North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center - North Charleston, SC

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The North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center is located at 5001 Coliseum Drive in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Coliseum and Center form a complex that is actually made up of the North Charleston Coliseum, the Charleston Area Convention Center, and the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. The complex is located at Interstate 526 between International Boulevard and Montague Avenue. Regular administrative hours are 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday. Weekend hours vary.

The complex features a drop-off/entrance for guests needing handicapped access to the facilities. The access point is located off of the South lobby. Parking is available all around the complex, and the parking fee is normally $5. With highly popular events, remote parking may be offered along with complimentary shuttle service. Additional information regarding parking can be obtained by calling 843-554-3887.

Event tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Office at the Coliseum. Regular Ticket Office hours are 10:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday, and hours vary on weekends. Tickets are also available at Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 800-745-3000. Many events offer discount tickets to groups of 10 or more. ADA tickets and ADA ticket information can be obtained by calling 843-529-5033.

The Coliseum features an arena within an oval. The Coliseum has four main seating sections: lower fixed, upper fixed, lower risers, and floor. Based on seating configurations, events at the Coliseum can accommodate up to 13,295 guests. The Coliseum is home to ticketed events, trade shows, and consumer shows. Between outside, backstage, and the concourse, there are a total of 8 payphones available, and an ATM is located in Section 128. The Coliseum is staffed 24 hours a day for security reasons.

The Performing Arts Center's venue is shaped like a proscenium theater and has a large capacity. The house opens one hour prior to the curtain, and the stagehands are affiliated with IATSE Local 333. The stage is 3 feet and 6 inches high. The stage floor is pine strip, and the total stage size is 108 feet by 42 feet. The Center has several dressing rooms that are complete with chairs, tables, mirrors, sinks, toilets and showers. The wardrobe includes 2 sinks, 2 washers, and 3 dryers. The Center has a full complement of stands, microphones, direct boxes, snakes, stage power drops and patch cords. The Center features advanced lighting and sound systems. Information on season tickets for the Performing Arts Center is available by calling 843-202-ARTS. The Performing Arts Center has also been known to feature a Best of Broadway selection of shows.

The complex features a wide variety of events. Concerts, sporting events, plays, and beauty pageants are just a few of the events hosted at the complex. For the comfort and safety of its guests, the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center has several public restrooms, two First Aid Stations, and multiple concession stands. For public events, beverages and food are provided by Centerplate. The Event Information Line can be reached by calling 843-529-5000. General information is also available at the same number.