Foellinger Great Hall

Foellinger Great Hall is the principal performance auditorium within Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana, Illinois. Designed for large audiences and artist-led occasions, it offers an impressive setting for concerts, dance presentations, theatrical productions, lectures, ceremonies and other formal live events. With seating for up to 2,059 guests, the hall gives organisers the scale required for major public programmes, university events, cultural celebrations and high-profile presentations.

The venue is especially suited to sound-led events. Its architecture and acoustical design were developed to support detailed musical performance, from full orchestras to vocal ensembles and amplified stage programmes. The substantial stage can accommodate a symphony orchestra of more than 150 musicians, while alternative on-stage arrangements can create a more intimate salon-style atmosphere for selected performances. Warm timber finishes and a traditional auditorium layout contribute to a polished, audience-focused environment.

As part of the wider Krannert Center complex, Foellinger Great Hall benefits from an established performing-arts setting with visitor facilities, accessible seating options and nearby underground parking. Organisers can submit a space request for meetings, performances, receptions, dinners and other occasions held within the centre. This makes the hall a strong option for producers and institutions seeking a prestigious concert venue with professional infrastructure, substantial audience capacity and a setting built around the live experience.