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About Tishman Auditorium at The New School

The John L. Tishman Auditorium, located in The New School's University Center at 63 Fifth Avenue in New York City, is the campus's largest on-site venue. With multiple seating configurations and a flexible floor plan, it regularly hosts public programs, fashion and arts events, concerts, and academic talks. We’ve got the essentials to help you plan your visit and secure your seats with ease.

Venue specifics, nearby transportation, and trusted partner recommendations make it simple to arrange your trip to this vibrant part of Manhattan near Union Square.

Venue details, parking guidance, transit options, and nearby hotels and restaurants are below. Whether you’re attending a Mannes Summer Piano Festival performance, a design panel, or a fashion-focused talk, this page covers what to expect when you arrive at the Tishman Auditorium. If you’re looking for tickets, we can help you secure your seats in a straightforward, no-fuss way.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: John L. Tishman Auditorium, University Center, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003.
  • Venue type: University Center auditorium; largest on-campus venue at The New School.
  • Capacity and seating: official seated capacity 792; seating ranges 471–660 depending on configuration; up to about 800 with telescopic seating (U201/U202).
  • Seating/chart: multiple configurations; telescoping seating allows dress/runway setups and classroom splits; floor plans are not published as a single public chart but configurations are described by The New School.
  • Parking: on-street parking is limited; closest public garages include options on East 12th Street (e.g., 12th St Garage, 17‑19 East 12th St) and nearby garages listed in The New School directions page.
  • Transit: near 14th Street Union Square; multiple subways serve the area (4,5,6, NQRW, L, A/C/E, 1/2/3, etc.).
  • Nearby hotels: Walker Hotel (0.2 mi), Washington Square Hotel (0.4 mi), W New York – Union Square (0.6 mi), plus other nearby options listed by The New School.
  • Notable events: public programs, fashion/arts events and concerts regularly hosted (examples include Mannes Summer Piano Festival at UC, fashion-focused events, AIGA Design x Fashion panels, and CHROMAT/Parsons fashion talks).
  • Renaming history: the original Tishman Auditorium at 66 West 12th Street was renamed The Auditorium in 1993; in 2014 the John L. Tishman Auditorium name was moved to the UC venue at 63 Fifth Avenue.