North entrance of McCain Auditorium

About McCain Auditorium

Kansas State University's McCain Auditorium is the campus cultural center for the live performing arts.

The cultural center

Kansas State University's McCain Auditorium is the campus cultural center for the live performing arts. McCain has a rich history of bringing world-class engaging experiences to northeastern Kansas.

McCain, which seats 1,751, serves students, faculty and staff, along with the general public. Performances are accessible to anyone to enjoy, and McCain hosts many family-friendly events.

Lobby Expansion

 

A look back

McCain Auditorium has hosted hundreds of live events since 1970, providing K-State students and the Manhattan community a place of cultural enrichment and engagement.

Learn the history of McCain Auditorium