I'm so torn about this. On one hand, this is a beautiful, historic hall. But on the other hand, it's not accessible for those with mobility issues. I attended the Jeffrey Osborne concert and was shocked to learn we had to climb several flights of stairs to get to the balcony seats. If I missed this when I purchased my ticket then I apologize. If there wasn't a disclaimer, the Sheldon should add this to future events. It should be a check box you must complete acknowledging you must walk up several flights of stairs. I saw people with canes walking up stairs. This is not safe. Once upstairs in the balcony, the steps leading to each row are very steep and the step to the lowest row is a huge drop without any warning. I understand we don't want to destroy the character of this beautiful building but something must be done to warn people. Suggestions: 1. Warn people in advance 2. Fix the step to the bottom row of the balcony so it's not a huge drop Or, stop using this building for events, especially the balcony. read more

I went to a volunteer appreciation night for the ronald McDonald house volunteers. I was so excited to go because I wanted to see the new addition to the Sheldon. It seemed tricky and almost scary to meld the new with the classic historic symphony hall. It really was beautifully done. The event was catered by Russos and the food and bar service was great. Huge crowd and I'm sure challenging! Bravo to the Sheldon team with this beautiful facility, the RMHstl team who put the event together and the architects and designers who brought this beautiful design project to life! read more

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St. Louis native and this was my first time at the Sheldon Concert Hall! What a beautiful space. All staff that I engaged with or passed by, regardless of position, were kind as well as groomed. I felt elegant in this space with plenty of seating areas, full bar, and Native art hall. I don't know if they sell food, as I didn't check. I would recommend this business for photo ops, special events, or exploring. Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter for event notifications. read more

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Incredible jewel of a venue. Eclectic and well curated art gallery, gorgeous concert hall with phenomenal acoustics. Very well run too by staff and volunteers. read more

Sheldon Concert Hall & Galleries - An 'usie' spot at the lovely Sheldon. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Black Violin full circle tour 2025!!!! I was very uneducated on this gem , which is close to the Fox Theater, I repeatedly use the parking lot which sits right across the street from this building and never noticed. My apologies! This is an art gallery/concert venue. Parking is street parking and or parking lots that charges $15/ $20 . Check website for more information! Venue is well lit, seats are comfortable, seating is compact. In my opinion no bad seat in the building since this is a smaller venue. I believe it holds like 712 ppl. Staff friend and helpful and eager to assist. Restrooms nice size! Black violinist and opening act Abraham Alexander were very professional, talented and engaged well with the audience. Speakers were in tune with the music as well as the microphone. Plenty of strobe lights and dark lights to keep you intrigued. Monies well spent, performances started on time with one intermission. FYI you can bring in one empty water bottle. I will definitely check this venue out for more upcoming shows. read more

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Beautiful older building! Loved getting to attend a concert. The lobby has a bar area and some great spaces to wait before a show. All of the team members were friendly and helpful. The amaretto sour that my wife got was light on the amaretto and very heavy on the sour. Server had to ask someone if there were other ingredients. Not great, but not terrible. Great acoustics and loved how close you are to the performers. Would love to attend another show there! read more

The Sheldon is a really great small concert venue, it also had for years one of the best places to show small scale art works in a series of galleries that favored the photographer and I would go so far as to say it was THE best lace to exhibit photographic work in STL. It recently underwent a major renovation and the gallery space has suffered in the re-design, smaller and less intimate mostly to favor a bigger lobby/reception area that feeds the concert hall. I guess money speaks... read more

My husband and I saw Roger McGuinn of the Byrds. The acoustics in The Sheldon are great and there really is not a bad seat in the house. They have recently done some remodeling and have full bars on main and upper floor. Plenty of bathrooms for intermission. We were tipped off that you can ride the elevator or take the stairs to the 4th floor for no wait for a bathroom. Plenty of parking. Parking lot next door, across the street and a parking garage within easy walking distance. They wet all charging $20. You can do free street parking farther down Washington or one of the side streets, but you are taking your chances on a break in. Otherwise, the area is safe when the crowds are present. read more

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Luxurious setting for gallery and liver performances with close secure parking and terrific staff. read more

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As a performer I enjoyed this intimate venue. Their green rooms and dressing rooms are spacious for the right size cast and their accommodations take some of the stress off of performing. They offered teas, honeys, and kitchen space to prepare or indulge before or after your show(s). Their ballroom upstairs was more elaborate than I ever imagined and the views were stunning. The house provided an acoustic experience that made the audience feel surrounded by us. That is a feeling you wish for the closest seat all the way to the last row. I believe it was achieved. The crew from lighting to sound were helpful and gracious. With the short time we spent during our black out rehearsals, they rocked and they rolled with every slight change and major production adjustment. Great place to witness living art. Even better place to showcase it. Check out a show or two! read more

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We love The Sheldon!! They bring in a variety of wonderful musicians, and now that their renovation is complete, they have such a beautiful space to grab a drink and relax before a show. Highly recommend! read more

Beautiful space! Creative and thoughtful art...and a Miles Davis concert worn jacket on display!

