Indiana University Auditorium
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $1,425
Packages
Guest capacity
Up to 250 seated guests
About this venue
With beautiful décor and attentive staff, IU Auditorium is a sophisticated and elegant location for this unforgettable day of your life. The experienced and professional event staff at IU Auditorium works to ensure your event runs smoothly. Before your wedding, the event coordinator will help you plan all of the details that will make your day unique and special. During the event, the top-notch guest services staff is on hand to ensure that all the details are followed through with precision so that your wedding day is a truly memorable experience for you and your guests. Photo gallery credits: Tall and Small Photography, Conforti Photography, Cathy Teeter's Beautiful Weddings
Our event spaces
The Hall of Murals
Featuring marble walls and a high ceiling, The Hall of Murals is an elegant choice for your ceremony or cocktail reception.
Home to the Thomas Hart Benton murals, The Hall of Murals is a flexible lobby spaces lined with beautiful artwork and marble walls and banisters to set a creative and sophisticated ambiance. Its neutral yet chic decor complements most wedding styles.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 350 Standing
Square footage
2,028
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Other, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Event coordinator, adjustable lighting, on-site event management, coat check,
Room cost
$2,225 starting price for one day, not including labor and equipment
The Grand Foyer
The Grand Foyer is lined with beautiful artwork to set a sophisticated ambiance. Its neutral yet chic decor complements most wedding styles.
The spacious Grand Foyer is the perfect location for your reception. The space is flexible and features flat screen televisions that can display a slide presentation or video of the bride and groom, a flexible dance floor, and the “Petite Foyer,” perfect for buffet service. The Grand Foyer is also home to the Dailey Family Memorial Collection of Hoosier Art and two Robert Laurent sculptures.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Square footage
4,157
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Welcome party, Other, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Event coordinator, TV monitors, access to the petite foyer, adjustable lighting, beautiful artwork throughout, décor complements most any palette, private location, coat check
Room cost
$2,225 starting price for one day, not including labor and equipment
President's Hall
Located inside the historic Franklin Hall, this space offers a unique location where Indiana University and downtown Bloomington meet.
This prestigious venue is perfect for lectures, receptions, small performances, and weddings. President's Hall is home to the Indiana University Presidential Portraits, and it's large windows, dark wood, and white walls work with any color palette! The space also features adjustable lighting, two large projectors, and eight TV screens with professional technical support.
Guest capacity
Up to 320 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Square footage
5,187
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Event coordinator, on-site event management, adjustable lighting, beautiful artwork throughout, two large projects, eight TV screens, prep kitchen, décor complements most any palette
Room cost
$2,725 starting price for one day, not including labor and equipment
Showalter Fountain
Showalter Fountain is the centerpiece of the Fine Arts Square; around which reside the Auditorium, the School of Fine Arts and the Lilly Library.
Showalter Fountain is a beautiful ceremony spot for those sunny summer days! Funded by Grace Montgomery Showalter, the sculpture of the goddess Venus being born from a clam shell was designed by former IU faculty member Robert Laurent.
Guest capacity
Up to 1000 Seated
Up to 1000 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Event coordinator, on-site event management, access to the Auditorium restrooms and lobby spaces if needed, exclusive access to the plaza
Room cost
$975 starting price, $1250 added to reserve Auditorium
The Stage
Our 3,200-seat theatre is an impressive location for a range of events including theatrical productions, lectures, concerts, and now: your wedding!
A unique location for the most special day, our large stage has room for both a ceremony and reception, and nearby loading docks make catering simple. Choose from a myriad of lighting and decoration options, and your guests may join you on the stage or watch from the audience.
Guest capacity
Up to 3200 Seated
Square footage
3,700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Event coordinator, on-site event management, full theatrical lighting and sound equipment, dressing rooms
Room cost
Contact us; limited availability
The Hall of Murals
Featuring marble walls and a high ceiling, The Hall of Murals is an elegant choice for your ceremony or cocktail reception.
Home to the Thomas Hart Benton murals, The Hall of Murals is a flexible lobby spaces lined with beautiful artwork and marble walls and banisters to set a creative and sophisticated ambiance. Its neutral yet chic decor complements most wedding styles.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 350 Standing
Square footage
2,028
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Other, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Event coordinator, adjustable lighting, on-site event management, coat check,
Room cost
$2,225 starting price for one day, not including labor and equipment
The Grand Foyer
The Grand Foyer is lined with beautiful artwork to set a sophisticated ambiance. Its neutral yet chic decor complements most wedding styles.
The spacious Grand Foyer is the perfect location for your reception. The space is flexible and features flat screen televisions that can display a slide presentation or video of the bride and groom, a flexible dance floor, and the “Petite Foyer,” perfect for buffet service. The Grand Foyer is also home to the Dailey Family Memorial Collection of Hoosier Art and two Robert Laurent sculptures.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Square footage
4,157
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Welcome party, Other, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Event coordinator, TV monitors, access to the petite foyer, adjustable lighting, beautiful artwork throughout, décor complements most any palette, private location, coat check
Room cost
$2,225 starting price for one day, not including labor and equipment
President's Hall
Located inside the historic Franklin Hall, this space offers a unique location where Indiana University and downtown Bloomington meet.
