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About Chester Fritz Auditorium

Welcome to Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center, the longtime home for Broadway productions, concerts, lectures, and university events in Grand Forks. Formerly known as Chester Fritz Auditorium, the venue was officially renamed in 2024 to reflect its evolving role in the arts community. With a capacity of 2,384 across three levels, this venue brings big-city entertainment to North Dakota with a friendly, no-fuss ticketing experience. Whether you’re here for a Broadway show, a concert, or a university lecture, we’ve got you covered with dependable access to tickets, seating details, parking, transit options, and nearby stays and dining.

Below you’ll find practical information to help you plan your visit, along with trusted partner hotel and restaurant recommendations to enhance your trip.

Seating and venue layout: Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center features three seating levels: Orchestra (approximately 1,200 seats), Mezzanine (about 600 seats), and Balcony (around 600 seats). The furthest balcony seats are roughly 110 feet from the stage, offering a solid view from elevated seating. If you’re securing seats, think about proximity to the stage and auditory preferences—the venue provides a straightforward seating chart to help you pick the right spot.

Parking and access: Free parking is available behind the auditorium. Parking staff typically begin assisting guests about 1.5 hours before events. The loading dock is located on the southwest corner, and bus parking is accommodated for larger groups or tour buses. For a smooth arrival, consider arriving early to snag preferred spots near entrances.

Transit options: UND shuttle service is available for attendees, along with rideshare and public transit options. If you’re visiting from out of town or campus, you’ll have multiple convenient ways to reach the venue.

Nearby hotels and dining: To make your trip easier, we’ve highlighted trusted hotel partners close to the UND campus and venue: Hilton Garden Inn Grand Forks-UND, Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Forks, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Forks, C’mon Inn Grand Forks, and The Olive Ann Hotel. These partners often provide convenient access to Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center and special booking options. Always check partner links for current offers and proximity details.

Notable events: The venue hosts Broadway productions (including titles like the Tina Turner Musical), concerts, lectures, and university events. It’s a versatile stage that has welcomed performers such as Randy Travis and appearances by notable comedians in local coverage. When planning your visit, look up the specific event page for performer details, date, and any schedule updates.

Important note: The venue was renamed in 2024 to Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center. When browsing tickets or event details, you may see references to the former name; both refer to the same site and seating policies.

Need help securing seats or planning your trip? We’ve got you with easy, no-fuss access to tickets and reliable local guidance.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 2,384 maximum across three levels (Orchestra main floor 1,200; Mezzanine 600; Balcony 600).
  • Address: 3475 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9028 (Stop 9028).
  • Venue type/name: Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center (formerly Chester Fritz Auditorium); renamed in 2024.
  • Seating chart: three levels (Orchestra, Mezzanine, Balcony) with detailed seating sections; furthest balcony seats about 110 feet from the stage.
  • Parking: free parking behind the auditorium; parking staff about 1.5 hours before events; loading dock on the southwest corner; bus parking available.
  • Transit: UND shuttle service and rideshare/public transit options are available for attendees.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Grand Forks-UND; Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Forks; Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Forks; C'mon Inn Grand Forks; The Olive Ann Hotel (UND travel pages list hotel options).
  • Notable events: hosts Broadway productions, concerts, lectures and university events; examples include Tina Turner Musical and other Broadway shows, Randy Travis, and even appearances like Jerry Seinfeld per local coverage.
  • Renaming note: officially renamed in 2024 to Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center.