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Will Rogers Memorial Center

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One of the Most Reviewed Sports complexes in Fort Worth


Address

3401 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107, United States

Website

www.fortworth.com

Contact

+1 817-392-7469

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (5.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Justin T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place been coming here my entire life for events. Get a cold beer and enjoy
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike J. 2 years ago on Google
    Parked the RV here while we were in town for the Armed Forces Bowl. Staff was excellent to interact with. Enjoyed watching the crew stay very busy as they tore everything down from the stock show that weekend. Facility is impressive in person as well as seen on Yellowstone. Walked across the street for an excellent cheeseburger from Rodeo Goat.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AK P. 10 months ago on Google
    Very old and interesting event building, it was like stepping back in time. Enjoyed the concert we saw here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Emiliano B. 6 months ago on Google • 139 reviews
    It was a nice facility but very poorly run. Parking was a mess to get in and out. Took over 30 min of not moving after the show. The people at the door were slow at best. However there was not a bad seat. Seemed that no matter where you sat there was a clear view of the stage.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bret J. 7 months ago on Google • 214 reviews
    I really enjoyed Chicago the Band live at the Will Roger's Auditorium. The venue was great to see a national act in a more intimate setting. Sound quality was excellent and the ushers very helpful. Comfortable and accommodating. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doug T. 8 months ago on Google
    Interesting and historical for sure, just beautiful. That said, avoid the balcony unless you are in front of the aisle. The seats are not offset and can be hard to see if you have a big person or big hair in front of you, lol. Overall, you need to experience this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The S. 5 months ago on Google • 357 reviews
    Went to see Leann Morgan here. The old architecture was nice, and the place was mostly clean, but it is time to update the seating. They were uncomfortable. Overall the staff was friendly. One staff member started yelling at someone next to me, assuming they were recording the show, and she wasn't. She was texting. Poor way to handle a situation, especially when the woman next to me wasn't breaking any rules. That staff member needs training.

