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About Murchison Performing Arts Center
The Murchison Performing Arts Center at the University of North Texas in Denton, TX brings a diverse slate of music, opera, and theatre across two intimate spaces: the Margot and Bill Winspear Performance Hall and the Lyric Theatre. Named in honor of Lucille (Lupe) Murchison, this campus hub hosts UNT Opera, College of Music concerts, and guest performances throughout the year. Whether you’re catching a symphony in the Winspear or a chamber production in the Lyric, we’ve got you covered with clear seating information, easy parking, reliable transit, and great nearby hotel and dining options.
Plan ahead for a smooth visit: use free event parking in Lot 20 after 5:30 pm, with paid hourly visitor parking on West Highland Street if Lot 20 is full. Transit options include the UNT Campus Shuttle and DCTA services, with Night Flight late-night routes available. Within ~5 miles, you’ll find Staybridge Suites Denton and Courtyard Denton near UNT, along with other hotels for comfortable stays. For the best experience, check official venue pages and our affiliate partner recommendations for nearby dining and lodging when you secure your tickets. Secure your seats for UNT Opera at the Lyric or Symphony performances in the Winspear—we’ve got you covered.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2100 North Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76201.
- Venues: Margot and Bill Winspear Performance Hall (1,025 seats) and Lyric Theatre (up to 300–400 seats depending on configuration).
- Venue type: University of North Texas performing-arts center with multiple spaces for music, opera, and theatre.
- Seating chart: Winspear is a 1,025-seat concert hall; Lyric Theatre is a flexible space up to 300–400 seats.
- Parking: Free event parking in Lot 20 after 5:30 pm; paid hourly visitor parking on West Highland Street if Lot 20 is full.
- Transit: UNT Campus Shuttle and Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) services; Night Flight late-night service; UNT transit pages available.
- Nearby hotels: Staybridge Suites Denton; Courtyard Denton (near UNT); multiple hotels within ~5 miles.
- Notable events: UNT Opera at the Lyric; UNT College of Music concerts and guest artist performances; Symphony/orchestra performances in Winspear.
- Rename/demolished: The center was historically named Lucille Murchison Performing Arts Center and is not demolished; current name honors Lucille (Lupe) Murchison.