Riceland Hall is the main auditorium inside the Fowler Center, a versatile venue in Jonesboro designed for music, spoken presentations, and public forums. With a comfortable capacity, the hall hosts a varied lineup from concerts to distinguished speakers. Whether you’re planning a night out or a day of cultural exploration, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats with ease.

Located at 201 Olympic Drive, State University, AR 72467, Riceland Hall sits on the Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro. The venue is part of a broader complex that includes additional performance spaces and campus facilities, making it a central hub for arts and community events in northeast Arkansas.

Seating maps for Riceland Hall are available through the official Seating Maps page on the A-State Tickets site. Free parking is available in designated Fowler Center lots, with handicap parking near the main entrance. There is also ample street and campus parking. For convenient travel, Jonesboro public transit via the JET routes serves the campus and stops near the Fowler Center. If you’re visiting from out of town, consider nearby lodging options like Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center and Courtyard by Marriott Jonesboro, both offering comfortable stays close to the venue. For a complete experience, we’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you plan the perfect visit.

Notable moments at Riceland Hall include speeches from prominent figures and performances across genres. While the adjacent Convocation Center has undergone a rename (First National Bank Arena in 2017), Riceland Hall remains an active, welcoming space for performances, lectures, and community events.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 970 seats (Riceland Hall).
Venue type: Auditorium/concert hall within the Fowler Center, designed for music, spoken presentations and public forums.
Address: 201 Olympic Drive, State University, AR 72467 (Jonesboro).
Seating chart: Official seating maps are available via the A-State Tickets 'Seating Maps' page.
Parking: Free parking in designated Fowler Center lots; handicap parking near the main entrance; additional street/lot parking on campus.
Transit: Jonesboro public transit serves the campus via JET routes that stop near the Fowler Center.
Nearby hotels: Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center (223 Red Wolf Blvd); Courtyard by Marriott Jonesboro (4811 East Johnson Ave).
Notable events: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton spoke at Riceland Hall in 2019 as part of the Riceland Distinguished Presentation Series.
Renaming/demolition note: Riceland Hall/Fowler Center is still active; the adjacent on-campus arena (Convocation Center) was renamed First National Bank Arena in 2017.