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The venues on the WKU main campus offer the perfect setting for your event. Our meeting and performance facilities are suited especially for:

• Seminars and workshops
• Youth camps
• Banquets
• Training and development sessions
• Performance recitals
• Presentations
• Weddings

If you are interested in making a reservation or would like to learn more about these venues, please contact WKU Campus & Community Events at (270) 745-2497 or email special.events@wku.edu.

CONFERENCE VENUES

 

Chandler Memorial Chapel

Inter-denominational chapel with theatre-style seating for up to 80.
For additional information, email WKU Campus & Community Events.

  

Diddle Arena

Basketball arena used for concerts and large scale events.
For additional information, email WKU Campus & Community Events.

 

 

 

Downing Student Union

Auditorium with theatre-style seating for up to 600.
For additional information, please visit the Downing Student Union.

 

  

 

 

Knicely Conference Center (at WKU South Campus)

Please visit the Knicely Center or call (270) 745-1908 for a list of available conference rooms and additional information.

  

 

Preston Health and Activities Center

Health and fitness center with indoor track and basketball courts.
For additional information, please call (270) 745-5216.

WKU Jack & Jackie Harbaugh Stadium Club

Event space located in Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium for approximately 200 guests.
For additional information, email WKU Campus & Community Events.

Van Meter Hall

Auditorium with theatre-style seating for 1048.
For additional information, email WKU Campus & Community Events.

Seating Charts

OUTDOOR VENUES

 

Centennial Mall

Outdoor area located between Downing Student Union (DSU) and Bates Runner
residence hall.

For additional information, email WKU Campus & Community Events.

Diddle Park

Outdoor area used for smaller events.
For additional information, email WKU Campus & Community Events.

   

 

Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Amphitheatre

Outdoor amphitheater with seating for approximately 2,900.
For additional information, email WKU Campus & Community Events.

  

Old Fort

Outdoor area behind Van Meter Auditorium used for weddings and receptions.
For additional information, email WKU Campus & Community Events.

  

Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium

Stadium used for large outdoor events, synthetic turf, approximately 20,000+ seats.
For additional information, email WKU Campus & Community Events.