Long Center

The Long Center is Austin's Creative Home.

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    (512) 457-5100

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    thelongcenter.org

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    Performing Arts Venue

Address

701 W Riverside Dr (South 1st St) Austin , TX 78704 United States

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Olga Pechnenko

What a beautiful venue with fantastic performances . The acoustic there is phenomenal. It's cozy and comfortable .

Rob Zaleski

Every other Wednesday during the summer, enjoy a cool local band and a classic movie with Sound and Cinema . Get there early. It's become popular.

Ricardo Gonzales

You can tell it's owned by the city and staff is great. I wish they would cater to more smaller events but they really push large ones...

Elizabeth Hall

Enjoy loads of shows, operas, The Nutcracker and other ballets plus so much more! Classy bar with several private venues for a taste of style in a beautiful setting!

Do512

Having a drink during intermissions on the balcony that overlooks the water and park is worth the ticket price! "Tarantino in Concert " during SXSW! More deets at do512.com

Social News Network

The Long Center - such a great venue with unique performances ! At the Idina Menzel show, they upgraded tickets (for free!) to better seats because the show did not sell out - pretty awesome!

Dell

Founded in 1911, the Symphony is Austin’s oldest performing arts group . The Halloween Children’s Concert and Christmas Sing-Along are local family faves.

Jonathon Taylor

They actually provide a live audio description service to make ballet accessible to the visually impaired. I think this is amazing highly highly recommend.

Will Franklin

For at least some performances , you can pay the valet 5 bucks extra to park your car right up front and then keep your keys, for a quick escape at the end. You just have to ask.

Rodger Dodger

Very nice venue - Texas Monthly BBQ Fest was great we had tons of fun!!

Karen Fraser

parking in the garage is least desirable option. can take 15 min just to back out of your spot if you get to your car when everyone else is leaving the garage .

Rondal Scott III

Some of the friendliest staff I've ever come across. I always enjoy the shows here.

Austin 360

The Long Center is home to Austin’s premier performance art groups , including the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Lyric Opera and Ballet Austin. See touring acts here as well .

Martin Thomas

Parking garage tip: What is 2nd level on the east side is 3rd level on the west side. It makes a big difference when you're walking it

Heath

awesome new collectible sippy cups at the bars . just ask!

Mike Berger

$7 for garage parking reasonable as close and convenient. Great views from patio and lawn with cold drink from outside bar in hand!

Vonia

Nice venue, have been here several times, the individuals are sometimes complete salespersons, sometimes extremely awesome...

Josh A

Best of Austin's large arts venues.

Karen Fraser

Parking at city of Austin lot -- sometimes there's a fee. Same $7 as garage but cash only . Advantage is lots faster exiting surface lot. Garage has long lines usually.

Bruce C

Concerts in the Park on the lawn in front with Austin Symphony ! Sundays during the summer at 7:30pm. Great for a picnic , a date, alone, or with the kids.

drock

Take advantage of the car2go drop zone at events like Blues on the Green or Sound and Cinema .

Sue Young

Sipping champagne at intermission on the terrace overlooking the river with the city as background. Can't get any better.

Katy Thompson

Be sure and check out all manner of great #AustinLive shows at the Rollins.

Yo johnnie

Great story teller. Better than last year.

Conner Drew

Plenty of shows with quality service. Go see something today!

Adam Bloodgood

If you can get over the unnecessarily pretentious ushers, this is one of the best theaters in the country .

Jennifer

Order your intermission drink before the show starts, and it will be waiting for you at the break!

Brea Simpson

Check out their free summer concert series.

Elizabeth Hall

Be sure to catch the seasonal "Concerts in the Park " on the front lawn with the Austin Symphony !

Shane Scott

The wife and I are going to check out Groovaloos amazing hip hop dance at the Long Center. We saw them on SYTYCD, and they were the shiiiii. Read more

Montanna Smith

Something fun is always going on here. Get your tickets now!

Stephaniiiiiii R

Events , live show, music , performances

Linda Baer

great acoustics !

Jamez Baker

Parking garage takes cash and credit card!

Amanda Moreland

The Keep Austin weird festival looked awesome!

Long Center

FREE Labor Day weekend concert ! Del Castillo on the City Terrace Saturday, Sept 1, 7pm.

Anurag Reddy

Hassan Minhaj

Johnny Gonzalez

You can park across the street in the parking lot behind the Hooters for no charge.

Eric Hegwer

Have $7 for parking in the garage . They take credit cards .

Lydia Michelson-Maverick

One by blue lapis light is a must see!!!

Korye Logan

See Bon Iver here.

Christine H

Parking here is a nightmare. Takes an hour to leave the garage after the symphony.

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