If you like the Victorian era, or the smell of 19th-century carved wood like old New England church pews, this place will take your breath away. The acoustics are fantastic, too. There is simply no space like it anywhere else — it epitomizes the "Athens of America" Boston Brahmin classicism of Victorian Massachusetts, complete with statues of historical American political... More

Our second concert here. A gorgeous room with great acoustics and reasonably comfortable seats. We also heard a chorale concert here a few years ago. I don't think there are any bad seats in the house.

Harvard offers an online course held in Sanders, and the view on the screen does not do it justice. I have been to Memorial Hall/Sanders Theatre twice in as many weeks for two wonderful performances during this Celtic time of year. WGBH hosted a 'Celtic Sojourn' highlighting various Celtic music and Naralie MacMaster, a Cape Breton Nova Scotia native and... More

It's an incredibly beautiful building inside and out. It's grand, like a European cathedral, but warm, due to the fine wood. Excellent acoustics. I've been there just about every year beginning with 2000 for the Ig Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony. I saw Dave Brubeck play there a year or two before he died. I sang on stage at the 2000... More

research the stained glass windows and architecture before you go - Wow!!! This place is a treasure and should be visited even if you have no function or event to go to.

It matters not what event is planned for this extraordinary space. If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend, just turn off your hearing aid (after noting how superb the acoustics are) and have a detailed look around as the speaker drones on. This is wood brought to its highest form through the inspired vision of phenomenally... More

but whether you enjoy it depends on what performance you attend and if you like that sort of music. It full of atmosphere, not too large, and a wonderful, old space. Very special. Check out what is "playing...."

Built to honor Harvard's Civil War fallen on both sides, the hall engravings could easily make one weep for those who fought in this tragedy. But music concerts lift the soul. Try the Revels around Christmas time, to "Welcome Yule!!) A family tradition.

My son was in many Harvard singing groups so I have been in Sanders many times. It could not be build today. The wood with which it is constructed would be prohibitive.. The best seats are in Mezz section D. Check locations of pillars for any seats. Balcony seats near the front have partial view. I don't recommend floor seats... More