Upcoming Events Venues FAQ Open Air Venues Map
IU Auditorium is proud to be launching Open Air Venues during the 2020 fall semester on the IU Bloomington campus to provide opportunities for students, faculty, staff, campus departments and student organizations to present a variety of events in safe and socially distant outdoor environments.
These outdoor spaces are distributed throughout campus and can be used for various types of programming, including fine and performing arts, popular entertainment, civic and community engagement, health and wellness, and athletic-related events. These venues are categorized as either daytime and casual ‘Campus Corner’ locations or more formal ‘Performance Hub’ destination locations. See below for more info on each of these spaces.
Open Air Venue reservations are not being accepted at this time. Please check back later for an update on spring 2021 reservations.
Informal "busking" space along established student paths for casual programming during class breaks and other daytime high-traffic times. Intended for audiences of fewer than 25 passersby gathered at one time. Approval by the University Event Request Committee not required unless anticipating 25 or more attendees gathered at one time. To see entire venue list and learn more, click below.
A more formal event space in destination locations for staged performances that require a higher level of tech support. Approval by the University Event Request Committee is required. To see entire venue list and learn more, click below.
How do I book an Open Air Venue location?
Open Air Venue reservations are not being accepted at this time. Please check back later for an update on spring 2021 reservations.
Step 1: Please visit the Fall 2020 Events Guidance webpage for guidance, policies, and procedures for hosting events on or off campus.
Step 2: Fill out the Fall 2020 Event & Conference Request Form for events expecting 25 or more in attendance. NOTE: all events in the Performance Hub locations require approval by the University Event Request Committee (UERC) via the Fall 2020 Event & Conference Request Form. If you anticipate 25 or more people in attendance gathered at one time at any of the Campus Corner locations, you must also fill out the Fall 2020 Event & Conference Request Form.
Step 3: Complete the Open Air Venue Request Form. NOTE: Event organizers may complete the Open Air Venue Request form prior to receiving approval from the UERC, though dates will not be confirmed until the event is approved by the UERC.
Step 4: With your UERC approval and Open Air Venue date confirmation, you have successfully booked an Open Air Venue for your event!
How much does it cost?
For IU academic units, departments, and student groups, there is no charge for use of the Open Air Venues. There may be costs associated with additional technology or infrastructure needs not included with the venue. Estimates are available upon request.
Does my event need to get approved first?
Open Air Venue reservations are not being accepted at this time. Please check back later for an update on spring 2021 reservations.
In short, it depends. Prior to any use of an Open Air Venue, availability must be requested by using the Open Air Venue Request Form.
For events that will be held in Performance Hub locations, you must also fill out the Fall 2020 Event & Conference Request Form to receive approval from the University Event Request Committee (UERC). While you may complete the Open Air Venue Request Form to explore date availability prior to receiving approval from the UERC, please note that no dates will be confirmed until you have a confirmation email with approval from the UERC.
For events that will be held in Campus Corner spaces, please complete the Open Air Venue Request Form. You do not need to fill out the Fall 2020 Event & Conference Request Form unless you are anticipating 25 people or more in attendance gathered at one time.
Please visit the Fall 2020 Events Guidance webpage for further guidance, policies, and procedures for hosting events on or off campus.
Where are the venues located?
See Open Air Venues map for locations.
Is WiFi or Internet access available at Open Air Venues locations?
There is no dedicated Wifi or Internet for Open Air Venues locations, and there is no guarantee of access to WiFi or Internet at any of the venues.
All Performance Hub venues have an audience capacity limit of 150 per local health and safety guidelines.
