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The venue

About Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette

The Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette is a cherished, long-running community theatre group rooted in Lafayette, Indiana. Since 1980, the historic Monon Depot Theatre at 320 N. 5th St. has served as the company’s downtown home, a scenic hub for Main Stage productions and Civic Youth Theatre performances. As plans evolve toward a larger main venue, the Monon Depot remains a vibrant performance space that hosts a rich mix of shows and collaborations, including notable partnerships with Purdue Convocations.

Whether you’re a local patron or visiting for a Purdue event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining. Secure your seats with easy, no-fuss process and enjoy downtown Lafayette’s cultural offerings at a venue that blends historic charm with community spirit.

Venue details at a glance: Historic Monon Depot Theatre seats approximately 155 attendees, with a broader Lafayette Theatre project under discussion to expand capacity toward a larger main venue. Seating is allocated via the box office and the ticketing system, with seats sold as available at the time of purchase. Parking is available behind the theatre with additional nearby off-street options. CityBus provides downtown routes and the CityBus Center serves as the transfer hub for convenient transit. Nearby lodging and dining options include the Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre, Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette, and Staybridge Suites in West Lafayette. For a complete experience, check season schedules and plan your visit around public performances and youth theatre productions. We’ve got you covered for tickets, timing, and getting there.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Addresses: Box Office/Main location at 313 N. 5th St., Lafayette, IN 47901; Historic Monon Depot Theatre at 320 N. 5th St., Lafayette, IN 47901.
Venue type: Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette is a long-running community theatre; Monon Depot is its historic downtown home since 1980.
Capacity: Historic Monon Depot Theatre seats about 155; plans discussed (as of 2024–2026) contemplate a larger Lafayette Theater space (~500 seats) to serve as a main venue.
Seating/chart: Public seating charts are not widely published; seating is allocated via the box office/ticketing system with seat selection during purchase.
Parking: Parking behind the theatre; additional off-street parking options nearby; parking policies are described by the theatre.
Transit: CityBus serves downtown Lafayette with multiple routes; CityBus Center is the downtown transfer hub.
Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre (515 South Street) and Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette (downtown area) are nearby; Staybridge Suites in nearby West Lafayette is also an option.
Notable events hosted: Regular Main Stage and Civic Youth Theatre productions; collaborations with Purdue Convocations (e.g., Nassim at Historic Monon Depot, 2019); annual and seasonal shows listed in season materials (e.g., 2024–2026 schedule).
Renaming/demolition status: The Monon Depot remains in use as the theatre’s home; the Lafayette Theater project is a redevelopment plan (not demolished) with potential relocation of a future main venue; as of 2026, no demolition of the Monon Depot is indicated.