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About Bailey Hall At Cornell University

Bailey Hall is Cornell University’s largest on-campus performance venue, renowned for its Greek Revival architecture and a rich history of world-class artists. Seating accommodates about 1,300 guests across orchestra, loge, and balcony levels. Whether you’re catching a legendary musician or a campus event, Bailey Hall offers a classic, acoustically inviting environment in the heart of Ithaca.

Plan ahead with easy access to parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining. We’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted hotel and restaurant recommendations to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.

Venue details: Bailey Hall, 230 Garden Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853. ADA access is available. Parking requires a permit; there is no parking in front of Bailey Hall. Weekend and evening parking options include the Hoy Road Garage and the Human Ecology Building Garage. For on-campus travel, Tompkins County TCAT offers convenient transit; check TCAT Real-Time or Google Transit for routes to or near campus. The hall is part of a storied tradition with notables such as Fritz Kreisler (1917) and many jazz and classical stars throughout its history, and it continues to host the Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series and other major campus events.

Nearby lodging and dining options provide comfortable stays and good dining connections. We highlight trusted affiliate partners for hotels and restaurants to help you secure your arrangements with confidence. For more details on seating, view the seating chart on the Bailey Hall page to understand orchestra, loge, and balcony configurations.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 1,300 seats (1,220 with the stage extension; seating configuration includes orchestra, loge, and balcony).
  • Address: 230 Garden Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853, United States.
  • Venue type: Historic Greek Revival auditorium; largest on the Cornell campus.
  • Seating chart: Seating chart/viewing map available on the Bailey Hall page (view seating chart).
  • Parking: Parking by permit; no parking in front of Bailey Hall; weekend/evening parking in Hoy Road Garage and Human Ecology Building garage; ADA access available.
  • Transit: On-campus access via Tompkins County TCAT; use TCAT Real-Time or Google Transit for routes to/near campus.
  • Nearby hotels: The Statler Hotel (130 Statler Drive, on campus); Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown (324 E State St); Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca (130 E Seneca St); Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons (120 S Aurora St).
  • Notable events: Fritz Kreisler performed in Bailey Hall (1917); long list of renowned artists (Paul Robeson, Marian Anderson, Isaac Stern, Yehudi Menuhin, Rudolph Serkin, Joan Sutherland, Leontyne Price, Luciano Pavarotti); home to the Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series; historically hosted Psych 101 and other major campus events.
  • Renamed/demolition status: Bailey Hall has not been demolished or renamed; it was renovated and expanded in 2006–07 and remains Bailey Hall.