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Large Indoor Venue & Pigott Theater | Stanford, CA

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About Stanford Memorial Auditorium

Stanford Memorial Auditorium (MemAud) is a premier on-campus venue at 551 Jane Stanford Way on the Stanford University campus. With a total capacity of 1,714 (904 on the lower level), MemAud features a proscenium stage, orchestra pit, and a sophisticated seating arrangement that accommodates orchestras, ballets, lectures, concerts, and major university events. The adjacent Pigott Theater (200 seats) and Prosser Studio Theater expand the campus’s performance options, making this complex a versatile hub for arts and education.

Whether you’re attending a historic lecture, a dance performance, or a concert, you’ll appreciate the accessibility, on-site amenities, and the surrounding Stanford campus vibrancy. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.

Parking on campus is available in on-street spaces near Memorial Auditorium and ADA parking along Memorial Way. Visitor parking can be arranged via ParkMobile, with rates varying by event and location. The Marguerite shuttle stops near Serra Mall, offering easy campus transit. For those driving in, plan extra time during peak campus hours. Nearby hotels and dining provide convenient options for an overnight or a pre-show meal. We recommend checking event-specific guidance for parking rules and accessibility details.

Attractions nearby include a range of hotels and restaurants along El Camino Real and University Avenue in Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Notable studios and cultural spaces on campus contribute to a rich calendar of performances and lectures. If you’re planning a visit, consider our affiliate partners for comfortable stays and dining that fit your schedule.

Key note: Memorial Auditorium has undergone renovations around 2014 and remains an active centerpiece for Stanford’s cultural programming, alongside the more intimate Pigott Theater and Prosser Studio Theater. If you’re securing tickets, we’ll help you find the right seating arrangement and dates as they become available.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Memorial Auditorium, 551 Jane Stanford Way (Stanford campus).
  • Capacity: 1,714 total (904 on the lower level); main seating includes orchestra and balcony with a proscenium stage and orchestra pit.
  • Venue type: Large indoor performance space (MemAud) plus Pigott Theater (200 seats) and Prosser Studio Theater; used for dances, lectures, concerts, and university events.
  • Seating chart: Public seating chart not widely published; seating is managed via 25Live; the space consists of orchestra and balcony seating on a proscenium stage.
  • Parking & transit: On-campus street parking nearby; ADA parking on Memorial Way; Marguerite shuttle stops near Serra Mall; visitor parking via ParkMobile (rates vary); see event-specific guidance for parking.
  • Nearby hotels: The Clement Palo Alto (711 El Camino Real), The Westin Palo Alto (675 El Camino Real), Stanford Park Hotel (100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park), Graduate Palo Alto (488 University Ave).
  • Notable events hosted: Martin Luther King Jr.'s The Other America speech (April 14, 1967); Mikhail Gorbachev (1990); Dalai Lama visits (2005, 2010).
  • Renovations/renaming: Not demolished or renamed; MemAud underwent renovations around 2014 and remains in active use.