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Chenery Auditorium

Chenery Balcony and red theatre seats
Piano on stage of Chenery

KPS is proud to own and operate a world-class auditorium, Chenery Auditorium, located in the Community Education Center (old Central High School). For 100 years Chenery has hosted school events as well as area organizations for music and dance concerts, recitals, lectures, and theatrical performances. 

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. 

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

Looking for us on a map?

Our address is 714 S. Westnedge Ave. 

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

Rental Information

If you’re interested in renting the facility, please contact Auditorium Manager Doug Blickle by phone at (269) 337-0424 or by email at blicklewd@kalamazoopublicschools.net.