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About E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall at 560 Music Center
Welcome to the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall, a traditional auditorium inside the 560 Music Center on the Washington University campus in University City, MO. With a capacity of 1,092 seats, the hall hosts large orchestra performances and events from the Washington University Department of Music as well as visiting artists. The venue features a partial-thrust stage and two Steinway pianos, offering a refined listening experience in an academic setting. A self-guided virtual tour helps you preview the space, though the public seating chart is not published on the site. Whether you’re planning a night of classical concerts or contemporary performances, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats with ease.
Parking is available at the rear via the COCA garage (entrance off Washington Ave) with complimentary first-come, first-served parking. Additional municipal lots are nearby. For transit, check the campus shuttle schedule or consult the Metro Transit timetable and route map for regional travel. When you’re looking for a place to stay or dine nearby, consider trusted affiliate recommendations in the Delmar Loop area—Moonrise Hotel at 6177 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112 is a convenient option within easy reach of the campus. If you’re planning a multi-venue night, the 560 Music Center sits in a cultural hub with easy access to restaurants and cafes to complete your evening. We’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss ticketing and local guidance to help you enjoy the show from start to finish.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 1,092 seats.
- Address: 560 Trinity Ave, University City, MO 63130.
- Venue type: Traditional auditorium within the 560 Music Center; suitable for large orchestra concerts; partial-thrust stage; two Steinway pianos.
- Seating chart: Self-guided virtual tour available to view the space; public seating chart not published on the site.
- Parking: Parking at the rear; shared COCA garage (entrance off Washington Ave) with complimentary first-come, first-served parking; other municipal lots; avoid private streets.
- Transit: Campus shuttle schedule available; Metro Transit timetable/route map linked for regional transit.
- Nearby hotels: Moonrise Hotel, 6177 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112, is in the Delmar Loop area and within convenient distance.
- Notable events hosted: Washington University Department of Music events and performances by visiting artists; examples include Eight Blackbird: In conversation (Feb 15, 2019); Unheard-of Ensemble: Fire Ecologies (Nov 4, 2022); Julia Perry Centenary Symposium & Concert (Sept 27–28, 2024).
- Renaming/demolition: No reports of demolition or renaming; the hall remains named E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall within the 560 Music Center.