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Located in the center of Northern Arizona University’s campus, Ardrey Memorial Auditorium is the largest and premiere performing arts center in Northern Arizona. Ardrey features 1326 seats, a historic Austin Pipe Organ, and a stunning lobby. Ardrey not only plays a key role in contributing cultural and intellectual growth of NAU’s faculty, staff and students but also the Flagstaff community and all of Northern Arizona.

Ardrey Auditorium is a central part in the campus experience at NAU. Ardrey Memorial Auditorium sits as the cornerstone to the Performing and Fine Arts Building, encompassing not only Ardrey Auditorium, but Kitt Recital Hall, Clifford E. White Theater, the NAU Kitt School of Music, the NAU Department of Theatre, and the NAU School of Art+Design.

Ardrey Auditorium has successfully hosted and strives to host a wide variety of nationally and internationally renowned artists. In providing the highest quality of performances, this venue creates unforgettable cultural and artistic experiences for its patrons. Past performers have included Billy Joel, Jerry Seinfeld, Willie Nelson, Ron White, Itzhak Perlman, Pilobolus Dance, Lulu Washington Dance Co, and Lord of the Dance. The hall is home to the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra and the Master Chorale of Flagstaff as well as hosting performers from all over the world.

Venue Specific Information for Reservations

  • Seats 1,326 in total! There are 941 seats on the orchestra level, and 385 seats in the balcony.
  • The venue is best suited for large performances or events with an expected attendance of over 250.
  • No food & drink are allowed inside Ardrey Memorial Auditorium with the exception of bottled water.
  • Ardrey Memorial Auditorium has an extensive list of equipment available to our users. From projection, to amplification, to illumination – we’ve got you covered!
  • Parking information for visitors can be found on the NAU Parking webpage.

Public Art Information

Our Ardrey Memorial Auditorium Lobby features  the ceramic series, The Planets by Paula Rice as well as a glass piece Canyon Depth by Kevin Ragaller.

Further information can be found here, on our Public Art page.