Rising, a new grassroots community and youth mentoring engagement movement. Word to the wise - pay the $5 up front to park in the theater lot. is expensive, but if it keeps the ticket price low then OK. Also, they have lots of staff directing the traffic, so that does help with the in and out. The setting is marvelous as the theater is located with a view of the bay complete with boats big and small and a delightful fountain. It so easy to park and stroll right in. - See 367 traveler reviews, 72 candid photos, and great deals for St. Petersburg, FL, at Tripadvisor. As an older, single woman, I would have no problem attending any event by myself. I live in Orlando and I expect to drive the 90 minutes come back again. Traffic leaving was nicely handled. Theatre is a good size, approximately 2,000 seats, and it seems there really isn't a bad seat in the house. You can tell that a team put a lot of thought into what the overall experience might be like for a theater goer. As we entered the theater, after passing through the metal detector, two ushers, both elderly women, openly bickered with each other about who would take our tickets. Was there for 2 Christmas performances in the last week and the sound system is absolutely wonderful..comparable to Carnegie Hall. We were given our tickets and seated right away. For the concert we attended, there were plenty selections of beer, alcohol, sodas, and food. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States.
Very authentic to the story. Made a great Mahaffey concert experience suck. Recommended experiences in and around St. Petersburg. - See 367 traveller reviews, 72 candid photos, and great deals for St. Petersburg, FL, at Tripadvisor. Purchasing the tickets on line was easy. So come to enjoy the venues and try to overlook everything else. We attended a great Pink Martini performance at the Mahaffey Theater. This is a fine hall with very good acoustics. We really loved it and will be going again next year as they change it up from year to year.Remember...No Cameras or recording so enjoy the moment! The inside of the theater is very open. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater: St. Petersburg main theater - See 367 traveler reviews, 72 candid photos, and great deals for St. Petersburg, FL, at Tripadvisor. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater: VERY IMPRESSED!! This venue is great for concerts and shows. read more, This is a fine hall with very good acoustics. Bathrooms are only on the first floor, and don't accommodate very many wishing to make a deposit, so plan accordingly; and food options are limited.
Periodically we catch a performance of the Florida Orchestra at the Mahaffey. The seats are comfy and they are all very close to the stage. Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe. It's not a facility where you need a jumbo tron to see what's taking place on stage when you're stuck in the nose-bleed section. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.
The staff is extremely pleasant and helpful. Seats are great, no really bad... - See 367 traveler reviews, 72 candid photos, and great deals for St. Petersburg, FL, at Tripadvisor. The theatre is very nice. Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe. What a beautiful venue. Park in the lot for the Dali museum next door for only $5 and less crowds. read more, Great experience . Acoustics are wonderful. They were argumentative and verbally picked at each other like teenaged siblings.
I understand the restaurant is pretty good, which you can book when you buy your ticket. Al Lang Stadium is located in in downtown St. Petersburg, FL next to Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater and The Dali. My wife loves it when I surprise her with Theater tickets! The exterior reminded me of the Kennedy Center in DC... You can't beat the Mahaffey. Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe. Comfortable seating. Lobby is large with several concessions selling beverages (both non- and alcoholic). 87 reviews of Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater "I really enjoyed seeing Jerry Seinfeld at the Mahaffey Theater. We parked in the theater's parking lot ($10), which was convenient. We attended the concert last night at this beautiful venue. Smokey Robinson, Brian Wilson and Pink Martini. Over the course of the last 2 years we've been to the Mahaffey Theater several times and have enjoyed the events and venues due to the intimacy and size.
Every seat has been good, easy to view the stage and the sound excellent. I have now seen 3 concerts at this venue.
Several good restaurants are just about 3 blocks away.
We've seen the Beach Boys a number of times, and this was another fabulous concert. My one drawback is to have to pay for parking. When I called for tickets, the woman was so helpful and recommended some great seats. Make sure to get there early, as parking seemed to get a little out of hand as showtime got closer.
The location and appearance of the theater add to the experience.
Likewise there was overt bickering about who would take our tickets when we entered the internal doors to the theater itself. one said as we approached.
read more, This is a fine hall with very good acoustics.
There was nothing welcoming or remotely helpful about them, given the verbal unfriendly banter about role responsibilities and procedures, and their overly authoritative, abrupt manner. "Give ME your ticket NOW!" Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe.
