Welcome to Sangamon Auditorium, a premier proscenium-style performing arts center on the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) campus. With a seating capacity of 2,005, it hosts a diverse lineup including touring Broadway productions, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, and community events. We’ve got you covered for a smooth, no-fuss ticket experience and all the practical details you need for a great night out in Springfield, IL.

Whether you’re a longtime arts follower or discovering the venue for the first time, secure your seats with confidence. This page covers seating information, parking, transit options, and nearby hotels and dining to make planning effortless.

Sangamon Auditorium sits within the UIS Public Affairs Center at One University Plaza, MS PAC 397, Springfield, IL 62703-5407. It’s a hub for touring productions, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, and local events. For travelers, we’ll point you to convenient lodging and dining, plus insider tips on getting there by car or public transit. Remember, dates, seating, and availability can vary by show, so verify details during checkout.

If you’re visiting for an performance, consider staying at nearby hotels like the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton) or the State House Inn, with dining options close by. And if you’re driving, free parking is available in designated visitor lots, with the closest lots being C North and D. Transit in Springfield is well-served by SMTD with routes to UIS and the transfer center for easy connections.

Getting there

Sangamon Auditorium is located at One University Plaza MS PAC 397, Springfield, IL, USA, 62703. The auditorium is situated within the University of Illinois at Springfield. The coordinates of Sangamon Auditorium are 39.7294°N 89.6185°W. [1] [2]

Inside the venue

Sangamon Auditorium offers accessibility services for patrons. The venue provides seating charts for events. Sangamon Auditorium has patron services available for visitors. [3]

Venue history

Sangamon Auditorium is part of the UIS Performing Arts Center. The auditorium is located at the University of Illinois Springfield. [3] [2]

References

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 2,005 seats (Sangamon Auditorium) on the UIS campus.
Address/venue location: One University Plaza, MS PAC 397, Springfield, IL 62703-5407 (Sangamon Auditorium within UIS Public Affairs Center).
Venue type: Proscenium-style performing arts center / auditorium (UIS Performing Arts Center, Sangamon Auditorium).
Seating chart: Official 3-page Auditorium Seating Chart PDF available from the UIS site.
Parking: Free parking for Sangamon Auditorium events in designated visitor lots; closest lots include C North and D; general visitor parking details available on UIS Plan Your Visit pages.
Transit: Served by Springfield SMTD public transit; transit info and routes to UIS are available (SMTD; transfer center in Springfield).
Nearby hotels: President Abraham Lincoln Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton) at 701 E Adams St; State House Inn (Trademark Collection by Wyndham) at 101 E Adams St; Quality Inn & Suites Springfield (Freedom Drive) at 3442 Freedom Drive.
Notable events hosted: Touring Broadway, Illinois Symphony Orchestra (resident), and historical highlights like Hal Holbrook opening with Mark Twain Tonight! in 1981; venue has hosted a wide range of performances including Broadway tours and community events.