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

  • Tate Lecture Series presents: Admiral James Stravridis with Fareed Zakaria

    Date: Tuesday September 24, 2024

    Time: 8:00 PM

    Global thinkers and political watchmen. James Stavridis is a retired U.S. Navy four-star admiral who currently serves as partner and vice chair of global affairs for The Carlyle Group. Fareed Zakaria hosts the Peabody Award-winning show Fareed Zakaria GPS for CNN.

  • 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.

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