About this venue
The Lied Center is a prominent concert and performing arts venue on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. Its main auditorium is designed as an elegant theater space with orchestra and balcony seating levels and accommodates approximately 2,000 visitors. A spacious stage and professional technical infrastructure allow the venue to host concerts, theatrical productions, dance performances and other large-scale stage events.
The interior is designed to provide clear views of the stage and an engaging performance experience from different sections of the auditorium. The venue has installed sound and lighting systems, while its supporting spaces include foyers and other facilities that make arrival and pre-show time more convenient for audiences.
1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence, United States is located within the University of Kansas campus area. Event guests can use the parking area next to the Lied Center, where parking is free during events, leaving only a short walk to the entrance. For broader information about getting around Lawrence, public transportation and connections from other parts of the city, see the city description below.
About the city
Lawrence, a city in northeastern Kansas and home to the University of Kansas, is known as a lively college town where sports, concerts, and music culture play an important role. Major sporting events are closely associated with venues such as Allen Fieldhouse and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, while the Lied Center and numerous stages in the city center further expand the selection of concerts and other performances. Thanks to its combination of university energy, a historic downtown, restaurants, bars, and music venues, Lawrence is an attractive destination for visitors who want to combine attending a game or concert with a stay in a distinctive American college town.
Getting around the city is made easier by Lawrence Transit, a bus network connecting downtown, residential neighborhoods, and the University of Kansas campus area, including zones near the main sports and cultural venues. An important transportation hub within the system is Central Station, from where passengers can continue to different parts of Lawrence. Travelers arriving by rail can use Lawrence Amtrak Station, while for most passengers arriving on commercial flights, the most important regional gateway is Kansas City International Airport (MCI). A combination of buses, road connections, taxis, and on-demand transportation services provides convenient access to the campus, downtown, stadiums, and arenas.
Before or after an event, it is worth exploring Downtown Lawrence and Massachusetts Street, known as Mass Street, the city's main street lined with restaurants, shops, galleries, and places for an evening out. Historic buildings and the pedestrian-friendly character of downtown make this area a natural place to spend a few hours before a concert or game. For a quieter continuation of the visit, travelers can walk toward the area along the Kansas River, also known as the Kaw, visit South Park, or explore the University of Kansas campus. The combination of sports, music, history, and a relaxed university atmosphere gives Lawrence enough to offer for the event itself to be only one part of the overall city experience.
