A Historic Stage for Your Next Event

Listed on the National Register for Historic Places, McFarlin Memorial Auditorium is the premier event space for many SMU milestone events. It continues to be the choice venue for a wide range of high profile performances ranging from famous vocalists and comedians, nationally celebrated bands and even international dance companies.

Upcoming events

  • Sirvan Khosravi & Ehaam

    Sirvan Khosravi & Ehaam

    Date: November 10, 2024

    Time: 7:00 PM

    Sirvan Khosravi is a prominent Pop/Rock Singer/Producer/Keyboardist based in Iran. Ehaam is one of the first Persian Neo Pop groups and is credited with influencing genres such as Persian Folk, Persian Traditional Style and Pop.
  • Selda Bagcan

    Selda Bagcan

    Date: November 15, 2024

    Time: 7:00 PM

    Selda Bağcan, a living legend in Turkish folk music, has captivated audiences for decades with her soulful voice and socially conscious lyrics. Immerse yourself in an evening of cultural richness and musical brilliance.
  • John Crist

    John Crist

    Date: November 23, 2024

    Time: 3:00 PM

    John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one-billion video views, millions of fans on social media, and sold-out shows from coast to coast.
  • John Crist

    John Crist

    Date: November 24, 2024

    Time: 3:00 PM

    John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one-billion video views, millions of fans on social media, and sold-out shows from coast to coast.

Built to defy time, scorn fire, and withstand rain and wind – what a lasting monument."

Charles Selecman, University President
March 24, 1926 at the Opening Dedication Ceremony