A Historic Stage for Your Next Event

Listed on the National Register for Historic Places, McFarlin Memorial Auditorium is the premier event space for many °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â milestone events. It continues to be the choice venue for a wide range of high profile performances ranging from famous vocalists and comedians, nationally celebrated bands and even international dance companies.

Upcoming events

  • Tate Lecture Series presents: Admiral James Stravridis with Fareed Zakaria

    Date: Tuesday September 24, 2024

    Time: 8:00 PM

    Global thinkers and political watchmen. James Stavridis is a retired U.S. Navy four-star admiral who currently serves as partner and vice chair of global affairs for The Carlyle Group. Fareed Zakaria hosts the Peabody Award-winning show Fareed Zakaria GPS for CNN.

  • John Crist

    John Crist

    Date: November 23, 2024

    Time: 3:00 PM

    John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one-billion video views, millions of fans on social media, and sold-out shows from coast to coast.

Built to defy time, scorn fire, and withstand rain and wind – what a lasting monument."

Charles Selecman, University President
March 24, 1926 at the Opening Dedication Ceremony