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Harding University - Benson Auditorium Tickets

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Benson Auditorium: Searcy, AR

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About Harding University - Benson Auditorium

Welcome to Benson Auditorium, the multi-use venue nestled in Harding University’s Heritage Center in Searcy, Arkansas. With a seating capacity of 3,500, this on-campus auditorium hosts daily chapel services, concerts, plays, and lectures. This page provides practical details to help you plan your visit—from seating and parking to transit options and nearby lodging and dining. We’ve got you covered with trustworthy, straightforward guidance to secure your seats and make the most of your trip to Harding.

Whether you're catching a performance like Spring Sing or a campus lecture, Benson Auditorium offers a comfortable, accessible experience. For accommodations, consider on-campus Heritage Inn or nearby hotels such as La Quinta Inn & Suites Searcy. When you’re ready to purchase, we’ll help you find great seats and confirm logistics quickly. If you’re traveling from out of town, Harding’s airport shuttle from the Heritage Building can simplify your trip—reservations and schedules are published for breaks and travel.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 3,500 seats.
  • Address: 915 E Market Ave, Searcy, AR 72149-5615.
  • Venue type: on-campus multi-use auditorium within Harding University's Heritage Center area; used for chapel, concerts, plays, and lectures.
  • Seating chart: official public seating chart for Benson Auditorium is not published by Harding; third-party sources offer seating charts (capacity is 3,500).
  • Parking: campus parking with loading zones near buildings; general rules include designated loading/unloading zones and enforced handicapped parking per Harding Public Safety.
  • Transit: Harding operates an airport shuttle from the Heritage Building; reservations and schedule are published for breaks and travel.
  • Nearby hotels: on-campus Heritage Inn (on campus, 50 rooms and suites) and other nearby options such as La Quinta Inn & Suites in Searcy.
  • Notable events hosted: daily chapel in Benson Auditorium; Spring Sing (2026 schedule shown as Benson Auditorium dates), Music of the Spheres (2024), Sounds of Christmas (annual event; December schedule).
  • Renaming/demolition status: Benson Auditorium name was retained after a 2020 petition to rename it; the campus publicly documented keeping the Benson name.