Jackie Gleason Performing Arts Center Review

Beautiful show of the Cuban classical ballet of Miami in the play Don Quixote
Very organized theater respecting detachment and cleanliness
Hand sanitizer everywhere
Definitely I recommend it

The best
Easy parking
Cool ushers

I bought two tickets for almost $500. And we set on small plastic chairs. All chairs were on same level and in front of me set two hight guys, so i saw only their heads. I even didn t see who was on stage.

Nice venue. The room was rather warm during the show. I had valet parking and it was a hassle. It was even more of a hassle to get your car after. Need to organize it a bit better. Food expensive. Show was very good.

Best things about this place? A DJ playing once the concert finishes... Brilliant

We went recently and saw Gilberto Santa Rosa in concert and got way more than we asked for. Not only was the concert amazing. Not only did he sing all the oldies and goodies that had the audience singing along. But the place itself had a great vibe of fun and celebration. Right now, they are keeping a good level of social distance. We felt safe and felt they were doing everything they could to keep the place clean and sanitized. We love this place and have decided to come here for more concerts because of this.

I foolishly showed up on time and had to wait an hour to get in through their 1 man security team. I missed the entire show

A favorite spot to see a show.
I have been down to the Gleason about a dozen times, and it's been great every time.
From comedy shows, to pen events to some great rock bands, it's never disappointed.
The other day I was down for the Pink Floyd show. Oops, I mean Brit Floyd, probably a better show even at this point.
getting in was fairly smooth, with metal detectors not slowing down the masses much. once inside, the same nice atrium was there to greet. We got in the concession lines, of which there is always enough of to keep lines down.
We grabbed our seats after mingling about in the lobby for a bit, waiting for the show to start.
Our seats were about the 20th row, but it truly felt like we were right n top of the stage. It was a "sit down in chairs" type show, but I have been to other rock shows that standing room, and its well laid out for that as well.
It's a bit of a drive to make it to South beach for a concert, but when it's a good show, it's well worth it.

An intimate place to see a show. I saw Bob Weir and the sound was crazy good!

If you want to have a subdued concert experience and be bummed because the security guard is threatening to kick you out for dancing then this is your place! Will never come here again. I bet the band was bummed nobody was getting into the music but little do they know having fun at the Fillmore is strictly prohibited. Any gyrating or fun being had will result in your prompt removal.

Parking was too expensive. The lady helping us find our chair was wonderful.

No parking
Crappie food

Very comfortable, cozy, easy access and convenient parking across the street. Very bad organization at the entrance. I understand that they should have more staff to accommodate visitors without causing the lack of control of people pushing, sneaking and disrespecting other visitors.

Excellent place to enjoy a good concert and also his DJ is stellar

This is a very accommodating venue. Great space with a lot of amenities. Drink are super over priced. Paid 50 dollars for 2 drinks. Guess that's just par for the course down in MIA.

Attended Bill Mahr concert at the Filmore last night. Beautiful facility, excellent site-lines, friendly staff, clean restrooms, plenty parking in close proximity to theater. By the way, Bill Mahr was excellent.

This place was a scam.

Paid $330 to see Molotov on 3rd row. The pit area is super small airlines have more room than that jam packed space. You re better off sitting behind the pit area while still having good views.

Equally frustrating, maybe more, the concert was advertised to start at 7p. Once you step into the Filmore rude employees wouldn t let anyone out because of a no re-entry policy . The doors for the arena did not open until a bit north of 8p and the band wasn t scheduled to perform until 9p. Well, this unethical policy forced people to buy from the Filmore menu. Prices were ridiculously high $10 for domestic beer 16oz cans and $15 for a 20oz draft beer.
This no re-entry policy was not even mentioned on the terms and conditions and very small signs were on some doors. No one was informing customers about this policy only until you were in. This is straight unethical and straight dirty business.

Ushers were pretty nasty talking to you as if you re in trouble or don t belong there.

Key note: unless you don t mind dropping serious money on cheap overpriced beer, then wait until the concert almost starts and go to Lincoln Mall road and enjoy yourself there. The Filmore pre-venue area is not great at all. Just an open area with loud music, rude staff and overpriced beverages.

The concert itself was fun! ...could ve been better if the most expensive ticket seats didn t have you packed in like sardines.

Place is very nice. Do yourself a favor and do not Valet your vehicle. Show ended 60 minutes ago and I am still standing here. Park down the road and walk there after. Last time ever I will be attending this place.

Follow up to management if you know that there are 500 people prepaying for Valet at least have the courtesy to hire additional valet workers to work. They suffer because the people attending are mad at waiting, simple management decision.

Good cozy venue but very hard to see the performance. Row ahead of you obstructs the view wherever you sit unless its the very front row.

I was there for the taping of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. The Filmore was a great venue. They don't have a bad seat in the house.

Great venue to see a concert
Did the VIP with the private lounge, valet parking, entrance and wait staff. Seats had an unobstructed view of the stage. If you're going to see someone popular and want a great experience, I'd see them at the Gleason with VIP.