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About MSU Riley Center

Welcome to the MSU Riley Center, Meridian’s go-to destination for world-class performing arts and versatile conference facilities. Located at 2200 5th Street in the heart of downtown Meridian, this historic complex—the successor to the Grand Opera House dating back to 1889—offers a main theater with around 950 seats, a studio theater with about 200 seats, and about 30,000 square feet of meeting and conference space. Whether you’re here for a touring concert, a dance performance, or a corporate event, we’ve got you covered with clear, easy options to secure your seats and plan your visit.

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The Riley Center remains open and active since its 2006 relaunch as MSU Riley Center. Past performances have included notable acts like Ailey II on February 12, 2026 and Gregory Alan Isakov on January 15, 2026, alongside a rich history of tours from artists such as Atlanta Rhythm Section, FireFall, Orleans, and Pure Prairie League. For event planners, official seating charts and technical specifications are available to ensure your show runs flawlessly.

  • Venue: MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
  • Main Theater Capacity: ~950 seats
  • Studio Theater Capacity: ~200 seats
  • Conference Space: ~30,000 sq ft total
  • Parking: Free street parking at night/weekends; two-hour daytime limit; Arts District Parking Garage at 712 24th Ave (free 24/7)
  • Transit: Meridian public transit options available in downtown Meridian; check local schedules for routes and stops
  • Nearby Hotels: The Threefoot Hotel (adjacent), Fairfield Inn Meridian, Holiday Inn Meridian East I-20/I-59
  • Official Seating Info: Refer to the official seating chart PDF for Main Level, Dress Circle, Balcony, and Gallery

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 2200 5th Street, Meridian, MS 39301.
  • Venue type: Performing arts center within the Riley Campus (historic Grand Opera House plus conference facilities).
  • Capacity: Main theater approximately 950 seats; 200-seat studio theater; about 30,000 square feet of meeting/conference space.
  • Seating chart: Official seating chart PDF available (Main Level, Dress Circle, Balcony, Gallery).
  • Parking: Free street parking at night/weekends; two-hour daytime limit; Arts District Parking Garage at 712 24th Ave (free 24/7).
  • Transit: Meridian public transit options available in the downtown area; check local schedules for routes and stops.
  • Nearby hotels: The Threefoot Hotel (Meridian, adjacent to Riley Center) and other options such as Fairfield Inn Meridian and Holiday Inn Meridian East I-20/I-59 nearby.
  • Notable events hosted: Acts such as Ailey II (Feb 12, 2026) and Gregory Alan Isakov (Jan 15, 2026); historically, tours including Atlanta Rhythm Section, FireFall, Orleans, and Pure Prairie League.
  • Renamed/demolished: Not demolished; open since 2006 as MSU Riley Center (the historic Grand Opera House dates to 1889).
  • Facilities: 30,000 sq ft of conference/meeting space; seating chart and technical specs available for event planning.