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Indiana University Auditorium

Indiana University Auditorium (IU Auditorium), is a 3,200-seat performing arts venue located at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

Photo: Gottscho-Schleisner Collection, Public domain
Where
In Bloomington
35 places to stay
Open since
1941
Wikipedia readers
1.1K
a year · #5,709 of 7,799
In brief

A theatre inside Bloomington

You can stay in Bloomington

Indiana University Auditorium is inside Bloomington, which has 35 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from Indianapolis

Indianapolis is about 47 miles northeast and Louisville is about 82 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct

April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–82°. When to go ↓

Established in 1941

Indiana University Auditorium dates from 1941. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather, month by month

Typical highs and lows in Bloomington. Green months are the mild ones.

Jan37° / 21°
Feb42° / 24°
Mar53° / 32°
Apr65° / 41°
May74° / 52°
Jun82° / 61°
Jul85° / 64°
Aug84° / 62°
Sep78° / 54°
Oct66° / 43°
Nov53° / 33°
Dec41° / 26°
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Bloomington. Bloomington’s full climate →
About

Indiana University Auditorium

Indiana University Auditorium (IU Auditorium), is a 3,200-seat performing arts venue located at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. It is situated in IU's Fine Arts Plaza alongside the Lilly Library and the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design.

Construction on IU Auditorium began in 1939 as a part of the Federal Works Agency Projects. It officially opened its doors on March 22, 1941.

Type
Theatre
Established
1941
Wikipedia readers
1.1K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Where to stay near Indiana University Auditorium

The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Bloomington (35) and Bloomington Township (30).

Indiana University Auditorium123Bloomington35Bloomington Township30Washington Township46Perry Township8Nashville21Jackson Township16Salt Creek Township5Benton Township5Memorial StadiumSimon Skjodt Assembly Hall5 mi
Indiana University Auditorium12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Memorial Stadium
  2. 2Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
  3. 3Eskenazi Museum of Art
In town

Bloomington

35 places to stay · 28 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park

You’re already here.

83,307 people

In town

Bloomington Township

30 places to stay · 24 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs

You’re already here.

46,702 people

20 min drive

Washington Township

46 places to stay · 14 hotels · 2 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 2 RV parks

5,238 people

14 mi east of Indiana University Auditorium

5 min drive

Perry Township

8 places to stay · 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park

52,290 people

3 mi south of Indiana University Auditorium

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Indiana University AuditoriumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Bloomingtonin town—35 28 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park83,307$321KC−
Bloomington Townshipin town—30 24 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs46,702$286K—
Washington Township14 mi east20 min46 14 hotels · 2 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 2 RV parks5,238$305K—
Perry Township3 mi south5 min8 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park52,290$327K—
Nashville15 mi east25 min21 10 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park1,273$295K—
Jackson Township14 mi northeast20 min16 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 8 campgrounds4,045$235K—
Salt Creek Township6 mi southeast10 min5 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds1,422$333K—
Benton Township8 mi northeast10 min5 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins3,203$345K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

INDIndianapolis · major hub40 mi
SDFLouisville Muhammad Ali · major hub81 mi
LAFPurdue University89 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Indiana University Auditorium’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Also near Indiana University Auditorium

Other well-known places within 51 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall: Sean Benham from Chicago, CC BY 2.0 · Eskenazi Museum of Art: Kzollman (Kevin J.S. Zollman)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Miller House and Garden: Nyttend, Public domain · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Visiting Indiana University Auditorium

Is Indiana University Auditorium in Bloomington?

Yes. It’s inside Bloomington, IN.

When is the best time to visit Indiana University Auditorium?

April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–82°.

How far is Indiana University Auditorium from Indianapolis and Louisville?

About 47 miles northeast of Indianapolis and about 82 miles southeast of Louisville, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Indiana University Auditorium?

Indianapolis (IND), about 40 miles away.

Where should I stay near Indiana University Auditorium?

Bloomington (in town, 35 places to stay), Bloomington Township (in town, 30 places to stay) and Washington Township (14 mi, 46 places to stay).

From locals

Tips from people in Bloomington

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.