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About White Auditorium

White Auditorium is a municipal, multi-purpose arena in Emporia, Kansas. With a seating capacity of 5,000, it serves as a key venue for Emporia State University athletics, KSHSAA state tournaments, city events, commencements, expos, and concerts. Formerly the Emporia Civic Auditorium, it was renamed in 1963 to honor William Lindsay White. The venue sits within the civic campus at 116 E 6th Ave (some listings cite 111 E 6th Ave).

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Whether you’re catching a Hornets game, a concert, or a community event, we’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket options, great seats details, and practical tips to secure your seats with ease.

Practical details to help plan your visit: parking is available around the civic complex and a dedicated parking map is published by the city’s William Lindsay White Auditorium resources. In-town transportation is served by Lyon County Area Transportation (L-CAT) with routes and demand-response options; additional transit information can be found via KU Transportation Center and Kansas Rides. For visitors seeking convenient stays, we’ve highlighted nearby hotels and dining options to complement your trip. Remember, dates and events vary, so check the listing for the specific show you want to attend and secure your seats early.

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  • Parking around the civic complex; refer to the city’s White Auditorium page for the official parking map and guidance.
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  • Transportation: Local options include L-CAT in Emporia; additional details at KU Transportation Center and Kansas Rides.
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  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Emporia, Comfort Inn & Suites Emporia, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Emporia Northwest (address details vary by property).
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  • Nearby dining: Options near the venue include family-friendly and casual dining; we recommend checking local listings for current recommendations and deals from our affiliate partners.
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  • Notable events: Home to Emporia State University basketball/volleyball, KSHSAA state tournaments since 1955, plus city events, commencements, expos, and concerts.
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We’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-nonsense ticket access and practical planning tips so you can focus on enjoying the show.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 5,000 seats.
  • Address: 116 E 6th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801 (official city page); some listings cite 111 E 6th Ave.
  • Venue type: Municipal multi-purpose arena / civic auditorium (White Auditorium).
  • Seating chart: Public seating chart is not readily published; current floor is Ron Slaymaker Court; bleacher seating was added in 1994-95 to reach 5,000 capacity.
  • Parking: Parking map is available via the city’s William Lindsay White Auditorium page; parking around the civic complex is typical.
  • Transit: Lyon County Area Transportation (L-CAT) provides in-town routes and demand-response service in Emporia; local transit information available from KU Transportation Center and Kansas Rides.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Emporia (2900 Eaglecrest Dr), Comfort Inn & Suites Emporia (2921 W 18th Ave), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Emporia Northwest (address varies by property).
  • Notable events hosted: Home to Emporia State University basketball/volleyball; hosts KSHSAA state tournaments since 1955; hosts city events, commencements, expos, and concerts.
  • Renamed/demolished: Formerly known as the Emporia Civic Auditorium; renamed in 1963 to William Lindsay White Auditorium.