What should I wear?

We are glad to have you with us. Some people like to dress up, but please feel free to dress however you are comfortable.

When should I clap?

In the early days of classical music, concerts were like modern-day rock concerts: clapping, talking, even shouting! Over time, this changed and the social norm changed to clapping only at the ends of complete works. We think this is silly! We want to hear if you have an emotional reaction to the music or performance. Now, this isn’t the case everywhere, so your mileage may vary. At the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra though, we want to hear how you feel. If you’re still unsure, watch the conductor as the music ends; they will typically give non-verbal cues to show if an ending is solemn or quiet and wants a brief pause before the applause.

What is the age range for child and senior tickets?

Child tickets are for pre-teen children, ages to 12. They are 50% off of the adult rate.

A ticket is not required if the child sits in a lap, only if they occupy a seat.

Senior tickets are for our older guests 62+. They are 20% off of the adult rate.

What are the different seating types?

Box seats are our best seats, offering individual wooden chairs and are easily accessible for wheelchairs via the elevator.

Premium seats are also our best seats, offering comfortable cushioned row seats.

Front Orchestra seats are our first six rows nearest the stage. They offer a close up view of the orchestra.

Discount seats are our side upper balcony seats and may be row seats or wooden box seats.

What seats are good for wheelchairs?

We have a few spaces for wheelchairs (no seat is provided)

Select the end seats on row V, adjacent seats are V110 and V120

AA (upper balcony), adjacent seats are AA208 and AA230

All aisle side box seats are available for wheelchairs. the wooden chairs can be removed.

What seats are good for persons with limited mobility?

The Mesquite Arts Center has an elevator for access to the main floor and upper balcony.

Rows A-T have 3 steps down (Orchestra level)

All main floor boxes and rows U-X are on the main floor.

All upper balcony boxes and row AA are accessible with no steps.

Upper balcony rows BB-DD have one to three steps.