This was my second time at the Sheldon. I love the old style of the theater, but it sure is not very comfortable. The seats are definitely not made for tall people, wooden seats with small padding on the part you sit on. Not much legroom at all. I am 6 foot tall and sat on the second row of the balcony and I had a hard time during the show seeing over the guys head in front of me. I constantly had to Bob back-and-forth to try to see the singer. It also was not very handicap friendly facility. The restrooms were between the concert hall and the art gallery section. If you had to go during the concert, you are going to miss quite a bit of it as it took a while to get to them. They did mention that they are in the process of renovating hopefully they'll have restrooms closer and maybe redoing the seating area? Fingers crossed. read more

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My husband and I attended Festival of the Seasons at the Sheldon and the experience was fantastic! First up; the staff: absolutely amazing. Every single person I spoke to on staff greeted me warmly and was as helpful as could be! Second up; the seats: if you're a fuller figured person you will have some issues here. The seats are pretty narrow and there's really no space between you and your neighbors the acoustics: an audiophile's DREAM. We were seated ALL the way up at the tippy top and it sounded like we were in the sweet spot; every single person we spoke to thought THEY were in the sweet spot! There is truly no bad seat at The Sheldon. They were selling snacks and cocktails at the bar and though we didn't partake, everything looked delicious! I will definitely be back to The Sheldon! Pro tip: if your event has merch, get there early! There's usually only one stall and the line (though moved through VERY efficiently) can get pretty long. read more

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This was my first time at the Sheldon. It is a beautiful space. I was there for a talk and book signing. You entered on the ground floor, then went up two flights of stairs, then entering the room, you walked down steps to get to a seat. The speaker was easy to hear, and the presentation was easy to see. There were elevators to accommodate those who don't like stairs. There was street parking and a lot directly across the street for $15. The only thing unpleasant about the whole night was the nasty parking attendant. He was unnecessarily rude to me and the 4 or 5 cars of females I heard him talk to after I parked. Other than that, the Sheldon is a great place to visit. read more

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This theater has the best acoustics of any music venue in Missouri or Illinois, and some of the best music of various genres. (It's never BS pop music.) It's music for enlightened listeners. If you want a cocktail before the show, you can order one, but make some extra time for that. read more

Gorgeous older building! There is ample parking nearby. The seats are not comfortable, but they are beautiful and it is really about the performance. There are art galleries, the hall where the performances are, and then there is a gorgeous ballroom. The event we attended had a dinner add-on before the show. The meal was served in the ballroom. If I was having an event, the ballroom is lovely and has great views. In an era where customer service is almost a joke, the Sheldon maintains it to almost an art form. It seems like they love what they do. read more

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Beautiful structure of the building inside and outside! Well built, enough seats for everyone! Staff support was really helpful and they were kind, and there were plenty of shows to see in this concert hall! It was lots of fun and sometimes the performances are educational! The organization of the events and shows never seemed to be rushed as well and they were carefully planned. A great spot to take a seat and see something. I'm looking forward to going again! read more

No concerts today but we stopped by for the art. And there was LOTS of art. Mostly modern (not contemporary - that's next door!) art and interesting innovative pieces. I liked the music hall with the classic instruments. I mean, who doesn't love a Mongolian fiddle? The beautiful golden heart "The Heart Called Orchid" was beautiful. The trash exhibit, not so much. Masks required and apparently advance reservations but it was slow so they let us in. [Review 14446 overall, 1772 of 2020, number 80 in Missouri.] read more

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I do love attending concerts at this St. Louis city treasure. Every event that I've been to has been general admission. But, being a smaller, more intimate venue, there's not a bad seat in the house and it has fantastic acoustics. Thoroughly enjoyed a fabulous classical piano concert by Einav Yarden. Parking is a cinch at the bargain price of only $10.00 on their private parking lot. Restrooms are super clean and well maintained for an aged building. Know before you go, the Sheldon still has Covid restrictions. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. Planning a return daytime visit to checkout the art galleries. read more

Sheldon Concert Hall & Galleries - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Stopped in as we were walking by to see what kind of art was at Sheldon. I believe my favorite was the music hall. O saw some very interesting instruments I had no idea even existed. There was other very nice displays of art throughout the museum. My mom will love the heart. read more

