Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater
4.5
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Located in the heart of beautiful downtown St. Petersburg, Duke Energy Center for the Arts—Mahaffey Theater is a 2,031 seat cultural jewel featuring elegant ballroom space, spectacular waterfront views, and European box-style seating. Just steps away from the culturally vibrant downtown and minutes away from white sandy beaches and world-famous museums, the Mahaffey hosts top-quality national and international artists and performances – Broadway, classical, pop, rock, comedy, dance, family, and the renowned Florida Orchestra. Additionally, the theater supports the highly successful Class Acts program, which enables school children to experience the performing arts through in-theater performances as well as in-school outreach and extension programs.
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Stephen W
Lighthouse Point, FL12 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Awful Sound Echo in front rows.
After spending thousands to see a show -- an echo in the first three rows is ridiculous. The performer acknowledged it... as did the audience complain.
Tacky and ruined the evening.
After spending thousands to see a show -- an echo in the first three rows is ridiculous. The performer acknowledged it... as did the audience complain.
Tacky and ruined the evening.
Written May 30, 2024
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Cherry_Wonderdog
New England5,009 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Cherry Wonderdog saw Jesse & Joy here in August 2023. Parking was free! It’s an intimate venue, one where you don’t feel too far from the stage even in the way back. The seats (except the one we had whose springs were broken) were comfortable. Concert audio was decent, and visibility of those performing by those of us located in the middle and back was relatively good. No complaints.
Written September 4, 2023
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Brittina S
3 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
My understanding was doors opened at 8 for a industrial/metal concert. Opener then main band. . I was there by 1030 and doors were locked. No staff would even look at me or my ticket. Some folks were leaving so I held their door and entered and a staff member took me by the shoulders and pushed me out and out of my sandals on the sidewalk. If I knew how to press charges or had a lawyer to consult I would. There has to be cameras all over the lobby I would like someone to watch that evidence. 5/19/23. I will never go there again obviously.
Written May 20, 2023
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Simon S
Riverview, FL19 contributions
Jan 2022
Beethoven 9th last night. It was disappointing. I wanted to be roused, a chill down my spine. I think it was a combination of low volume and an acoustically poor venue. Chorus members singing with masks on. On a scale of 1 through 10 I give it a 5.
Written January 30, 2022
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j s
Sarasota, FL128 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
We visited for an Il Divo concert. A circus getting in, then event started an hour late. At no point did anyone make any effort to explain what was going on, terribly disorganized poorly run venue. Attend at your peril
Written February 25, 2022
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psquared1999
Pittsburgh, PA122 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Went to "The Guess Who" concert on March 25. It was our first time at this venue, and we really enjoyed it. The staff was great, the band was great, and the venue was great. They had very good security. The only negative was that people came in late and had to crawl over you to get to their seats interrupting the show for you. They also kept going in and out constantly for drinks.
Written March 27, 2023
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GR260
Lakewood Ranch, FL930 contributions
Apr 2023
This was our first visit to the Mahaffey Theater and we found it to be a delightful venue. The staff members went out of their way to be helpful and friendly. Seats were comfortable with ample legroom. Restrooms and snack bars were plentiful, so there's always one close by without too much of a wait. Sound for the show we saw was very good (Florida Orchestra with guest vocalist Tony Desare).
Written April 30, 2023
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John E
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Apr 2024 • Family
$220 per person does not equal good seats. Stared at the back of someone's head. Seats do not rise enough. Was hard for all of us to see. Show was decent. We were seated in Orchestra 2 I think. Ground level, center.
Written April 29, 2024
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Anne F
Palm Harbor, FL4,858 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Came for the pandora princess Disney concert. Very beautiful theatre and easy to access. $10 cash only parking. Not the best selection of snacks and drinks, could be more interesting but seats were nice and had a very nice view from the balcony. Sound was great.
Written November 14, 2022
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retrugger1
Tampa, FL1 contribution
Aug 2014 • Solo
Highlighting the fact that shyster towing services will tow your vehicle if you are cheap like me. $106 fee plus a $10 cab ride. 11PM and your car is missing. In the rain. Made a great Mahaffey concert experience suck. Word to the wise - pay the $5 up front to park in the theater lot.
Written August 3, 2014
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Will there be food offered at the 2:00 show on May 26th for my group of 36, if they want to snack?
Written December 5, 2021
I'm bringing a group of 36 on May 26th. Will there be food available for purchase?
Written December 5, 2021
Nice restaurant by Mahaffey within walking distance
Written October 22, 2019
I’m disabled and have 4 tots for the dress circle B. I have a Segway minipro I use as a wheelchair. Is there an elevator?
Written May 21, 2019
Sorry, I do not know; however, I suggest you call them and they will address your question.
Written June 23, 2019
Hi, frazier2007. What would you like to know about this attraction?
have tickets to Cirque show and would like to reserve parking. I can't find a Mahaffey place to do that, all seem to be outside vendors selling parking for more than what I hear Mahaffey charges.
Written November 27, 2018
The Mahaffey has easily accessible parking in adjacent surface lots and garage. The cost is $10 or $15 for valet service. You pay at the entrance to the parking lot. There is no need for reserving space.
Written November 28, 2018
Where is a good place to eat before a concert??
Written September 30, 2018
We stayed at the Ponce de Leon Hotel and ate at Ceviche Tapas St. Pete adjacent to the hotel. It was really good food and a neat atmosphere. The waitstaff was excellent.
Written October 1, 2018
How are the box seats? Would it be better to get an upper level back corner box seat (38) or mid to back of the balcony?
Written August 2, 2018
Matter of taste. All seats good for sound.
Written August 11, 2018
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