At a glance
#5 of 6 Event venues in MansfieldLocalGuideWorld score: 4.20
Rating breakdown
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5 ★57%
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4 ★22%
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3 ★10%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★7%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Xfinity Center?
- The Xfinity Center is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 8,541 reviews.
- How does The Xfinity Center rank in Mansfield?
- The Xfinity Center is #5 of 6 Event venues in Mansfield by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Xfinity Center located?
- 885 S Main St, Mansfield, MA 02048 — 950.3 km from the center of Mansfield.
- How can I contact The Xfinity Center?
- Phone: (508) 339-2331 · Website: livenation.com
Overall a cool venue to see music, although it could be improved. I love the concession area which almost feels like a theme park with numerous booths winding through a wooded area. Many places to get drinks (for a high price, but that's expected).
The seats are old, small, hard plastic. Not as bad as the old seats at Fenway but close. Of course at some shows you'll be standing/dancing most of the time, but you're still pretty close to your neighbor.
Sound is decent for this type of venue.
I find it strange that the cameras they use to show the live performers seem to be from 1984 and super low-res, but the ads they show between sets are modern HD. (Yes, ads between sets... is nothing sacred anymore?)
They need to add more variety of food, especially for vegetarians! I saw cheese pizza on the menu at one place but did not get a look at it. Other than that, just French fries and "nachos" (literally a bag of Tostitos with one small container of cheese dip and one of salsa ... some assembly required)! They do allow you to bring in a zip-lock bag of snacks (not sure what they allow in that) so that may be best if you don't eat meat.
A better area for rideshares would also be nice (and help discourage drunk driving).
The seats are old, small, hard plastic. Not as bad as the old seats at Fenway but close. Of course at some shows you'll be standing/dancing most of the time, but you're still pretty close to your neighbor.
Sound is decent for this type of venue.
I find it strange that the cameras they use to show the live performers seem to be from 1984 and super low-res, but the ads they show between sets are modern HD. (Yes, ads between sets... is nothing sacred anymore?)
They need to add more variety of food, especially for vegetarians! I saw cheese pizza on the menu at one place but did not get a look at it. Other than that, just French fries and "nachos" (literally a bag of Tostitos with one small container of cheese dip and one of salsa ... some assembly required)! They do allow you to bring in a zip-lock bag of snacks (not sure what they allow in that) so that may be best if you don't eat meat.
A better area for rideshares would also be nice (and help discourage drunk driving).
What am awesome night, as always is the case at Great Woods- aka The Xfinity Center. Great venue, great seats- anywhere in house are good seats, IMHO!! And when the whole audience rocks the house-- amazing vibes abound!!! Get your tickets and just go!
One of the Best Places ro see concerts. They have a wide variety of seats. I personally prefer box seats with a waiter. They are always right there and super fast with your drinks and food. Drinks and food are great. The venue is always clean and well kept. If you upgrade your parking, you won't wait in long lines to get out after the concert! Parking upgrades cost different for each concert, anywhere from $50 to $125, I believe. Anyways Excellent Venue all the way around!!
I went to two concerts in the summer of 2023 (Boy George and Foreigner). In general- it's a very good venue for live concerts. It's okay to drive almost an hour from Boston, to be able to go to concerts at reasonable prices. Although it's only enjoyable in good weather since large seating areas are open to the sky.
The place is well organized and maintained, good staff, free parking in very large lots with attendants, clean restrooms, free water fountains, fun atmosphere. High quality stage, lighting, sound and special effects.
Yet there are several significant downsides:
The food and beverages are very overpriced, as stated in other reviews, maybe because they have big expenses due to overstaffing.
The music volume is way too high, it leaves your ears ringing. Prolonged exposure to such high decibels causes irreversible hearing loss, and it's needless. People can hear well and enjoy good music at much lower volumes. Maybe they should spread some speakers closer to the rear to distribute the sound to the lawn area, instead of blasting from near the stage. In the second concert I used high-fidelity earplugs, which helped a lot but somewhat compromised the sound clarity.
Another reason to leave my good seat and go far back, was the clouds of smoke, as people were vaping, smoking weed and cigarettes (even the singer commented on that). This venue seems to attract a lot of inconsiderate people, and the staff turns a blind eye. The rear lawn offers better fresh air and pretty good views, also thanks to the large screens.
And then after the concert, it took me about 45 minutes (!) to get from parking lot #11 out to the main street. Hundreds of cars were sitting in long traffic jams, idling and polluting the air, as if all the smoke inside the venue wasn't enough. Both before and after the concert, there were guys walking around the parking lots and drive lanes, selling T-shirts, which worsened delays and traffic jams.
Bottom line: it's a good venue for live music, we enjoyed and will probably return in the future. Try to get there early, like an hour before the first concert starts, to get a spot in the parking lots that are closer to the main street. Have a good dinner before getting there, bring high-fidelity earplugs. Enjoy !
