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Fairchild Theatre

MSU Campus

Proscenium-stage concert hall inside the MSU Auditorium building, renovated with modern acoustics but still intimate at 462 seats. Home venue for the College of Music's orchestra, choir, opera, and jazz performances, plus faculty and guest artist recitals. The season runs September through early May — many student recitals are free, ticketed performances are affordable. The room flatters acoustic instruments and voices.

542 Auditorium RdEast Lansing, MI 48824

Phone

(517) 353-5340

Capacity

300–750

Parking

Free parking in Lot 9 after 6pm weekdays and all day weekends. Pay By Plate parking elsewhere on campus during business hours.

Accessibility

Accessible via elevator near the Fairchild Theatre entrance. Able Eyes 360° virtual tour available for advance familiarization. Real-time voice-to-text services available. Restrooms noted as difficult to locate; some are on lower levels.

Food & Drink

Limited snacks at the venue. No bar.

Policies

All ages. Many student recitals are free. Ticketed performances typically $14 (students), $22 (seniors 60+), $24 (adults). Livestreams available for select performances. Tickets via music.msu.edu/events or by phone.

Upcoming Shows

No upcoming shows at this venue.