James L. Knight Center

I like the venue, but the sound still has a long way to go. I’ve been to three different concerts there and felt a bit disappointed each time. Also, with all the big screens around, I think it would be great if they were turned on during the show. It would really improve the concert experience for everyone

Amazing venue! Great acoustics and sound quality, with comfortable seats and excellent visibility from every spot. Access is smooth, hallways are spacious, and everything feels well organized. Plenty of parking nearby plus easy public transportation options with Metrorail and Metromover. Bathrooms and facilities were spotless. A top choice for concerts, conferences, or any large event in Downtown Miami.

Nice venue for concerts. Sound was really good. We parked at a nearby garage but if you arrive early you can park at the theater parking and it was only $20, an excellent price in downtown. Metromover is really close, if you park a little far, that's a great option but it is only open until 10 PM after a schedule change.

The James L. Knight Center is without a doubt one of Miami’s most iconic and versatile venues. Every visit is an unforgettable experience, from concerts and shows to conferences and cultural events, everything is perfectly organized and well executed. The theater offers excellent acoustics and great visibility from every seat, making every performance truly enjoyable. The staff is friendly, professional, and always ready to assist, which really enhances the overall experience. Its location is another big plus, right in the heart of downtown Miami, with easy access, nearby parking, and plenty of restaurants and hotels just steps away. Attending an event at the James L. Knight Center guarantees comfort, great organization, and a first-class experience. Highly recommended for anyone who loves live entertainment, music, and culture!

We went to see La Granja de Zenón, and it was a wonderful experience! The kids had so much fun, and the show was engaging and entertaining from start to finish. The venue was comfortable and well-organized, making it easy to enjoy the event without any hassle. A great spot for family-friendly shows!

Beautiful and pleasant theater. I'm a downtown neighbor, so I'm always on the lookout for a new experience to visit. I've seen concerts, musicals, dance performances and Broadway plays, they have comfortable seats, convenient location, with food and drinks available in many areas, even a merchandisestore and a booth for cool pictures, depending on the venue. I've been on most of the floors and even the private balconies, and the view is mostly good, or at least up to the 3rd floor. Service from people working there is nice, and there's plenty of parking (with discount if you become a member of their community). If I have one recommendation, it would be to improve sound in the higher levels. But overall, it is highly recommended @Aventure.dos

While its a tough location to get to and from, if you leave with enough anticipation, plenty of nearby parking, you shouldn't have an issue enjoying a show in a small intimate venue.

Excellent event venue. I was here for the Latin Billboards award night. I recommend this place for any tipe of large event.

Went this past weekend and caught a boxing fight at the James L Knight Center. This place brings me a lot of nostalgia, over years I have seen many concerts including Sting and Alejandro Sanz. But I was surprised how much this place has aged and noticed that popular acts no longer books this venue.

Had to come here since one of my favorite groups is performing. The concert it's self was indeed one of my favorite concerts, but if it was another artist that I'm just ok with, I would not go. I really need to like an artist in order to watch a venue here This venue is not built for concerts. We were seated In Section 200, and I could feel the floor shaking when the concert started. Honestly it was scary. Parking is not the best, there is a connected parking garage which was $20 for 4+ hours that night. Price was not bad, but I advise to just be extra careful as the garage itself is too tight for any car (unless you drive a golf cart). I do would like to commend how everything is more organized. Lines for merch, lines for for food we looong but surprisingly, moved pretty fast.

