Clowes Memorial Hall Seating Chart
On the Butler University campus in Indianapolis, Clowes Memorial Hall opened in 1963 and hosts Broadway tours, dance, and concerts. The mid-century hall with a tall proscenium and two balconies serves as a primary performing-arts venue for the city's north side.
Sections at Clowes Memorial Hall
Clowes Memorial Hall's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.
- Orchestra — main floor, center and side sections
- Loge — first balcony tier
- Balcony — upper tier, steepest rows
- Box seats — side boxes near the stage
Best seats at Clowes Memorial Hall
Center orchestra rows H through N are the prime touring-show seats, centered on the proscenium at stage level. The front of the Loge gives a clear, elevated full-stage view and is often the smarter value.
Tips before you go
Clowes sits on the Butler campus, so follow event parking signs and allow time for the walk in. The two-balcony layout keeps sightlines clean, though the upper balcony is steep. Campus lots near the hall handle most parking on show nights.
How to read the Clowes Memorial Hall seating chart
Clowes Memorial Hall seats 2,200 on stacked levels facing the stage, so reading the chart means thinking in tiers rather than rings. The orchestra — the main floor — sits closest to the stage; above it the mezzanine and then the balcony step back and up, and box seats line the sides. Lower row letters are nearer the stage, center sections face it square on, and side sections trade a straight view for a lower price.
Three things decide a Clowes Memorial Hall seat: how far from the stage you are, whether you sit center or off toward a side aisle, and which level you are on. For a theater this size, the value sweet spot is usually the front of the mezzanine at center — an unobstructed, elevated view of the whole stage without orchestra-row prices. Watch for overhang and any "partial view" note on your seat, and cross-check the official Clowes Memorial Hall map before you buy.
Building a seating chart for an event at Clowes Memorial Hall
Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Indianapolis area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Clowes Memorial Hall, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Clowes Memorial Hall runs to 2,200 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.
Hosting a private event at Clowes Memorial Hall?
Build your own seating chart for the event — banquet rounds for the dinner portion, theater rows for the program, whatever the format calls for. The Seat Chart App maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF to share with the venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does Clowes Memorial Hall hold?
- Clowes Memorial Hall has a capacity of 2,200 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.
- What are the best seats at Clowes Memorial Hall?
- Center orchestra rows H through N are the prime touring-show seats, centered on the proscenium at stage level. The front of the Loge gives a clear, elevated full-stage view and is often the smarter value.
- What sections does Clowes Memorial Hall have?
- Main sections include: Orchestra — main floor, center and side sections; Loge — first balcony tier; Balcony — upper tier, steepest rows. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Clowes Memorial Hall located?
- Clowes Memorial Hall is in Indianapolis, Indiana. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.
- How do I plan a private event at Clowes Memorial Hall?
- For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.