Twichell Auditorium

Twichell Auditorium, located at 580 East Main Street in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a prestigious institution within Converse University. Offering over 100 majors, minors, certificates, and graduate programs, Converse guarantees that all undergraduate, full-time students will graduate in four years. The institution provides students with research opportunities, real-world experience, engaging faculty, internships, and career advisement teams to prioritize their future success.

Housed in the Zimmerli Performance Center, Twichell Auditorium is known for its exceptional acoustics and hosts a variety of musical events, concerts, operas, and dance performances. Built in 1899, the auditorium seats 1,489 people and features a 57-rank Casavant Freres organ with over 2,600 pipes. Renovated in 1989 and 2019, the auditorium now offers improved ADA access, revitalized interior space, climate control, a new roof, exterior façade repair, and a renovated pipe organ.

Twichell Auditorium is a historic site where legendary artists such as Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington, and Yo Yo Ma have performed. A bronze sculpture of contralto singer Marian Anderson stands in front of the auditorium, created by artist Meredith Bergmann. The auditorium is wheelchair-accessible and offers various technology options for events.

Visitors can attend various events at Twichell Auditorium, such as Founder's Day celebrations, symphony performances, youth concerts, and preview days. The Baccalaureate ceremony for graduating students also takes place at the auditorium. For ticket information and parking details, visitors can contact the Box Office or visit the institution's website. With its rich history and commitment to excellence, Twichell Auditorium is a treasured cultural hub in the Spartanburg community.