Branscomb Memorial Auditorium

Set on Florida Southern's Frank Lloyd Wright campus, Branscomb Memorial Auditorium is one of the finest concert halls in the country. With seating for more than 1,700 guests and natural acoustics compared by visiting artists to Carnegie Hall, it is a distinctive setting for performances, ceremonies, and large-scale events.

About the Space

Completed in 1963 and opened in 1964, Branscomb Memorial Auditorium was designed by architect Nils Schweizer, a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, to complement Wright's original Child of the Sun vision for the campus. The auditorium is named for Bishop John W. Branscomb of the Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church.

The hall is renowned for its acoustics, with a natural audio reverberation time of approximately 1.3 seconds, and has hosted artists and performing groups from six continents through the College's annual Festival of Fine Arts series. It remains a fully integrated part of the College's fine arts complex and serves both campus and public audiences, from concerts and recitals to Convocation and the Florida Lecture Series.

Renting Branscomb

Branscomb Memorial Auditorium is available to rent for performances, ceremonies, and events. Rentals are coordinated by the Auditorium Operations Coordinator and are governed by the College's Facility Use Policy.

Here is how the process works:

Contact the Auditorium Operations Coordinator to check availability and discuss your event. Requests are reviewed individually, and submitting a request does not guarantee approval.
Once your event is approved, the College will provide any required use or rental agreements. Approval is final once those agreements are signed and any required deposits or fees are paid.

Fees vary by event. Contact us for a quote.

Technical Specifications

Branscomb offers professional-grade staging, lighting, audio, and video systems, along with dressing rooms, a green room, and concert grand pianos. Production managers and technical staff can review complete details, including stage dimensions, the line-set schedule, lighting and audio inventory, and loading dock access.

Good to Know

Your event cannot interfere with College activities, classes, or campus operations. The College schedules around its own functions first.
Depending on the event, the College may ask for proof of liability or other insurance.
Approved use of a space on one occasion does not establish a right to use it again in the future.
The College reserves the right to review and approve event signage, banners, and promotional materials displayed on campus.
Photography and video taken on campus may be subject to College policy. Contact Marketing and Communications about photo and video releases for your event.

Hosting a Political Event

Requests from political candidates or organizations, or for political events, are subject to additional requirements under IRS regulations for nonprofit institutions and require review by the College's General Counsel before approval. If your event is political in nature, please note this in your request so we can route it appropriately.