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

  • 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