You got a guy™ for venue tickets

UMass Old Chapel Tickets

Now selling

Upcoming Events at UMass Old Chapel

Loading current ticket availability

The venue

About UMass Old Chapel

The UMass Old Chapel in Amherst, MA, offers versatile spaces perfect for lectures, dinners, receptions, and weddings. With the Great Hall and a 30' x 60' Multi-Purpose Room, this historic NRHP-listed venue hosts a range of events in a charming campus setting. We’ve got you covered with seating configurations, parking options, transit access, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure the ideal experience.

Located at 144 Hicks Way, Amherst, the Old Chapel blends history with modern functionality. Whether you’re planning an intimate seated dinner or a larger reception, this venue adapts to your needs while remaining easy for guests to reach via campus transportation or nearby parking garages.

For planning details, consider the Great Hall’s seating configurations, including theater-style layouts with a center aisle and adjustable catering tables. The Multi-Purpose Room offers additional flexibility for smaller gatherings. When you’re ready to book, we’ll help you secure seats and coordinate with trusted hotel and dining partners to keep your event organized and straightforward.

Venue accessibility includes nearby parking options like the Campus Center Parking Garage and Lot 64, with accessible spots available. PVTA routes, UMass Transit, and campus shuttles provide convenient on-campus transit for guests. Remember, dates and configurations can vary by event, so confirm current layouts and capacities when you finalize plans.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 144 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003
  • Primary space: Great Hall (35' x 65'; stage 30' x 15') with multiple seating configurations
  • Great Hall capacity: Reception 180; Theater 140 (160 with no catering tables); Seated Meal 80
  • Great Hall seating/dim layout: 7 rows of chairs with center aisle for theater; catering tables can adjust capacity
  • Multi-Purpose Room: 30' x 60' (1800 sq ft); Capacity: Reception 100; Theater 100; Seated Meal 48
  • Parking: No direct parking next to Old Chapel; best option is Campus Center Parking Garage (91 Campus Center Way); nearby Lot 64 near Goodell/South College; accessible spots available
  • Transit: PVTA routes on campus; UMass Transit and campus shuttles available
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel UMass (on-campus, 1 Campus Center Way); Inn on Boltwood (30 Boltwood Ave, Amherst) and other Hadley/Northampton options nearby
  • Notable events hosted: Renovated and re-opened in 2017; hosts lectures, dinners, receptions, weddings; NRHP-listed in 2015