Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW

11/16/25 Lost a Star: We attended the Cirque Christmas show last night. Upon arriving, the theater was purposefully clouded with a general mist, perhaps to add ambience - HOWEVER, there was a pervasive smell similar to walking in the detergent aisle of a supermarket which clogged sinuses, made eyes burn and was quite distracting. We're not overly sensitive however any artificial smell immediately suggests to us and those near us that something bad is being masked or someone mistakenly thinks a floral bouquet of odor is pleasant. Perhaps this was all part of the Cirque Christmas show and not created by the Barbara Mann staff - nonetheless, it is in their building. This experience, coupled to the freezing in my prior review is causing us to lose interest in the Barbara Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. 10/20/25: BRING A JACKET! The hall is wonderful, staff is gracious and helpful, parking is great and the shows are all well worth attendance. However, on 10/20/25 my dear wife and I attend a Ryan Bingham concert. Ryan and the band were great - however, I only wore a short-sleeved shirt (if is Florida) and the hall air conditioning was unforgivingly cold as many around us commented. We noticed the staff all had multiple layers and kept moving around - apparently they knew what to expect. Half way through Ryan's last set I was ready to leave but simply kept hugging myself until the last song and then dragged the wife out and into the warm air. Thankfully my wife had a hoodie and could enjoy the show - I could not.

We go every year to see Lindsay Sterling. There isn't a bad seat in the house. Although the lower level did get some extra treats with confetti and streamers. Lindsay Sterling put on an amazing show as always. Parking was great.We did the vip we were in and out in no time at all.

This is s nice facility to see shows. We went and saw The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight on 10/21/25. The show was great. However, to get a beverage before the show starts requires you to arrive at least an half an hour before the show begins if not earlier. The parking is hood and it doesn’t really take too long to get out of the parking lot after a show ends. I would have given a five star, but I would have liked to have a drink before the show starts!

Bring a jacket or sweatshirt! We had to buy CAIN merch to stay warm 😉 This was our first time at this venue. Such a great experience and the staff was helpful getting us to our section. Seeing CAIN, Jon Reddick, Caleb & Jon and Annie Downs was awesome experience. They even did meet/greets afterwards.

Went and seen the rock orchestra and highly recommend. It was awesome and fun. The vocals were phenomenal too!! I have about 20 more videos too!! Great show!!

Seats are awesome. Plenty of free parking. I will be coming back for more performances! The Rock Orchestra really Rocks!

Saw a great comedy show. Staff was very nice and helpful, even during the ticket buying process. Will definitely be back.

First time here and it's amazing! Great view from any seat, The acoustics were great and the seats super comfortable. Shout out to the staff that was super helpful and accommodating!!