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About Lightsey Chapel Auditorium at Charleston Southern University

Lightsey Chapel Auditorium is a versatile multipurpose venue located on the campus of Charleston Southern University in North Charleston. With a seating capacity of up to 1,500 for concerts, theatre, and large events, it’s a reliable spot for performances, debates, and shows. The adjacent Black Box Theatre seats about 60, offering a more intimate option. Whether you’re planning a big night out or a campus visit, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining.

Understanding the layout helps you secure your seats quickly. Public seating charts aren’t published, but CSU notes the main space is configured for large events with robust stage and audiovisual capabilities. For smaller productions or backstage needs, the nearby Black Box Theatre is a convenient companion space.

Parking is convenient on campus in the Brewer Center Parking Lot (401 Alumni Dr) and the Commuter Parking Lot (9200 University Blvd). If you’re taking public transit, CARTA operates routes that connect to nearby stops; plan your trip with CARTA maps and schedules for DASH and surrounding routes, which service downtown Charleston and the vicinity of CSU.

Nearby accommodations and dining options include Wingate by Wyndham Charleston University Boulevard (on campus at 9280 University Blvd), making extended-event stays and convenient meals simple. We highlight partner hotel and restaurant options to help you secure dependable arrangements around your event. If you need assistance with venue specifics or availability, we’ve got you covered—think of us as your friendly connection to transferable tickets and reliable arrangements.

Notes: This page covers Lightsey Chapel Auditorium as a primary venue for large-format events. The space is hosted by Charleston Southern University and has hosted concerts, statewide political debates, and cooking shows. Date specifics, performance details, and seating assignments are subject to change; contact us for the latest availability and seating options.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: Lightsey Chapel Auditorium seats up to 1,500 people.
  • Address: 101 Alumni Dr., North Charleston, SC 29406.
  • Venue type: Multipurpose chapel/auditorium on Charleston Southern University's campus.
  • Seating/chart: Public seating chart is not published; the main space is configured for large events and CSU’s theatre page notes the space seats 1,500 and supports stage/audiovisual setups; the adjacent Black Box Theatre seats about 60.
  • Parking: On-campus options include the Brewer Center Parking Lot (401 Alumni Dr) and the Commuter Parking Lot (9200 University Blvd).
  • Transit: Public transit in the Charleston area is provided by CARTA; use CARTA maps/schedules to plan stops near CSU (DASH and other routes serve downtown Charleston and surrounding areas).
  • Nearby hotels: Wingate by Wyndham Charleston University Boulevard is on campus at 9280 University Blvd.
  • Notable events hosted: Lightsey Chapel Auditorium has hosted concerts, statewide political debates, and cooking shows.
  • Renamed/demolished: No evidence of demolition or renaming; Lightsey Chapel remains the named venue.