  • 5/5 Deanna J. 1 year ago on Google
    Was constructed in 1936 using beautifully crafted Lime stone. Seats 2,000 and has incredible acoustics for concerts, plays and a variety of entertainment. There are no elevators, so if you are Handicapped it's a bit of a challenge getting into the theater but it's worth it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex g. 2 years ago on Google
    Always come here for the stock show. Might start catching some horse shows throughout the year. Plenty of parking around and definitely spacious.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mike M. 7 months ago on Google
    Classic theater! Saw Chicago last night. Sounded great!!!! Like others said if you have legs consider a end row seat. I had to sit sideways. Thank goodness my lady is petite. Big Texas boys this is not your concert venue!!!! Stairs are steep and some inclines that are hard to see in low light. 1936 built venue but needs 2023 seating redo hopefully because it's a great sounding music theater.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 james c. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is absolutely beautiful and seeing a musical performance was beyond what I expected! The sound was perfect the stage level can't be beat. It felt like I was stepping back in time inside. You could feel the soul of everyone who has ever performed there. I highly recommend seeing a band play there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Henry Calhoun I. 7 months ago on Google
    The convention was a huge success... Lots of great vendors and very friendly staff. I plan to attend again next year! Highly recommended as a family outing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Chau H. 1 year ago on Google
    This has got to be the WORST venue I've ever visited. First visit and will be my last visit. I've never experienced such a disorganized, inefficient management for parking for an event in my entire life of going to venues for events. I was there for a final fantasy concert on Saturday, November 12, 2022 that started at 7:30 pm. We arrived at 7:00 pm and there was a long line that was not moving. We didn't know what was going on. We saw a person who looks like he works there that night and asked him if this was the line for the ff concert. He said yes. 2 cars skipped is while we stopped and asked him. Anyway, we were basically in line to pay for parking for about 35 minutes. It seems like the card processing machine was taking a very long time to process. Once we got in the parking lot, there was no sign or directions of where to go..we circled around the outside parking lot and it was already full. Luckily we saw another employee who happened to walked pass our car and said to go to the garage...anyway we found parking in the garage and got into the concert at 7:47 pm. Thank God they were playing the star spangled banner and didn't start the concert yet since they were told the parking issues...on top of that, the conductor tripped and almost fell off the podium because the stand for him was so small!!! That could've been a lawsuit right there. By the way, the auditorium had lights that were not working as seen in the picture. I would not come back to this terribly managed parking venue. usually there is traffic when an event ends, not when it's a whole hour before it begins.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Skyler V. 3 months ago on Google • 169 reviews New
    Historical and charming! Many outdoor areas around the grounds, and some spaces do not have heat/AC, so be weather ready if going to multiple buildings. The entire space is very well planned and maintained. I always saw staff members cleaning up! Even when crowded, it doesn’t feel cramped or overly crowded.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vicky N. 3 months ago on Google • 82 reviews New
    Super fun. The seats are kinda small but definitely worth going and seeing. Staff took pride in the facilities. It's definitely a treasure in Fort Worth.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 goth n. 2 months ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Went to the gun show this weekend and had a great time. It was busy but I had no trouble finding a parking place and I was able to navigate the venue easily with a stroller. There is an elevator, stairs and escalators at the entrance and the place is easy to get around. There is an ATM machine and there was plenty to eat and drink while I admired the immense arsenal of weaponry and accessories. Can not wait for the next one, will definitely be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stacey M. 10 months ago on Google
    Great place! Came in to Texas for a horse show from New York. All buildings are clean and air conditioned.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David G. 10 months ago on Google
    my family and I attended the Brit Floyd concert They were fantastic as for the coliseum it could use a deep cleaning and sanitation but for the most part it was decent the staff were professional and friendly..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bertha P. C. 4 months ago on Google
    My toddler had a great time and can't wait to go back. It is very interactive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jon O. 2 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    This was the first time I've been to this Amazing venue. I was born and raised in Ft.Worth Texas. Can't believe I haven't been here before to see a concert. The deco takes you back in time as this place was built in 1938. The seating was Great as well. And the music resignated throughout the areana. If you get a chance to just visit or see a concert here I Highly recommend you do so. I will be back! I was fortunate enough to get to see Jamey Johnson here on 2-3-2024.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 chris h. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a busy weekend.We had a family member showing her goat at the stock show. They definitely need to have more space for the goats it was packed into 1 building should have been 2 with the amount of entries that were there. It was still a good time !!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deborah N. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely loved this venue! It was clean, which has become more important as I've gotten older. It's a small, intimate venue, so every seat is a good seat. The food was a little pricey, but it was good. They were serving barbecue because of the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show & Rodeo being in town. The concert was great as well. Don't know why they don't have more shows here. I would definitely like to come back here again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 MeeShee 1 year ago on Google
    Great history can be found here. They also hold some amazing events. Signs could be a bit more helpful on some things. We saw a sign for everything but what we were there for. Still a beautiful place and hope they keep the history of it there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lara B. 1 year ago on Google
    Upside: medium-sized venue so all seats are pretty good Downside: waited for over 30mins to enter building because only two entrances were open, it’s old so the seats are small and crowded, only one bathroom open with another long line
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robert C. 1 year ago on Google
    great place to see entrainment. perfect size. need to update soundsystem and lighting. biggest issue is concessions, it almost seems to be an afterthought. no organization, need a director to have things run,smooth
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location for concerts, plays and theater. Buildt in 1936 the acoustics are amazing and the architecture that consists of carved lime stone is beautiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debra W. 1 year ago on Google
    Christmas In Cowtown, produced by the Fort Worth Junior League…the one and only show I attend each year! Magnificent finds! Christmas done in a day!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia 2 years ago on Google
    Every time I work here, it's awesome! They have really good events that I'm lucky to be a part of. Clean facilities, great and helpful staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 S H. 2 months ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    Always love visiting this venue. It is such an intimate setting for concerts. The sound is great! We sat in the balcony. Okay, let's talk seating -- which is the reason for the 3-star rating. If you're short and 120 pounds, you'll be comfortable in the seating; if you're not, bring some Vaseline and a crowbar because you'll need it to get in and out of the seats. My seat neighbor was alllll in my personal space, and I was in his. Wider seats and more personal space would greatly enhance the consumer experience. Great security presence. They were around if needed, but not in a way that was intrusive of the experience. Leaving the concert, there was only ONE GATE open for all patrons of this sold-out show to exit (from the auditorium to the parking lots). Can we please re-think this exit strategy? Overall, it was a good experience.

  • 3/5 Mike 1 year ago on Google
    Smaller sized theater for performing arts. Good sound setup. The upstairs balcony has a few trip hazards that have been carpeted over. I as well as many others I saw after being seated found them in the dimly lit venue. The dark carpet hides them well from your eyes, but not your feet. Use caution.

  • 5/5 Nicholas Coleman A. 5 months ago on Google
    The West is alive and well in Fort Worth Texas- watching the cutting competition is a blast. Highly recommend. You won’t regret it!

  • 5/5 stephanie E. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing!!!!! Fantastic!!!! Awesome!!! Loved it!! The light show on the pioneer building was amazing!!!. The artists did an exceptional show. Thank you for sharing with all. more advertisment needed, thankful for the morning news.

  • 5/5 Stephen R. 2 years ago on Google
    Getting into the show was fast and smooth. Had a great time watching Jeff Foxworthy perform. Everyone was laughing and having a good time. One thing that was a problem is they didn't have signs for the sections saying where you were, another thing was the seats are really close together. But the staff were very helpful to show you where you were seated.

  • 4/5 Dane A. 1 year ago on Google
    A warning before going to anything at Will Rogers Auditorium. Be prepared to pay at least $10 for parking. Also be aware that the parking lot garage is a much cooler and less crowded option for parking as opposed to the spaces out in the direct sunlight. Seating was comfortable, and the air conditioner was more than sufficient for the several hundred people that were there today for the dance recitals. Snacks are available at the concession stand in the foyer. Not too reasonably priced, but better than movie theaters.

  • 5/5 Toni S. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited for a Texas Longhorn cattle auction and show. Great location. Parking was rough and had to walk a mile in freezing weather. But the auction was indoors in a very nice facility.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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