The Charleston Area Convention Center Complex opened August 12, 1999 with an exhibition hall of 76,960 square feet, divisible into three separate halls. The exhibit hall floor features floor boxes thirty feet on center with power, communication, microphones, and drains, with a conduit system that allows you to pull a line anywhere in the hall. Floor boxes at the columns have water and on the column is forced air. There is a thirty-foot clearance from the floor to the bottom of the roof joist. The ceiling features an exposed overhead structure for convenient rigging, as well as metal halide and dimmable quartz lighting. Wall panels hide in wall pockets when not in use. Each hall, when divided has pre-function access, concessions and restrooms. Loading docks are accessible to each hall with vehicle access three coiling doors. The halls have a public address system, and are fully sprinkled for your safety, and are ADA compliant. For our international exhibitors, the convention center is a Foreign Trade Zone. Pre-function space connects to the ballroom, the Performing Art Center and meetings rooms. Indoor connectors attach the North Charleston Coliseum and the Embassy Suites Hotel.
The Performing Arts Center is an intimate and aesthetic venue that hosts many theater shows and concerts. With 2,300 cushioned seats and full production capabilities, this is a perfect space for large auditorium style meetings. The PAC features an in-house, state of the art, sound system and lighting system. There are two loading docks, a complete rigging grid and a 110’ x 40’ stage. Additionally, there are eight dressing rooms, complete support services and food and beverage services.
The Coliseum has 14,000 seats with a 30,000 square foot arena floor. This venue has been used for large conventions and trade shows. In addition there are two meeting rooms that may be reserved for small meetings, conferences and presentations.
The Embassy Suites Charleston Convention Center features 255 rooms, and they lease and service the 25,000 square foot ballroom and 14 meeting rooms.
Centerplate will provide any concessions you may need in the exhibit hall, performing arts theater, or coliseum.
Facility Parking controls 3,000 parking spaces surrounding the Convention Center. Parking is $5 per car, per day.
Director of Sales, Ed Riggs - ERiggs@northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com or (843) 529-5000