Images courtesy of Trent Lesikar


Plan your next event with us! 

The renovation makes this historic space perfect for your upcoming events. The updated indoor and outdoor features makes it an ideal destination for live music, performances, lectures, theatrical performances, talent shows, panel discussions, movies and many more type of events to fit your event needs. Contact hospitality@universityunions.utexas.edu or 512-475-6677 to book this gorgeous space.

History

Historic outside photo of Hogg Auditoirum

Designed by French architect Paul Cret and completed in 1933, Hogg Memorial Auditorium was the first theater on campus and was part of the "Union Group" buildings, financed almost entirely by student and alumni efforts. The auditorium was named after James Stephen Hogg, the first native governor of Texas.

Hogg has served as a hub for various aspects of campus life since it opened its doors. In the 1950s, it was the main stage for UT’s drama department. Throughout time, it has been the venue of choice for lectures, debates and traveling plays.

Through the combined efforts of Student Government, the College of Fine Arts and the Division of Student Affairs, we're honored to present the Hogg to the campus community.

The Hogg is back! 

After a two-year renovation and in time for its 90th anniversary, the Hogg is open and ready to again be a premier location for arts, musical performance and entertainment on campus. Featuring 1,000 seats, the space has already hosted events for students, faculty and staff.  Read more about the renovation and reopening in an article featured in UT News.

 

Awards that the renovation has won

  • LEED Platinum: The first renovated building at UT to earn the United States Green Building Council’s Platinum certification 
  • Austin Green Award Preservation Award for Restoration, Preservation Austin Merit Awards 2024
  • Learning By Design Architectural & Interior Design Awards of Excellence, Outstanding Renovation Project 2024
  • AGC-TBB, Outstanding Construction Award for Historical Renovations - Statewide, 2024
  • American School & University, Bronze Citation, Educational Interiors Showcase 2024
  • Spaces4Learning, Grand Prize, Education Design Showcase, 2024
  • AGC-TBB Outstanding Construction Award for Historical Renovations, 2023 
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Event Status
Scheduled
Saturday December 7, 2024, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Hogg Memorial Auditorium
Experience this holiday favorite with Featured Artist Lianna Wimberly Williams.
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Event Status
Scheduled
Sunday December 8, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Hogg Memorial Auditorium
Experience this holiday favorite with Featured Artist Lianna Wimberly Williams.
Location:

2300 Whitis Avenue
Austin, Texas 78705

Address:

The University of Texas at Austin
2300 Whitis Ave
F4200
Austin, Texas 78713

Email:

hospitality@universityunions.utexas.edu

Phone:

512-475-6677