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About Madsen Recital Hall at Harris Fine Arts Center
Welcome to the Madsen Recital Hall page in Provo, UT. Historically housed within the Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) on BYU’s campus, this space has a storied legacy of intimate recitals and guest performances. Following the HFAC closure and the move of BYU’s School of Music to the new Music Building, BYU now prioritizes accessible recital spaces for student and faculty performances. While Madsen Recital Hall itself is no longer in active use, this page provides context, historical seating information, and practical guidance for nearby venue spaces and related BYU performance sites, with easy-access ticket buying, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. We’ve got you covered for a smooth, no-fuss experience in Provo.
For current BYU performance spaces, the Music Building Recital Hall seats 257 and the Concert Hall seats about 1,000, offering venues for a range of performances from intimate recitals to large-scale concerts. If you’re planning a trip to Provo for a BYU event, secure your seats early and consider convenient parking options on campus. UVX provides public transit service near campus, with routes adjusted for events. When staying overnight, trusted nearby hotels include Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Hyatt Place Provo, and SpringHill Suites Provo, each offering comfortable, convenient accommodations near BYU. For dining, you’ll find a variety of nearby options to fit any preference, from casual to refined. We’ve highlighted partner recommendations to help you find trustworthy hotel and dining options for a pleasant stay.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Historical location: Madsen Recital Hall was housed in the Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) on BYU’s campus in Provo, UT, adjacent to the Museum of Art and Wilkinson Student Center.
- Current status: The HFAC was demolished in early 2023; BYU is replacing it with a New Arts Building on the same site, with the School of Music moving to the new Music Building completed in 2023.
- Current BYU recital spaces: The BYU Music Building includes a Recital Hall that seats about 257 and is the primary venue for student/faculty recitals; the Music Building also includes a 1,000-seat Concert Hall for larger performances.
- Historical capacity (Madsen Recital Hall): Various sources from BYU-era guides list the Madsen Recital Hall capacity in the range of roughly 402–450 seats; later spaces (Music Building Recital Hall) seat 257, reflecting different spaces/types of recitals on campus.
- Seating chart notes: The HFAC/Madsen Recital Hall did not publish a public seating chart after demolition; BYU’s current CFAC venues page shows seating charts for the Music Building Recital Hall (257 seats).
- Parking: On-campus parking for HFAC events functioned with BYU’s general parking guidance; campus parking for HFAC events is described in BYU OnStage parking/directions materials.
- Transit: BYU is served by UVX (Utah Valley Express) routes with stops near campus; detours and stop changes have occurred over the years, including during football games and events.
- Nearby hotels: Proximity options include Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center (101 W 100 N), Hyatt Place Provo (180 W 100 N), and SpringHill Suites Provo (1580 N Freedom Blvd).
- Notable events: HFAC hosted BYU and guest performances; the Madsen Recital Hall hosted events such as the Primrose International Viola Competition (2005); BYU marked HFAC’s 50th anniversary with a gala in 2015.