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About EKU Center For The Arts

The EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond, Kentucky, is the region’s premier on-campus performing arts venue. Since opening in 2011, it has hosted legendary performers and dynamic productions from Wynonna Judd’s opening night to appearances by Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys, and The Blue Man Group. With a main theater accommodating about 2,000–2,100 seats and a Black Box Theatre holding roughly 200–250 seats, the venue offers versatile spaces for everything from large-scale touring shows to intimate performances.

Whether you’re planning a night out or securing a special event, we’ve got you covered with clear seating details, convenient parking, transit options, and trusted local partner recommendations for hotels and dining near EKU Center for the Arts.

Parking is straightforward: free parking is available at Alumni Coliseum with a shuttle to the front doors, and paid lots around the venue are typically the best available price per vehicle, accessed about 90 minutes before showtime. Local transit options include Richmond Transit Service and regional providers, with EKU stop access noted in schedules. If you’re visiting from out of town, you’ll find a range of nearby hotels such as Motel 6 Richmond KY EKU Campus Area, Home2 Suites by Hilton Richmond, Quality Inn Richmond, and Hampton Inn Richmond KY for comfortable stays. For dining, you’ll find options near the campus and along the Richmond area—perfect for pre- or post-show meals. As always, secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process and enjoy reliable, friendly service from your ticket partner.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 822 Hall Drive, Richmond, KY 40475.
  • Venue type: on-campus performing arts center (Center for the Arts) serving as a major regional venue.
  • Main theater capacity: about 2,000–2,100 seats; Black Box Theatre capacity around 200–250 seats.
  • Seating chart: available via SeatGeek (interactive map per event) and EKU Center pages.
  • Parking: free parking at Alumni Coliseum with a shuttle to the front doors; paid lots around the venue at $20 per vehicle, access 90 minutes before showtime.
  • Transit: local Richmond transit options available (Richmond Transit Service via Kentucky Foothills/Regional providers; EKU stop access noted in local transit schedules).
  • Nearby hotels: Motel 6 Richmond KY EKU Campus Area; Home2 Suites by Hilton Richmond; Quality Inn Richmond; Hampton Inn Richmond KY, among others.
  • Notable events: opening performance by Wynonna Judd (2011); hosted artists such as Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys, and The Blue Man Group; Lexington Ballet’s Nutcracker Sweets and other major touring productions have appeared there.
  • Renamed/demolished: venue is active and retains the EKU Center for the Arts name; no demolition; opened in 2011 and remains EKU’s premier arts venue.