Theater in Seattle,US.

Benaroya Concert Hall

Top choice in Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront


With a bill of almost $120 million in construction costs, it’s no wonder the Benaroya Concert Hall, the primary venue of the Seattle Symphony, oozes luxury. The minute you step into the glass-enclosed lobby of the performance hall you’re overwhelmed by views of Elliott Bay; on clear days you might even see the snowy peaks of the Olympic Range in the distance.

Even if you’re not attending the symphony, you can walk through the foyer and marvel at the 20ft-long chandeliers, specially created by Tacoma glassmaker Dale Chihuly.


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