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About Ogden Hall

Ogden Hall is a premier acoustical venue housed on the Hampton University campus in Hampton, Virginia. Originally opened as the Robert C. Ogden Auditorium in 1918, this historic space—now known simply as Ogden Hall—continues to host a wide range of performances, lectures, and community events. With a seating capacity of approximately 1,868 (historically cited near 2,000), Ogden Hall offers an intimate yet expansive atmosphere for audiences and performers alike. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.

Note: When planning your visit, always check the event page for specific display details. If an event is rescheduled or has a date to be announced, we’ll reflect that clearly for you.

Ogden Hall sits at 6 Country Street, Hampton, VA 23668, on the campus of Hampton University. On-campus parking is available with a main gate at Tyler and E. Queen Streets, and visitors can obtain a one-day parking pass at check-in. For transit, the Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) network provides nearby bus access, with regional hubs serving the campus area. After the show, you’ll find a range of lodging and dining options within a short drive, including The Landing at Hampton Marina (about 1 mile from campus) and several hotels near the Hampton Convention Center. If you’re planning a night out, consider our recommended partner hotels and nearby restaurants for easy, reliable options before and after performances.

Featured events at Ogden Hall include the Freedom Concert Series by the Hampton University Concert Choir, historic civil rights lectures, and other culturally significant performances and talks that reflect the venue’s longstanding prominence in the Hampton Roads arts scene.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: approximately 1,868 seats currently; historically cited as about 2,000 seats.
  • Address: 6 Country Street, Hampton, VA 23668.
  • Venue type: Historic performing-arts auditorium on Hampton University’s campus; originally named Robert C. Ogden Auditorium and commonly referred to as Ogden Hall.
  • Renaming/history: Ogden Auditorium (built 1918) was renamed/known today as Ogden Hall; the space remains a premier acoustical venue on campus. Descriptions note the venue’s long-standing prominence. ([home.hamptonu.edu](https://home.hamptonu.edu/about/history/))
  • Parking: On-campus parking with visitor options; main gate at Tyler and E. Queen Streets; visitors can obtain a one-day parking pass at check-in. See campus parking pages for specifics. ([home.hamptonu.edu](https://home.hamptonu.edu/visitor/parking/?utm_source=openai))
  • Transit: Campus accessible via Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) bus network; nearby transit hubs serve the area around Hampton University. ([gohrt.com](https://gohrt.com/transit-centers/hampton-transit-center/?utm_source=openai))
  • Nearby hotels: The Landing at Hampton Marina (1 mile from campus); Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center; Embassy Suites Hampton Convention Center; area hotels listed by local venues. ([hilton.com](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ricdlup-the-landing-at-hampton-marina/?utm_source=openai))
  • Notable events hosted: Freedom Concert Series by the Hampton University Concert Choir; historic lectures/visits by civil rights leaders (e.g., Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks); Roland M. Carter Living Legends Award events staged on Ogden Hall’s stage. ([home.hamptonu.edu](https://home.hamptonu.edu/calendar/hampton-university-concert-choir-freedom-concert-series/?utm_source=openai))