McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

McFarlin Memorial Auditorium is a performance venue within Southern Methodist University campus in a 1926 building. It contains 2,386 seats arranged across an orchestra level and two balconies for theater, music, and lecture events.

The building was designed in 1926 in Colonial Revival style and ranks as the third oldest structure on campus. A charitable donation funded its construction to serve the university's growing needs for a large assembly space.

The hall has long served as a gathering place for performers and speakers who reached the entire university community. This role shaped how people experience and remember events held here.

The venue sits within the university campus grounds and is accessible from Boaz Lane. Most visits happen during scheduled performances or events, so plan ahead to see what is taking place.

The hall originated from a major donation specifically designed to hold the entire student body at once. This generous intent shaped how the space functioned as a gathering place for the whole campus community.

Location: Dallas

Location: Dallas County

Architects: R. H. Hunt

Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture

Capacity: 2386

Address: 6405 Hillcrest Rd.

GPS coordinates: 32.84430,-96.78610

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00