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About Foellinger Auditorium

Foellinger Auditorium on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus is a historic 1,361-seat venue known for its versatile use as a concert hall and the university’s largest lecture space. With a main floor of 723 seats and a balcony of 638 seats, this renowned venue hosts a wide range of performances and talks. Whether you’re planning a night of music or a compelling lecture, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and enjoy the experience.

Location matters. The auditorium sits at 709 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801. Parking options include metered spaces on Mathews Ave and Wright St, the E3 metered lot near the Graduate Library, and Parking Deck F29 after 5 p.m. For easy access, Champaign-Urbana MTD serves the campus, and UI students can ride for free with iCard. When staying nearby, consider partner hotels like Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana, TownePlace Suites Champaign Urbana/Campustown, and I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center. We’ve included recommended vendors to help with hotel stays and dining. For events, check the Foellinger site for official seating details by Main Floor and Balcony. Foellinger has a rich history, including notable speakers such as Jane Addams (1915) and Maya Angelou (1996), and even served as a filming location for a graduation scene in the 1994 movie With Honors.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 1,361 seats (723 main floor, 638 balcony).
  • Address: 709 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801.
  • Venue type: concert hall and the university's largest lecture hall on the UIUC campus.
  • Seating chart: official seating charts provided for Main Floor and Balcony on the Foellinger site.
  • Parking: metered spaces on Mathews Ave and Wright St; E3 metered lot near the Graduate Library; Parking Deck F29 after 5 p.m.
  • Transit: Champaign-Urbana MTD bus service serves the campus; UI students ride for free with iCard.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana (1200 W University Ave); TownePlace Suites Champaign Urbana/Campustown (603 S 6th St); I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center (1900 S 1st St).
  • Notable events: historic speaker series (e.g., Jane Addams in 1915; Maya Angelou in 1996) and it was the filming location for the graduation scene in the 1994 movie With Honors; renamed from The Auditorium to Foellinger Auditorium in 1985.