Tallahassee, FL venue guide
Plan your visit to FAMU Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center in Tallahassee, FL with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Clear bags up to 12x6x12 inches, one-gallon clear resealable bags, and small clutches up to 4.5x6.5 inches are allowed. Medical items are inspected. Purses, backpacks, coolers, luggage, and computer or camera bags are prohibited.
Entrances
The venue does not publish standard concert door times or named public gates. Major events use ticketed entry and screening; guests should confirm doors on the event listing. Athletics ticket office: 850-599-3141.
Upcoming events
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Venue essentials
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Clear bags up to 12x6x12 inches, one-gallon clear resealable bags, and small clutches up to 4.5x6.5 inches are allowed. Medical items are inspected. Purses, backpacks, coolers, luggage, and computer or camera bags are prohibited.
Verified Sep 14, 2026FAMU Lawson Center Venue Management + Commencement Policy
Venue materials note accessible entrances, parking, ramps, elevators, and seating. Detailed concert ADA information is limited; guests should contact Venue Management at 850-412-5966 or Athletics for requests.
Verified Sep 14, 2026FAMU Lawson Center / Commencement About the Venue
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
Use the venue address, published transit updates, and drop-off zones to pick the right arrival plan.
1800 Wahnish Way, Tallahassee, FL, 32307
The official Lawson page provides driving directions only. Guests should confirm StarMetro and campus shuttle options for 1800 Althea Gibson Way.
Verified Sep 14, 2026FAMU Lawson Center Directions
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Athletics policies prohibit outside food and drinks; Lawson concert concessions are not fully published. Guests should assume outside food is not allowed and confirm day-of.
Verified Sep 14, 2026FAMU Athletics Clear Bag / Prohibited Items + Lawson Venue
The Lawson venue-management page does not publish a restroom map. Guests should ask staff on arrival.
Verified Sep 14, 2026FAMU Lawson Center (checked)
No merchandise map is published on the official Lawson page. Guests should confirm event novelty stands on the day.
Verified Sep 14, 2026FAMU Lawson Center (checked)
Upcoming events
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