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Tonight I went to a wedding at this venue and had an absolute blast!! Firt the ceremony was in the concert hall. As you walk in their was an usher taking people to their seats. The seats were very comfortable and you had room to stretch, if needed. After the ceremony, they had the reception in the ballroom above the hall. The food they served was to die for plus the dj was great also!! My only complaint was I wish they had more restrooms for everyone. I unfortunately had to wait to use it after the ceremony. read more

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Went here last night to see the Steeldrivers. The people working were awesome and super nice. If you are coming here to see acoustic type acts I would highly recommend it. However if they are more upbeat and rocking I would not recommend it. The acoustics were awesome but we could barely hear the singing at all. The instruments totally took over their voices. I have seen them tons of places and I can say I won't make the 9.5 hours drive up here to see them again. The first band was acoustic and it sounded awesome and you could hear everything great. The seats are super narrow and you're in your neighbors lap pretty much and it was FREEZING during the entire concert. They had the air on and it was 45 degrees outside so it felt that inside as well. read more

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The architecture of this building is beautiful from inside and out. The craftsmanship of the stage is pure hardwood that flows in timeless splendor. The acoustics of the concert hall are perfect. Many musicians and orators rave about the acoustics in this spot. The Sheldon has its own parking lot. There are also other pay lots nearby, as well as street parking available. read more

Great place to go! My sister in law is a volunteer there, and there are many talented artists on stage. Also, the building is astonishing! When my husband and I were visiting family last week, we went there to play a different style of golf, a kind of golf with art. You should go. $10 per person. Enjoy! read more

A friend and I were visiting St. Louis for a girls' weekend, and we got tickets for Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Band at the Sheldon for a Saturday night. The Sheldon is really charming - it's been updated, but without losing its charm. It's on the smaller side, which makes concerts here quite intimate. The acoustics were great. It has a bar, a small gallery, and a large enough bathroom. The hall has some beautiful stained glass. We had a wonderful time. Great band, great audience, great space for a concert! read more

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Summer minigolf series designed by artists and students of the Wilson school. A collaboration that has spawned an excellent little indoor minigolf course in the warmest time of year in the "Lou". read more

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I adore the Sheldon! Last night I was lucky enough to see Peter Martin play a couple hours of jazz, and was reminded of how amazing the sound quality is inside the theater. The venue allows for intimate performances and was completely packed, which was so cool to see on a rainy Sunday night. Let me start off by saying that if you don't want to be embarrassed in public, do not take me to a jazz concert. I somehow managed to spill half a glass of chardonnay on my lap and drop my iPhone on the ground with a loud "BAM" during one of the quieter moments of a song. I pulled it together during the second half, but good lord. Aside from the sound quality, the Sheldon always has a bar full of good things for you to enjoy during the show. Also check out the Art Galleries as they present 20 exhibitions on a yearly basis! There are also all kinds of rooms you can use for special events, and I feel like you could devote a few hours just exploring the incredible set-up they have. Only issues I have are with parking, which goes without saying, and I also wish the seating was set up better to where you could still see even if a super tall person was sitting in front of you, as was the case last night. All in all, it was a great show & couldn't have been held in a more perfect venue! read more

The Sheldon Concert Hall isn't much to look at compared to some of the neighboring theaters but it is on a short list of perfectly acoustic concert halls in the world. That's right, the sounds is fantastic. No amplifiers needed. However, I don't have much experience with the concert part. The Sheldon also has an two art galleries and event spaces attached to the ballroom. The galleries are nice for being a part of a lot of other stuff. I've been to TedXSTL and a couple other events in their ballrooms...which are huge by the way. They coolest one is up top. It's super old and located in the same building as the concert hall. The other part of the buildings aren't much to look at...a bit dated. And yes, they have plenty of parking nearby. The Sheldon has their own lot and then their are paid lots and street parking all around. It gets crowded on busy nights when there are lots of shows in the area. Overall it's a solid spot! read more

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I have been to the Sheldon numerous times, both for concerts and for gallery events. The most recent time was a few weeks ago for a classical concert. We arrived having trouble finding parking, which was very unusual considering I rarely see this level of excitement for classical concerts. Only after we walked up to the concert hall did we realize majorty of people were heading to the FOX theater down the street (go figure). The Sheldon is, imo, one of the most under-rated institution in St. Louis. It seems to stand in the shadow of the FOX, which is bigger, more famous, and more ornately decorated. However, the Sheldon offers a more intimate experience and also has a well-developed programming (albeit mostly classical/jazz/blues/so called "old school" genres). The attached art gallery puts on great exhibits throughout the year. Compared with the CAM just down the street, space at the Sheldon art gallery is much better utilized (more artworks in less space, but not as aesthetically curated due to lack of creative space to play with). Exhibits change often and vary greatly. I highlight recommend visiting the Sheldon art gallery and the CAM in one trip. They are different yet complimentary that you will have a more satisfying art-viewing experience when visiting both together. read more

