Winspear Opera House Concerts 2025

I drove 5 hours to take my son to a concert here. I did not attend the concert so I can't comment on the inside of the venue, but I have a lot to say about the area around it. I was concerned about what I was going to do for the 3+ hours he was there and I was alone. At the recommendation of Allen at the box office who I called that morning, I pre-bought a Lexus Red parking pass fir $19 which allowed us to park directly under the opera house, so no walking on the street for either of us. We took the convenient escalators up where there was an abundance of helpful and friendly venue staff directing the concert-goers. There were craft vendors and live music going on outside. Lots of seating available to just hang out and some folks had blankets out on the grass area. The Flora Cantina is so nice - inexpensive food and drinks and they allowed a few of us to hang out inside and at their outdoor seating area as well as use their bathroom. The area feels very safe and that was a concern for me since I was alone for several hours on this big, unfamiliar city. The Winspear and the campus around it is all top-notch and I would love to go back and actually go to an event inside next time!

Went for a show on a Sunday afternoon. Traffic was light but parking was expensive, 20$ at the venue. There were cheaper options but did not feel like walking. Place was impressive, lots of ushers and attendants to make sure everyone got to their seats. Line of sight was great, sound quality was also very good. Seats were in the mid range, center terrace orchestra so it was expensive.

They have small bathrooms, but it may have been the ones on the upper floors. I didn't check out the main floor bathrooms. They do have drinking fountains. No outside food or drinks. They do allow bottle water in the Opera House part. It's a beautiful venue. The seats are cushioned, but it will start to get uncomfortable quickly. If you're a bigger person like myself, get isle seating. I would recommend parking away from the main area so it will be cheaper. There free hour parking in the area as well.

Beautiful building, inside and out! Went to see Kansas 50th anniversary tour and the sound was loud, clear with great acoustics. I could talk to my buddy about the show, while it was happening, without screaming in his ear. I'd love to see a classical concert in this venue. The reason I didn't give it a 5 is because, after 2 and a half hours our 6'3" frames got a little uncomfortable. There was no way to stretch our legs. We enjoyed the show and the staff was very friendly. I will visit again. Lexus Silver parking is super convenient. Recommended!

The facility is gorgeous. Every seat is a great seat. Staff is friendly and helpful. The crowd is oddly manageable. Parking is pretty easy in underground garage (reservation recommended). The valet line is always very long after a show. I’m usually out of the garage in self park before I’d be through the valet line.