Ah, where do I even begin? Our Saturday evening escapade to the Diego El Cigala concert at the James L Knight Center was nothing short of extraordinary. Despite Miami's chaotic traffic, we wisely opted for an Uber ride, sparing ourselves from the headache. Once inside, the packed venue felt like a sardine can, but the electric atmosphere made it worth every penny of the $400.00 front-row ticket. Surprisingly, despite the sultry Miami weather, the venue was surprisingly cool and comfortable. The concert organizers, acknowledging the weather-induced delays, graciously granted an extra 30 minutes before the show commenced. When Diego El Cigala and his talented Spanish musicians hit the stage, the crowd erupted in cheers, setting the tone for an unforgettable night. To our delight, Cuban singer Ayme Nuviola made a surprise appearance, adding an extra layer of magic to the evening. As the music filled the air, some brave souls couldn't resist the rhythm, taking to the aisles to dance. Security struck the perfect balance, ensuring safety while allowing everyone to revel in the music. The concert was a rollercoaster of emotions, a symphony of sound and energy that resonated through every inch of the venue. After the show, our luck peaked when we were granted backstage access, where we met the man of the hour, Diego El Cigala himself. Rubbing shoulders with this iconic performer was the cherry on top of an already fantastic night. In summary, if you find yourself in Miami and crave a remarkable musical experience, the James L Knight Center is the place to be. And if Diego El Cigala graces the stage, do yourself a favor and seize the opportunity. It's a night you won't soon forget. Kudos to the organizers, the artists, and the James L Knight Center for a truly stellar evening!

Recently went to a concert at this venue, i can say i have mixed feelings. My initial first impression, I could not believe such an outdated venue is actually functional.. its pretty bad and the process of arrival/checking in was pretty rough. The food & beverage options seemed low quality, so I didn't try any. Once we got to our seats, we were positively impressed by the great view we had, and how nice the concert set up was.. we had an amazing time singing & dancing! Its just a shame to initially have had a poor impression. Upgrades are sooo urgently necessary to make it appealing! Staff was also not friendly or welcoming, they were rude to concert goers.

This theater was a little disappointing, they have a good location and the sound was great! But this place really needs some revamping, the seats are very old fabric and don't even have cup holders. So you need to hold your drink all night or place it on the floor, there are also no bars to hold on to when going up the steps which is dangerous cause it is dark, and old carpets. I feel this place has a lot of potential but needs upgrades.

Service was good and staff is friendly and helpful. But as many other reviews venue needs upgrading. Went for a comedy show and seating on floor was tight. A medical incident occurred and I do not feel they were as prepared as they should have been.

I came here for a concert and I wasn't impressed. The outside looks nice because of the surrounding buildings, but once you walk inside and go up the old carpet stairs, you'll be disappointed. Not flashy at all and needs a renovation. I couldn't even find my seat because the light didn't line up with the seat number. I had to use my phone light, which probably annoyed some people. The only reasons I give this place 3 stars is because the sound was excellent and the alcohol wasn't overpriced. I had a great time, but not because of the venue.

This was the most unorganized, chaotic event. I have been to, due to the lack of organization and communication of this business. I never received the email with instructions. Thank God, I had called ahead to get some information and the guy was nice enough to forward the email. I arrived earlier than the email suggested, thank God moment because there were hundreds of people in line in a mess. The email said that there would be a coordinator to get everyone in the correct lines and there was not!!!!' Some young girl, and in one of the lines was handing out stickers to try to keep things organized (not her job) and it was a waste of time anyways because it didn't matter in the end. Due to This Sh*t show and lack of communication and lack of coordinators that were supposed to be there directing traffic I was in the wrong line for 4 hours! Thank God when they were handing out our VVIP lanyards I was told I was in the wrong line. I was able to join my line right at the last moment, and get where I needed to be. There was no directions from anybody. There were no barricades to show where lines ended where lines begin. It was absolutely horrible set up!!! The artists were amazing. Their team was awesome. I was able to get to my meet and greet, meet the artist and do all the things that I paid outrageous amounts for but this venue is awful. The people have no idea what they're doing and then when you asked for help, they're absolutely rude and disgusting. Especially, this blonde old lady in a unprofessional short ass dress and her cowboy boots yelling at people and talking to them like they were stupid! She should be removed from her position! If you can avoid this venue you should! I have been to so many concerts big and small and this one was a complete disaster !

Mediocre out of date facility that smells. Good luck. Restrooms were never updated, carpet on walls is tacky and stinky.

A truly awful venue. Confusing layout, complete lack of signage, rude and unhelpful staff, terrible food (how do you mess up nachos!?), ancient furniture, and a depressing, lingering smell which can only come from years of dust and neglect.

