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The Kitt Recital hall at night time.
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Performance venues

NAU’s performance facilities host numerous arts and cultural events for communities both on and off campus. Visit our auditoria page for detailed information on venue histories, reservations and resources, and contact information.

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Students performing in suits on stage.

Ardrey Memorial Auditorium

 

Ardrey Memorial Auditorium is located in the center of the Northern Arizona University campus. With 1330 seats, it is the largest performing arts center in northern Arizona. This ADA-accessible building boasts a beautifully renovated lobby housing local artwork and spectacular views of Flagstaff’s mountain landscape.

Ardrey Memorial Auditorium is the cornerstone of the Performing and Fine Arts building and hosts a wide variety of events each year, providing NAU and the surrounding community with outstanding performances from local and national artists. The hall is home to the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra and the Master Chorale of Flagstaff, as well as visiting performers from all over the world.

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People attend a conference in NAU Ashurts Hall

Ashurst Hall

Located in the oldest building on campus, Ashurst Hall is a historic recital stage and banquet hall with seating for 200–300 patrons. Amenities include PA sound system, two concert grand pianos, and a large projector with retractable screen.
The entrance to the Clifford White Theater.

Clifford E. White Theatre

The Clifford E. White Theatre is a 300-seat proscenium theatre in the Performing Arts building. For information about upcoming performances, ticketing, and directions, please visit the Central Ticket Office.

A group of male singers performing on stage.

Kitt Recital Hall

Kitt Recital Hall is the youngest of NAU’s auditoria spaces. It features a modern, beautifully designed space with a 250-seat hall, rehearsal spaces for instrumental and vocal performers, and choral and instrument libraries. Since its opening in January 2019, Kitt has hosted recitals by student musicians, guest performers, Flagstaff community members, and more.
A woman working on a student actress's hair before the show.

Studio Theatre

The Studio Theatre, a highly flexible space, offers audiences a dynamic theatre experience. See what’s playing at the Central Ticket Office.