Emens Auditorium
📍 Ball State University, Corner of Riverside Ave. & McKinley Ave.
Visiting Emens Auditorium
Getting there & parking
We recommend that you park in the McKinley Avenue parking structure next to the Music Instruction Building located directly across from Emens Auditorium. Entrances can be accessed off of Ashland Avenue. Parking is also available in the parking garage located behind the auditorium. Parking is free in these structures if you arrive one hour prior to performance time. Handicapped parking spaces are located on the east drive adjacent to Emens and in the parking garage east of Emens. Individuals requiring drop off service may be permitted by police officer to enter circle drive in front of Emens to let off passengers unable to walk long distances.
Accessibility
Please call 1-877-993-6367 during box office. Wheelchair accessible seating is located throughout the auditorium. Infared listening systems are available at the box office for our hearing impaired patrons. They will gladly make arrangements for interpreters. Please make requests through the box office at least 2 weeks prior to the performance.
Entry & venue rules
Cameras and recording devices are usually not permitted. There is no smoking in the facility.
Children & age policy
Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Shows appropriate for children will have a youth ticket price on most occasions. Booster seats are available at the box office for children.
Box office
Monday through Friday: Regular Hours (September through April) 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer Hours (May through August) 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(765) 285-1539 (877) 99-EMENS
Will Call tickets can be picked up 48 hours after the order is placed or the night of the show at the Box Office. Customers must present the actual credit card used for purchase, a photo ID and the confirmation number.
The Box Office accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash, check and money orders.
Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.
Getting around
Nearest transit
- BSU LaFollete Field — 3 min walk · bus stop
- BSU LaFollette Complex — 3 min walk · bus stop
- BSU North Bus Shelter — 4 min walk · bus stop
- BSU Anthony Apartments (Northbound) — 4 min walk · bus stop
- BSU Anthony Apartments (Southbound) — 4 min walk · bus stop
- BSU Shafer Tower — 6 min walk · bus stop
Parking nearby
- Car park — 1 min walk
- P2 - Visitor Metered Parking — 2 min walk
- P4 - Visitor Metered Parking — 3 min walk
- C2 Parking Lot — 4 min walk
- G2W - Faculty & Staff Permit Lot — 5 min walk
- Visitor Metered Parking — 6 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- Quiznos — 5 min walk · fast food
- Jamba — 7 min walk · fast food
- Chick-fil-A — 8 min walk · fast food
- Papa John's — 8 min walk · fast food
- Pizza King — 8 min walk · restaurant
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.