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Emens Auditorium
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
Phone: (765) 285-1539
Toll free: 877-99-EMENS
Fax: (765) 285-3719
emens@bsu.edu
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Emens Auditorium
Event Parking
Parking in the heart of the Ball State University campus can be difficult, especially on the night of a weekday show. Here is some valuable information to assist you.

Free Shuttle Buses
If you are attending a show sponsored by Emens Auditorium, we recommend that you park in the Student Center Parking Garage or the surrounding lots and ride the free shuttle. The parking garage is located near the corner of McKinley Avenue and Gilbert Street. Service begins one hour before the performance and resumes immediately following the show. Please call the box office at (765) 285-1539 or toll free at (877) 99-EMENS to make sure the service is being provided for the performance you are attending. Most, but not all, shows provide the free shuttle service.

Parking Garages
Nearby parking is available in the Emens Parking Garage to the east of the auditorium. Entrances can be accessed off Riverside Avenue and Neely Avenue. This structure fills up quickly Monday through Thursday. Guests also may park in the McKinley Avenue Parking Garage (near the Music Instruction Building, across the street from Emens) at McKinley and Ashland Avenues, or in the Student Center Parking Garage near McKinley Avenue and Gilbert Street. There may be a nominal fee for parking in these structures.

Parking Lots
Some campus parking lots are open to visitors without charge at certain times on selected days. Please read the following restrictions carefully:

  • Red Zone Lots: Visitors may park in these lots after 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and anytime on weekends and university holidays.
  • Yellow Zone Lots: Visitors may park in these lots after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and anytime on weekends and university holidays.
  • Blue Zone Lots: Parking  is restricted 24 hours a day, every day.
  • Special Spaces: All parking spaces marked for people with disabilities are monitored 24 hours a day and are subject to a parking fine of $100 plus towing charges. All spaces marked "Special 97" require a specific university hang tag, are also monitored 24 hours a day, and are subject to a fine of $100 plus towing charges.

Drop-off Area
Circle Drive, located adjacent to Emens Auditorium, is police controlled. Individuals who have difficulty walking long distances can be dropped off along Circle Drive. The driver will be asked to vacate this area immediately in order to allow access for the shuttle buses and others needing this drop-off service.

Disability Access
Special services are available for patrons with disabilities. Learn more...