About Chenery

Few if any local landmarks can boast the storied history of this beautiful and acoustically superior performance hall. Constructed over a century ago, Chenery Auditorium continues to receive rave reviews from audiences and artists alike becuase its wonderful natural acoustics rank with some of the best concert halls in the world.

Would you like to hold an event at Chenery?

Anyone interested in renting the facility should contact the auditorium manager, Neil Jansen by phone at (269) 337-0424, or email at jansenng@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Information needed:

Name of client/organization
Contact information (name, phone and email address)
Requested date(s), including rehearsal date(s) and load-in date
Alternate dates if the requested date is not available
Anticipated audience size
Levels to be used (main, gallery and balcony)
Number of performers

Our address and parking information

Chenery Auditorium is located in Kalamazoo Public Schools Community Education Center (CEC or Old Central). The address is 714 S. Westnedge Ave. CEC is also the home of KAMSC (Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center), KILP (Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program), Adult Education and a number of KPS departments including facilities management, technology services, library services and food services.

Parking is located behind the building and is accessible via both Vine Street and West Dutton Street. There is also street parking available surrounding the building.

I wish I could bring Chenery with me on the rest of my tour!

krystian Zimerman, Gilmore piano festival painist

[Artists] loved to come here because they loved the superb acoustics. Many of the European conductors told us it was just like playing at home

edna Stanley a long-time president of the kalamazoo community concerts

Chenery Auditorium is such an incredible concert hall, one of the most beautiful ones in the whole of America.

Leif Ove Andsnes, 1998 Gilmore Artist

FAQs

Where do I get tickets for events at Chenery?

Does Chenery have a lost and found?

We do our best to get things left behind returned to their rightful owner. Please send us an email with your contact information, the date of the event, and where you were sitting along with a description of the item and we would be happy to contact you if we’ve found it. Anything left in our lost and found longer than one month will be donated.
Chenery Auditorium is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Can I take pictures during the performance?

Can I bring my own food and drink into the auditorium?

I'd like to bring my young kids with me. Are they allowed?

We host many school performances and love to see younger siblings and friends supporting each other. We do ask that you not bring strollers, if possible, as we do not have a safe place for them to stay during the performance. We also ask that you leave glass baby bottles at home.

We encourage children to be excited about live performances, but encourage you to keep them in their seats and make sure their behavior is respectful of the performers. For safety sake, this includes refraining from running up and down aisles and from going on the stage or in prohibited areas.

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