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About Bridges Auditorium

Bridges Auditorium, commonly known as Big Bridges, is the Mabel Shaw Bridges Music Auditorium on the Pomona College campus in Claremont, California. Opened in 1932 and designed by William Templeton Johnson, this historic venue has hosted countless performances and speakers, from the LA Philharmonic's inaugural concert in 1931 to modern shows by top artists. With a current seating capacity around 2,400, Bridges offers an intimate yet grand concert experience on the picturesque Claremont campus.

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Whether you’re a longtime patron or first-time visitor, Bridges Auditorium combines history, acoustics, and a welcoming campus atmosphere. It remains an active performance venue on the Pomona College campus and is frequently referred to as Big Bridges. For more information on upcoming events, check the official venues and artist pages linked below.

  • Address: 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA 91711
  • Capacity: ~2,400 (main floor and balcony; seating sections include left/right A, center left/right NN/OO, and center MM)
  • Parking: Free parking in the South Campus Parking Structure at 295 E. First Street. Bonita Avenue parking is restricted to Pomona College permits.
  • Transit: Accessible via Metrolink and Foothill Transit bus routes.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA 91711.
  • Venue: The Mabel Shaw Bridges Music Auditorium (Big Bridges) on Pomona College campus; opened 1932; designed by William Templeton Johnson.
  • Capacity: current seating about 2,400 (500-seat balcony; originally up to ~2,581 seats; post-1975 renovation ~2,497).
  • Seating chart: main floor and balcony with seating described as left/right sections (A), center left/right (NN/OO), and center (MM).
  • Parking: Free parking in the South Campus Parking Structure at 295 E. First Street; Bonita Avenue parking restricted to Pomona College permits.
  • Transit: Accessible by Metrolink train and Foothill Transit bus systems.
  • Nearby hotels: Casa 425 (Claremont) and DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont are within a short drive of the campus.
  • Notable events: LA Philharmonic inaugural performance in 1931; many famous artists and speakers have appeared (e.g., Fiona Apple, John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Willie Nelson).
  • Renaming/demolition: Not demolished or renamed; still active as Bridges Auditorium; often referred to as Big Bridges; the formal name remains Mabel Shaw Bridges Music Auditorium.