The Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium is a 5,000-seat auditorium with floor and balcony seating. The main level features 44,800 square feet of exhibit space and 32,000 square feet of exhibit space on the lower level, which adjoins the Saint Paul RiverCentre exhibit hall.

Built in 1932, The Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium was originally called The Saint Paul Auditorium. In 1984, the auditorium was renovated and renamed Roy Wilkins Auditorium after Roy Wilkins, a Saint Paul native and former director of the NAACP. He was a legendary historical figure in America’s climb towards achieving civil rights for all of its citizens.

In 2005, the auditorium underwent numerous upgrades including; a new full-service production audio system, upgraded production lighting, upgraded communications options, new balcony curtaining system, new video screens in the lobby, acoustical treatments, painting, re-upholstery of balcony seats, improved HVAC controls, new concession equipment and remodeled restrooms.