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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Southwest Broadway at Main Street, Portland, OR 97205 (Downtown)
503 274 6564
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Ranked #22 of 281 attractions in Portland
Type: Symphonies, Concerts
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Portland
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53 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Recently saw Garrison Keillor, Glenn Campbell, and Bill Cosby in this beautiful building. The hall host a variety of venues, and is the perfect size to so anyone.

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See 26 more reviews by SDFlipFlops for Portland
Portland, OR
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

This hall is second-rate for symphony performances. It encloses such a large volume that sound does not reverberate at all. It is like hearing an outdoor concert. The sound goes up into that big void and doesn't come back. It has one huge balcony, so half the orchestra seats are under it, cut off from what sound does manage to... More

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Ellensburg, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

The PCPA is so beautiful! So grand! We didn't actually see the Concert Hall, but another venue inside the Center called Newmark Theater. We saw the Oregon Ballet Theater performance here, and it was amazing.

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See 3 more reviews by Carrie E for Portland
Portland, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Looks like something out of Phantom of the Opera. Gorgeous interior, and quality lights. Modern technology, old-fashioned design. Takes your breath away!

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Cape Meares, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

A restored jewel - every trip is a treat and there's not a bad seat in the house. Wonderful acoustics.

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

The Schnitz is always our preferred venue when listening to a larger music production. Home to the Oregon Symphony, the acoustics here are the best to be had in Portland. We always try to get seats in the "dress circle" as the views and sounds seem to be the best here. You pay a little more but in my opinion,... More

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Oak Park, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

We (seniors) went twice, taking advantage of the rush tickets for seniors (half rate, on sale at 6PM), once seeing Andre Watts (excellent) another time something else, both really good. The Oregon Symphony Orchestra was very, very good. And the fun thing is that the downtown happy hours coordinate nicely with this approach.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

This is the place for shows and concerts in Portland! Located in downtown Portland, it is very close to all major attractions and shopping areas. The building is old but has the vintage charm; great acoustic. Had the opportunity to watch the great Dave Brubeck played live some years ago. May he rest in peace!

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Portland, Oregon, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

The Schnitz is an old yet restored concert venue in downtown Portland. Parking has always been easy enough to come by. You feel right at home wearing your Sunday best, or dressing more casual, after all, this is Portland! The architecture is lovely to look at and the stage has good sight lines from nearly every seat. This is a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

Oregon Symphony, Opera has it all. Nice, parking garages near by and classy inside. The Symphony is especially nice. Nearby resturants (Higgins,Melting Pot etc) Great eve out.

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