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About Northeastern Illinois University Auditorium

Welcome to the Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) Auditorium and Recital Hall, located on NEIU's Main Campus in Chicago. The landmark spaces reside within the Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center and host a range of cultural events, including the Jewel Box Series and performances by CSO Chamber Musicians along with other esteemed artists. Whether you’re here for a concert, recital, or a campus performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details to plan your visit.

Below you’ll find information about seating, parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.

NEIU’s Auditorium (425-seat) and Recital Hall (170-seat) offer intimate venues with strong acoustics in a compact campus setting. Parking is available at the NEIU Parking Facility and Lots F/D, with entry via Bryn Mawr or Foster. Parking permits are required, so check NEIU Parking for details. Transit access includes the CTA Brown Line (Kimball) with connecting buses 82, 53, and 92. Enter the venues through the breezeway between Lech Walesa Hall and the Stage Center building.

Nearby hotels such as Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace (3434 N Broadway) and The Willows Hotel Chicago (555 W Surf St) provide convenient stays for out-of-town guests. We also highlight affiliate partner recommendations for a seamless experience when planning accommodation and dining around NEIU events.

For updates on rescheduled performances or new program notes, keep an eye on official NEIU event calendars and performer pages. When you’re ready, secure your seats with confidence—we’ve got you covered.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: NEIU Auditorium seats 425; Recital Hall seats 170.
  • Address: 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625.
  • Venue type: Auditorium and Recital Hall within the Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center on NEIU's Main Campus.
  • Seating chart: Publicly published seating chart is not available; capacities are listed above.
  • Parking: NEIU Parking Facility and Lots F/D; entry via Bryn Mawr or Foster; parking permits required (contact NEIU parking for details).
  • Transit: Access via CTA Brown Line (Kimball) with connecting buses 82, 53, 92; enter via breezeway between Lech Walesa Hall and Stage Center building.
  • Nearby hotels: Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace (3434 N Broadway) and The Willows Hotel Chicago (555 W Surf St), among others.
  • Notable events: Jewel Box Series and other NEIU cultural events; CSO Chamber Musicians and other artists have performed in the spaces.
  • Renaming/demolitions: The spaces are within the Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center (renamed facility); no demolition of the venue has been reported.