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About Bondurant Auditorium

Bondurant Auditorium, the largest on-campus performance venue at Radford University, sits in Preston Hall and is a cornerstone of the university’s cultural calendar. Since 2004, it’s been known as Bondurant Auditorium, previously referred to as Preston Auditorium. With a capacity of 1,500 seats, it hosts a range of performances—from the annual University Performance Series to student and community events. Here’s what you need to know to plan your visit, including seating details, parking, transit options, and nearby places to stay and eat.

Whether you’re a local, visiting scholar, or coming from a neighboring city, we’ve got you covered with practical information and reliable partners to help you secure your seats without hassle.

Bondurant Auditorium is located at 801 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24142, within the Radford University campus. For seating specifics, the Scheduling Office can provide detailed information since a public seating chart isn’t published. Parking is convenient via Lot A (near Preston/Martin Hall) and Lot Y (East Main & Jefferson), with guidance available on the Radford Parking Map. When RU is in session, Radford Transit offers full service, including the University Express route, and connections to Blacksburg Transit and intercity services such as Virginia Breeze and The Smart Way. For overnight stays and dining, consider affiliate-recommended hotels like The Highlander Hotel Radford (604 Tyler Avenue) and Tru by Hilton Radford (2300 Tyler Road), both close to campus. Upcoming events to watch for include the University Performance Series at Bondurant and Traditions Week activities such as Aux Cord Wars. For a seamless experience, plan ahead with the venue and partner resources, and secure your seats early through trusted channels.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 1,500 seats; largest on-campus performance venue at Radford University.
  • Address: 801 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24142.
  • Venue type: On-campus university auditorium (Ken Bondurant Auditorium) in Preston Hall.
  • Parking: On-campus parking options near Preston Hall, including Lot A (Preston/Martin Hall) and Lot Y (East Main & Jefferson); see Radford Parking Map for details.
  • Transit: Radford Transit (full service when RU is in session), University Express route, and connections to Blacksburg Transit and intercity services (Virginia Breeze, The Smart Way).
  • Nearby hotels: The Highlander Hotel Radford (604 Tyler Avenue) and Tru by Hilton Radford (2300 Tyler Road) are convenient to campus.
  • Notable events: University Performance Series at Bondurant; Aux Cord Wars (Traditions Week 2025); Navy Band concert (2014); see RU event pages and local coverage.
  • Renaming/demolition: The venue has been named Bondurant Auditorium since 2004; previously referred to as Preston Auditorium within Preston Hall.
  • Seating chart: No publicly published seating chart for Bondurant Auditorium; for seating details, contact the Scheduling Office.