Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center (originally known as Charleston Civic Center) is a municipal complex located in the downtown area of Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Originally completed in 1958, it consists of four main components: the Coliseum, the Theater, the Auditorium, and the Convention Center (also referred to as the Grand Hall).

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
Address200 Civic Center Dr
Charleston, West Virginia 25301-2016
Coordinates38°21′19″N 81°38′29″W
OwnerCity of Charleston
OperatorOVG Facilities
OpenedNovember 11, 1958
Renovated
  • 1964
  • 1978
  • 2000
  • 2006
  • 2015
Expanded
  • 1968
  • 1982
  • 2015
Construction cost
$2.5 million
($27.1 million in 2023 dollars)
Former names
Charleston Civic Center (1958–2018)
Banquet/ballroom1,100 (Grand Ballroom)
Theatre seating
11,519 (Coliseum)
3,483 (Auditorium)
738 (Theater)
Enclosed space
  Exhibit hall floor50,104 sq ft (4,654.8 m2)
  Breakout/meeting24,819 sq ft (2,305.8 m2)
  Ballroom49,043 sq ft (4,556.2 m2)
Parking2,000
Website
Venue Website
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