Benaroya Hall | Seattle Symphony's "100 Years of Epic Film Scores" Seating Guide

Best Value Tickets for Seattle Symphony's Film Score Celebration

Experience Steven Reineke conducting the Seattle Symphony through a century of cinematic magic at Benaroya Hall's S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium. Our seating guide highlights the best values, premium options, and hidden gems in this acoustically perfect venue.

Best Value Tickets (Under $130)

• Orchestra Left/Right Rows QQ ($83): Excellent side sections with good sightlines to the stage. Slight angle actually improves view of full orchestra.
• Orchestra Rear Left Row RR ($123): Elevated rear orchestra provides surprising clarity - perfect for seeing percussion sections in film scores.
• Orchestra Rear Right Row QQ ($125): Mirror of left side with same benefits. These rear orchestra seats often have better sound than some forward sections.

Sweet Spot Tickets ($130-$160)

• Orchestra Middle Left Row CC ($136): Ideal center-left positioning where most film score melodies originate from violin sections.
• Orchestra Center Row QQ ($137): Direct center view at mid-orchestra depth - perfect balance between price and experience.
• Orchestra Left Row BB ($142): Closer side section with excellent sightlines to conductor's podium and first violins.

Higher Tier Options ($160-$270)

• Second Tier Row D ($201): The "golden terrace" - elevated but still intimate with perfect acoustical blend.
• Founders Tier Row D ($260): Premium balcony seats directly opposite stage with panoramic views of the entire orchestra.
• Third Tier Row F ($266): Surprisingly excellent sound projection to upper levels makes these great for immersive film score experiences.

Premium & Last-Minute Options

• Orchestra Center Row HH ($206): Premium center orchestra with ideal depth for full ensemble viewing.
• Orchestra Row X ($758+): Ultra-premium front center seats - expect to see bow movements and conductor's score.

Seating Recommendations

🎻 For Film Score Enthusiasts:

• Choose Orchestra Rear (Rows PP-RR) to see percussion and brass sections that drive cinematic moments
• Second Tier offers perfect balance for hearing layered orchestration

👁️ Visual Considerations:

• Orchestra Left/Right Rows Q-FF provide excellent views of string sections
• Avoid extreme sides beyond Row HH for film projection visibility

Acoustical Notes

Benaroya's "shoe box" design means even rear orchestra and tier seats enjoy exceptional sound. For film scores, the mid-orchestra (Rows CC-HH) provides ideal balance between string warmth and brass projection.

Current Best Deals

• 4 tickets in Orchestra Left Row QQ at $83 each (perfect for small groups)
• 7 tickets in Orchestra Rear Left Row RR at $123 each (great for larger parties)
• 2 premium Orchestra Left Row BB seats at $142 (exceptional value for closer seats)