Ball State’s 3,581-seat hall has hosted Louis Armstrong, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and Bob Dylan since opening in 1964 — and still brings the biggest touring names that come through east-central Indiana.
Quick Facts
- Where: 1800 W Riverside Ave, Muncie (Ball State campus)
- Music: National touring artists, Broadway tours, jazz, classical
- Live music: Season runs through the academic year, typically several shows a month
- Website: bsu.edu/web/emens
What to Expect
A big, comfortable hall with a 144-foot stage and real history in the walls. Watch the season announcement each fall — recent years have ranged from Jazz at Lincoln Center to Queen tributes.
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