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About Hughes Auditorium at Asbury University

Hughes Auditorium, formally known as Hughes Memorial Auditorium, is a historic performance and event venue on the Asbury University campus in Wilmore, Kentucky. Built in 1929, it remains a central gathering space for supremely meaningful cultural and spiritual events, including notable revivals in 1970 and 2023. With a seating capacity reported around 1,489–1,500, the venue offers an intimate yet expansive setting inside a classic campus auditorium.

Whether you’re attending a concert, lecture, or special event, we’ve got you covered with practical seating guidance, parking tips, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan your visit.

Note: There is no official public seating chart published by the university; third-party charts exist and can help with plan-ahead seating. Parking can be limited during large events, and some attendees may be directed to simulcast locations if capacity is reached. For transit, Wilmore does not have a dedicated local transit system; regional options connect nearby Lexington via Lextran services. When booking, consider nearby hotels like Asbury Inn & Suites or The Potter’s Inn, and explore dining nearby for a convenient, hassle-free experience. We’ve included affiliate partner recommendations to help secure your stay and meals with trusted options.

Recent history: Hughes Auditorium has been a focal point for significant religious and cultural moments in Asbury University’s history, including the revival movements that garnered national attention. The venue remains a vibrant part of campus life and the Wilmore community.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: ~1,489 seats (commonly cited; official figures place it around 1,500).
  • Address: One Macklem Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390.
  • Venue type: Historic university auditorium on the Asbury University campus (Hughes Memorial Auditorium, built 1929).
  • Seating chart: No official public seating chart; third-party seating charts exist (e.g., TickPick, SimpleSeats).
  • Parking: Parking can be limited during large events; some attendees are directed to simulcast locations when capacity is reached.
  • Transit: No dedicated Wilmore transit; regional transit serves the area, with Lexington (Lextran) as the nearest public-transit hub.
  • Nearby hotels: Asbury Inn & Suites (1 June Ryan Circle, Wilmore, KY 40390); other options include The Potter’s Inn and nearby Harrodsburg/Nicholasville lodging.
  • Notable events hosted: Hughes Auditorium was central to the 1970 Asbury revival and the 2023 revival/outpouring; both are widely documented.
  • Renaming/demolition: The venue is named Hughes Memorial Auditorium and remains in use; there is no evidence of demolition.