Host Your Event at the Lied Center
Venues
The main auditorium is a multi-winged, multi-leveled seating space for up to 1983 guests. The stage is an exceptional 122 feet wide.
The Pavilion is a great space for a mid-sized to larger guest list, events and performances.
The stage is a distinctive spot to host a dinner, black box performance, or panel discussion.
The Seymour Gallery is a lovely second-story space that can easily accommodate private parties, art shows, lectures, dinners and more.
Rental Services
Adaptable Spaces
Adaptable Spaces
With eight-plus indoor and outdoor spaces, the Lied Center offers unparalleled versatility for your next event. Host anything from award ceremonies and receptions to conventions, competitions, or performances in our adaptable venues. Enjoy expert support from our full production, front-of-house, and custodial staff. Plus, your guests will appreciate the convenience of free parking.
Professional Production
Professional Production
From dynamic sound mixing and expansive lighting options to full backstage crew support, the Lied Center offers complete production services for any rental event. Live stream and record your event with our state-of-the-art technology, ensuring your message reaches a wider audience with exceptional quality.
Full Theater Experience
Full Theater Experience
Offer your clients the complete theatrical experience at the Lied Center! With seating for nearly 2000 guests in the main auditorium, you can provide a grand event. Enhance the experience with live streaming, video recording, and convenient ticketing services. Our dedicated usher staff and professional front-of-house team will ensure exceptional guest service. Guests will appreciate free parking during the event.
Perfect Conference Setting
Perfect Conference Setting
For unparalleled conferences and events, the Lied Center offers versatile spaces, including breakout rooms and outdoor areas. Our experienced front-of-house staff is available weekends and evenings. Enjoy the convenience of concession areas and complimentary, ample parking, ensuring a seamless experience for all participants.
Catered Dinners
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Host unforgettable catered dinners at the Lied Center! Choose from diverse settings like intimate Green Room luncheons, grand stage award ceremonies, elegant Seymour Gallery dinners, or large receptions in the Kemper Lobby. Bar service is available in the Pavilion or any other rental space, making any event unique. Parking is free for all guests.
Front of House Staff
Front of House Staff
Trust the Lied Center‘s experienced front-of-house team to ensure your event runs seamlessly. Our dedicated staff provides comprehensive support, including ticketing assistance and event management. Ushers, concessions and paid security services can be provided upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
The lobby is open during business hours (unless otherwise posted) and at least one hour before all ticketed performances. The auditorium doors open approximately 30 minutes prior to the event’s starting time. Generally, it is recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the event’s starting time, possibly earlier for events with very high attendance. Please contact the Lied Center for questions about specific events.
Taking photos or videos during a performance is prohibited unless otherwise stated. You are welcome to take photos before and after the show in the Lied Center. Media photography and videography during a performance is not permitted without prior permission and is subject to event/artist specific guidelines. For media inquiries, please contact Betsy Ostrander, marketing communications specialist, at bostrander@ku.edu.
Please do not use your electronic devices during a performance unless otherwise stated. Generally, electronic devices (cell phones, tablets, computers, etc.) should be turned off or silenced and put away during a performance, as the lights/screens and sounds (including vibrating alerts) are distracting to artists and other patrons. An example of an exception to this policy would be if the artist or performers ask for audience participation with phones or devices, then we encourage you to engage and have fun with it!
You're welcome to bring your own banners or signage for your rental event. The Lied Center policy asks that nothing be taped, nailed, or otherwise attached to the walls or other surfaces of the building. Thank you for helping to maintain the venue.
The Lied Center has accessible seats that can be removed and replaced with your own chair. For reserved-seating events, please contact the Ticket Office for assistance selecting an accessible seat. For general-admission events, please see a house manager for assistance. The Lied Center can provide an armless chair upon request.
The Lawrence Otolaryngology Hearing Loop system delivers high-quality sound from the stage directly into hearing aids and cochlear implants with telecoil (t-coil), or headsets with loop receivers. The loop can be accessed by turning on the t-coil in your hearing aid. If you’re unsure whether your assistive listening device is compatible, speak to your audiologist. Individuals without compatible devices can access the loop with headsets from the Audience Services Desk. The perimeter of the hearing loop includes all seats (including Pavilion seating) except for the orchestra pit and box seats on the sides of the auditorium. Please contact the Ticket Office for more information.
The Americans with Disabilities Act defines a service animal as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability. Service Animals are welcome in the Lied Center. No other animals are permitted in the building.
Yes! Visit the Audience Services Desk to request a wheelchair to use while you are visiting the Lied Center.
Mobility aids that will not be used as seats during a performance must be stored outside of the auditorium so that aisles and exit paths remain clear. An usher or house manager will be able to provide assistance and direct you to the location closest to your seat. Ushers and house managers can also assist with transferring patrons to a seat, and the Lied Center can provide a wheelchair upon request.
An all-gender restroom is located inside the administrative office, downstairs from the ticket office, across from Door 2.