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Welcome to Centennial Hall, Erie’s versatile all-ages artistic and cultural center located at 145 West 11th Street. Formerly known as Basement Transmissions Theatre, the venue now operates under new branding while continuing to host indie, local, and touring acts in a flexible concert environment. The main hall accommodates about 450 people in a standing configuration, with a 75-person standing lounge space, totaling around 525 dedicated spaces. While a fixed seating chart isn’t published, the venue’s layout can be configured to suit each show, prioritizing an energetic standing experience.
Whether you’re in town for a headline indie night or a community arts showcase, Centennial Hall is a downtown Erie hub for live performances, workshops, and gatherings. We’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth, no-fuss visit.
Parking options in downtown Erie include metered spots and nearby garages. Typical event parking runs around $the best available price per vehicle, depending on the venue and day. Erie’s EMTA public transit system serves the area; check EMTA routes and schedules for fixed-route buses that stop near Centennial Hall. For guests traveling from out of town, several nearby hotels and dining options are worth considering. Nearby lodging includes the Hampton Inn & Suites Erie Bayfront (130 E Front St), Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Erie (701 W Bayfront Pkwy), and Baymont Inn & Suites Erie (8170 Perry Highway). When you’re planning your trip, rely on our trusted hotel and restaurant partners for convenient booking and curated local recommendations. If you’re attending a show, secure your seats early through our easy process and enjoy a straightforward, friendly ticket-buying experience—like having a local connection who can get you in.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 145 West 11th Street, Erie, PA 16501.
- Venue type: All-ages artistic and cultural center with a concert hall and multi-use lounge.
- Capacity: Main hall 450 standing; Lounge 75 standing (total dedicated spaces ~525).
- Seating chart: No published seating chart for Centennial Hall/BT; venue configurations are flexible and standing-oriented in the main hall.
- Parking: Downtown Erie parking options include meters and nearby garages (e.g., Garage B at 24 E 8th St with ~310 spaces); event parking commonly runs around $5. See Erie Parking Authority and Park/garage listings.
- Transit: Served by Erie’s public transit (EMTA); contact info available for fixed-route buses and services.
- Nearby hotels: Bayfront-area options such as Hampton Inn & Suites Erie Bayfront (130 E Front St); Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Erie (701 W Bayfront Pkwy); Baymont Inn & Suites Erie (8170 Perry Highway).
- Notable events: Basements Transmissions hosted indie/local/touring acts; since 2025 the venue operates as Centennial Hall with events such as The Menzingers & I Am the Avalanche (April 12, 2026) and Winter Country Fest (January 10, 2026).
- Renamed/demolished: Renamed Centennial Hall in 2025 under new ownership; BT branding no longer the official name.