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EKU Center For The Arts - Mainstage Lounge Tickets

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About EKU Center For The Arts - Mainstage Lounge

Welcome to the EKU Center For The Arts – Mainstage Lounge, part of the University Center for the Arts in Richmond, Kentucky. While the venue houses multiple spaces, the Main Theater offers around 2,000 seats and the intimate Black Box Theatre seats about 200. The Mainstage Lounge area is referenced within the center’s offerings and is supported by a robust schedule of major performances from artists and touring companies. We’ve got you covered with seating insights, parking options, transit tips, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.

Note: Specific public seating maps for the Mainstage Lounge aren’t published. Availability and seating details are handled at the time of purchase. For a comfortable experience, plan parking in advance and consider our recommended local lodging and dining partners.

Whether you’re catching Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys, or The Temptations & The Four Tops, EKU Center For The Arts provides a storied setting for unforgettable performances. If you’re visiting for EKU Campus events or the Student Discovery Series, you’ll find the venue’s home base at 822 Hall Drive, Richmond, KY 40475. We’ve got you with easy seating guidance, parking options, and nearby partner hotels and restaurants to make your trip straightforward and enjoyable.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 822 Hall Drive, Richmond, KY 40475.
  • Venue type: University Center for the Arts / performing-arts center with multiple spaces (Main Theater ~2,000 seats; Black Box Theatre ~200 seats).
  • Main Theater capacity: approximately 2,000 seats; Black Box Theatre capacity: around 200 seats.
  • Seating chart: EKU does not publish a dedicated public map for 'Mainstage Lounge'; third‑party sites reference a 'Mainstage Lounge' seating area within the center.
  • Parking: Free parking at Alumni Coliseum with shuttle service to the venue; paid parking around the facility (~$20) opens about 90 minutes before performances; The Ravine and Gifford Theatre parking are also available.
  • Transit: Shuttle service from Alumni Coliseum to the EKU Center; EKU Parking app and ParkMobile available for parking; no dedicated public-transit page published for the venue.
  • Nearby hotels: Comfort Suites Richmond (~1.6 miles), Hampton Inn Richmond (~1.6 miles), Motel 6 Richmond EKU Campus Area (~2.7 miles), Clarion Pointe Richmond North Near University (~3.0 miles).
  • Notable events hosted: Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys; The Temptations & The Four Tops; Leslie Odom Jr.; The Choir of Man; CAIN; EKU Student Discovery Series.