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About Cohen Auditorium

Welcome to Cohen Auditorium, a versatile, on-campus venue housed within the Aidekman Arts Center at Tufts University. With a capacity of 567 seats (486 orchestra, 81 balcony) following the 2013 renovation, this large lecture hall and performance space hosts classes, performances, and conferences throughout the year. Whether you’re attending a concert, lecture, or campus event, we’ve got you covered with practical information to help you secure your seats and plan your visit to Medford, Massachusetts.

Located at 40 Talbot Avenue, Cohen Auditorium blends Tufts’ academic atmosphere with compelling performances. While a formal seating chart isn’t publicly posted, official capacity and space details are provided by Tufts’ Conference & Event Services. Below you’ll find essential details on parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining to make your trip seamless.

Parking is available in the Cohen Parking Lot at 20 Lower Campus Rd, with on-campus access via Dowling Garage and other campus lots. For Tufts events, complimentary parking is sometimes offered via QR code for TDPS shows or select productions. The venue is accessible by MBTA Green Line (Medford/Tufts stop) with campus shuttles maintained by Tufts. Walking routes from Davis Square or College Ave are common for visitors arriving on foot. Nearby hotels with Tufts-affiliated rates include The Colonnade Hotel in Back Bay (Boston) and Hyatt Place Boston/Medford, with Courtyard by Marriott Boston – Tremont as another convenient option in Boston. Always check Tufts’ hotel reservations guidance for the latest affiliate rates and availability.

As a historic on-campus space, Cohen Auditorium has hosted notable performances and events—from a 2001 Billy Joel show to the Harmony Sweepstakes Boston events (2011–2014) and recent campus programs like Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir concerts in 2024 and Spirit of the Creative shows in 2025. If you’re new to the venue, consider reaching out to the Tufts Conference & Event Services for the most up-to-date space details and accessibility information. We’re here to help you secure your seats for the next event at Cohen Auditorium.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 567 seats (486 in the orchestra, 81 in the balcony; capacity cited after the 2013 renovation).
  • Address: 40 Talbot Avenue, Medford, MA 02155, USA.
  • Venue type: Large on-campus auditorium/lecture hall within the Aidekman Arts Center; multi-use space for classes, performances, and conferences.
  • Seating chart: No public, downloadable seating chart widely posted; official capacity and space details are provided by Tufts’ Conference & Event Services.
  • Parking: Cohen Parking Lot (20 Lower Campus Rd); on-campus parking also available in Dowling Garage and other lots; TDPS events often include complimentary parking via a QR code.
  • Transit: Accessible via MBTA Green Line to the Medford/Tufts stop; Tufts also maintains campus shuttles; walking routes from Davis Square/College Ave are common.
  • Nearby hotels: The Colonnade Hotel (Back Bay, Boston) with Tufts rate; Hyatt Place Boston/Medford (Medford); Courtyard by Marriott Boston – Tremont (Boston); additional options listed in Tufts’ hotel reservations guidance.
  • Notable events hosted: Billy Joel performed in 2001; Cohen Auditorium renovation/rehab opened in 2013; Harmony Sweepstakes Boston events (2011–2014); Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir concerts (2024); Spirit of the Creative shows (2025).
  • Renamed/demolished: Cohen Auditorium itself has not been demolished or renamed; it sits inside the Aidekman Arts Center, with historical references to the Edward E. Cohen Arts Center as part of Tufts’ campus history.