Music venues, theaters to satisfy every taste

Despite its small town feel, Bloomington has a lively music and arts scene. Check out this sampling of venues for a variety of acts any time you’re visiting.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM
1211 E. Seventh St.
The IU Auditorium is home to touring acts such as off-Broadway shows, guest speakers, ballets, symphonies and bands.
www.iuauditorium.com

BUSKIRK-CHUMLEY THEATER
114 E. Kirkwood Ave.
A staple of the Bloomington arts community, the Buskirk-Chumley hosts a variety of events, from theater and film to artists and speeches.
www.buskirkchumley.org

BLUEBIRD NIGHTCLUB
216 N. Walnut St.
This local bar has a constant stream of live performances, including headlining artists, cover bands and concerts featuring IU professors.
www.thebluebird.ws

MUSICAL ARTS CENTER
101 N. Jordan Ave.
Located on campus, this venue is home to the Jacobs’ School of Music’s world-class operas and ballets, as well as many students recitals and ensembles.
music.indiana.edu

WELLS-METZ THEATRE
275 N. Jordan Ave.
The Wells-Metz often hosts Department of Theater productions in an intimate setting.
indiana.edu/~thtr/facilities/wellsMetz.shtml

RUTH N. HALLS THEATRE
1211 E. Seventh St.
Similar to the Wells-Metz, the Ruth N. Halls Theatre is a larger venue that has a variety of plays and musicals.
www.indiana.edu/~thtr/facilities/halls.shtml

JOHN WALDRON ARTS CENTER
122 S. Walnut St.
This venue, sponsored by Ivy Tech, offers a variety of community acts ranging from recitals to plays.
www.ivytech.edu/bloomington/waldron/performances.html