Lisner Auditorium

Plan your visit

Lisner is at 730 21st Street NW. The closest Metro is Foggy Bottom–GWU, and the listed visitor parking option is the University Student Center Garage. Check garage hours and cashless payment rules. Beginning in fall 2025, advance and walk-up sales use GW’s official box-office platform.

Accessibility

The accessible entrance is on the east side off 21st Street. ADA seating, an accessible lobby restroom, sound amplification, and assistive-listening devices are available. GW visitor garages are ADA compliant; coordinate additional event accommodations with the presenter or university.

About Lisner Auditorium

Lisner Auditorium is George Washington University’s large column-free performing-arts and event venue on the Foggy Bottom campus. The roughly 1,400-capacity hall hosts concerts, dance, lectures, ceremonies, university programs, and outside presenters with full stage and production facilities.

Venue policies

Tickets

Events must use GW’s official box office for advance and walk-up sales.

Fees

Ticket service and handling charges may be nonrefundable.

Parking

Visitor garages are cashless; verify closing time before an evening event.

Event terms

Doors, bags, age guidance, refunds, and recording vary by presenter.