Kiva Auditorium Information

Kiva Auditorium is one of the performing spaces within the Albuquerque Convention Center. The larger facility is the largest convention center in New Mexico earning it the distinction of hosting the Albuquerque Comic-Con as well as the Lowrider exhibition. The facility also sees frequent use for music concerts, touring Broadway productions, and other stage shows.

While each of the facilities within the larger convention center brings in thousands of spectators every week, few are as celebrated as the Kiva Auditorium. The Kiva is known as the place where “Stars shine brightest” with famous productions by big-name performers including George Lopez, Eddie Vedder, Jerry Seinfeld, and many others. The time and care the venue owners place in making every production magical has made it one of the state’s most beloved entertainment centers, with many arguing that it’s top of the list for all auditoriums on their side of the country.

But what can you expect when you visit The Kiva?

The auditorium boasts a proscenium stage and classy half-round seating arrangement that is suitable for 2,300 people making it elegant and intimate seating for all kinds of events. The backstage has a spacious green room with a kitchenette, two large chorus dressing rooms, and two private dressing rooms, as well as two production offices.  The intimate setting and elegant style make for an experience where spectators feel closer to the action than in many similar venues across either half of the United States.

The Kiva Auditorium is located within the The Albuquerque Convention Center, a multi-purpose complex that has over 600,000 square feet of flexible indoor/outdoor meeting and exhibit space. 

Nestled between the Rio Grande River and the Sandia Mountains, right in the very center of Downtown Albuquerque, it’s considered one of the most premier venue spaces in the Southwest. Nearby, you’ll be met with breathtaking views of the Sandia Mountains and the awe-inspiring Rio Grande.

The venue itself is known for its excellent acoustics and modern amenities. It provides an optimal experience for both performers and audiences. It’s played host to a variety of events throughout the years, including top-notch Broadway shows, including The Lion King, Grease, and Chicago, to name a few. 

It has also attracted an array of stars from both stage and screen, boasting Bob Dylan, Kevin Hart, Jerry Seinfeld, and Frankie Valli in its previous lineups.

The backstage area is equally matched in grandeur, with a spacious Green Room, kitchenette, two large chorus dressing rooms, two private dressing rooms, and two production offices.

The history of the Kiva Auditorium, Albuquerque 

The Kiva Auditorium is a key venue in Albuquerque. It’s a part of the Albuquerque Convention Center – a multipurpose convention and performing arts center. The Convention Center was designed by architects Flatow, Moore Bryan and Fairburn back in 1972. The building’s design integrates both modern architectural elements and influences from Native American culture.

Along with the Kiva Auditorium, there’s a large exhibit hall inside the building, called the Fran Hill Exhibit Hall, which has 106,200 square feet of exhibit space, holding up to 9,048 visitors. It has a sports arena, and is the home of the University of New Mexico Lobos indoor track and field and Duke City Derby roller derby teams. 

The convention center also contains a total 27 meeting rooms, with the total space measuring 46,395 square feet. Indeed, the Albuquerque Convention Center is the largest convention center in New Mexico, regularly hosting the Albuquerque Comic-Con along with the Lowrider exhibition.

The Kiva Auditorium itself is known as the place where “Stars shine brightest” with famous productions and big time performers regularly making their rounds. The Auditorium itself contains a proscenium stage and a half-round seating construction that can host up to 2,300 people. 

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