Welcome to the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, a multi-venue municipal event complex in the heart of Charleston, West Virginia. Renamed from the Charleston Civic Center on September 26, 2018, the complex comprises the Coliseum arena, Convention Center, Municipal Auditorium, and the Charleston Theater. With seating for large-scale concerts, sports, and conventions, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.

Whether you’re here for a major concert, state championship basketball, or a trade show, this page provides seating information, parking, transportation options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to make your experience easy and enjoyable.

Tip: When planning, verify event details and parking access for your specific date, as configurations and entrances may vary by event. If you need help finding tickets or arranging logistics, think of us as your trusted connection—you’ve got a guy for tickets and insider details in Charleston.

Address: 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301. Box Office: 301 Clendenin St, Charleston, WV 25301 (hours typically 10am–2pm Mon/Wed/Fri). Transit is provided by CARTA, with free DASH downtown shuttles and real-time planning apps to simplify your trip.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301.
Box Office: 301 Clendenin St, Charleston, WV 25301; box office hours generally 10am-2pm on Mon/Wed/Fri.
Venue type: multi-venue municipal event complex (Coliseum arena, Convention Center, Municipal Auditorium, Theater).
Renaming: Charleston Civic Center renamed to Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center on September 26, 2018.
Coliseum capacity: up to 13,500 for concerts; 12,337 for basketball; 13,600 for boxing/wrestling.
Municipal Auditorium capacity: 3,483 (currently closed due to life-safety issues since Feb 2024).
Charleston Theater capacity: 770 seats.
Parking: about 2,000 parking spaces; garages accessible from Quarrier and Lee Streets; maximum clearance 6'8".
Transit: served by CARTA (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority); free DASH downtown shuttles; transit apps available for real-time planning.
Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express Civic Center; Charleston Marriott Town Center; Courtyard Charleston Downtown/Civic Center; Hampton Inn Downtown Civic Center; Embassy Suites; Four Points by Sheraton (within walking distance).
Notable events hosted: WVSSAC state basketball championships, Capital Classic, The Basketball Tournament (TBT); major concerts by acts such as AC/DC, Aerosmith, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, and others.