Once inside it's nice. The art work around is interesting. They have a restaurant, not bad. The center is inside the hotel, pretty cool. Self parking in the garage is cringeworthy. Drive slow, awkward angled parking spaces. Caution! Aside from the parking the location is nice, easy to navigate with in.

I came here for the Miami Festival of Laugh and it is a mediocre event location. I paid $200+ for tix for 2 people. The venue is outdated and needs renovations. The bathrooms are small and not clean. The seats are super tight, you will touch the person next to you. Also to find your seat is a nightmare you cant see the row letters. The location is in a weird place and to find parking is difficult. I would of preferred to go to the American Airlines.

Terrible parking experience. Attended a concert and have been in line to get out of the parking garage for more than an hour. If you buy seats in the 200 level, there is no elevator. Very bad for the elderly, or those in wheelchairs

I love the artwork this place has to offer. A few friends and I attended the Iron Fork chef competition event. The food was good and the drinks were pretty good as well. Hopefully there will be more events at this location. Sadly I can't pick a favorite dish from this event I enjoyed a few of them.

excellent staff !! great venue !!! great seating capacity , i highly reccomend james l knight center for artist to perform or any other event

First time attending this venue for a Kid Cudi Concert. Pros: Loved the convenience of the proximity to the metromover and downtown access. The setup of the venue is similar to a extralarge highschool auditorium benefit to that is there is pretty much no bad seat in the house.Bathrooms were maintained clean throughout the night and food and drinks were pricey (bottled water was $4) but as expected Cons: Found the entering of the venue an incredibly slow process considering larger ones have their security down pat for checking individuals. While the pre-concert email mentioned no large bags, I did see plenty of backpacks permitted into the concert. Exiting this place was a mess, not sure how handicap friendly the building is with the amount of stairs to get everywhere also incredibly tight and packed when leaving. Expect plenty of traffic upon leaving

I loved almost everything about my time in here except the parking...Why is so hard and expensive to park in Brickell/Downtown Miami area! I went for Iron Fork Miami and we had a wonderful time. They did a wonderful job and this place was a perfect venue for a show like this one. Thank you! Me encantó casi todo sobre mi tiempo aquí, excepto el estacionamiento ... ¡Por qué es tan difícil y caro estacionar en el área de Brickell / Downtown Miami??? Fui a Iron Fork Miami y nos lo pasamos de maravilla. Hicieron un trabajo maravilloso y este lugar fue el lugar perfecto para un espectáculo como este. ¡Gracias!

Great event center. Could use a facelift in the seating area. Other than that I think it is a great venue. I love coming here for events.

Not really a nice venue. Everything seemed old, and being in my seat felt like being at a ghetto High School graduation. Was not impressed at all. Needs major updating. It is convenient that there's a parking garage available but I probably would not return here.

Attended a LCD Soundsystem concert at the James L Knight Center on Wednesday evening. It was a tremendous concert at a very unique venue in Downtown Miami. Quality The James L Knight Center is a complex and theater located in Downtown Miami. Attached to the Hyatt Regency, this multipurpose entertainment center has hosted events for nearly forty years. This concert was my first time in the theater, but I had previously been at an event hosted in an attached convention hall. Recently they have been hosting more and more different events and concerts at the theater. Quantity The theater is relatively large with several levels of seating for several thousand people. I will say not every seat in the house is a good view, but the sound quality was solid throughout the entire space. Value As a more intimate venue for a major act, tickets were more expensive. I would expect prices to match the demand of the show and be comparable to other nearby venues. Ambiance The James L Knight Center is located right off the Miami River in Downtown Miami. It is a confusing complex and without a large crowd it would have been tough to navigate. It is attached to the Hyatt Regency, but also stretches to the nearby Miami Tower. The theater definitely shows its age with its odd setup. Getting to the bathrooms and the bar was a challenge. It lacks many of the modern amenities found in other outfits. Inside the theater is very nice, but once again the forty year history shines through with the wooden seats and thick brown cushions. I will say they were surprisingly comfortable despite the aged look. It is important to note that not every seat in the house was equal. The edges just do not provide a good view of the stage at all, but higher up in the middle was still is quite good. What was also unique and scary was how the theater seemed to bounce as the crowd danced along to the band. The acoustics were much better than I expected, perfect for a concert. Crowd The theater was absolutely packed for LCD Soundsystem. Even on a Wednesday night no one wanted to miss a great show, leaving the event practically a standing room only event. The facilities were not quite prepared for the crowd, leaving lines around the corner for both the bathrooms and bar. Service Security had people moving into the center quickly and efficiently. However, they desperately needed more staff directing people to their seats. The sections were confusing and once the show started impossible to navigate. There is no way I was in the right place. Parking They had valet setup, but I cannot even imagine how long it would have taken once the show ended to get a car back. However, the center is just a few steps away from the metromover, definitely the best and easiest choice. Extra The James L Knight Center is a solid place to see a show. While it does not have all the modern amenities of other venues, it is comfortable and has great sound quality. I would gladly come back for another show.

