WKU Main Campus Venue Guide

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The venues on WKU's main campus in Bowling Green, KY offers the perfect setting for your event. Our meeting and performance facilities are suited especially for:

• Seminars and workshops
• Youth camps
• Banquets
• Training and development sessions
• Performance recitals
• Presentations
• Weddings

If you are interested in making a reservation or would like to learn more about these venues, please contact WKU Campus & Community Events at (270) 745-2497 or email special.events@wku.edu.

 

Conference & Event Venues

Chandler Memorial Chapel

Inter-denominational chapel with theatre-style seating for up to 80.
For additional information, please email WKU Campus & Community Events.

  

 

 

Diddle Arena

Basketball arena used for concerts and large scale events.
For additional information, please email WKU Campus & Community Events.

 

 

Downing Student Union

Auditorium with theatre-style seating for up to 600.
For additional information, please contact Downing Student Union.

  

 

 

Knicely Conference Center (at WKU South Campus)

Please visit the Knicely Center or call (270) 745-1908 for a list of available conference rooms and additional information.

  

 

 

Preston Health and Activities Center

Health and fitness center with indoor track and basketball courts.
For additional information, please call (270) 745-5216.

Jack and Jackie Harbaugh Stadium Club

Event space located in Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium for approximately 200 guests.
For additional information, please email WKU Campus & Community Events.

Van Meter Hall

Auditorium with theatre-style seating for 1048.
For additional information, please email WKU Campus & Community Events.

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Outdoor Venues

 

Centennial Mall

Outdoor area located between Downing Student Union (DSU) and Bates Runner residence hall.

For additional information, please email WKU Campus & Community Events.

Diddle Park

Outdoor area used for smaller events.
For additional information, please email WKU Campus & Community Events.
   

 

Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Amphitehatre

Outdoor amphitheater with seating for approximately 2,900.
For additional information, please email WKU Campus & Community Events.

  

Old Fort

Outdoor area behind Van Meter Auditorium used for weddings and receptions.
For additional information, please email WKU Campus & Community Events.

  

Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium

Stadium used for large outdoor events, synthetic turf, approximately 20,000+ seats.
For additional information, please email WKU Campus & Community Events.