11PM and your car is missing.
Per usual we experienced a stellar performance by Pink Martini. It will make your visit more enjoyable. Periodically we catch a performance of the Florida Orchestra at the Mahaffey. Concession stands sell food and beverages during shows and parking is available nearby. Acoustics are wonderful. Enjoyed Mannheim Steamroller Christmas very much.the special effects were awesome and the theater itself is a wonderful venue. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe. Parking at The Mahaffey Theater will be $10. The theater is beautiful and the seats are not too bad. This is a fine hall with very good acoustics. We just saw Shen Yun at the Mahaffey and loved it! I've never seen anything like it. My oldest daughter and I were given tickets to the Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker which was being preformed at the Mahaffey Theater on December 26th. I felt extremely safe and secure.
more, Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater. Upgraded and improved in 2017-18, Al Lang Stadium hosts sports events, Al Lang Live Concert Series and more. All seats have been in the Lodge section. When you buy tickets online they do not charge service fees, which is a nice plus! This ended when one grabbed and scanned my ticket as the other usher shouted out to her, "You can't reach in front of me like that!" This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. They should learn to air their differences elsewhere, know the drill about ticket taking before the audience members arrive, and behave more politely.
Since it is the Christmas season, the theater did nothing to "deck the halls" so to speak for the holidays.... One performance, the symphony orchestra decorated the base of the stage with what looked like dollar store decorations.,,tacky and shabby. Things to do near Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater.
Seats are great, no really bad...
read more, Small venue for concerts but convenient to downtown, the mahaffey doesn't normally attract top performers but I was fortunate enough to see the moody blues and Steve Martin and the steep canyon rangers so attractions do come to the Mahaffey. I think $10. Highlighting the fact that shyster towing services will tow your vehicle if you are cheap like me. The Progress Energy Center is located on a beautiful waterfront which is a perfect setting for the kind of classy ambience that you're in for. You can pay for parking at that time, also. It has a great sound system, comfy seats, and efficiently dispensed concessions. The property is clean and open outside and just as much on the inside.
It made it easier to pay for parking at the same time. Concessions will be for sale on site. My daughter and I had a great time and will definitely be going back to the venue and to the Nutcracker. Friendly staff. Recommended experiences in and around St. Petersburg. The sound system was wonderful. The staff was friendly and available. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Adore the box seats and slightly elevated lodge. read more, This is a fine hall with very good acoustics. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. All seats are good seats and the sound quality is excellent throughout. My first time to the Mahaffey theatre was for a Brian Wilson concert. read more. In the rain. However, if it's your first time pay heed as there are some quirks about the place that you need to know. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in New Zealand. The issue was the ushers! I've been to many other venues (including Ruth Eckerd Hall of which I am a member) and I think the seating @ The Mahaffey is laid out much more intelligently - allowing rows between seating so that you don't have to walk over half the width of the theater to sit in the middle.
This is a great venue. The Expo will officially launch SpringZone St. Petersburg Rising, a new grassroots community and youth mentoring engagement movement. Word to the wise - pay the $5 up front to park in the theater lot. is expensive, but if it keeps the ticket price low then OK. Also, they have lots of staff directing the traffic, so that does help with the in and out. The setting is marvelous as the theater is located with a view of the bay complete with boats big and small and a delightful fountain. It so easy to park and stroll right in. - See 367 traveler reviews, 72 candid photos, and great deals for St. Petersburg, FL, at Tripadvisor. As an older, single woman, I would have no problem attending any event by myself. I live in Orlando and I expect to drive the 90 minutes come back again. Traffic leaving was nicely handled. Theatre is a good size, approximately 2,000 seats, and it seems there really isn't a bad seat in the house. You can tell that a team put a lot of thought into what the overall experience might be like for a theater goer. As we entered the theater, after passing through the metal detector, two ushers, both elderly women, openly bickered with each other about who would take our tickets. Was there for 2 Christmas performances in the last week and the sound system is absolutely wonderful..comparable to Carnegie Hall. We were given our tickets and seated right away. For the concert we attended, there were plenty selections of beer, alcohol, sodas, and food. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States.
