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The UMD Main Auditorium is part of The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, a campus-wide hub in College Park that hosts acclaimed performances across multiple venues. Whether you’re catching a concert, a dance piece, or a theater production, you’ll find a vibrant arts scene backed by the University of Maryland. The Clarice comprises several venues with varied seating, including Dekelboum Concert Hall (970), Kay Theatre (626), Gildenhorn Recital Hall (297), Dance Theatre (191), Cafritz Foundation Theatre (86), Kogod Theatre (156), and Ulrich Recital Hall (172, varies by venue). The UMD Main Auditorium sits within this dynamic complex and is supported by on-site amenities and easy access for guests. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit, secure your seats, and make the most of your night out in College Park.
Parking is straightforward: free after 4:00 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends in Lots 1B and Z, with paid parking in Stadium Drive Garage. Season parking passes are available if you’re a frequent guest. For transit, the College Park–University of Maryland Metro (Green Line) is nearby, and UM Shuttle 104 runs from the Metro to Regents Drive Garage. Nite Ride offers late-night curb-to-curb service to The Clarice. If you’re driving into town, plan extra time for campus traffic and observe campus parking rules. We’ve got you covered with nearby hotels and dining partners to fuel your evening—perfect for a pre-show meal or a post-show unwind. Secure your seats with our trusted network, and enjoy a straightforward, friendly ticket buying experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is the campus-wide performing arts hub hosting six venues: Cafritz Foundation Theatre, Dance Theatre, Dekelboum Concert Hall, Gildenhorn Recital Hall, Kay Theatre, and Kogod Theatre. (Official venues page) ([theclarice.umd.edu](https://theclarice.umd.edu/visit-us/venues?utm_source=openai))
- Dekelboum Concert Hall seats 970; Kay Theatre seats 626; Gildenhorn Recital Hall seats 297; Dance Theatre seats 191; Cafritz Foundation Theatre seats 86; Kogod Theatre seats 156; Ulrich Recital Hall seats 172 (varies by venue). (Individual venue pages) ([theclarice.umd.edu](https://theclarice.umd.edu/dekelboum-concert-hall?utm_source=openai))
- Address: The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, 8270 Alumni Drive, Suite 3800, College Park, MD 20742. (Official contact page) ([theclarice.umd.edu](https://theclarice.umd.edu/contact-us?utm_source=openai))
- Parking: Free parking after 4:00 pm weekdays and all day on weekends in Lots 1B and Z; paid parking in Stadium Drive Garage; season parking passes available. (Getting Here) ([theclarice.umd.edu](https://theclarice.umd.edu/visit-us/getting-here?utm_source=openai))
- Transit: Nearest Metro is College Park–University of Maryland on the Green Line; UM Shuttle 104 runs from the Metro to Regents Drive Garage; Nite Ride provides late-night curb-to-curb service to The Clarice. (Getting Here) ([theclarice.umd.edu](https://theclarice.umd.edu/visit-us/getting-here?utm_source=openai))
- Notable events: 2014 Maryland Democratic Gubernatorial Debate held at The Clarice; Maryland Opera Studio productions (e.g., La bohème in Kay Theatre, Florencia en el Amazonas) and other School of Music events regularly hosted at The Clarice. (Event coverage) ([bizbash.com](https://www.bizbash.com/venue-directory/conference-centers-convention-centers-auditoriums/conference-meeting-spaces/venue/13431980/clarice-smith-performing-arts-center-at-university-of-maryland?utm_source=openai))
- Brand/history note: The on-campus center rebranded to The Clarice in 2014; the venue remains active with ongoing programming. (Branding history) ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarice_Smith_Performing_Arts_Center?utm_source=openai))