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About Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium

Welcome to Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, a versatile on-campus venue at Ohio University with a capacity of up to the best available price attendees. Located on the College Green at 33 University Terrace, Athens, OH 45701, it serves as both a performing arts space and a lecture venue. We’ve got you covered with seating details, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your seats with ease.

Whether you’re catching a touring concert, a Broadway-style performance, or a university event, Mem Aud offers a flexible layout featuring a main floor and balcony sections to suit a variety of productions. This page provides practical details to help you plan your visit—from parking and public transit to nearby hotels and restaurants that pair well with events.

As a historic centerpiece of Ohio University’s on-campus arts calendar, the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium has hosted presidents, civil rights figures, and a diverse lineup through the Ohio University Performing Arts Series, including acts like Kenny G and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Recent shows have featured Indigo Girls and The Second City. Remember, dates and performances can vary by show, so check the listing for your event. For accessibility, seating options include the main floor and balcony, with seating arrangements designed to optimize sightlines for a variety of productions.

Secure your seats through trusted options—we’ve got you covered with reliable recommendations for transportation and lodging to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience from arrival to curtain call.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 2,000 seats.
  • Address: 33 University Terrace, Athens, OH 45701 (on the College Green).
  • Venue type: Mixed Use (on-campus performing arts venue and lecture space).
  • Seating chart: main floor and balcony sections (typical auditorium layout).
  • Parking: on-street metered parking, nearby garages (e.g., Athens City Parking Garage, Baker/Jefferson lots), and ParkMobile accepted.
  • Transit: Athens Public Transit stops closest to Mem Aud include Court/President, Richland/President, and Morton Hall stops; Bobcat Pass allows free OU travel for eligible riders.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Athens (986 E State St); Holiday Inn Express Athens (555 East State Street); Quality Inn Athens (20 Home Street).
  • Notable events: historically hosted U.S. Presidents and civil rights figures; hosts Ohio University Performing Arts Series with acts like Kenny G and Ladysmith Black Mambazo; recent notable shows include Indigo Girls and The Second City at Templeton-Blackburn.
  • Renaming/demolition: not demolished; renamed to reflect Templeton and Blackburn alumni (rename history includes an earlier memorial naming in 1993 and a later addition of 'Alumni' in the official title by the late 1990s).