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    Aaron B.

    Old National is one to Indy's three best concert venues. The Murat, Egyptian Room, and whatever the basement is called :D Staff here are always great and happy to help. The stages and sound are amazing. The food is overpriced, but what do you expect. The theaters all have enough character to be interesting without being distracting.

    VIP SONIC TEMPLE area

    Wen there for sonic temple, food was great, services at the cup and rock royalty areas were really nice, the areas for vip and rock royalty were amazing to destress and rest me and my friends feet. The people working there were so nice and friendly!

    My daughter and I attended the showing of Beauty and the Beast, for which was her first broadway show and while the show itself was great, our experience with security almost completely ruined the evening. Due to heavy rain and long lines, we placed our umbrella on a rack near coat check after being told it could not be brought inside. (Note we arrived 45 minutes prior to the start of the show). After the show, we discovered our umbrella along with several others had apparently been thrown away by a security employee instead of being placed in lost and found. When I politely asked about it, the guard immediately became confrontational, dismissive, and unprofessional, repeatedly stating he "didn't care." Several other guests nearby were upset over the same issue involving the same employee. I later spoke with venue staff and was informed that unattended items are normally placed in lost and found, not discarded. When I returned to speak with management, the same guard again acted aggressively and inappropriately toward me. The attached photo is the gentleman involved. I appreciate management taking the time to address the matter, and I sincerely hope this employee is no longer working at the venue because his behavior was completely unacceptable for a customer-facing role. The venue itself however is beautiful, and makes for lifelong memories

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    Kristen D.

    Let me begin by saying that this review has nothing to do with the performances I have seen here. The past weekend was the first time I attended a musical at the Old National Centre. Before even getting inside the building, the security lines were an issue. There were two different lines you were able to go through, but they split at the entrance, so it was difficult to tell which one was more efficient. One side was quick at checking bags and items. The side I was on was not. The guy working it got 1 person through at the same rate the other got 8 people. One of the other security staff eventually recognized this and tried to amend it. However, her solution was to quickly wand the outside of the bags and essentially let people go without proper measures. I'm not a security expert, but something about it felt off. I was on the third-level balcony. There are no bathrooms on that level, nor were there any refreshment locations, aside from one small kiosk that only opened during intermission. This was fine, albeit a little tedious before the show had started. However, once intermission had come, the line for the bathroom on the second level wrapped like a snake around the area. There was a 20-minute intermission. When they announced that 15 were left, the bathroom line barely moved, my group made the executive decision to get a drink and wait until the show was over. We were waiting in the refreshment line for 13 minutes and barely made it into the theatre before the doors closed. The worker, bless him, was fighting with the cheese sauce for 10 minutes before serving the rest of the line. Back inside the theatre, the show began after intermission like normal. But, they don't allow people back inside the theatre until after a certain number of minutes (maybe 5? 10?). Once they opened the doors to those, it was like a stampede, and it greatly interrupted the show. I couldn't see or hear for a few minutes while it was all happening. I'm not sure if it would have been better or worse to let them trickle in. All in all, aside from the annoyances that were at no fault of the theatre, I had a good time! I would not recommend this location for musicals, but I have had decent experiences with concerts.

    Zack Fox
    Torri B.

    Let me start off by saying, the concert itself was good. Zack Fox was great, and I enjoyed his dj set. It was very live and the crowd stayed pumped the whole time. My issue was with the wait staff. I had VIP, club access. Upon arrival, there was an issue with my tickets not scanning properly with a issue through ticketmaster that Old National was able to resolve quickly and in a timely fashion at the ticket counter. My main issue was with the servers, because once I got into the venue and my party got to our seats we put an order in for food and drinks. About an hour an a half later, the waiter did not even come with the food but with 1 of the 3 drinks ordered. By this time no one wanted what they ordered. DJ Zack Fox's set had about 30 mins left. All the waiter could say was it was just her and no one else to take care of our section. If that was the case, then she should've let us know that before we ordered and informed us of the long wait time for an order. This was the first time I've experienced such poor service, hopefully this will not be a continuous issue and it improves in the future.

    Kiara S.

    I had went here for the R&B live event and I was satisfied with the space. I like how security checks everyone before coming in to ensure safety. For this event I did the general admission and it was not bad at all. There was food and drinks for purchase and the prices were not bad at all. I would go back here for an event if I needed to.

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    Clinton C.

