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Glenn Miller Ballroom is the flagship venue within the University Memorial Center at CU Boulder. This multi-room space includes the Full Ballroom (largest), Center Ballroom, and East/West Ballrooms, which can be configured as three separate spaces or combined for larger events. Since its renaming in 1953 and a major acoustics and lighting update during the 2014–2015 renovation, the ballroom has hosted concerts, campus events, career fairs, and even notable visits by dignitaries. If you’re looking for a reliable campus venue with flexible configurations and proven showmanship, you’ve got a connection here at Glenn Miller Ballroom.

Location: 1669 Euclid Ave, Boulder, CO 80309 — on the CU Boulder campus, easily accessible by foot, bike, or transit from nearby hotels and downtown Boulder.

Venue Overview

  • Largest space: Full Ballroom — theatre capacity up to 1,000
  • Center Ballroom: Theatre up to 575 (plus other configurations)
  • East/West Ballrooms: 250 theatre capacity (various configurations) Three rooms can be used separately or combined for larger events

Parking and transportation are convenient for guests. The campus offers the Euclid Parking Garage (Lot 205) and Euclid Autopark (Lot 204) with prepaid parking options for events. The venue is transit-friendly with access to RTD bus routes serving Boulder and CU Boulder campus areas. For out-of-town attendees, several Boulder hotels participate in CU’s Preferred Local Hotels program, offering CU rates and convenient access to Glenn Miller Ballroom. These options include embassies of the CU community’s hospitality partners and well-located properties in Boulder, often within a short drive or ride to the university.

Parking & Transportation

  • Nearby lots: Euclid Parking Garage (Lot 205), Euclid Autopark (Lot 204)
  • Prepaid parking available for many events
  • Campus transit: Easy RTD access; bike facilities and walkable campus location

Hotels & Dining (CU Preferred Local Hotels)

To secure comfortable stays with CU rates, consider CU Preferred Local Hotels partners listed by the University of Colorado. These properties typically offer convenient access to Glenn Miller Ballroom and Boulder attractions. Partners often include:

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
  • Courtyard by Marriott Boulder
  • Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
  • Hyatt Place Boulder

We can help connect you with affiliate hotel partners and local dining options near campus for a smooth visit. If you’d like, we’ll share current CU rate details and help arrange accommodations that fit your plans.

Nearby Dining

  • Campus-adjacent cafés and eateries with quick access from the Memorial Center
  • Options range from casual to sit-down experiences, all within a short stroll or rideshare from the venue

Planning a visit or event at Glenn Miller Ballroom? We’ve got you: secure your seats, coordinate with campus facilities, and keep your options flexible with the venue’s multi-room layout. If you need assistance with dates, configurations, or partner recommendations, just ask.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: University Memorial Center, 1669 Euclid Ave, Boulder, CO 80309.
  • Venue type and layout: Multi-room university ballroom; Full Ballroom (largest) plus Center Ballroom and East/West Ballrooms, separable into three spaces.
  • Capacities: Full Ballroom 1,000 theatre; Center Ballroom 575 theatre (plus other configurations); East/West Ballrooms 250 theatre (various configurations).
  • Notable history: Named Glenn Miller Ballroom in 1953; renovated May 2014–Jan 2015 with updated acoustics, lighting and stage.
  • Notable events: Hosted concerts, Supreme Court visits, Board of Regents meetings, career fairs, and CU campus events; 100th birthday celebration for Glenn Miller held on campus.
  • Parking and transit: Nearby Euclid Parking Garage (Lot 205) and Euclid Autopark (Lot 204); prepaid parking options available; RTD/transit-friendly campus location.
  • Nearby hotels: CU Preferred Local Hotels program includes several Boulder properties with CU rates (e.g., Embassy Suites, Courtyard Boulder, Hilton Garden Inn, Hyatt Place, etc.).
  • Renamed or demolished: The space remains Glenn Miller Ballroom; it was named in 1953 and remains in use after the 2014–2015 renovation.