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Fox Performing Arts Center
3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
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Pa
Review №1

Attended for Kathleen Madigan. Beautiful 1929 venue. All employees were polite and friendly. Tasty $$ mixed drinks.

Br
Review №2

The building is very nice. Its hard to judge the building for me seeing a show there. I will say to make sure you see all sides of the stage I recommend being seated in the center section. I was on the right side and realize there were parts that I wasnt able to see. Enjoyed my time there though

Sh
Review №3

Arrived to show when doors opened at 7pm. They trapped everyone in lobby area and wouldnt let anyone sit down in the main area. There were not enough chairs for elderly patrons to rest while trapped and the lobby was very crowded. Not a good place to see a show if you want to be comfortable. Recommend showing up later than when doors open, if you want, get drinks at nearby restaurants so you can sit and enjoy yourself before show instead of being stuck bumping elbows.

ju
Review №4

Beautiful theatre. I will return for more entertainment. Thank you.

De
Review №5

Granddaughter was here for dance competition. Nice place. Very clean including restrooms. It was so nice to have a foodcourt. But the seating was not very big. BUT: Price for 5 burgers, 5 fries and 5 cokes....$94.00. No kidding. And they were the worst burgers I have ever had. All of the food vendors just were way over priced. It was convenient to have the food court right there but no reason to gouge the customers. Even there own food concession was over priced. Small popcorn, box of licorice, and 1 bottle water was $21.00. I will bring own food and water next time.

Ca
Review №6

It was fantastic being here, from the performance to the beautiful auditorium, I was amazed. I will love to come back

Ma
Review №7

Love the ornate decorations in the theater. Old 1920s and 30s vintage type with newer seating. I would think every seat would be great but the front box is literally at the edge of the stage. Only four stars for the over the top concession prices. 18 bucks for a beer and a bottle of water is got to be 400% markup easy. Parking is attached, well lit and reasonably priced at $5

Ro
Review №8

I went to the fox performance art center to see The Whispers perform it was an awesome experience the seating was awesome. The securely was friendly and soon as you come through the doors everyone says hello. To take you directly to your seats they had good refreshments they also served margaritas drinks that was reasonable. After the performance The Whispers came out takeing pictures with professional photographer. The bathrooms was exceptional also we have free parking on the upper structures. Dont park on the lower structures because it has a time limit and you will get a ticket.The staff was professional in every way. Hope my review helped you.

Jo
Review №9

Great venue! I dont think theres a bad seat in the house. The seats are very comfortable and theres always an intermission which is nice. They have bars on each floor and bathrooms. Ive seen several shows here... And everyone of them has been great.

Sh
Review №10

With this historic theater, fox performing arts is one of a kind. The brilliant mexican style theater is one theater you should put on your must do list.

Sa
Review №11

Beautiful Venue. Great seats. Will definitely return. We saw Robert Cray and he was awesome as usual. Our family had a blast

St
Review №12

Saw the Kathleen Madigan Show, and I love this theater. Its classic and intimate. The employees do their best to get you to your seat, and they wish you a good night on your way out.

He
Review №13

Excellent theatre and the Brit Floyd concert was amazing!

Cr
Review №14

The venue itself is small which I think is perfect any seed in the house good. I order my seats early and i always get aisle seats. I went to see Sinbad and he was hilarious . Ive also seen Rob Thomas and James blunt. Good acoustics great sound

Zu
Review №15

Great place for entertainment! The seating is not the best in comparison to Harkins. The seat cushions are made out of fabric, but the whole seating arrangement is good. It allows for a good viewing experience.

Da
Review №16

This place has a wonderful old town feel about it I enjoyed very much. Looking forward to the next time I can visit

Jo
Review №17

Nice place and very good showMariachi Sol de Mexico

Re
Review №18

I loved watching BEAUTIFUL..A CAROL KING MUSICALWe got the VIP EXPERIENCE and loved going into the theater from another entrance, the staff...(very friendly) directing you to the perfect setup of dining before the show...then...the show itself!!! EXCELLENT!!

Do
Review №19

Perfect place to see a concert. Small intimate venue with seating area. Drinks are always great.

Si
Review №20

I loved the concert the place was really nice, but parking lot was very limited, we have to park like three blocks away from the Fox performance center.

Le
Review №21

The seating was fantastic. I looked around and do not believe there were any bad seats. The sound was awesome. I saw BATMAN The Movie, and the entertainment at intermission was excellent! I had a wonderful night.

Ne
Review №22

Hosted panels and guests at Darkside in Riverside. A really beautiful theater.

Ad
Review №23

Great first time. Very organized and orderly. Loved the comedy show . Would love to come again.