Came to see Gabriel Iglesias (Fluffy). My friends and I were hungry and decided to grab something small to eat to help us get through until after the show to be able to go eat afterwards. I already knew that nothing here was going to be great but damn! The Food was HORRENDOUS! You guys should really partner up with better vendors. It's time to actually care about the patrons that will be visiting and enjoying your establishment.

Too hot! They need an updated AC , seats too close. No security, drinks too expensive

This place hmmmm where do I start? First the entrance is in an odd place. Going into the building I realized as many things as they host here they could have updated this place. A/c doesn't work matter of fact I don't know if they even have a/c. Chairs are super close to together to the point of, I know now how a sardine feels in a can. It's like everyone is sitting right on top of each other. The place is just very run down and you will not catch me here again...

This is the first time I've been to this convention center, so I can only go by the set up they had for this particular event. I came into see an orchestrated performance of my favorite video game of all time : The Legend of Zelda. I sat in the lower section where chairs were set up to maximize the space. I was very uncomfortable throughout, because the chairs were set very close together. Basically we were all squished in, but that did not take away from my enjoyment of the music. Parking wasn't bad, right at the Hyatt and it was only $10. For downtown Miami, that is unheard of. I was happy about that. Overall an okay place, a little on the small side and it needs more doors as well as wider hallways. Of course I would come back if an act I'm interested in happens to perform here.

Such a great location but what a fail! This was my 4th time at James L. Knight center and it just seems to get worse every time I visit. The latest visit was for the Cultura Profetica concert. The entrance to the actual venue was a complete mess since there was no direction from the staff on how to make the line(s). People were all over the place and the staff was just looking instead of trying to take the lead in organizing everyone there. The drink and food stations were a mess. I've seen food truck festivals that are a million times more organized. The lines were so long just to get an overpriced drink or beer. It took 30 minutes to get to the front for them to say they were out of Heineken and the concert hadn't even started. They should have also realized that 1 case of Heineken was not going to be enough for a crowd that was predominantly Puerto Rican. FAIL! The staff behind the bars were also extremely rude! I saw them completely ignore two people in front of me to help someone else. They were also mumbling and cussing under their breath. Look, you don't want to be there then don't. We didn't pay for a concert ticket and almost $20 in venue fees for people to treat us badly. The staff members inside the venue were also rude and in the worst mood possible. I went to help a friend take drinks and they wouldn't even let me stand at the bottom of the stairs (when no one else was there) so that he can come back and take the rest. They kept on rolling their eyes and just telling me to move. Oh, and I didn't see any of those "helpful" staff members kicking the people smoking cigarettes indoors (and I'm not referring to the vape stuff). Also, there was a lemonade vendor in the common area giving free lemonade. Well, surprise! You couldn't take anything in the actual venue so the new and half empty bottles were left at the security line. Suggestion - have the vendor actually be inside the venue so there is something other than alcohol available. I'm sure they would have appreciated that as well. Overall, I try to stay away from any concerts at this venue. The parking is so uncomfortable and the staff make the experience unbearable. I definitely suggest some serious training happen or overhaul the staff. Also, the beverage staff need to get a little class on customer service. In the end, we are the ones paying for their time.

