Macky Auditorium Concert Hall

Macky Auditorium Concert Hall is a multi-disciplinary venue. One of the 12 buildings that form the Norlin Quadrangle Historic District, it serves the University of Colorado at Boulder and the region by entertaining, educating and challenging audiences with high quality local, national and international performances. A wide range of performers and speakers have graced our stage throughout the years, such as Eleanor Roosevelt, the Dalai Lama, The Peking Acrobats, Yo-Yo Ma, Jane Goodall, Annie Lennox, Conan O’Brien and Bill Nye, just to name a few.

Macky is also home to CU College of Music’s Band, Orchestra, Opera and Jazz programs, the Artist Series, the Conference on World Affairs, and the Program Council. Some of our clients include the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Boulder Ballet, Colorado MahlerFest, Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra, AEG Live and Live Nation. Within its walls, Macky Auditorium also houses the College of Music’s Jazz and Choir Departments, the American Music Research Center, the Center for the American West and the Center for Humanities and the Arts.

Macky Auditorium celebrates its centennial this year! For recent news, inside stories and backstage insider info, visit our Blog. See our History section to learn about the man after whom the auditorium is named and his generous contribution to the University. Browse through our Photo Gallery for some historic and recent photos of our building and auditorium.