Jo
Review №24

Great theatre. A lot of seats available for the audience to sit in. And a great stage to be filled with actors and or comedians. They have restrooms inside the Fox theatre and they also sell drinks such as soda and alcoholic beverages. And lastly, they also sell popcorn for those who like popcorn with their entertainment. I would like for everyone here to enjoy this wonderful place and get the best out of it. For it brings joy and wonder. May God bless you and may you all enjoy. Thank you.

Ge
Review №25

Lot of fun. Went on a Sunday, so parking was easy enough. Looking forward to seeing the next concert there.

Jo
Review №26

My friend and I had a wonderful experience at this theater. I purchased tickets to see what I thought was a musical of The Little Mermaid because my friend had never been to a live stage production. Well, as it turns out, both of us got a big surprise. What we thought was going to be a musical, turned out to be the ballet of The Little Mermaid, and so, even myself had a first time experience with ballet. The Inland Ballet Pacific company gave my friend and I an experience to last a long, long time. The production was the perfect way to celebrate our special occasion. Thank you to the Inland Pacific Ballet company for a job well done. We will see more of this ballet company in the future.

Th
Review №27

What a great location, I had so much fun, I’ll certainly add them to my email list for future shows.

Ly
Review №28

We were honored to be apart of the Our Kids Documentary. This was our first time in the FOX Theater and it was breath taking. Kids in Konflict

Je
Review №29

Like going back in time ... the theater is Retro Cool ... recently went for the Bohemian Rapsody event with concert sound and audience participation ... very fun

Ka
Review №30

Great little theater. Attended a Christian concert there. I wasnt too happy when they took my unopened bottle of water and made me pay $6 for their water to purchase.

Au
Review №31

This is a great facility! Im pleased to have seen an intimate show with Primus! Such a great sound.

To
Review №32

The venue is an older establishment, but still has a lot to offer. Comfortable sitting, nice architecture and great acoustics. Definitely a gem.

So
Review №33

Wonderful staff and beautiful place to see performances. We saw Leslie Odom Jr. Here and it was spectacular.

Di
Review №34

Decent venue. Seating could be redone, and the grip tape on the floor. Its a bit dated.

Da
Review №35

Great place to see shows. Classic old look and feel in a remodeled building.

me
Review №36

The place itself is beautiful! So glad to live in a city where they still maintain something historic! The only downs side is the seats have no leg room. If youre seated near the middle of an isle you better get there quit early if you dont want to be touching everyones knees with your own legs while youre trying to walk through. Also nothing terrible but it smelt quit musty at first but nothing you cant handle

Ju
Review №37

Saw brit floyd, great sound the only down fall its smaller stage compared to san Diego, fox blew up pig for song and looked like blow up was to big for stage, song never started, problably because stage was smaller, San Diego played song and used pig, would been nice to see pig at fox!

K
Review №38

Nice small venue. Old school theater seats...very tight seating, not very comfy, but good leg room.

ch
Review №39

Atmosphere was great. Staff was very accommodating for special needs children. Theaters are clean. Restrooms are clean. And parking was great.

Er
Review №40

Been here cpl times. Saw switchfoot this time.. classic decor and feel.. perfect size to feel close but accommodate a large crowd... And the new food lab makes for great pre-entertainment

Be
Review №41

Nice venue. Good selection of shows.

Jo
Review №42

Vintage venue with charm thats well maintained and nostalgic. Adjoining restaurant that is probably a separate business is an upscale food court with affordable options.

Sh
Review №43

Close to home, great entertainment and great resturants close by. Like supporting local businesses.

de
Review №44

L♡VE going to this place, my favorite is the VIP treatment always a blast, this time went to watch the Rocky Horror Picture Show ... it was Awesome, the crowd was well behaved, the participation was phenomenal, which made GREAT

Da
Review №45

Like the theatre set up,it wasnice, except l couldnt see anything because of everyone standing up in front of me. I thought being close to the stage l would be able to enjoy the concert, hell no ldidnt get to see any of it. lm not able to get up and down or stand for a few minutes atat a time due to a back injury. Anyway l was verydisappointed to say the least..

Da
Review №46

Its a great intimate venue with nice acoustics and great sightlines. Accommodating staff and ample nearby parking. Parking was free on Sunday evening.

Ke
Review №47

There is no bad seat in the whole place. It is a comfortable place to see a movie, considering its age. We saw Frozen with audiences sing along. It was wonderful to see all the kids singing and dancing to the movie.

Mi
Review №48

This is an awesome theater. Its small enough to have a great seat from anywhere

Da
Review №49

Its a clean and intimate venue to see a concert. The staff was friendly. There was plenty of free parking very close by on the Sunday evening we went.

Sh
Review №50

Fantastic entertainment and close to home. The theater is beautiful and centrally located in downtown Riverside.