I was totally DISAPPOINTED at the Monica &Tank concert on 11/24/18. First off the show was over an hour late and then the Sound System was going in-an-out. This venue really needs to REPLACE THEIR SOUND SYSTEM OR HIRE A NEW ENGINEER, I have been to this place numerous times and it's always a hit or miss with their Sound System. There is a huge problem when you have an artist jump off stage during his show to go to the Sound Board to fix the problem. What a waste of my money. For this venue to keep having events here and to not fix the problem with their Sound System is RIDICULOUS. I would not recommend anyone to attend here I'M PISSED OFF AND SO OVER THIS VENUE!!!

I attended a comedy show tonight, if it wasn't for the crowds and traffic you could easily pass the venue since it is attached to the Hyatt Regency Hotel, it would be better if they have some signage showing the Hyatt and JLK. I mean there is no sign that reads James LK, if you don't know it's there you will pass it. The venue is old, the seating, lights, stage and sound needs a upgrade. I wasn't impressed with this venue at all!!! The parking was ok with directions telling you where to go. The have a few of bars and a few concessions with a few food options. Once the show is over hurry out, since there is limited elevators and hundreds of people trying to leave at once. It's basically a one way out venue!! Be prepared to wait and move in and out of traffic jams. Time for an upgrade!!!!

Shit is older then dirt and not up to date and refurbished at all. And drinks were WAY overpriced for us and anyone/everyone else herr

This is not a modern venue but it serves its purpose. The seat are old and have faux velvet covers like days of ole and the acoustics are average. It is annexed to hotel thus upon entering their are hotel guest walking about. They do have good security which is a plus. The central downtown Miami location is near many good restaurants and public transport which makes it convenient if you want to have dinner & drinks before or the show.

With all the larger performance and concert venues in the Miami area (Arscht Center, AAA, BB&T Center, Hard Rock Hotel/Casino, Filmore/Gleason, etc.), you really don't hear the James L. Knight Center mentioned very often. This venue is attached to the Hyatt Regency, adjacent to the Brickell Avenue drawbridge, which means it's conveniently located between downtown and Brickell. The way this place is laid out, it's really as multi-purpose as a venue can get. There are about 5,000 seats, but the seating area is laid out in a very wide wedge/semicurcular fashion. The floor area is quite large (both wide and deep), there is a decent house sound system with 2 large Electro-Voice line arrays, and if you want a stage, they can set one up as large as you need it to be and position it nearly anywhere on the floor. Likewise, if you have equipment that needs to be hung or flown from the ceiling, there are numerous points available for that as well. As some have mentioned, this place does look a bit old school and is a bit worn. I was in here about 5 years ago and was surprised at how old, run down and beaten up it looked. I was back in here recently just for a walk around while attending a seminar at this hotel and it appears they've updated this space a bit with new carpeting and some badly needed upholstery work. She still doesn't look new and modern, and to be honest, she probably doesn't attract enough events to make it cost effective to carry out a major renovation, but she's certainly functional and one of the larger auditoriums in this city. I can't imagine there's really a bad seat in the place during a concert or performance here...

Would not allow me to bring in my camera to take pictures of my wife's competition in the NPC. They need to revamp their rules and understand what people are doing with their own equipment.

Came here to see Circo de los Horrores. Although I enjoyed the show, your theater/auditorium really needs a facelift.The seats and overall feel of the place seem old and outdated. I know that this place is kind of a "Miami historic relic" but with all the new and beautifully decored centers built just a few streets up, this venue needs to up it up a bit. Time for some restoration!

I cannot believe in 2019 buildings exist that are not disable/wheel chair accessible! That's crazy I'm not in a wheel chair anymore but I still have issues walking long distances and upstairs because of a blood clot on my lung. I was turned away from the elevator. I guess because I didn't LOOK like I needed it. And I feel for the people who are in wheel chairs, I guess they just have to buy an expensive floor ticket. This place needs some kind of upgrade so they can accommodate EVERYONE! I can't believe they haven't been sued!

These were the worst seats I've ever experienced. Eckhart Tolle deserves an apology from this venue. It was excruciating to sit in those seats and almost impossible to concentrate on what Mr Tolle was saying. Many people left during the 2.5 hour lecture. We were miserable.

