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About Kent State Auditorium
Welcome to the Kent State University Auditorium inside Cartwright Hall, a respected on-campus performing arts venue with a seating capacity of approximately 800. Located at 650 Hilltop Drive in Kent, Ohio, this venue hosts large ensembles and notable performances in an intimate university setting.
Whether you’re planning a concert, recital, or special event, we’ve got you covered with essential details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options. Secure your seats through trusted channels and make the most of your visit to Kent.
Venue details at a glance: on-campus address, nearby hotels, and easy transit options. For seating specifics, contact the box office at 330-672-ARTS (2787). Parking is available off Terrace Drive, with maps provided by Kent State Parking. PARTA campus bus routes, including the 51 Campus Loop and 58 Summit East, serve the Kent campus. If you’re planning a multi-day trip around a performance, consider staying at the nearby Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center for convenient access to Cartwright Hall.
Pro tip: check the event page for the latest maintenance notices or schedule changes. For notable past performances, the auditorium has hosted DEVO, George Carlin, the Kent Chorus, Wind Ensemble, and university orchestras and bands. For updates, follow the university’s official channels and event pages.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: approximately 800 seats for the University Auditorium inside Cartwright Hall.
- Address/venue type: University Auditorium, Cartwright Hall, 650 Hilltop Drive, Kent, OH 44242; on-campus performing arts venue for large ensembles.
- Seating chart: public seating chart is not published online; box office contact is 330-672-ARTS (2787) for seating and tickets.
- Parking: parking available off Terrace Drive; Cartwright Hall events parking maps are provided by Kent State Parking.
- Transit: PARTA campus bus routes serve the Kent campus (e.g., 51 Campus Loop, 58 Summit East; see Parking & Transit maps).
- Nearby hotels: Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center at 215 S Depeyster St, Kent, OH 44240.
- Notable events hosted: DEVO (Apr 4, 1975); George Carlin (Apr 17, 1972); Kent Chorus (Dec 2, 2012); Wind Ensemble (Mar 2011); Kent State Orchestra with Scarlet & the Harlots (Dec 2016); Kent State Band & Symphony Band concerts (Dec 2, 2025).