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About Cahn Auditorium

Located in Evanston, IL, Cahn Auditorium is Northwestern University's largest on-campus venue for large-scale performances. With a main floor and balcony seating and an orchestra pit, it hosts iconic events like the Waa-Mu Show, the university’s long-running student-produced musical. This page covers seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you plan a smooth visit.

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Need tickets? We’ve got you. Secure your seats for a memorable Northwestern experience at Cahn Auditorium. Remember, parking is free after 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends in designated garages, and transit options are convenient via the CTA Purple Line and Metra connections. Check nearby hotels like Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston for a comfortable stay and explore nearby dining to cap your evening.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: more than 1,000 seats (roughly 1,000+), with main floor and balcony seating and an orchestra pit.
  • Address: 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60208.
  • Venue type: Northwestern University’s largest on-campus performing-arts venue for large-scale productions.
  • Seating chart: official public map isn’t published; seating comprises a main floor and balcony and includes an orchestra pit.
  • Parking: South Campus Parking Garage and Segal Visitors Center garage (near Pick-Staiger); parking is free after 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.
  • Transit: accessible via CTA; nearby Purple Line stops (Foster Street) and Metra connections; walkable from Davis Street area.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston (1818 Maple Ave) within a short drive/walk of NU campus.
  • Notable events: Waa-Mu Show ( Northwestern’s long-running student-produced musical) is a hallmark production at Cahn Auditorium.
  • Status: remains an active Northwestern venue; no demolition or renaming reported.