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Welcome to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) venue page. Located at the Van Ness Campus, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, the campus hosts multiple performance and event spaces, including the UDC Theater of the Arts and the UDC Auditorium. The campus also houses sports facilities like the E.B. Henderson Sports Complex and the UDC Turf Field. Whether you’re attending a dynamic theatrical performance, a concert, or a campus event, we’ve got you covered with helpful details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you plan your visit with ease.

UDC’s Theater of the Arts seats around 900 guests in a traditional theater setup, while public seating details for other UDC venues can vary by event. For concert and performance dates, we share practical parking guidance, reliable transit options, and nearby lodging and dining partners to make your trip smooth and stress-free.

Pro-tip: Secure your seats early for high-demand events like the 2026 Dynamic Gospel Explosion at the UDC Theater of the Arts. If you’re driving, use the on-site Van Ness Campus Parking Garage with daily rates, and plan for guest/visitor parking with daily fees. For public transit, the nearest Metro access is the Van Ness-UDC station on WMATA’s Red Line, with multiple bus routes nearby. If you’re looking for a convenient stay, consider affiliate partner hotels near Connecticut Avenue or in the Dupont Circle/Cleveland Park area, and explore nearby restaurants for a great pre-show or post-show meal. We’ve got you covered with trusted options to fit your style and budget.

Explore the campus, venues, and event details below to find what you need for a great night out at UDC in Washington, DC.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Van Ness Campus, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008.
  • Main venues: UDC Theater of the Arts (900 seats) and UDC Auditorium; E.B. Henderson Sports Complex and UDC Turf Field are on the same campus.
  • Seating: Theater of the Arts seats about 900; public seating charts for UDC venues are not consistently published online.
  • Parking: On-site Van Ness Campus Parking Garage with daily rates; guest/visitor parking available with daily fees.
  • Transit: Closest Metro access via Van Ness-UDC on WMATA’s Red Line; multiple bus routes serve the area.
  • Nearby hotels: Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue (4400 Connecticut Ave NW); additional options in the Dupont Circle/Cleveland Park area.
  • Notable events: 2016–2017 WPA presentations at UDC Theater of the Arts; 2026 Dynamic Gospel Explosion planned at UDC Theater of the Arts.
  • Renamed/renovated: Bertie Backus Auditorium was renovated (2017); Bertie Backus Campus was renamed Lamond-Riggs Campus (2023).