This Gothic revival-style auditorium was built in 1926 to serve the new Edinburg Junior College, the lone high school and the community. It was designated a Texas Historic Landmark in 1989. The Edinburg Municipal Auditorium (EMA) has since had some renovations done and is in the process a revitalization process. The EMA is available for performances and special events. More information about the facilities and availability can be found below.
Check the calendar below to see if the EMA is available on the date of your upcoming event. The calendar below is an up-to date schedule of reserved dates. A rental date can not be reserved until a contract is filled out, signed and the deposit is paid in full. Contracts can be filled out, signed and paid for at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library at the Circulation Desk.
Final payment is due 30 days prior to the event for lease ad additional equipment and services requested.
All leases booked within 30 days of the event will require payment in full.
Custom light cues including intensity and color changes can be requested but must be delivered in writing along with a program or script at least 3 days in advance of the event. All custom lighting designs should have at least one technical rehearsal.
ETC Source 4 Ellipsoidal front lighting.
Residents can book 1 year in advance, non-residents only 6 months.
Auditorium hours are 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.; earliest entry is 8 a.m for additional $36/hr.
Deposit is returned 2 -3 weeks after the event by mail.
Times of use must be specified for Auditorium to be opened; keys are not given out.
No food or drinks allowed in the Auditorium.
Selling of food or concession is not allowed unless written permission from the City of Edinburg is provided.
Security is required, minimum of 2 officers for 4 hours.
Non-Profit rentals are taken no earlier than one month before the event and require active Tax Exempt Number for verification; schools are taken no earlier than two months before the event & pay 50% of rental rate, plus any additional extras.
No decoration or tape on Auditorium walls.
No glitter, NO EXCEPTIONS. Glitter will be considered a damage.
Tours are limited to 30 minutes.
Please enter the cellular phone number where you can be reached on the day of the tour.
Please enter an email address where follow up information or documentation can be sent.
Please enter a requested date, Monday through Friday, for the technical tour.
Please enter a requested time for the tour between 8am and 5pm.
Enter any special request regarding this tour.
Thank you! You will be contacted shortly by email or phone with a confirmation or a request to reschedule the tour.
Check the rental calendar to see when the EMA is available.
Check the Rental Rates to find out how much your rental will cost.
Schedule a tech tour of the EMA to be sure the facilities will be appropriate for your event.
Come in to the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library and fill out a contract!