McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

McFarlin Memorial Auditorium, located on the Southern Methodist University campus, is a historic proscenium style theatre that seats 2,386 people. Opened in 1926, it was built to accommodate the growing university community and has hosted a variety of notable speakers and performers, including Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King Jr., and Elton John. The auditorium has undergone recent renovations to enhance its historic charm while incorporating modern amenities, making it a vibrant venue for both university events and community gatherings.