Charles W. Davis Concert Hall

Charles W. Davis Concert Hall is a prominent performance venue at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, offering event organisers an impressive setting for concerts, recitals, cultural programmes, presentations and other large gatherings. Located within the university’s Fine Arts Complex, the venue combines a substantial audience capacity with an established connection to music, theatre and live performance.

The main concert hall accommodates up to 900 guests, making it suitable for orchestral performances, choir concerts, touring productions, public talks, ceremonies and major community events. Its scale allows organisers to create a strong sense of occasion, whether planning a ticketed performance, an institutional event or a public cultural programme. The wider facilities also include the 456-seat Lee H. Salisbury Theatre, providing an alternative setting for events that require a more intimate auditorium format.

The venue is particularly well suited to organisers looking for a dedicated performance environment rather than a conventional meeting room or function hall. It offers a strong backdrop for stage-based events, with the surrounding music facilities supporting rehearsals, instruction and live performance activity. The Eva McGown Room, with seating for approximately 65 people, can also accommodate smaller performances and intimate presentations within the wider music department facilities.

Both the Charles W. Davis Concert Hall and Lee H. Salisbury Theatre can be requested for rental, subject to availability and university booking procedures. Event planners considering the venue can therefore explore several auditorium options in one established arts setting, from intimate recitals to substantial public performances. Its Fairbanks location and university association make it a distinctive choice for cultural, educational, institutional and community events in Alaska.