Ja
Review №51

Need To Breathe. Great Acoustics

He
Review №52

My son loved seeing Paw Patrol here a few weeks ago! The venue is absolutely stunning and the staff was great

Lo
Review №53

Loved the theater. First time there and will be back. Really enjoyed myself

Ry
Review №54

12/10/2017 Goo Goo Dolls concert, first time to Fox Theatre. The second picture is my view from center of row O on the balcony before the show. First picture was my horrible view when the show started thanks to the group in front of me. There was NO reason to stand. Everyone has a great view while sitting, even from the balcony. They stood the whole hour and many people on the balcony had to move chairs. Would the ushers PLEASE make sure people stay seated during the show?? Im glad I didnt pay more for the other seats because a lot of people moved to the $45 seats when they paid for the $35 seats. They have a bar too so I was also trying to hear over the drunk people yelling. If you want to party with the drunk jerks then the balcony is for you. But sit somewhere else if you want to enjoy the show.

Yv
Review №55

Went to Il Divo Christmas concert. Ticket states that concert starts at 7 pm. Arrived with my mother using a walker. There was a line all the way around the building. Found out that the concert would not start until 8 and the doors would open at 7. We waited outside with hundreds of elderly people without seating or other accommodations. I am disappointed that the theatre did not anticipate the type of audience that this concert would attract not to mention the false advertising about the time of the concert.

He
Review №56

Good view of stage from middle balcony and restrooms on all 3 levels.

Jo
Review №57

Great theater in Riverside with countless various shows, events, concerts, etc throughout the year at good prices.

Mi
Review №58

Great small venue. Not a bad seat in the house.

LO
Review №59

Tried to buy a ticket for my husband traveling to see family over the phone. They suggested I fly out and buy the ticket in person, or pay for multiple seats through ticketmaster and pay their fees for the tickets. They absolutely refused to sell me a ticket despite offer of e-mailing all ID or ways in which to get the ticket. It was one ticket so he could enjoy a show with family. The assistant manager must not understand that this is 2019 and someone should be able to buy a ticket. I have traveled all over the world and seen so many shows and yet this theater is the only one to ever suggest I fly from Texas to purchase a ticket. The theater may be awesome and I’m sure the show will be great but this is the worst customer service I have seen from any venue.

Mi
Review №60

Saw American Idol top ten 2018 perform. Nice show.

Li
Review №61

Seating was okay in section D. Best seats are in the middle of venue.

Da
Review №62

Great time at the Fox Theater settling the debate as to who was the greatest rock band The Beatles or the Rolling Stones.Both cover bands were excellent covering different periods in each bands history. This show took me back to a simpler time in life. The Fox Theater is another jewel in the crown of downtown Riverside. I an not wait until my wife and I return for another show.

St
Review №63

It was awsome and clean definitely coming back for some other performance

Ho
Review №64

The theater is historic and the architecture is very detailed. The venue offers a good selection of seats,all of which can see the stage well. We had a great time, but the theater was a bit dirty.

Pa
Review №65

Small, intimate venue. Not a bad seat in the house.

Fo
Review №66

Great place to enjoy a play. Comedy show or music. Great seating

el
Review №67

Love it... Its always spectacular going there and the employees are kind and helpful.

Mi
Review №68

This theater is beautiful and well maintained

Ja
Review №69

Went on Friday to see a comedian. We were fairly high in the balcony, but still had a great view. The sound system, was loud enough without being overpowering. Comfortable chairs, and the temperature was perfect. Unsurprisingly, the drinks were pretty pricey. $13 for a Jack and Coke, but what do you expect. All in all a great experience.

Cu
Review №70

Great place to see a concert. In the heart of Riverside so lots of fun overall with the food lab next door as well

Br
Review №71

The show we attended was great! The adjoining parking building makes entry and exit so convenient.

Br
Review №72

Saw dream theater here. Great show but fox did not let us take pics during the show

Ju
Review №73

We recently attended the Il Divo concert and found the sound system DEPLORABLE!! At times we had to cover our ears the sound was so loud. You couldnt even decipher the harmony in their voices. Tickets werent inexpensive and we traveled from AZ. So very disappoing.We have attended many of the Il Divo concerts and have NEVER had such a poor experience.In addition, doors opened an hour prior to the performance, but the auditorium didnt open until later. There were 1600 folks crammed into the lobby. No room to move or walk. Thank God the fire alarm didnt go off or people would have been trampled. An enexcusable situation at best.I will NEVER attend another concert at the Fox.

El
Review №74

Awesome performances by great artists! Fun place!

Ka
Review №75

I brought my grandma to see The Nutcracker on a Sunday at 2pm. I was extremely surprised at how strict the security for this particular event was. I guess I can understand that the area isnt the best, but after walking through a metal detector and looking through our bags, they still insisted on using a wand on everyone coming in... including my 90 year old grandmother who was walking with a cane! Im giving this 2 stars because the show was nice and the facility itself isnt that bad... but charging $60 for a ticket to treat my grandmother like a potential criminal ruined the experience for me.

