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About Monroe Civic Center Arena

Welcome to the Monroe Civic Center Arena page, your practical guide to attending events at this versatile Monroe, Louisiana venue. Part of the 31+ acre Monroe Civic Center Complex, the arena hosts concerts, sports, and large productions with flexible seating configurations. Whether you’re planning to catch a concert, a sports game, or a major event, we’ve got you covered with seating details, parking tips, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining picks to make your trip seamless.

Address: 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe, LA 71201. The complex also includes the B. D. Robinson Conference Hall, Monroe Convention Center, and WL Jack Howard Theatre, giving you multiple options for a great night out or a multi‑event visit.

Seating configurations vary by event. The arena capacity is up to 7,200 seats, with the theatre seating approximately 5,600 and the WL Jack Howard Theatre seating 2,200. Floor and stage layouts for concerts or sporting events can shift capacity between roughly 5,600 and 7,200. Parking is on‑site with typical event rates around the best available price. Monroe Transit provides fixed routes and ADA paratransit service, with the Downtown Terminal served by multiple routes. For a convenient stay, consider affiliate partner hotels like Comfort Suites Monroe (≈1 mile from the Civic Center), Courtyard by Marriott Monroe Airport, and TownePlace Suites Monroe near Pecanland Mall. We’ve highlighted affiliate options to help you earn value while you travel. Keep an eye on event pages for any RESCHEDULED from its original date dates or Date to be announced as plans are updated for 2026 arena football and other performances. If you’re planning a multi‑date visit, treat each event as a standalone experience and secure your seats early.

Notable artists who’ve performed at the venue include Elvis Presley (in the 1970s), The Jackson 5 (1971, 1973, 1977), and Ike & Tina Turner with B.B. King (1971). For venue specifics, see the seating chart and event notes on the booking pages, and follow official performer pages for the latest tour information.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe, LA 71201.
  • Venue type: Part of the 31+ acre Monroe Civic Center Complex; includes 46,000+ sq ft arena, B. D. Robinson Conference Hall, Monroe Convention Center, and the 2,200-seat WL Jack Howard Theatre.
  • Capacity: Arena up to 7,200 seats (configurations vary); theatre seating ~5,600; Jack Howard Theatre seats 2,200.
  • Seating chart/dynamics: Seating is event‑dependent; floor/concert setups and theatre configurations yield different capacities (5,600–7,200 range).
  • Parking: On‑site Civic Center parking lot; typical event rate around $2 per car.
  • Transit: Monroe Transit provides fixed routes and ADA paratransit service; Downtown Terminal served by multiple routes.
  • Nearby hotels: Comfort Suites Monroe (~1 mile from the Civic Center; 1401 Martin Luther King Jr Dr), Courtyard by Marriott Monroe Airport (nearby; 4915 Pecanland Mall Drive), TownePlace Suites Monroe (near Pecanland Mall).
  • Notable events hosted: Elvis Presley performed in the 1970s; The Jackson 5 performed in 1971, 1973, and 1977; Ike & Tina Turner with B.B. King performed in 1971.
  • Status: The venue is active and not demolished or renamed; 2026 arena football games are planned to be held there.