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About Lowe Auditorium at Hughes Metropolitan Complex
Welcome to Lowe Auditorium, officially the Lowe/Roger D. Lowe Auditorium, a mid-size indoor performing arts venue housed within the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex on the Wichita State University campus. With a seating capacity of approximately 1,700–1,750, it offers a comfortable setting for music, theater, and community ceremonies. The venue is conveniently accessible from campus and surrounding Wichita neighborhoods, making it a reliable choice for exhibitors and guests alike.
We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining options to help secure your tickets and plan your visit with ease.
Note: For planning purposes, Lowe Auditorium is located at 5015 E. 29th Street North, Wichita, KS 67220 (administrative address 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260). The space is commonly referenced as Lowe Auditorium or the Lowe/Roger D. Lowe Auditorium in official materials. Free on-site parking accommodates about 1,100 vehicles, and transit service (Wichita State Transit Route 202A) offers free, regular trips between the main campus and the Metroplex from 7:00–22:00, Monday through Friday, with stops near the complex. Nearby hotels provide convenient stays for visitors, including Hyatt Place Wichita State University, Wichita Marriott, and Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita. When you’re ready to buy, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss ticket access and trusted partner recommendations.
Recent or notable events at Lowe Auditorium include Songfest (Date to be announced), performances by the Wichita Wind Symphony (programming includes classical and contemporary works), and community ceremonies. If you’re attending a show, secure your seats early and check the seating chart for the MX-floorplan-02 configuration to choose the right vantage point.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: approximately 1,700–1,750 seats (Lowe Auditorium).
- Address: Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex location at 5015 E. 29th Street North, Wichita, KS 67220 (administrative address listed as 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260).
- Venue type: Indoor on-campus performing arts/theater venue within the Hughes Metropolitan Complex; also referenced as Roger D. Lowe Auditorium.
- Seating chart: Floorplan image MX-floorplan-02.jpg available for Lowe Auditorium seating configuration.
- Parking: Free on-site parking with about 1,100 spaces; parking is listed as building-side and free to all.
- Transit: Wichita State Transit Route 202A provides free, regular service between the main campus and the Metroplex (7:00–22:00, M–F; stops near the complex).
- Nearby hotels: Hyatt Place Wichita State University (4703 E. 19th St N); Wichita Marriott (9100 E Corporate Hills Dr); Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita (400 W Douglas Ave).
- Notable events hosted: Songfest at Lowe Auditorium (Nov 8, 2025, per WSU newsletters), Wichita Wind Symphony performances (e.g., Weber/ Bernstein programming at Lowe, June 29, 2024), and naturalization ceremonies (Lowe Auditorium, Oct 18, 2024).
- Renaming/demolition note: No evidence of demolition; Lowe Auditorium is currently referenced as the Lowe/Roger D. Lowe Auditorium in official materials.