About
Braden Auditorium is a world-class multi-purpose venue in Normal, IL. Host to concerts, sports, and live entertainment — plan your visit with tickets, directions, and nearby dining & hotels.
8M+
Events Hosted
107M+
Guests Welcomed
99+
Years of History
Countless
Unforgettable Moments
- Venue Type
- Multi-Purpose Venue
- Capacity
- 17,007
- Built
- 1927
- Renovated
- 1954
- Owner
- Venue Group
Upcoming Events
OCT
20
Avery Anna
7:00 PM CDT • Country
NOV
12
NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me
7:30 PM CST • Theatre
NOV
13
Mr. Phi Significant
7:00 PM CST • Miscellaneous Theatre
DEC
4
Twin Cities Ballet: The Nutcracker
7:00 PM CST • Dance
DEC
5
Twin Cities Ballet: The Nutcracker
3:00 PM CST • Dance
Location & Map
University Street & College Avenue
Normal, ILGet DirectionsGetting Here
Multiple lines nearby
Frequent service
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Hotels Nearby
The Plaza Hotel
From $650/night
Pod Times Square
From $189/night
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
From $425/night
Things to Do Nearby
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
Cultural Tours • 2.1 mi
Broadway Show Experience
Art & Museums • 1.8 mi
Central Park Bike Tour
Outdoor Adventures • 1.4 mi
Parking Nearby
Braden Auditorium Official Lot
0.1 mi • $42
Pennsylvania Plaza Garage
0.2 mi • $32
Nearby Street Parking
0.4 mi • $22