This prestigious venue is perfect for lectures, receptions, small performances, and weddings. President's Hall is home to the Indiana University Presidential Portraits, and it's large windows, dark wood, and white walls work with any color palette! The space also features adjustable lighting, two large projectors, and eight TV screens with professional technical support.
Guest capacity
Up to 320 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Square footage
5,187
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Event coordinator, on-site event management, adjustable lighting, beautiful artwork throughout, two large projects, eight TV screens, prep kitchen, décor complements most any palette
Room cost
$2,725 starting price for one day, not including labor and equipment
Showalter Fountain
Showalter Fountain is the centerpiece of the Fine Arts Square; around which reside the Auditorium, the School of Fine Arts and the Lilly Library.
Showalter Fountain is a beautiful ceremony spot for those sunny summer days! Funded by Grace Montgomery Showalter, the sculpture of the goddess Venus being born from a clam shell was designed by former IU faculty member Robert Laurent.
Guest capacity
Up to 1000 Seated
Up to 1000 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Event coordinator, on-site event management, access to the Auditorium restrooms and lobby spaces if needed, exclusive access to the plaza
Room cost
$975 starting price, $1250 added to reserve Auditorium
The Stage
Our 3,200-seat theatre is an impressive location for a range of events including theatrical productions, lectures, concerts, and now: your wedding!
A unique location for the most special day, our large stage has room for both a ceremony and reception, and nearby loading docks make catering simple. Choose from a myriad of lighting and decoration options, and your guests may join you on the stage or watch from the audience.
Guest capacity
Up to 3200 Seated
Square footage
3,700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Event coordinator, on-site event management, full theatrical lighting and sound equipment, dressing rooms
Room cost
Contact us; limited availability
Indiana University Auditorium packages
Matinee Package
350 guests
Peak pricing $2,675
Off-peak pricing $2,675
The Matinee Package is one of our three packages specific to the lobby area of the Auditorium. This package is curated for a cocktail or dinner reception, but a ceremony may be added for $400 (this includes ceremony coordination). An "a la carte" rate schedule is available if the packages do not suit your needs. Additional half hours are $102.
- Rental of the Auditorium for 24 hours
- Five Hour Event Length
- 15 - 60" Round Tables
- Service Tables
- 8 Gathering Tables
- 125 White Wood Chairs
- Bar Tops
- Linens and Skirting for Service Tables
- 1 Consultation with Event Coordinator
- Guest Services Manager
- Front of House Staffing
- Service Maintenance Staffing
- Security/Parking Attendant
- EMT
- Coat Check Attendant
- Accessibility assistance (if needed)
- Recommendations of Preferred Vendors
- Vendor Coordination
Opening Night Package
250 guests
Peak pricing $3,500
Off-peak pricing $3,500
The Opening Night Package is one of our three packages specific to the lobby area of the Auditorium. This package is curated for a cocktail reception, dinner, and dancing area, but a ceremony may be added for $400 (this includes ceremony coordination). An "a la carte" rate schedule is available if the packages do not suit your needs. Additional half-hours are $102.
- Rental of the Auditorium for 24 hours
- 25 - 60" Round Tables
- Service Tables
- 8 Gathering Tables
- 250 White Wood Chairs
- Bar Tops
- Linens and Skirting for Service Tables
- Dance Floor
- 1 Consultation with Event Coordinator
- Guest Services Manager
- Front of House Staffing
- Service Maintenance Staffing
- Security/Parking Attendant
- EMT
- Coat Check Attendant
- Accessibility Assistance (As Needed)
- Vendor Coordination
- Recommendations of Preferred Vendors
- Five Hour Event Length
Encore Package
250 guests
Peak pricing $4,025
Off-peak pricing $4,025
The Opening Night Package is one of our three packages specific to the lobby area of the Auditorium. This package is curated for a ceremony and reception. An "a la carte" rate schedule is available if the packages do not suit your needs. Additional half-hours are $95.
- Rental of the Auditorium for 24 hours
- One-hour Friday Rehearsal, If Available
- Six Hour Event Length
- 25 - 60" Round Tables
- Service Tables
- 8 Gathering Tables
- 250 White Wood Chairs
- Bar Tops
- Linens and Skirting for Service Tables
- Dance Floor
- Platform Riser - 8'x8'
- 2 Consultations with Event Coordinator
- Guests Services Manager
- Front of House Staffing
- Service Maintenance Staffing
- Security/Parking Attendant
- EMT
- Coat Check Attendant
- Accessibility Assistance (As Needed)
- Vendor Coordination
- Personal Attendant for the Bride and Groom
- Recommendations of Preferred Vendors
- Ceremony Coordination
- Coordination of Outside Equipment (As Needed)
Available services that can be provided by Indiana University Auditorium
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
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Fantastic!
We love working at the IU Auditorium! The staff is wonderful, very easy to work with, and very experienced in executing important events. We are quickly and easily able to hash out little details with the IU Auditorium without having to add more to the couples' to-do list (table size questions, arranging delivery times, access times, etc.). The space is beautiful, and we know that the IU Auditorium makes things easy for fellow vendors so we can all focus on making events perfect for our couples!
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