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About Francis Scott Key Auditorium
The Francis Scott Key Auditorium is a on-campus performance venue hosted within Mellon Hall at St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland. With a seating capacity of approximately 598–600, it’s a intimate setting for classical concerts, lectures, and dynamic collaborations like the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s Music for Maryland series and Rams Head Presents shows. Whether you’re planning a campus visit, attending a performance, or coordinating an event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and plan your trip.
Located at 60 College Avenue, Annapolis, the auditorium sits in a central area with several parking options, transit choices, and a range of nearby hotels and dining to make your visit convenient and enjoyable.
Parking is paid in the surrounding areas, with campus lots and public garages such as Gott’s Court Garage providing convenient access to Mellon Hall. Public transit options include the Annapolis Circulator, Annapolis/MD transit routes, the State Shuttle serving downtown routes, and local bus service in Annapolis. Notable past events include classical performances by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra as part of Music for Maryland, Rams Head Presents shows (e.g., Colin Hay coming in 2025), and performances by the Gregorian Choir of Paris. There have been no reports of demolition or renaming—the Francis Scott Key Auditorium remains a core cultural venue within Mellon Hall at St. John’s College.
For a comfortable experience, consider nearby lodging such as Graduate Annapolis (126 West Street) and Historic Inns of Annapolis (58 State Circle). We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel partners to help you secure convenient stays when attending events at the Key Auditorium. If you’re seeking tickets, you’re in the right place—we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss access to seats and dates.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: about 598–600 seats (Francis Scott Key Auditorium, located in Mellon Hall).
- Address: 60 College Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401.
- Venue type: on-campus college auditorium (part of Mellon Hall at St. John's College).
- Seating chart: public, official seating chart is not published by the college; capacity is cited as ~600 seats by multiple sources.
- Parking: paid parking in the area; nearby parking options include campus lots and public garages such as Gott’s Court Garage (adjacent to downtown Annapolis).
- Transit: accessible via Annapolis Circulator and Annapolis/MD transit options; State Shuttle serves downtown routes; local bus routes exist in Annapolis.
- Nearby hotels: Graduate Annapolis (126 West Street, ~0.4–0.6 miles away) and Historic Inns of Annapolis (58 State Circle, ~0.3–0.5 miles away).
- Notable events hosted: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performances (Music for Maryland) and other concerts/lectures; Rams Head Presents shows (e.g., Colin Hay, 2025); Gregorian Choir of Paris and other classical programs have been hosted there.
- Renaming/demolition: no reports of demolition or renaming; it remains the Francis Scott Key Auditorium within Mellon Hall at St. John's College.