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About MSU Auditorium

MSU Auditorium sits at the heart of Michigan State University in East Lansing, offering a range of performance spaces and a storied history of major concerts and theatre. From the large Concert Auditorium to intimate Fairchild Theatre, the complex provides diverse venues within a single campus building, with convenient on-campus transit, parking, and nearby lodging and dining. We’re here to help you secure your tickets with ease.

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Address: MSU Auditorium Building, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, MI 48824. The MSU complex includes Concert Auditorium (~3,600 seats) and Fairchild Theatre (~400 seats), plus related spaces within the same campus. On-campus transit and parking details are provided below to help you plan a smooth visit.

For the best experience, consider lodging options near campus such as Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center and Graduate East Lansing. Parking is typically available in nearby lots and ramps, with details on MSU/Wharton Center pages. On-campus transit includes free MSU bus service via CATA and the SpartanXpress shuttle trial. Historic performances from Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, and more highlight the venue’s storied past. We’ll help you find seats, plan parking, and connect you with nearby dining and lodging partners for a seamless visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address and building: MSU Auditorium Building, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, MI 48824.
  • Venues inside the building include Concert Auditorium (~3,600 seats), Fairchild Theatre (~400 seats), Arena Theatre (188-seat black box), and Studio 60 Theatre.
  • Parking for MSU Auditorium events is typically in nearby surface lots and ramps (e.g., Auditorium Lot 9 and Ramp/Lot 12); specific parking details are on MSU/Wharton Center pages.
  • On-campus transit options include free MSU-on-campus bus service via CATA for students and routes serving the campus, plus the SpartanXpress autonomous shuttle experiment between the Auditorium and Lot 89.
  • Nearby hotels: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center (219 S. Harrison Rd), Graduate East Lansing (133 Evergreen Ave), with additional options listed by MSU/Breslin Center resources.
  • Notable events: MSU Auditorium has hosted major acts (Prince 1983; Bruce Springsteen 1976; Bob Dylan 1996; Elvis Costello 1989; others such as Gordon Lightfoot, Fleetwood Mac, Duke Ellington, Phish, Counting Crows).
  • Renaming/demolition: MSU Auditorium itself has not been demolished or renamed; Fairchild Theatre underwent renovations (c. 2012–2014) and seating updated; MSU Pavilion (Michigan Farm Bureau Pavilion) is a separate facility renamed from MSU Pavilion in 2024.