McCain Auditorium

McCain Auditorium is home to the Kansas State Music Department and also the McCain Performance Series.

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Building History

McCain Auditorium is named in honor of Dr. James A. McCain, who retired in 1975 after serving as university president for 25 years. The auditorium was rebuilt in 1970 after a fire destroyed the original structure, built in 1904. The original auditorium, designed to seat approximately 2,000 people, was severely damaged by fire in 1965. The new auditorium features a flexible design with adjustable acoustics and seating, allowing the ceiling to be lowered to eliminate the balcony and reduce seating capacity from 1,800 to 900. Additionally, a three-story addition to the east provides instructional, rehearsal and storage rooms for the Department of Music. The basement also houses a seismograph for the Department of Geology.