Clowes Memorial Hall Concerts 2025

Attended Billy Ocean music concert, had balcony front row seating. Parking garage easy entry but exit had no apparent personnel directing outbound traffic. Fortunately not a huge garage so self-help and patience abounded but really only one exit lane? Entry was quick to be ticketed and security screened. A lot of milling around and side hallways, found refreshment counters well in the rear area away from front entrance. No one knew if any merchandise sold (not). Insufficient seating in waiting areas but that’s the norm. Auditorium acoustics good! Seats comfortable and balcony seats not too close to overlook railing but no place for beverage holders! Enjoyed the venue would do it again. .

The main floor seating leaves a lot to be desired. I could not see the stage because the gentleman in front of me was about 6 ft. That reduces the stage visibility to 50%. This is not a good seating area for plays. Its better to sit in the terrace seats. The Krannert Room was nice for lounging. No hot snacks were available. Overall, it was a nice theater.

A very nice venue! Sounds system was awesome! My suggestion is to get to your function early as to park on the lower level! Because parking on any level other than 1 or 2 will require you a lengthy period of waiting to go home!

My wife and I just renewed for our 6th season of Broadway in Indianapolis, and until this summer, Clowes was my favorite of the two venues the subscription used. However, the last four shows we've seen at Clowes Hall, we've experienced the same issue; spotlight operators (or other production staff) talking at full volume in the 2nd balcony booth. It is incredibly distracting, disrespectful to the performers, and unfathomable to me as a supporter of theatres across the state. You don't talk during a show. That's theatre etiquette 101. The quietest moments of Ain't Too Proud, To Kill A Mockingbird, Mamma Mia! and now Hadestown were killed by Clowes staff unable to remain silent and focus on the show. I plan to reach out to Broadway in Indianapolis/Clowes about this issue, as it's gotten to the point where I can't shrug it off any longer. When multiple patrons are turning around and looking into the booth, you've done something terribly, terribly wrong. Do better. I know I'm typing into the void, but let this serve as a warning to ticket buyers; avoid the second balcony if you don't want to hear constant chatter during the run of your show. Also... if more than one event is happening on campus, plan to arrive early. We arrived by 5:45 tonight and got one of the last remaining garage spots for a 7:30 show. Parking on Butler's campus is far from ideal, but I can't blame that fully on Clowes.

I had a great time seeing the Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show! My only feedback is that it was difficult to understand what the performers were saying a majority of the time due to the audio quality in the theater. I do think they could have more refreshment areas as well. Also, there was only one area to purchase merch and it was a very very long line. Other than that, I had a great time!