Felt closer than the photo makes it look. First row of 2nd balc (which I actually prefer over 1st balc since theres nothing overhead so the sound quality seems better). Overall great seat, no complaints!
Sooooo yeah ... the seat is great if you lean far to your left or right to view the stage (and hope you know the person seated next to you!) but if you end up with someone very tall in row A then you're screwed. (The Twoset Violin show was still amazing!)
Pic was taken as if you were leaning on the rail in front of you. If you sit back in the seat, you get much less of a view. Still a great seat
4
Section Second Balcony
anonymous
May. 28, 2025
Center most seat in the row was great because it was unobstructed and perfectly centered on the stage. The railing is in front of you but you can see above it. Four stars because it was a little bit tough to see faces because of the distance.
Difficult to get into this row, but the view and acoustics are great! The only thing I really didn't like was that the low ceiling's lights never turned all the way off, and were brighter than I expected during the performance
4
Section 1st Balcony Center
anonymous
Jan. 24, 2025
Truly excellent seats. Acoustics are incredible. A very tall young man sat in front of me, and I had no problem seeing over him. Seats are wide enough for a fat woman, and very comfortable.
Symphony Hall, Boston
Comments & Tips
Section Orchestra
Sound- 5 stars View- yikes. Paying homage to Fenway. Seats QQ4, 10, 19, 21, and 27 have similar pole obstructions. Avoid if possible
Fine seat. Orchestra level is flat, with no rake, but the seats are staggered enough that you can still see fine.
Overall great seat on the aisle. Too close to get a full view of the orchestra, but excellent sound.
Section Orchestra L
BSO - Great seat! Near the exits on the side, so easy to slip out and beat the crowds after concerts. Good view and sound.
Section Orchestra R
Fantastic seat! Feels quite close, great sound.
Section 1BR
Boston Pops Elf show. Great view of orchestra and screen.
Section First Balcony Center
Great view of stage, though should be in row D or forward to not have balcony overhang obstructing full view of venue.
Section 1 Balcony Left
Love these seats. Front row left balcony. Aisle seat. Bathrooms are right up behind this section.
Section 2nd Balcony
Felt closer than the photo makes it look. First row of 2nd balc (which I actually prefer over 1st balc since theres nothing overhead so the sound quality seems better). Overall great seat, no complaints!
Section First Balcony L
Great seat, super close. You only can't see the last two rows of violins. Acoustics are perfect.
Section Upper Balcony
This is from the seat next to the obstructed view seat (#17) which was much better!
Sooooo yeah ... the seat is great if you lean far to your left or right to view the stage (and hope you know the person seated next to you!) but if you end up with someone very tall in row A then you're screwed. (The Twoset Violin show was still amazing!)
Section Second Balcony Center
Great seat! Front of the 2nd Balcony
If you lean to your right you have a completely uninterrupted view of the stage.
Section 1BL
Seats wide enough for a real person. Im 5'7", went with my brother and he's 6'4", we both had plenty of leg room
Great seat. First row aisle seat. Close to restroom.
Section 2BR
Pic was taken as if you were leaning on the rail in front of you. If you sit back in the seat, you get much less of a view. Still a great seat
Section Second Balcony
Center most seat in the row was great because it was unobstructed and perfectly centered on the stage. The railing is in front of you but you can see above it. Four stars because it was a little bit tough to see faces because of the distance.
Section Balcony Center 1
Difficult to get into this row, but the view and acoustics are great! The only thing I really didn't like was that the low ceiling's lights never turned all the way off, and were brighter than I expected during the performance
Section 1st Balcony Center
Truly excellent seats. Acoustics are incredible. A very tall young man sat in front of me, and I had no problem seeing over him. Seats are wide enough for a fat woman, and very comfortable.