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Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts

49 Reviews

#8 of 43 things to do in Amarillo

Concerts & Shows, Theaters

500 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101-2501

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“Concert”

My son had his band concert here and this building is absolutely beautiful. It was our first visit... read more

Reviewed June 22, 2018

MistyCrowe

via mobile

“2017-2018 Season Was Awesome Musical Performances”

Just finished watching the 2017-2018 season of the Symphony and so happy we did. We go with another... read more

Reviewed May 19, 2018

CDM49

Texas

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4.5 49 reviews

Excellent74%
Very good22%
Average4%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

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“musical performances”(2 reviews)

“opera”(5 reviews)

“acoustics”(15 reviews)

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Comprised of the Amarillo Civic Center and the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, the Amarillo Civic Center Complex is the primary meeting place for over 300,000 residents living in the Texas Panhandle. Conveniently located in downtown...more

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500 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101-2501

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MistyCrowe

338

Reviewed June 22, 2018 via mobile

Concert

My son had his band concert here and this building is absolutely beautiful. It was our first visit here even though we have lived here for years. The architecture is gorgeous.

Date of experience: May 2018

Thank MistyCrowe

CDM49

Texas

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Reviewed May 19, 2018

2017-2018 Season Was Awesome Musical Performances

Just finished watching the 2017-2018 season of the Symphony and so happy we did. We go with another couple and have a nice evening of entertainment. The conductor Jacomo Bairos is a gem to watch and the orchestra provides a terrific musical performance. There was...More

Date of experience: May 2018

Thank CDM49

Rufus_K12

Tucumcari, New Mexico

11531

Reviewed April 1, 2018

Awesome Acoustics

We have been to the Amarillo Opera, the Amarillo Symphony, Christmas Pops and the Lone Star Ballet here. We love the acoustics and the lovely modern design of the hall.

Date of experience: February 2018

Thank Rufus_K12

Laura S

Amarillo, Texas

Reviewed December 21, 2017

Beautiful acoustically wonderful performance hall.

The Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts is one of the most beautiful and unique halls in the U.S. and definitely worth a trip to see and hear. It is a mid-size hall that places every seat in the house close enough to see faces...More

Date of experience: December 2017

Thank Laura S

Courtney M

141

Reviewed November 7, 2017

Beautiful location for the arts

I have hosted and participated in events in this facility. It is beautiful. The sound is amazing. It's such a great space to have in our community. I have hosted author lectures here, the symphony plays here, and my children have done full-scale theatre productions...More

Date of experience: July 2017

Thank Courtney M

Christen521

Amarillo, Texas

Reviewed October 5, 2017

Outstanding performances beautiful theater

I highly recommend going to any performance at this theater it is beyond spectacular! The actors and actresses are well trained and they are sure to entertain all ages.

Date of experience: December 2016

Thank Christen521

Jan R

Amarillo, Texas

287

Reviewed September 13, 2017

Let the Metro-plex be jealous.

Visitors are amazed that a town in the middle of no where, in Texas, has a quality performing arts center like the Globe News Center. Thanks heaven for patron and philanthorpist who wanted Amarillo to having a truly amazing center that would draw nationally recognized...More

Date of experience: April 2017

Thank Jan R

kenemac47

Amarillo

Reviewed July 10, 2017

Season ticket holders to Amarillo Symphony performances

As long time season ticket holders of The Amarillo Symphony, the hall fails to take the breath away. How fortunate Amarillo and the surrounding ares is to have this world class facility. It puts the U in unique.

Date of experience: April 2017

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K585OMjohnv

Amarillo, Texas

103

Reviewed June 14, 2017

Interesting sidebar for a trip down I-40

We live in Amarillo, so it is easy for us to visit, and it was built with serious acoustics in mind. Any time we have an opportunity to go, we do. One bonus nearby, opening in the summer is a new embassy suites, one block...More

Date of experience: March 2017

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Joaquin A

Reviewed May 18, 2017

Magnificent acoustics in an unexpected scene

If you can find an interesting performance to suit your taste, music, ballet, opera, you won't be dissapointed.

Date of experience: February 2017

Thank Joaquin A

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