Ovens Auditorium

Ovens Auditorium is a concert and theatre venue in Charlotte with approximately 2,460 seats arranged across multiple levels designed for optimal sightlines. The building accommodates a wide range of performing arts events including Broadway productions, concerts, and theatrical shows.

The venue opened in 1955 as part of North Carolina's expansion of cultural facilities during the post-war economic growth period. Its establishment reflected the region's growing investment in performing arts infrastructure.

The hall serves as a major performing arts venue where the community gathers to experience Broadway shows, concerts, and theatrical productions throughout the year. It functions as a cultural gathering place that brings people together from across the region for shared entertainment.

The venue offers parking in surrounding surface lots and provides wheelchair accessibility along with assistive listening systems for guests. Visitors should check in advance for current performances and their start times.

The auditorium offers specialized audio description services for select performances, providing visually impaired guests with detailed narration of stage actions. This accessibility feature allows everyone to fully experience the shows presented here.

Location: Charlotte

Inception: 1955

Official opening: 1955

Capacity: 2460

GPS coordinates: 35.20360,-80.79420

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52