Great venue. Not a bad seat in the houseGood acoustics
Chris Costantini
Two of my favorite things in life are enjoying tasty, new and unique cuisine andenjoying a great, energetic and unique concert.Mixing the two just doesn't work. Each needs to be experienced in it's entirely own, different and separate ways.I, and from what I observed, was the audience being preoccupied with eating and pretty much oblivious to Johnny Jensen performing. It was comparable to being at a wedding.I always am excited to discover fresh, energetic and unique musical artists and was hoping expecting so much more energy from this kid.
RJ Howson
Always a great time with the SWFL Event Center Fam !I’ve performed here many times opening for Robert Cray, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Jimmie Vaughan, Billy Ocean and many others : )Love this place !
Dennis Lynk
I've been here three times to see a concert. I had a great time! I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Judy Rousseau
We went to see 50 Years Ago Today lat night. While we enjoyed the concert, we were very disappointed that the announcement for the venue said the center would open with 200 fewer seats than before it had closed. When we bought our tickets on day 1 of the ticket sales, there were only supposed to be 4 seats at our table. At the actual event, there were 8 people at our table because they pushed two tables together for each “table”, at least doubling the number of tickets originally to be sold. The owners had done a dory in the newspaper and in an area magazine stating that they would have fewer seats for greater social distancing! It was packed…even chairs along the walls!!! Several servers walked off of the job which also created problems. If you publish something, you should stick by it OR AT LEAST NOTIFY THE PEOPLE WHO BOUGHT TICKETS EXPECTING IT TO BE A MOE INTIMATE SETTING.
Jeffrey Kasky
What a great venue! It's amazing that a venue of this size is able to bring in shows that play 5000 plus seat theaters. What a service to the community!
Brad Doane
What a great local venue, Todd Rundgren was excellent along with an allstar lineup! Quality sound, great staff, easy parking and good drinks!Can't wait to go to another show here!!
Luke Edward
100% One of the best venues to watch a show. Plus, the menu that "CRAVE" put on was really tasty. Thanks, all. I will continue to support and attend as many times, for as long as I can.
Rich Basher
Here for a fund raiser. Phil Vassar was the headliner with Johnny Jensen opening. Johnny has a good voice and plays a mean guitar. Loved the show with Phil. Up close and personal, playing favorites and jamming on the piano. Hit a few covers (Piano Man was really great and his rendition of Walking In Memphis was phenomenal). Got a chance to meet and greet afterwards to boot. Great time, great venue.
Bob “BonitaBeachBob” DeMao
This is one of the finest musical venues in Southwest Florida with all the amenities one would ever want. An intimate spot with reserved seating at tables for up to eight with excellent dining and drinking provided by your own servers. Get your tickets before Southwest Florida Event Center is sold-out...Or before this place is discovered. I understand the Grand opening is tomorrow night with Todd Rundgren, the musical genius of my time...and your's too with the Revolver Beatles Tribute.
It WAS a great place to see some fabulous acts. Locally it WAS our only hope to see world class bands without a 2 or 3 hour drive. Food was pretty good too. After this pandemic is finally over, I really hope it can reopen!?
Scott H.
Permanently closed due to economic hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sad, but true. This place will be missed.
Debbie Hayward
This is a charming venue for live music. Good acoustics and I love the way they have repurposed the building.
tracey elliott
Venue would not allow a purse into event unless it was smaller than 6x9 size. Very disappointed. Will not return here. They made adult women take there purses back to there cars, scanned us as well which was fine but the bag policy was not acceptable.
Patrick Arling
Entertainment was great. Service very poor. Waiter screwed up order. We were group of four and two meals showed up 20 minutes before the others. The salad never came. Bill was wrong and waiter did not return my credit card. He had no clue where it was and ignored his supervisor to go find it. She found it on floor near another table. We completed a review card and handed it to the manager on way out. He smirked at it. Enjoy
Great venue. Not a bad seat in the houseGood acoustics
Two of my favorite things in life are enjoying tasty, new and unique cuisine andenjoying a great, energetic and unique concert.Mixing the two just doesn't work. Each needs to be experienced in it's entirely own, different and separate ways.I, and from what I observed, was the audience being preoccupied with eating and pretty much oblivious to Johnny Jensen performing. It was comparable to being at a wedding.I always am excited to discover fresh, energetic and unique musical artists and was hoping expecting so much more energy from this kid.
Always a great time with the SWFL Event Center Fam !I’ve performed here many times opening for Robert Cray, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Jimmie Vaughan, Billy Ocean and many others : )Love this place !
I've been here three times to see a concert. I had a great time! I would highly recommend it to anyone.
We went to see 50 Years Ago Today lat night. While we enjoyed the concert, we were very disappointed that the announcement for the venue said the center would open with 200 fewer seats than before it had closed. When we bought our tickets on day 1 of the ticket sales, there were only supposed to be 4 seats at our table. At the actual event, there were 8 people at our table because they pushed two tables together for each “table”, at least doubling the number of tickets originally to be sold. The owners had done a dory in the newspaper and in an area magazine stating that they would have fewer seats for greater social distancing! It was packed…even chairs along the walls!!! Several servers walked off of the job which also created problems. If you publish something, you should stick by it OR AT LEAST NOTIFY THE PEOPLE WHO BOUGHT TICKETS EXPECTING IT TO BE A MOE INTIMATE SETTING.
What a great venue! It's amazing that a venue of this size is able to bring in shows that play 5000 plus seat theaters. What a service to the community!
What a great local venue, Todd Rundgren was excellent along with an allstar lineup! Quality sound, great staff, easy parking and good drinks!Can't wait to go to another show here!!
100% One of the best venues to watch a show. Plus, the menu that "CRAVE" put on was really tasty. Thanks, all. I will continue to support and attend as many times, for as long as I can.
Here for a fund raiser. Phil Vassar was the headliner with Johnny Jensen opening. Johnny has a good voice and plays a mean guitar. Loved the show with Phil. Up close and personal, playing favorites and jamming on the piano. Hit a few covers (Piano Man was really great and his rendition of Walking In Memphis was phenomenal). Got a chance to meet and greet afterwards to boot. Great time, great venue.
This is one of the finest musical venues in Southwest Florida with all the amenities one would ever want. An intimate spot with reserved seating at tables for up to eight with excellent dining and drinking provided by your own servers. Get your tickets before Southwest Florida Event Center is sold-out...Or before this place is discovered. I understand the Grand opening is tomorrow night with Todd Rundgren, the musical genius of my time...and your's too with the Revolver Beatles Tribute.
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It WAS a great place to see some fabulous acts. Locally it WAS our only hope to see world class bands without a 2 or 3 hour drive. Food was pretty good too. After this pandemic is finally over, I really hope it can reopen!?
Permanently closed due to economic hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sad, but true. This place will be missed.
This is a charming venue for live music. Good acoustics and I love the way they have repurposed the building.
Venue would not allow a purse into event unless it was smaller than 6x9 size. Very disappointed. Will not return here. They made adult women take there purses back to there cars, scanned us as well which was fine but the bag policy was not acceptable.
Entertainment was great. Service very poor. Waiter screwed up order. We were group of four and two meals showed up 20 minutes before the others. The salad never came. Bill was wrong and waiter did not return my credit card. He had no clue where it was and ignored his supervisor to go find it. She found it on floor near another table. We completed a review card and handed it to the manager on way out. He smirked at it. Enjoy