Welcome to the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College, home to the Colden Auditorium—a premier indoor performing arts venue on a bustling campus in Flushing, NY. With a capacity of about 2,124 seats (1,814 in the orchestra and 310 in the mezzanine), Colden Auditorium hosts a diverse mix of major artists, ensembles, and cultural programs. Whether you’re planning a night of immersive music, theater, or a family-friendly show, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, trustworthy ticket access and practical venue details.

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Venue details: Colden Auditorium sits on the Queens College campus at 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367. The Box Office is located at 153-49 Reeves Ave, Flushing, NY 11367. Free on-campus parking is available, making evening and weekend shows convenient for local guests and visiting fans alike.

Getting there: The venue is accessible by several MTA bus routes, including Q17, Q25, Q35, Q64, and Q88. For drivers, the nearby LIE provides Exit 24 access to campus entries via Kissena Blvd. Elevator access is available via the Kissena Blvd entry for accessibility needs.

Nearby hotels and dining: If you’re traveling for a show, there are multiple lodging and dining options in the area. Recommended stays include LaGuardia Plaza Hotel (East Elmhurst), Courtyard by Marriott LaGuardia Airport, Crowne Plaza JFK Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites Queens (Flushing), and Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel. For pre- or post-show meals, we’ve got trusted partner recommendations in the area to fit a range of tastes and budgets.

Browse our listings to find the exact event you’re after. See Tickets seating view for the precise layout of the auditorium during your chosen performance, and secure your seats with confidence in a straightforward, friendly buying experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: approximately 2,124 seats (1,814 in the orchestra, 310 in the mezzanine).
Address: Queens College campus, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367; Box Office address: 153-49 Reeves Ave, Flushing, NY 11367.
Venue type: Large indoor performing arts venue on a college campus, part of the Kupferberg Center for the Arts.
Seating chart: Detailed seating charts are available on Ticketmaster per-event; use the See Tickets/ seating view for the exact layout.
Parking: Free on-campus parking available.
Transit: Accessible by MTA bus routes (Q17, Q25, Q35, Q64, Q88); near LIE exits (Exit 24) with campus entry points via Kissena Blvd; elevator access via Kissena Blvd entry for accessibility.
Nearby hotels: LaGuardia Plaza Hotel (East Elmhurst), Courtyard by Marriott LaGuardia Airport, Crowne Plaza JFK Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites Queens (Flushing), Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, and other options in the area.
Notable events hosted: Major artists and ensembles (e.g., Billy Joel, David Bowie, Yo-Yo Ma, Gladys Knight, The Boston Pops, Jerry Seinfeld); recent season lineups include Buena Vista Social Club-related programs, 360 ALLSTARS, Soweto Gospel Choir, Michael Feinstein, The Peking Acrobats, Louis Armstrong House Orchestra.