    Been here a few times for concerts! The bigger of the two in the Egyptian Room was GA and packed! It was hot and it was hard to move around to get to the back to get a drink or food. The other was in the basement! It's smaller more quaint and easier to get to the back for drinks and food. Now there is a sound quality difference too! Up stairs is way better and larger and cleaner sounding while the basement is more local band vibe and does have its fair share of clarity loss at the higher volumes! Prices are pretty good for a Live Nation venue and parking too!

    Maureen B.

    Our final planned event for this year and this was my first visit to Old National. We were here to watch The Nutcracker ballet. We hadn't paid for parking when we bought our tickets but the church across the road offered parking for a cheaper price. Our seats were in the 4th row and on the left of the stage which were good seats though we all agreed next time, we'd choose balcony seats. We didn't get any of the drinks or popcorn on offer as we had lunch before the ballet. The staff were all helpful and friendly and they allowed our friend who had arrived earlier to wait inside until we arrived with the tickets. The ballet itself was fantastic and an amazing performance.

    ADA area
    Linda S.

    We went for the R&B live event. Walking in the security is not too overwhelming. The ticket takers were very helpful and welcoming. The bartenders were great and had amazing customer service and people skills. The atmosphere was perfect for the event. They are ADA accommodating well. We did not eat any food.

    Brandy S.

    I took my daughter here for Bluey's Big Show. We ended up having a good time, but initially, I was not happy. I purchased front row seats, for close to $150 each. When we arrived, we found out that she could not sit in her seat and see the stage. Not only was the state too tall for her to see properly, but there were speakers that were blocking the view of the whole left side of the stage! I asked the attendant working for a booster seat so my daughter could see. She said the front row seats were not equipped for the booster to sit on. I tried to sit her on my lap, she still couldn't see. Heck, as an adult that is 5'8", I couldn't see! Eventually, I allowed her to stand up in the seat so that she could see. Once that fiasco was figured out, we had a pretty good experience. The show was fun and interactive with the crowd. The show was definitely amazing, but I will never go to an event here again.

    Jessica L.

    The staff is very helpful and friendly - I sort of didn't know where I was going! I loved the Polyphia show that was here! I did not purchase anything but the smell of popcorn was very enticing! It's beautiful and you can tell it has a lot of history!

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    Vanessa L.

    This is by FAR the best theater in Indianapolis. There is no question. Besides the actual building itself being a work of art, there are so many other wonderful qualities. I have been to the old national centre for multiple events. They have three concert halls: the deluxe (for smaller shows, located in the basement), the Egyptian room (for middle sized shows, located on the 2nd level), and the Murat theater (for large shows, located on the 1st and 2nd level, depending on the seating you get). Deluxe is almost always standing room only. The Egyptian room depends on the type of show- for example, for a comedian or podcast, there will be chairs to sit in. For concerts, it is standing room only. If you have to sit or just want to be fancy, you can upgrade your tickets to the riser seats. In these seats, you will have a table, chairs, and your own personal bartender/server. The food you can order from these servers range from bavarian pretzels, to whole pizzas. The Murat theater is literally a theater, so it is sit down only. On top of the shows always knocking it out of the park, the staff there is always SO friendly and professional. The bartenders are always super personable, yet quick! The drink prices are more than reasonable, especially compared to other concert venues. These bars are also EVERYWHERE. Seriously, they are even in front of the bathrooms! So dont feel like the first bar you see will be the only one. Find another and avoid the line! I would highly recommend seeing a show or 20 here, you won't be disappointed!

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    Not much security so creeps can touch you in the dark. Very expensive. Nice looking building to get groped in.

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    Fantastic old venue, would return any day. Wasn't a bad walk from the hotel we stayed in.

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    Ask the Community - Old National Centre

    I would like to get tickets to see Andy Grammer. I am bringing my very short 10 year old. I am worried she won't be able to see in the GA standing area. Should i get two seats off to the side? Would this help her to see better?

    I would say the balcony. You wouldn't have to worry about sitting behind beams and behind someone tall. I had to sit on my knees one time because the person in front of me was so tall.

    How would How would you rate the seating overall?

    I'm taking my Grandson to The Nutcracker. Do they have booster seats for little ones like they do at Clowes Hall?

    Yes, we provide booster seats for the young ones. Just ask any one on our Guest Services team, and they'll be able help you. We look forward to seeing you.

    How are the typical drink prices in the bar?

    Beers are around $8-12 for tallboys. Cocktails are usually $12 for singles and $14 for doubles.

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    I've been here 3 times total, 2 for concerts in the Egyptian Room and 1 time in the Murat theatre for improv.

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