Located at 1010 Willamette Street in downtown Eugene, McDonald Theatre is a storied, National Register of Historic Places-listed venue owned and operated by Kesey Enterprises. With a current capacity of approximately 759, the theater combines a ground-level general admission floor with a fully seated balcony, offering a classic concert and event experience in a historic setting.

Whether you’re catching a nationally touring act, a comedy night, or a film tour, secure your seats with confidence—we’ve got you covered with up-to-date seating layouts, parking options, transit access, and nearby lodging and dining recommendations to make your visit smooth from start to finish.

McDonald Theatre’s distinctive architecture and community-driven programming make it a staple of Eugene’s downtown scene. In addition to hosting a diverse slate of performers—from Beats Antique and Silversun Pickups to CupcakKe and DJ Pauly D—the venue continues to serve as a cultural anchor that’s preserved its historic charm while embracing modern events. When you’re planning a night out, check our listings for current shows and how to get there with convenient parking garages and public transit nearby. If you’re looking for a stay nearby, consider partner hotels like Graduate Eugene, Inn at the 5th, and Home2 Suites by Hilton for comfortable stays within walking distance or a short ride from the venue. We’ve got you covered for a straightforward, no-fuss ticket and night out experience.

Venue basics: Address — 1010 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401; Capacity — ~759; Seating — floor GA or balcony seating on the elevated sections; Parking — multiple garage options within blocks, with some evening/weekend free spots at Overpark and Parcade; Transit — served by Lane Transit District with easy downtown access; Nearby hotels — Graduate Eugene, Inn at the 5th, and more; Nearby restaurants — a variety of options within walking distance; for the best experience, book through our trusted hotel partners.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 1010 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401
Venue type: historic theater/music venue; National Register of Historic Places listed; owned/operated by Kesey Enterprises
Capacity: approximately 759 (current configuration; GA floor with balcony seating)
Seating: main floor often GA standing; balcony typically fully seated; seating chart shows Stage, Sections 1–3 and multiple balcony sections
Parking: Overpark (Oak & 10th) ~610 spaces (evenings/weekends often free); Parcade (Willamette between 7th & 8th) ~38 spaces; Broadway Place Garage (Broadway & Charnelton) ~742 spaces; additional garages nearby
Transit: located next to Lane Transit District bus station; central downtown Eugene access
Nearby hotels: Graduate Eugene, Campus Inn & Suites, Inn at the 5th, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Timbers Motel, Broadway Inn
Notable events: hosts nationally touring acts, comedians, film tours; recent examples include Beats Antique (Metamorphosis Tour), Silversun Pickups (Tenterhooks Tour), CupcakKe, and DJ Pauly D; Taj Mahal headlined the 2001 reopening after remodeling
Demolished/renamed: not demolished; still operating as McDonald Theatre; listed on NRHP
Seating chart: official image shows a multi-section layout with a floor and balcony seating arrangement