About this venue
Ardrey Auditorium is a major concert and performing arts venue within the Performing and Fine Arts Building on the Northern Arizona University campus. With more than 1,300 seats, it is one of Flagstaff's most significant indoor performance spaces, with a stage designed for concerts, orchestras, opera and dance productions, touring performances, and other large-scale events.
The auditorium is known for its strong acoustics and clear sightlines, while seating across the orchestra level and balcony provides good views of the stage from different sections of the hall. A spacious lobby featuring works of art adds to the experience, giving Ardrey Auditorium the character of a cultural venue rather than simply a concert hall.
The venue is located at 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, United States, in the central area of the university campus. Visitors arriving by car can use nearby parking facilities, including P13 and the P96A Knoles Parking Structure; during events, P96A is connected to the building by a second-floor skybridge. For broader information about reaching the area and getting around Flagstaff, see the city guide below.
About the city
Flagstaff, a city in northern Arizona surrounded by extensive ponderosa pine forests and mountain scenery, combines the relaxed atmosphere of the American Southwest with a diverse range of entertainment and events. Concerts, sporting events, performances and other events in Flagstaff take place at venues such as the historic Orpheum Theater in downtown and the Walkup Skydome on the Northern Arizona University campus. The compact downtown area, restaurants, bars and accommodation close to the main event districts allow visitors to easily combine a concert or game with a stay in the city.
Getting around Flagstaff is made easier by Mountain Line, the local bus network connecting the Downtown Connection Center, Northern Arizona University and other important parts of the city. Flagstaff Amtrak Station is located at 1 East Route 66, immediately next to the historic downtown area, while Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is situated south of downtown and provides a convenient option for arriving by air. A combination of bus transportation, walkable distances in the city center, taxis and on-demand ride services makes it easier to reach concert venues, sports facilities and other event locations, including the Northern Arizona University campus area.
Before or after an event, it is worth exploring Historic Downtown Flagstaff, where historic buildings, shops, restaurants and the local cultural scene meet along the legendary Route 66. Heritage Square is one of the distinctive places to take a break in the center of the city, while a walk through the surrounding streets offers a good introduction to Flagstaff's character and railway heritage. For an additional city experience, visitors can explore Lowell Observatory or enjoy views toward the San Francisco Peaks, making a concert, sporting event or other program in Flagstaff an easy part of a broader travel experience.
