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About McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
McFarlin Memorial Auditorium is a proscenium-style theatre located on the Southern Methodist University campus in Dallas. With a capacity of 2,386 across three levels, it hosts a wide range of speakers, concerts, and cultural events in an intimate, auditorium-style setting. Whether you’re here for a keynote, a classical performance, or a headline concert, we’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket options and practical venue details to help you plan your visit.
Below you’ll find information on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to make your trip as smooth as possible. If you’re looking for connection to shows at McFarlin, consider us your friendly guide to getting in and out without the fuss.
Parking on campus includes convenient options at the Daniel Parking Center and Airline Parking Center, with directions provided by SMU. For transit, the closest rail access is Mockingbird Station, and SMU offers shuttle options and local connections to help you reach the venue. Nearby hotels include Warwick Melrose – Dallas (3015 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219), within minutes of SMU, plus a variety of dining and lodging options to match any schedule. Notable past events feature performances and appearances by figures like Elton John, Pink Floyd, Queen, James Taylor, Yo-Yo Ma, and notable speakers across history, reflecting McFarlin’s storied place in Dallas cultural life. Secure your seats and plan your visit with confidence—we’ve got you covered for a seamless experience at this enduring Dallas institution.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 2,386 seats across three levels.
- Address: 6405 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205.
- Venue type: Proscenium-style theatre on the SMU campus.
- Seating chart: seating chart available (sections and rows; seating labeled by section).
- Parking: on-campus options include Daniel Parking Center and Airline Parking Center; directions provided by SMU.
- Transit: closest rail access via Mockingbird Station with SMU shuttle options; local transit connections available.
- Nearby hotels: Warwick Melrose – Dallas (3015 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219) within minutes of SMU.
- Notable events hosted: includes speakers and performers such as Winston Churchill, Bob Hope, Martin Luther King Jr., Elton John, Pink Floyd, Queen, James Taylor, Yo-Yo Ma, and many others.
- Renamed/demolished: no demolition or renaming; still known as McFarlin Memorial Auditorium on the SMU campus.