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Emens Auditorium Events & Tickets

Emens Auditorium in Muncie, IN has 5 upcoming events: 2 concerts, 2 theatre shows, and 1 family event. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.

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Nov13Fri
The Wild Kratts Live!
6:30 PM
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Feb23Tue
Jazz At Lincoln Center
7:30 PM
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Mar16Tue
Waitress
7:30 PM
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Mar30Tue
One Night of Queen
7:30 PM
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Apr24Sat
Shucked (Touring)
7:30 PM
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About Emens Auditorium

The John R. Emens College-Community Auditorium, or Emens Auditorium, is an auditorium on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, United States. The facility is used to host Broadway shows, plays, multi-genre concerts, and university events, as well as regional events for eastern Indiana. Emens Auditorium has a seating capacity of 3,581. The Auditorium was opened on March 14, 1964, when Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians performed. Attached to the rear of the facility is a smaller theater used for performing arts shows.

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Getting there

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P2 - Visitor Metered ParkingCar park150 m · 2 min walk
P4 - Visitor Metered ParkingCar park220 m · 4 min walk
C2 Parking LotCar park290 m · 5 min walk
G2W - Faculty & Staff Permit LotCar park400 m · 6 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Venue facts

Type: Theatre
Opened: 1964

Venue information

Address: Ball State University, Corner of Riverside Ave. & McKinley Ave., Muncie, IN, 47306
Box office phone: (765) 285-1539 (877) 99-EMENS
Box office hours: 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.
Payment: The Box Office accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash, check and money orders.
Will call: 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.

Know before you go

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.
Rules: Cameras and recording devices are usually not permitted. There is no smoking in the facility.
Children: 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.

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Emens Auditorium: FAQs

What's on at Emens Auditorium?

Emens Auditorium has 5 upcoming events. Next up: The Wild Kratts Live! on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Where is Emens Auditorium?

Emens Auditorium is located at Ball State University, Corner of Riverside Ave. & McKinley Ave., Muncie, IN, 47306.

Is there parking at Emens Auditorium?

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.

Does Emens Auditorium have accessible seating?

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.

When is the Emens Auditorium box office open?

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.

Which hotels are closest to Emens Auditorium?

The closest places to stay are Best Western (1.2 km), Days Inn (2.1 km), and Super 8 (2.1 km).

When did Emens Auditorium open?

Emens Auditorium opened in 1964.