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About Concert Hall at Illinois State University Center For The Performing Arts
Welcome to the Concert Hall at Illinois State University’s Center for the Performing Arts, a on-campus venue in Normal, IL. The CPA hosts ISU School of Music performances, Illinois Shakespeare Festival shows, and a variety of campus and community events. Tickets are typically available through official channels, and parking is convenient on campus with designated event parking. Below you’ll find seating basics, parking and transportation details, and trusted nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your great seats with ease.
Note: Official ISU pages do not publish a public seating chart; reference maps from trusted sources can help. The Concert Hall entrance is at 400 W. Beaufort Street, with the main building located at 351 S. School Street, Normal, IL 61761.
Whether you’re here for a symphony performance, a theatre production, or a campus concert, we’ve got you covered with practical details and dependable partners. Secure your great seats, plan your visit, and enjoy a seamless night out in the Bloomington-Normal area.
For a complete experience, consider staying at a nearby hotel and dining at recommended restaurants—chosen for reliability and convenience for ISU guests. If you need help booking, just reach out and we’ll connect you with trusted options.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Concert Hall capacity: 650 seats; Theatre capacity within the CPA is 500 seats.
- Addresses: Center for the Performing Arts building at 351 S. School Street; Concert Hall entrance at 400 W. Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761.
- Venue type: On-campus concert hall within Illinois State University’s Center for the Performing Arts (Center hosts multiple spaces: Concert Hall and Theatre).
- Seating chart: Official ISU pages do not publish a public seating chart; third-party seating maps exist for reference.
- Parking: Free event parking in the School Street Parking Deck (400 W. Beaufort St.) when Arts Event Parking is displayed; additional public parking in the South University Street Parking Garage.
- Transit: Uptown Station (11 Uptown Circle, Normal) is the campus multimodal hub; Connect Transit buses serve ISU; Amtrak service nearby; BMI (Central Illinois Regional Airport) is a short drive away.
- Ticketing: Tickets for CPA events are sold via Ticketmaster.
- Nearby hotels: Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Normal (201 Broadway Ave); DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington/Normal; Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center; Hyatt Place Normal.
- Notable events hosted: ISU School of Music concerts (e.g., Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony), Illinois Shakespeare Festival performances, and other campus/community events.