Baldwin Auditorium

1336 Campus Drive
Durham, NC 27705

Map/Directions

Baldwin Auditorium is located on Duke’s East Campus at the intersection of Onslow Street and West Markham Avenue. Designed by African American architect Julian F. Abele and first opened in 1927, Baldwin recently underwent a $15 million renovation, transforming it into one of the premiere small venues for classical music in the Southeast, with a capacity of 685. It is equipped with modern seating in the orchestra and wraparound balcony, and wheelchair seating is available on both levels. Baldwin Auditorium is a classic Georgian building of Baltimore red pressed brick and Vermont marble, roofed with Buckingham slate, and featuring a dome and oculus visible from the opposite end of East Campus. With its excellent acoustics and intimate setting, Duke Performances uses Baldwin to showcase artists who require little or no amplification: classical soloists and ensembles, vocal ensembles, and small jazz ensembles.

Directions

• FROM CHAPEL HILL VIA HWY 15-501
  • From the US-15/501 Bypass N merge onto 147 S via Exit 108B.
  • Exit at Exit 14 – Swift Avenue and turn left off the exit.
  • Continue on Swift Avenue as it turns into Broad Street (at Main Street).
  • At the first light after Main Street, turn right on West Markham.
  • Baldwin is located on your right after the campus entrance for Brodie Gym (Brodie Gym Dr) at the intersection of West Markham and Onslow. Parking lots are available along West Markham Avenue.
• FROM RALEIGH, CARY AND POINTS EAST
  • Via I-40 West: Merge onto NC-147 N via Exit 279B toward Durham/Downtown.
  • From 147 N take the Swift Avenue Exit (Exit 14), turn right onto Swift Avenue.
  • Continue on Swift Avenue as it turns into Broad Street (at Main Street).
  • At the first light after Main Street, turn right on West Markham.
  • Baldwin is located on your right after the campus entrance for Brodie Gym (Brodie Gym Dr) at the intersection of West Markham and Onslow. Parking lots are available along West Markham Avenue.
• FROM GREENSBORO, BURLINGTON AND POINTS WEST
  • Take I-85 North to the Gregson Street Exit.
  • The road merges into Gregson Street continue straight (You will pass Northgate Mall on your right).
  • Continue on Gregson St. for 1-2 miles until you come to Markham Avenue.
  • Turn right on to Markham Avenue and continue. Baldwin Auditorium will be on your left, just after Buchanan Street.
  • Baldwin is located  at the intersection of West Markham and Onslow. Parking lots are available along West Markham Avenue.
• FROM POINTS NORTH VIA I-85
  • Merge onto I-85 S
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  • Take exit 176 for US-501 N/Duke St toward Gregson St/Northgate
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  • Keep left to Continue onto N Gregson St.
  • Turn right onto West Markham. Baldwin Auditorium will be on your left, just after Buchanan Street.
  • Baldwin is located at the intersection of West Markham and Onslow. Parking lots are available along West Markham Avenue.
• PARKING
  • Parking for concerts at Baldwin Auditorium is FREE in parking lots on Duke’s East Campus and in the adjacent neighborhood.
  • Parking #1 & #2 (Bivins/Pegram) are accessible via the campus entrance located at the intersection of West Markham Avenue and Sedgefield Street.
  • Parking #3 (Asbury Church) is located at the intersection of West Markham Avenue and Sedgefield Street.
  • Parking #4 (Epworth/East) is located at the intersection of North Buchanan Boulevard and Epworth Dorm Lane.
  • Accessible parking is located in accessible parking lot (Brown/Bishops). The lot is accessible via the campus entrance located at the intersection of North Buchanan Boulevard and Dacian Avenue. Guests with accessibility or mobility issues only please.
  • Cars may drop off patrons with accessibility or mobility concerns at the rear traffic circle behind Baldwin Auditorium at the intersection of West Markham Avenue and Onslow Street prior to parking.