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About Ardrey Auditorium

Ardrey Memorial Auditorium is NAU’s historic and flagship on-campus performing arts venue. Located at 1115 S. Knoles Drive in Flagstaff, AZ, the auditorium seats roughly 1,300+ guests across orchestra and balcony levels. Since a 2013 renovation, the space maintains its classic charm while accommodating a modern audience. Whether you’re catching a concert, a lecture by a visiting artist, or a university performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.

As your trusted connection for tickets, we outline seating information, parking options, transportation choices, and nearby hotels and restaurants to help you get there with ease.

Ardrey Auditorium sits at the heart of NAU’s performing arts footprint, alongside Kitt Recital Hall and Ashurst Hall. The venue has hosted renowned artists and ensembles, including Itzhak Perlman, Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Spike Lee, and performances by the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. For updates on upcoming performances, check the event listings and reserve your seats through our easy, no-fuss process. If you’re visiting from out of town, use our recommended lodging and dining partners to complete your trip.

Note: For rescheduled shows, we’ll note “RESCHEDULED from its original date” on the event page. For events with a date to be announced, you’ll see “Date to be announced.” Each date listed is treated as a standalone event for multi-day engagements.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S. Knoles Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86011.
  • Venue type: Large on-campus performing arts center and the centerpiece of NAU’s Auditoria (alongside Kitt Recital Hall and Ashurst Hall).
  • Capacity: Approximately 1,300–1,350 seats total (about 900 in the orchestra level and around 400 in the balcony); renovations in 2013 reportedly increased capacity to about 1,340 seats.
  • Seating chart: Public seating charts are not widely published; typical layout includes orchestra and balcony seating with accessible seating options; reservations pages list 900+ balcony distribution rather than a detailed chart.
  • Parking: Nearby Lot 42 adjacent to the auditorium; campus parking options and guest parking details are available on NAU’s parking information pages.
  • Transit: Served by Flagstaff Mountain Line and NAU campus shuttles; Route 10 (Maroon) and campus routes provide access to NAU and surrounding areas.
  • Nearby hotels: Drury Inn & Suites Flagstaff (on/near campus); West Inn NAU – Downtown Flagstaff; additional options in downtown Flagstaff (e.g., ConcertHotels listings).
  • Notable events hosted: Renowned artists and ensembles such as Itzhak Perlman, Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Spike Lee, and performances by the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra; the venue also hosts NAU ensembles and major campus events.
  • Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming; Ardrey Memorial Auditorium remains NAU’s historic and continuously operating flagship venue, reopened after a 2013 renovation.