Stephens Auditorium

Stephens Auditorium

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For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or stop by the Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office, located at the north entrance.

Credit cards - we will NEVER ask you for a CC# through a Facebook post or DM. Be aware of scammers impersonating our page. Stephens Auditorium is a 2,602-seat hall, hosting a dazzling array of international performances of music, theater and dance, as well as world-class orchestras, popular Broadway musicals, and explosive country and rock concerts.

08/21/2026

Looking for a way to make your holiday season even brighter? Sparkle with delight with Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Stephens Auditorium on Sunday, December 20 at 6 PM.

Tickets are now on sale to the general public. Buy tickets in person at the ticket office Tue-Fri 11 AM - 4 PM or online at the link below!
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/cirquedreamsholidazetickets

08/19/2026

Looking for some family fun or an activity for a class field trip?

We've got you covered! Check out our 2026-27 Martha-Ellen Tye Youth Matinee Series lineup. With eight daytime performances, suitable for different age levels, there's something for everyone!

Visit https://www.center.iastate.edu/education/ for more information and to purchase tickets 🎟

08/18/2026

Tonight's GFR concert is moved to the Rust Events Plaza at Reiman Gardens! Buy your tickets in advance and save $3 🎟

Tonight, we close out our summer Goldfinch series with the final performance!

A bittersweet goodbye to summer, but with the ultimate sendoff: Great Live Music 🎶. Society of Broken Souls takes the stage at Reiman Gardens for a night you won't forget. The concert will take place in a new outdoor location at Reiman due to ground conditions, so please note that the stage will be set up in the Rust Events Plaza.

Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and make lasting memories with us at the last summer concert. Tickets are $12 when you buy them before 4 pm today, or $15 at the door.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/societyofbrokensouls

08/17/2026

The holidays are coming early! Cirque Dreams Holidaze is bringing festive magic and incredible acrobatics to Stephens Auditorium this holiday season. Gather the whole family for an unforgettable experience!
coming to Ames on December 20—don’t miss it!

Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive exclusive presale access a day before the general public! Tickets go on sale Friday, August 21 at 10 AM.
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/StephensCenterbeatSignUp

08/16/2026

Voting ends TOMORROW for Best of Story County Awards!

Don't miss your chance to recognize your favorite local businesses and organizations. Users who vote in 25 or more categories will be automatically entered to win a $250 gift card, so it's a win-win for you and the Ames business community 😉

Vote now: https://yourchoiceawards.com/ames/

08/15/2026

It's National Relaxation Day, so we get it if you want to stay on your couch! We partner with Ticketmaster.com so that you can buy tickets to this season's shows right from the comfort of your own home (or couch).

So take it easy today 🛋 lounge and explore the great shows we've got coming up online. Stephens Auditorium is the perfect place to plan your next night out!

Our 26-27 Performing Arts Series shows are officially on sale to purchase individual tickets! Get your seats while you can! We can't wait to see you at Stephens this season! ✨

All events: https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/

08/14/2026

If you love the wide array of musical talent we bring to the Stephens stage, please vote for us for Best Live Music/Concert Venue in Story County!

You can vote once per day for all your favorite categories. Sending love to our Stephens family, thank you for helping us get here ❤💛

Visit https://yourchoiceawards.com/ames/ to vote.

08/11/2026

Our last Goldfinch Room Songwriter Showcase is one week out! Grab tickets to Society of Broken Souls and save $3 if you buy now: https://tinyurl.com/societyofbrokensouls

We’ll take you there!! Come join us in Fairfield or Ames as we roll out some new songs, play old songs with new arrangements, and jump back in time for a few songs to our acoustic beginnings with just Dennis’s Guild and Lauryn’s fiddle. (And speaking of back in time, thanks to for our friend Lane for one of our favorite photos, taken many moons ago.) Ticket info on our website (link in bio).

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Location

Address


1900 Center Drive
Ames, IA
50011

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm