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About Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center
The Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center is Samford University's premier on-campus venue for performing arts, housing the Wright Center Concert Hall (capacity 2,600) and the Brock Recital Hall. Located at 800 Lakeshore Drive in Birmingham, AL, this venue hosts a robust lineup including Opera Birmingham, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and the Samford School of the Arts. Whether you’re planning a concert, recital, or special event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.
Parking is available on campus with accessible options in the west and east lots, including a lower Wright Center lot shown on Samford maps. For easy arrival, use the SamTram campus shuttle or designated accessible drop-off points. When staying nearby, there are several solid hotel choices within a short drive or ride, including Courtyard by Marriott (Homewood), Aloft Birmingham - Homewood, Drury Inn & Suites Wildwood, Elyton Hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites, and Hilton Garden Inn - Lakeshore, among others. Nearby dining options complement your visit, and we can help connect you with trusted affiliate partners for a comfortable stay. The Wright Center foyer was named the Mary Louise Hodges Grand Foyer in 2021, reflecting the venue’s enduring community ties. If an event is rescheduled, we’ll note it as RESCHEDULED from its original date and keep you informed as plans evolve. For multi-day events, each date stands on its own so you can plan a focused visit per show.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: main concert hall seats 2,600 (Wright Center Concert Hall).
- Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229.
- Venue type: on-campus performing arts center (Fine Arts Center) at Samford University, housing Wright Center and Brock Recital Hall.
- Seating chart: main hall capacity 2,600; public seating layouts are described in venue literature and third-party listings (e.g., TicketSmarter/TicketIQ).
- Parking: on-campus parking adjacent to the Wright Center; accessible parking in west/east lots; lower Wright Center parking lot shown on Samford maps.
- Transit: campus shuttle service (SamTram) and accessible entry/drop-off points; directions/maps available from Samford.
- Nearby hotels: multiple nearby options including Courtyard by Marriott (Homewood), Aloft Birmingham - Homewood, Drury Inn & Suites Wildwood, Elyton Hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn - Lakeshore, and more.
- Notable events hosted: Opera Birmingham, Alabama Ballet, Miss Alabama, Alabama Symphony Orchestra; Wright Center Presents series and long-running Samford School of the Arts events; Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series.
- Renamed/demolished: no demolition or renaming of Wright Center; facility remains active and operational; Wright Center foyer was named in 2021 (Mary Louise Hodges Grand Foyer).