Oh the traffic to get to this location! It took me 15 minutes to turn into the parking garage. Then there was a charge to park b/c it was a special event going on. Lucky for me I brought cash. After making my way upstairs, I had no trouble getting my tickets at the will call. I had little trouble finding my seat. But boy was the seating cramped. There was little room for my long legs and there was a hint of a disgusting order hitting my nose every few minutes. The seats/carpet.. something smelled nasty. Trying to leave was as hard as trying to getting to the parking garage. So many people and only one way to the parking garage... elevators. Such a struggle. But I must say "I Survived James L Knight Center"

I really love this venue. It's large enough to attract good talent, but small enough to buy the cheap seats and still have a good time. The seats are cushioned and very comfortable. They are wide enough that you don't have half your neighbor on top of you like in other venues. Yesterday we went and saw Van Morrison. The A/C was a little warm, but overall, not uncomfortable. Parking is a nightmare so my suggestion is to park further in downtown and walk over.

This place really does need work! Not enough signage to know where you are going or to help you figure out parking! FYI: It's attached to the Hyatt! Crowded and getting people in and out seemed like it could have been done so much more streamlined! Parking maremma expensive and a lot of extra walking involved! With broken escalators, bathrooms closed and stairs galore! Positive note: I like a smaller venue

I'd like to begin by advising anyone who is considering coming to an event here PLEASEEE take your money else where .. I would hate to see others go through the same today's attendees went through... the staff at this place tonight were beyond horrible and very unprofessional !!! May I add the A.C was not working during tonight's show.. it was soo hot I left when the main event began because I could not resist the heat anymore.. honestly I wouldn't be surprised if someone passed out due to the heat. One guy was soo drenched in sweat it looked like he went to the gym in his dress shirt.. soo horrible !!! Guys please take your money somewhere you will be treated well and not have to suffer as you are simply trying to have a good time.

Attended the Madea play at this venue. Wow, it is falling apart. Traffic is terrible going in and out. Carpeting is from the 80s probably hasn't been replaced since the 90s. No quality food or beverages. Very unimpressed!

What a disappointment. For a venue that bills itself as first class, this was COMPLETE disappointment. We are literally driving home from seeing Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias-- we left before the show was over. First of all, getting to the right seats was a puzzle. The attendants were NOT helpful and didn't know where to guide people, the row letters and seat numbers are almost only to see. Most disappointing, the staging was awful. The speaker banks blocked the viewing area of close to 2/3 of the crowd. We could see a sliver of the giant screen-- but never enough to actually see what was on it. The two side projections were broken-- Fluffy even said something about when he started the show. For a comedian who is supposed to be at the top of the game (which he wasn't) and a venue that is supposed to be first class-- THEY MISSED. Don't go to an event here unless you are Center and in the first few rows. Otherwise It's a WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.

I work downtown and did not expect the traffic to go to this event would be so terrible (even compared to downtown's usual traffic). The venue is dated and getting a drink was very very very veeeeeeeeery slow. Terrible service. Usually having a great time at a concert shouldn't be difficult but this place certainly made it a challenge!

I attended Katt Williams show last night 4/7/18. Tickets were 80$ including tax . The auditorium was sweltering . I was miserable the entire 3 hours that I was there . How is it in this day and age a venue of this size doesn't have adequate air? I did not enjoy the show because of the temperature in the arena !

Needs a revamp and more staff for concert events. Room requires a superior sound system. Was there recently and most people were fumbling around for their seats. Entry to event lacked some security, no bag checks. Escalators were out of service. Before the van Morrison show last week, I was last there for sting approx 15 years ago and it was in much better shape then, and with an appropriate sound system and more staff to help folks find their seats.

I recently watched a show at the James L Knight Center. It'd been a long time since I was last there but nothing has changed. There were no visible upgrades. As for the concessions, sadly, a local strip mall movie theater is more impressive. With this venue being on the river and in downtown Miami and having a Metro Mover stop I really wish they'd update and upgrade so there could be more concerts and performances. And while someone is doing that, it'd also be good to redo the signage....