The place is well organized and maintained, good staff, free parking in very large lots with attendants, clean restrooms, free water fountains, fun atmosphere. High quality stage, lighting, sound and special effects.
Yet there are several significant downsides:
The food and beverages are very overpriced, as stated in other reviews, maybe because they have big expenses due to overstaffing.
The music volume is way too high, it leaves your ears ringing. Prolonged exposure to such high decibels causes irreversible hearing loss, and it's needless. People can hear well and enjoy good music at much lower volumes. Maybe they should spread some speakers closer to the rear to distribute the sound to the lawn area, instead of blasting from near the stage. In the second concert I used high-fidelity earplugs, which helped a lot but somewhat compromised the sound clarity.
Another reason to leave my good seat and go far back, was the clouds of smoke, as people were vaping, smoking weed and cigarettes (even the singer commented on that). This venue seems to attract a lot of inconsiderate people, and the staff turns a blind eye. The rear lawn offers better fresh air and pretty good views, also thanks to the large screens.
And then after the concert, it took me about 45 minutes (!) to get from parking lot #11 out to the main street. Hundreds of cars were sitting in long traffic jams, idling and polluting the air, as if all the smoke inside the venue wasn't enough. Both before and after the concert, there were guys walking around the parking lots and drive lanes, selling T-shirts, which worsened delays and traffic jams.
Bottom line: it's a good venue for live music, we enjoyed and will probably return in the future. Try to get there early, like an hour before the first concert starts, to get a spot in the parking lots that are closer to the main street. Have a good dinner before getting there, bring high-fidelity earplugs. Enjoy !
Free parking, easy in and out. I love the boardwalk like atmosphere as you make your way to the arena. The drinks are SUPER Expensive, so keep that in mind before you order, as they don't list the prices. The seats are good for viewing even in the upper sections where we sat, although it's tight, I was literally touching legs with the people on either side of me, and you have to stand every time someone comes up or down the aisle. The acoustics are amazing for an outdoor arena, and the screens are well positioned for people sitting further away to get an up close view of the stage. The crew working the cameras did a really good job as well. Hubby and I had a really great time over all 😊
Great venue. All the staff is usually super awesome. Facilities are clean.
Food and drinks are egregiously overpriced
Be sure to eat before you enter the venue.
Besides that my best tip is to get a regular water bottle (.5oz) finish it, then crush it and put it in your pocket so you have a vessel to carry water inside the venue. You can find places to refill it inside for free. . . Or you could pay $5 per can of "liquid death" aka extremely overpriced water in a can.
Food and drinks are egregiously overpriced
Be sure to eat before you enter the venue.
Besides that my best tip is to get a regular water bottle (.5oz) finish it, then crush it and put it in your pocket so you have a vessel to carry water inside the venue. You can find places to refill it inside for free. . . Or you could pay $5 per can of "liquid death" aka extremely overpriced water in a can.
Xfinity Center has to be one of the best places to see a concerts. The acoustical sound is fantastic. It doesn't get lost and is well heard throughout the whole venue. I have been here many times throughout the years, even when it was known as Great Woods. There really isn't a bad seat either. I would have to say it's probably one of my top spots for outdoor concerts.
These photos are from Section 5 Row F seats 3 and 4.
The last 3 pics are from Matchbox 20
Section 14 Row F seats 4 - 7.
Just be prepared that they do not accept cash. All purchases are made through debit / credit card and the prices are expensive 💰
Hope this helps 🎸
These photos are from Section 5 Row F seats 3 and 4.
The last 3 pics are from Matchbox 20
Section 14 Row F seats 4 - 7.
Just be prepared that they do not accept cash. All purchases are made through debit / credit card and the prices are expensive 💰
Hope this helps 🎸
Long time great venue not far from Providence. I've seen many concerts over the years and they've all sounded great. Can't go wrong with lawn seats, bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy the breeze. Food is expensive but on par with other major venues in the area and isn't too bad. Staff has been friendly and helpful in helping solve a couple issues we had. Security is reasonable and moves quickly, smoking is allowed in the open air sections and cannabis is legal in MA. While it's not permitted you can guess how it goes.
Plenty of free parking, however it does seat 19000, so sold out shows can be difficult to get to and out of depending on day of the week and arrival time. Getting there early to tailgate saves the hassle of traffic and a few bucks on food.
Plenty of free parking, however it does seat 19000, so sold out shows can be difficult to get to and out of depending on day of the week and arrival time. Getting there early to tailgate saves the hassle of traffic and a few bucks on food.
Great venue! Read the fine print... you can bring one gallon zip lock bag of snacks!!!
Been here numerous times, always a great show. We love general admission so we can dance in the grass!
Been here numerous times, always a great show. We love general admission so we can dance in the grass!
Love this venue. Affordable good tickets.nice band selections. Good food. A bit pricey though on the food however. Clean atmosphere and rest rooms. Excellent security checks and on ground security. Fun night
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