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About S.E. Belcher Jr. Performance Center
The S.E. Belcher Jr. Performance Center is a multi-use chapel and performing arts venue on the LeTourneau University campus in Longview, Texas. With a total seating capacity of 2,011 — 1,400 on the ground level and 600 in two balconies — the Belcher Center hosts a wide range of events from orchestral performances to national touring productions. The venue blends intimate acoustics with modern stage capabilities, making it a reliable choice for both community ensembles and major touring acts.
Whether you’re attending a concert by the East Texas Symphonic Band, the Longview Symphony, or a visiting show like Blue Man Group or Riverdance, you’ll find a straightforward ticket buying experience and spacious campus parking nearby. Read on for seating details, transportation options, and recommended hotels and dining near the Belcher Center.
Parking on campus is free and directed by campus security, with a dedicated parking map available. Access the venue easily from I-20 via the Estes Parkway exit, and rely on local transit options from Longview Transit, Lyft, or Uber to make your trip seamless. Nearby hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Longview North, Hilton Garden Inn Longview, Hampton Inn & Suites Longview North, Tru by Hilton Longview, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Longview. For a complete experience, we’ve highlighted partner hotel and restaurant options to help you plan your stay around events at the Belcher Center.
Note: The Belcher Center remains active under its current name, and in 2023, the Alvin O. and Samantha B. Austin Auditorium within the Belcher Center was named in honor of those contributions.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 2,011 seats (1,400 on the ground level and 600 in two balconies).
- Address: 2100 S. Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX 75602.
- Venue type: S.E. Belcher Jr. Chapel and Performance Center, a campus multi-use chapel and performing arts venue at LeTourneau University.
- Seating chart: Detailed Belcher Center seating chart available on the official site.
- Parking: Free campus parking directed by campus security; parking map available.
- Transit: Longview Transit serves the city; Lyft/Uber operate in Longview; access via Estes Parkway exit from I-20.
- Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Longview North; Hilton Garden Inn Longview; Hampton Inn & Suites Longview North; Tru by Hilton Longview; Fairfield Inn & Suites Longview.
- Notable events hosted: East Texas Symphonic Band, Longview Symphony, Longview Ballet; national tours including Blue Man Group, Riverdance 30, CeCe Winans, 38 Special; ongoing 2025–2026 lineup.
- Renaming notes: The Belcher Center remains active; in 2023, the Alvin O. and Samantha B. Austin Auditorium inside the Belcher Center was named.