Sheldon Concert Hall & Galleries - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The Sheldon is one of those places that is supremely important to a city. Here you will find a concert hall, ballroom and art galleries. I've been to many concerts here throughout my life, and they are always awe-inspiring. Ticket prices are low and really help enable me to come here way more often than I'm able to go to other places. The acoustics are indeed perfection here, which helps the music to envelop you, thereby making you become one with the notes flitting around you. Another great feature is that you can rent out spaces here. The Sheldon was on our short list as a wedding reception site, and I'm sure any sort of gathering here would be lovely. You can even hold an event in the art galleries! I love the fact that so much of our local talent gets to perform here, as well as world famous musicians. St. Louis has always given the world great music, and it's nice to see that still in action here. read more

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This was the first time I visited The Sheldon. I was there for Golf the Galleries. This was a special exhibit of interactive artwork that you plays mini golf hole. The winning artists which is picked by the golfers gets $1000. The course is nine holes. Most are par three holes. The exhibit is only there until Aug13. After talking with the staff it will probably come back next year. read more

This is a very nice, intimate venue. Not a bad seat in the house. You will be close no matter where you are. The incline of the seats is great, and being very short, I was still able to see with taller people in front of me. Parking was easy ($10 to be close) despite being a night of a Fox premiere. Getting out also was quick. You can buy drinks in an area to the side of the hall, and there are also exhibits in the art galleries adjacent.You are even allowed to bring your drink in. The architecture of the building is gorgeous, and I also liked the stained glass. The only thing that I really disliked - enough to lose stars - was that the seats were the most uncomfortable seats I've EVER sat in in a venue. They were just awful! Not only were we crammed in with almost no armrest, but my backside started hurting horribly in the second half. The next day, I could barely sit down because my bottom hurt so badly! Two days in, I'm still in pain. Very strange! I've never had something happen like this before. It will make me think twice about coming back unless it's really something I'm dying to see. And then I think I'll have to bring a cushion. OUCH! read more

My wife and I came here for the first time to see a comedian, Heather McMahan. The concert hall is super cute and quaint. Whoever or whatever you're seeing here, you'll feel like your part of the show. The staff was very friendly and helpful when finding our seats. We hope to see more shows here. read more

You may assume my review is about seeing an amazing concert in the incredible confines of the Sheldon Concert Hall & Ballroom. It is not. In fact I have never been to a concert there but...I have attended two private parties there and if you are looking for a great space for just about any gathering, get on the horn with the Sheldon. I attended an event in the Gallery and one in the event space on the 3rd floor, the Louis Spiering Room. The first thing I loved was the food at these events. The choice of catering vendors is tight and the most respected ones in the city. I was also a big fan of the bar layouts. Multiple options so no horredous lines and the bartendars would create interesting mixes if you ask. Not the standard gin and tonic. If you are hosting an event, the spaces don't need a lot of decor which helps with costs, especially the Gallery. When an exhibition is in high gear, the art does the work for you. In general, I go to a ton of events in the city and the Sheldon Concert Hall is a lovely venue for any occasion. read more

The Sheldon is a landmark building and old school concert hall. It features beautiful exterior architecture. The inside houses a small stage, theater style seating with mezzanine, a gift shop, a bar, and an art gallery. It's a perfect environment for small concerts. The stage is a little boring to look at, but the acoustics are awesome and the set up is very up close and personal. I've seen some very talented musicians here and you feel like they are playing for you and only you. They also have a ballroom that's a very popular wedding venue. read more

Great sound. Great sightlines. Great prices. Great gallery. Love the simple vibe of the place. The focus is on the art or performance, as it should be. read more

As always, this venue is a gem (hidden behind the big Fox Theater). Recently saw an incredible group called, Joseph. The sound was amazing in this venue with THE BEST acoustics around! We saw the mini-golf installation in their gallery while there and took our children to see it and play the 9 holes of "art"! Very cool! read more

I was a volunteer with an agency that hosted a four day event here at the Sheldon Concert Hall. We utilized the concert hall and green room Oh my goodness! I was so impressed! This facility is beautiful! I did some investigating on my own, the other areas are so incredible. The building is rich with history and and absolutely glorious. And each and every member of the staff is kind, courteous, and helpful. read more

Love to Golf the Gallery! Third year to do so. We were afraid the pandemic was going to keep us from enjoying it this year. They just opened up last weekend and we were one of the first to participate. They have excellent preventive measures in place and it was not a hardship at all to buy tickets in advance, wear a mask, social distance or have our temperature taken and use sanitizer at the door. The attendants at the event were very friendly and helpful. read more