Indiana University Auditorium

The IU Auditorium is a beautiful facility with outstanding acoustics.
The box office and ticketing process is a mess. If you try to attend an event, you are likely to be disappointed.
I bought tickets many months in advance for a recent event. I was alarmed when I did not get specific seats, just a confirmation number for «best available» seats. I called, and was reassured that with such an early purchase that my seats would be excellent.
When the tickets came they were awful. I called again, and there was no adjustment, and no apology. For the same price as seats right up front I got seats that were so far back we were not sure how many people were on stage. Yes, the acoustics are good enough that you could hear the concert, but I came to SEE the musicians. If I just wanted to hear, I could listen at home (and I should have).
Even worse, there were open seats near us. Purchasing seats many months in advance got the same result as walking up the day of the concert.
The conclusion is simple: under no circumstances should you purchase tickets to this venue without getting exact seats before you pay. «Best Available» actually means «we will take your money and deeply disappoint you». They have a «points and priority system», but you should not trust it, the whole ticketing process is clearly flawed. Get exact seats before you pay, or pass.

I went there for a wedding last night and the student event hosts were extremely professional, friendly and helpful, especially Jordan and Andrew!

The second level balcony near the front is perfection! Went to see the Beach Boys and the acoustics were phenominal! This is officially my new favorite concert venue due to the zero tolerance of smoking and the lack of drunks! Get there early if you want parking though.

This is such a beautiful venue. Very historical. Many great shows have come through here. I claim its the envy of Broadway.
I’ve seen countless shows here and always leave so thrilled. My first time here was orientation in 2004. First show: Incubus. Have seen contemporary dance troops, ballet, goofy (Spamalot, Shrek) to tear jerkers (Rent). Each time I’m amazed by the professionalism.

Built through the WPA in the late 30s from Indiana limestone, this is a terrific centerpiece to the IU campus. Great seating arrangement, comfy seats and excellent acoustics. It’s a pleasure to enjoy a performance in this venue, and the walk across the lovely, lively campus to reach the building is one of the highlights of any visit. The student volunteers working at each performance are delightful.

I have been to many performances at the IU Auditorium. It’s old school beauty, when you walk in, you feel inspired.

Elegant and wonderful, parking is not next door, but it is well worth the walk!

Beautiful auditorium, great sound, comfortable seats and good sight lines. But OMG the parking situation!
The night we went to the Willie Nelson concert, there was also some big jazz thing in a neighboring auditorium. School was in session too. IU could at least clue visitors in that there’s a parking structure, available without a pass on the weekends, fairly close to both venues. Rather than allow people to drive around aimlessly for 15 – 20 minutes pre-​show, searching in vain for non-​permit parking that just doesn’t exist, there should be a couple signs!!! There were even police out directing the nutty traffic… you would think they could put up a few signs.

This year is our third in Bloomington, and for some reason we had not taken in the shows at the Auditorium. I feel like I have missed out! The acts, plays, musicals and singers that are brought in to IU are nothing short of world class, the staff is fantastic, the ushers are excited to be there and great at that jobs and the community is involved. I’ve been to almost every touring show this year and will be as long as I am at IU. What a great experience!