Very authentic to the story. Made a great Mahaffey concert experience suck. Recommended experiences in and around St. Petersburg. - See 367 traveller reviews, 72 candid photos, and great deals for St. Petersburg, FL, at Tripadvisor. Purchasing the tickets on line was easy. So come to enjoy the venues and try to overlook everything else. We attended a great Pink Martini performance at the Mahaffey Theater. This is a fine hall with very good acoustics. We really loved it and will be going again next year as they change it up from year to year.Remember...No Cameras or recording so enjoy the moment! The inside of the theater is very open. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater: St. Petersburg main theater - See 367 traveler reviews, 72 candid photos, and great deals for St. Petersburg, FL, at Tripadvisor. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater: VERY IMPRESSED!! This venue is great for concerts and shows. read more, This is a fine hall with very good acoustics. Bathrooms are only on the first floor, and don't accommodate very many wishing to make a deposit, so plan accordingly; and food options are limited.
Periodically we catch a performance of the Florida Orchestra at the Mahaffey. The seats are comfy and they are all very close to the stage. Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe. It's not a facility where you need a jumbo tron to see what's taking place on stage when you're stuck in the nose-bleed section. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.
The staff is extremely pleasant and helpful. Seats are great, no really bad... - See 367 traveler reviews, 72 candid photos, and great deals for St. Petersburg, FL, at Tripadvisor. The theatre is very nice. Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe. What a beautiful venue. Park in the lot for the Dali museum next door for only $5 and less crowds. read more, Great experience . Acoustics are wonderful. They were argumentative and verbally picked at each other like teenaged siblings.
I understand the restaurant is pretty good, which you can book when you buy your ticket. Al Lang Stadium is located in in downtown St. Petersburg, FL next to Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater and The Dali. My wife loves it when I surprise her with Theater tickets! The exterior reminded me of the Kennedy Center in DC... You can't beat the Mahaffey. Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe. Comfortable seating. Lobby is large with several concessions selling beverages (both non- and alcoholic). 87 reviews of Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater "I really enjoyed seeing Jerry Seinfeld at the Mahaffey Theater. We parked in the theater's parking lot ($10), which was convenient. We attended the concert last night at this beautiful venue. Smokey Robinson, Brian Wilson and Pink Martini. Over the course of the last 2 years we've been to the Mahaffey Theater several times and have enjoyed the events and venues due to the intimacy and size.
Every seat has been good, easy to view the stage and the sound excellent. I have now seen 3 concerts at this venue.
Several good restaurants are just about 3 blocks away.
We've seen the Beach Boys a number of times, and this was another fabulous concert. My one drawback is to have to pay for parking. When I called for tickets, the woman was so helpful and recommended some great seats. Make sure to get there early, as parking seemed to get a little out of hand as showtime got closer.
The location and appearance of the theater add to the experience.
Likewise there was overt bickering about who would take our tickets when we entered the internal doors to the theater itself. one said as we approached.
read more, This is a fine hall with very good acoustics.
There was nothing welcoming or remotely helpful about them, given the verbal unfriendly banter about role responsibilities and procedures, and their overly authoritative, abrupt manner. "Give ME your ticket NOW!" Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe.
11PM and your car is missing.
Per usual we experienced a stellar performance by Pink Martini. It will make your visit more enjoyable. Periodically we catch a performance of the Florida Orchestra at the Mahaffey. Concession stands sell food and beverages during shows and parking is available nearby. Acoustics are wonderful. Enjoyed Mannheim Steamroller Christmas very much.the special effects were awesome and the theater itself is a wonderful venue. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Close to downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance and safe. Parking at The Mahaffey Theater will be $10. The theater is beautiful and the seats are not too bad. This is a fine hall with very good acoustics. We just saw Shen Yun at the Mahaffey and loved it! I've never seen anything like it. My oldest daughter and I were given tickets to the Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker which was being preformed at the Mahaffey Theater on December 26th. I felt extremely safe and secure.
more, Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater. Upgraded and improved in 2017-18, Al Lang Stadium hosts sports events, Al Lang Live Concert Series and more. All seats have been in the Lodge section. When you buy tickets online they do not charge service fees, which is a nice plus! This ended when one grabbed and scanned my ticket as the other usher shouted out to her, "You can't reach in front of me like that!" This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. They should learn to air their differences elsewhere, know the drill about ticket taking before the audience members arrive, and behave more politely.