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About Langston Hughes Auditorium at the Schomburg Center

Welcome to the Langston Hughes Auditorium, a professional theatre space housed within the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, part of The New York Public Library. Located at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (at 135th Street) in Harlem, this intimate venue offers a focused setting for groundbreaking performances, lectures, and community events. We’ve got you covered with seating details, parking and transit guidance, and trusted affiliate recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to make your event experience seamless.

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Whether you’re attending a performance, reading, or a public program, securing your seats is straightforward with our easy, no-fuss process. We’ll help you navigate accessibility options, parking alternatives, and convenient lodging and dining near the Schomburg Center.

The Langston Hughes Auditorium is a key component of the Schomburg Center, a major cultural institution within the New York Public Library system dedicated to Black culture, history, and research. The venue features a proscenium-style layout with comfortable sightlines for the seats plus wheelchair spaces, making it suitable for intimate performances and scholarly talks alike. For guests driving in, there are nearby off-site garages and metered street options since the venue itself does not offer on-site parking. Public transit access is excellent, with 2, 3, and B, C trains stopping at 135th Street, and bus routes M7, M102, and BX33 serving the 135th Street / Malcolm X Boulevard corridor. Nearby lodging and dining options are plentiful in Harlem and midtown Manhattan, with affiliate partner hotels and recommended restaurants ready to welcome visitors. For the best experience, secure your tickets early and plan your visit using the transit and lodging recommendations below.

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Translating this to a simple, straightforward booking flow: choose your date, select your seats (including accessible seating), and confirm. We’ll provide up-to-date venue details, parking guidance, and trusted local partners to help you round out your trip with comfort and convenience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 321 seats (plus 4 wheelchair spaces) in the Langston Hughes Auditorium.
  • Venue type: A professional theatre/auditorium space inside the Schomburg Center, part of The New York Public Library.
  • Address/Location: Langston Hughes Auditorium is in the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037 (at 135th Street).
  • Transit: Public transit directions include 2, 3, or B, C trains to 135th Street; M7, M102, BX33 buses to 135th and Malcolm X Blvd.
  • Parking: The Schomburg Center does not offer on-site parking; nearby off-site garages and street parking options are available.
  • Nearby hotels: Hotels near the Schomburg Center include options such as Hotel Belleclaire, Lotte New York Palace, and Warwick New York (typical listings show proximity to the Harlem/Midtown area).