Ki
Review №76

Lovely Old TheaterMost any seat in the house I great seat. I love coming here.

Jo
Review №77

Good venue, just parking is a bit of a walk. If youre ADA, be sure you batteries are up (or your wheelchair attendent is rested).

Ga
Review №78

We were just there for a premier of Up. There was a 20 minute intermission so my family and I went to the food lab to get a warm drink and get sweaters because it was extremely cold in the theater. Upon re-entering, we were checked again and but were told there is no re-entry. Even after explaining our situation the guy told us they told you at the door there is No re-entry we let him know that there was NO one at the doors and they should have some there to let people know. We werent the only people who walked out.....he was rude and repeated the same thing. We left, upset....I work in downtown and have been looking forward to visiting the Fox theater but now dont think we will return.

An
Review №79

We went for the Disney Up! Movie Experience. It was ok. The theater is awesome, but they had an intermission about 40 minutes into the movie. It made us lose interest and we left early. You could hear the whole theater groan when they stopped the film and announced the intermission. The film is only about an hour and a half. Intermission is not necessary.

Ka
Review №80

We went to see comedian Bill Burr here (he gets one star). The acoustics were great, and the theatre is pretty. It was uncomfortably warm, and every time someone needed to go by to get to their seat or leave (which was an inordinate amount of times because the rows are very long with only a couple of breaks in between so anyone in the middle had to walk all the way to the end to get out) we would have to literally stand up so that they could squeeze by. It happened at least 5 times!There were no large screens showing close-ups of what was happening on stage, so we missed facial expressions or silent actions. I honestly cant recall the last large venue that I went to that didnt have at least one large screen, with a camera. I think it mightve been sometime in the 90s?. Even all of the churches have them now...We had to leave the venue at the end and go to a nearby bar in order to find a bathroom. The line for the MENS room was scrolling out of the door at Fox! The mens room! That never happens.So, large, pretty theatre. It is not built to comfortably accommodate all of the people that they pack in there.

Ri
Review №81

Nice theater with limited parking and for the particular show I attended, Carlos Rivera, criminal lighting with two strong light panels shining straight into the audience almost the entire concert.

Ce
Review №82

The Fox Performing Arts Theater in Riverside is just a gorgeously restored old building inside. All of the hand would work and all of the restored brickwork is gorgeous. Well worth it just to go there and see a movie when they have those.

lo
Review №83

This is a very beautiful venue, small you can see the stage from everywhere

Di
Review №84

It is a lovely venue. Tonight was Blue Man Group. Excellent fun!!!

Li
Review №85

Love it here. The actors for the musicals are amazing. They work so hard and are extremely funny.

Um
Review №86

The experience was fine. My only gripe with this place was due to the insane concession stand prices.

Sa
Review №87

Great theater experience

Ro
Review №88

This is a great venue for concerts, very intimate and cool atmosphere, get here early tho to get good parking, drink prices are fair, overall its a great place...

Br
Review №89

Great historic place, beautifully restored and a very important part of the Downtown Riverside experience.

On
Review №90

Loved it. Enjoy my experience here. Came for a comedy show with my girls

me
Review №91

Very nice venue and right next to a great food court called the food lab

Ge
Review №92

First off Dane Cook was awesome. The theater was great. However the drinks were way over priced. I recommend pre gaming before you go.

cy
Review №93

Historical theater with live stage as well as a movie theater. Original Spanish tiles and gold mission bells, as well as ornate archtecture inside and out make this an enjoyable place to go. Free parking across the street is a BIG plus.

Ch
Review №94

I was there for a company event, the whole staff was friendly, polite and had their best smiles for everyone there... we were able to watch the fight that night there as well.

Sa
Review №95

Restored to its original beauty Fox Arts Centre is one gorgeous venue.

Da
Review №96

Great venue any seat is ok.

De
Review №97

Nice place. The old building is fun to explore, and they always have great events/acts, but the seats are uncomfortably close together and drinks are way too expensive.

Ch
Review №98

Saw Robert Cray there. Nice place for a concert.

Jo
Review №99

You really need patience to be able to park.

Br
Review №100

Ive seen a few shows here and they are always great. Not really a bad seat anywhere. The staff are friendly and helpful.

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  • Address:3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
  • Site:http://venue.riversidepac.com/
  • Phone:+1 951-779-9800
Categories
  • Concert hall
  • Banquet hall
  • Live music venue
  • Event planner
  • Event ticket seller
  • Event venue
  • Night club
  • Performing arts theater
  • Wedding venue
Working hours
  • Monday:12–6pm
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:12–6pm
  • Saturday:12–6pm
  • Sunday:12–6pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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