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About Jesse Auditorium

Jesse Auditorium is the historic centerpiece of Jesse Hall, MU's largest on-campus performance venue in Columbia, Missouri. With a capacity that has evolved from about 1,700 to a modern configuration around 1,732 seats, it hosts more than 200 events each year, including renowned performers and touring productions. The venue sits at 801 Conley Ave, Columbia, MO 65211 (public materials sometimes reference 409 Conley Ave), serving as a hub for the University Concert Series, Broadway shows, and symphonic performances.

Whether you’re planning a night out with the arts or a campus visit, we’ll help you secure your seats, navigate parking and transit, and point you to convenient hotel and dining options nearby.

Parking is convenient around Jesse Auditorium via Turner Ave Garage, with Conley Ave Garage currently closed for repairs. On-campus parking is free after 6 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. Additional options include Hitt Street Garage and metered spaces on Conley Ave and 6th Street. Transit options include MU Tiger Line campus shuttles and Columbia Transit GoCOMO buses; after-hours transportation and Uber voucher programs are available for some MU events. Nearby hotels and dining choices offer comfortable stays and meals within walking distance of the venue, including voco The Tiger Hotel downtown and The Broadway (DoubleTree by Hilton), among others in the MU-adjacent area.

When planning your visit, check the event page for seating availability on your chosen date. For performers and performances, you can expect top-tier acts and productions in a historic setting that blends campus history with modern acoustics and stage design.

Need help choosing the right show or securing seats? We’ve got you. Think of us as your friend in the business—reliable, straightforward, and here to make your ticket experience easy.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: listed as about 1,700 (historic figure) with modern configurations reported around 1,732 seats after renovations.
  • Location/Address: Jesse Hall, 801 Conley Ave, Columbia, MO 65211 (address widely cited by MU materials); MU plan pages also reference 409 Conley Ave for Jesse Hall, indicating a conflicting address in public materials.
  • Venue type: historic university auditorium (Jesse Auditorium) within Jesse Hall, MU’s largest on-campus performance venue.
  • Seating chart: MU does not publish a formal seating chart on one central page; typical configurations place the orchestra and balcony; public ticket sites (Ticketmaster, TicketCity) provide seating maps and capacity details.
  • Parking: Turner Ave Garage (closest); Conley Ave Garage has been closed for repairs; on-campus parking is free after 6 p.m. weekdays and all day on weekends; other options include Hitt Street Garage and metered spaces on Conley Ave/6th St.
  • Transit: MU Tiger Line campus shuttle; GoCOMO city bus service with Columbia Transit; after-hours transportation options and Uber vouchers are available for some MU events.
  • Nearby hotels: voco The Tiger Hotel (downtown Columbia, near MU); The Broadway (DoubleTree by Hilton) nearby; other downtown options within walking distance.
  • Notable hosted events: more than 200 events annually, including high-profile performers (Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Charles, Emmylou Harris, Maya Angelou) and touring Broadway/symphony productions; a key site for the University Concert Series.