I went to this theatre (is it a theatre?) last night with my family to see the show from Spain Circo de los Horrores. First you need to be aware the the neighborhood that you are travelling through to get there is not that great. Also, it is great to know that the theatre is located inside of the Hyatt Regency in Miami. This would have been fabulous, useful information for me to know, and would have kept me from running two blocks in both directions from the garage where we parked hustleing to get to the 8pm show at 7:55 since the hotel sits off by itself on a huge hill and your gps on your bb won't be able to give you exact directions since the theatre is in a hotel, and on a loop. I also could have avoided being harrassed by the homeless. If you are a frequent show goer, then the Knight Center will be relatively familiar to you. Especially if you are familiar with smaller venues and non-permanent seating. I didn't completely understand folding chairs in the front of the stage, and was quite embarrassed when the woman in front of me complained that my shoe was going into her rear! OOOPS!! I also was not especially happy that my $100- seats that were in the 2nd row still did not afford me a great view because of how the stage was set up. At least the show was pretty good.

Dear James L. Knight International Center, I can honestly say I'm surprised no one else has reviewed this place considering the number of business functions that they host. JLK Center, you have been around for AGES, and I'm talking at LEAST 30 years!! I can remember coming here on field trips to watch Disney On Ice and Sesame Street as a child. And how can anyone forget the countless concerts you have hosted, or even boxing matches back in your glory days. I was just here on Friday for a Trump Network event. However, I was a little perplexed to see that it looked the same since I was last there for my Senior Homecoming over a decade ago. Nothing has really been upgraded or renovated. Sure, some of the furniture looks new, and maybe you've had some paint jobs, but the venue itself is still in its original form. There are 80s pictures of all the major events in a Hall of Fame type setting that I can say haven't moved in 20 years. For being such a popular venue space I expected there to be more state-of-the-art advances. Flat screen tvs, monitors through out, new floors, new lighting, etc... But nothing. Still the 1970s tile that probably came with the building. But you are still the JLK Center. An iconic Miami venue. And you still have the capability of hosting thousands of people and having enough space for almost any event anyone could ever possibly think of throwing. Hope to see some changes with the new decade approaching. You need to get with the times!!! Good Luck and Best Wishes, SabrinaAnna*

Went to see Katt Williams last night and of course it was packed. We had a few drinks and surprisingly enough they had just the right amount of liquor. The staff were nice and helpful. A lot of these reviews complain about JLK being outdated I wouldn't agree . I would say the carpet was a little dirty and they need to work on the AC. It was hot !!! It was hot before we got crowded. Thank God the show was great that the heat didn't take away from us enjoying the show. Overall good location and I'll return for an event .

Honestly, this place is really generic. Maybe I didn't walk around it enough, but it seemed like your average, run of the mill center. I guess it's good that the sight lines seemed fine for everybody. And the sound was decent. But those things are expected at a large hall like this. They shouldn't need to be pointed out. Come to think of it, I'm not exactly sure what would make a place like this stand out... Really nice security guards? Mandatory laser light show with every performance? I dunno... But I'd come back here if there were an event that I wanted to attend.

James L Knight Center has been around for years, and although it has the old school feel to it, I absolutely love it, it's older but well kept. It's walking/taxi distance if you live in the downtown area and it's cheaper than parking here (which would have been $40 at the hotel) or around $8-10) around the corner in the garage near by. The restrooms were clean and I have nothing to truly complain about. I came here to see El Circo De Los Horrores and the show was absolutely phenomenal. It was scary in the beginning while you waited for the show to start, and although through out it had the scariness of the costumes it was funny and entertaining (cirques du soleil type) all in one. I haven't laughed so much in a long time. It is in Spanish and English so you get the best of both worlds here. Great theater and great show - I couldn't have asked for a better night. I would definitely go see the show again. xo, kristin nicole

Last night went to a Argentinian rock band concert . I was seating in section 202. I did not like the fact that the floor would move up n down when people were jumping n dancing . I was afraid of the structure of venue. The electric escalator had a limit of 6 people per use. Is that indication of structural isues. I feel venue is old