You got a guy™ for venue tickets

Hu Ke Lau Tickets

Now selling

Upcoming Events at Hu Ke Lau

Loading current ticket availability

The venue

About Hu Ke Lau

Hu Ke Lau is a notable special event venue on Memorial Drive in Chicopee, MA, built in 1965 with a storied history of hosting big-name acts and comedy showcases. The venue offers flexible floor plans with interactive seating options, including standing configurations up to 500 and seated configurations up to 150. Whether you’re planning a large crowd or an intimate gathering, Hu Ke Lau provides a dependable, no-fuss option for events in the Greater Springfield area.

From classic performances to contemporary acts, Hu Ke Lau has become a trusted name in the region, with a legacy of memorable shows and a convenient location that makes planning easy for attendees from Chicopee and neighboring cities.

For attendees and organizers, we keep things straightforward: secure your seats through our trusted partners, review the venue’s flexible seating charts, and make the most of nearby lodging and dining options. Transit is simple thanks to PVTA bus routes like G1, G19, R22, and X90 that service Memorial Drive near Hu Ke Lau. Parking includes both complimentary and paid options described in venue materials. Nearby hotels such as Residence Inn Springfield Chicopee, Hampton Inn Chicopee/Springfield, and Quality Inn Chicopee provide convenient stays just a short drive or ride away. When you’re ready to plan, we’ll connect you with reliable affiliates for hotels and restaurants to complete your visit.

Note: If you’re looking for recent changes or updates, keep in mind that Hu Ke Lau closed as a restaurant in 2018, with a 2024 takeover at Johnny’s Bar & Grille in South Hadley. This venue page focuses on the historic event space and current accessibility around Memorial Drive to help you plan confidently.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 705 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA 01020.
  • Venue type and capacity: listed as a Special Event Venue; standing capacity 500, seating capacity 150; built 1965; interactive seating/floor plans available.
  • Parking: area parking with options described as complimentary and paid in venue materials.
  • Seating chart: interactive floor plans and seating charts are available via the venue's Cvent pages (e.g., Polynesian Show Room up to 500 standing; Windjammer Room up to 150 seated).
  • Transit: PVTA bus service serves the Memorial Drive area with routes such as G1, G19, R22, and X90 stopping near Chicopee Big Y and Memorial Drive corridors.
  • Nearby hotels: Residence Inn Springfield Chicopee (500 Memorial Drive); Hampton Inn Chicopee/Springfield (600 Memorial Drive); Quality Inn Chicopee (463 Memorial Drive).
  • Notable events hosted: over the years Hu Ke Lau hosted big-name acts (Adam Sandler, Gabriel Iglesias, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons; plus numerous comedians like Eddie Griffin, Norm MacDonald, Bill Burr).
  • Renamed/demolished: venue closed as a restaurant in 2018; no widely reported demolition; a 2024 Hu Ke Lau takeover occurred at Johnny’s Bar & Grille in South Hadley, MA (different location).