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About Oakland Peace Center

The Oakland Peace Center (OPC) sits at 111 Fairmount Ave in Oakland, CA, offering a historic church setting that suits a variety of events—from performances and film screenings to community gatherings. The primary gathering space, The Sanctuary, features fixed pew seating that can accommodate up to 300 guests seated, with capacity extending to 400 when the balcony is utilized. OPC also includes Shelton Hall and Fellowship Hall for additional event needs, meetings, or overflow space. This page covers seating details, parking, transportation options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth visit.

OPC is actively involved in local redevelopment discussions with The Unity Council, exploring repurposing the historic site while preserving its community role. For event planners and guests, OPC remains a reliable, straightforward option with comfortable spaces and convenient access in Oakland’s Uptown/West Oakland area.

Seating at The Sanctuary uses fixed pews, and there isn't a published public seating chart. If you need flexible configurations or special accessibility arrangements, our team can help you coordinate with OPC staff for a comfortable setup. Free on-site parking is available in OPC’s lot, making arrival easy for attendees. The venue’s central location near downtown Oakland offers straightforward transit access and a short walk to nearby BART connections via 12th St Oakland City Center. For stays around events, consider nearby hotels such as the Oakland Marriott City Center, Courtyard Oakland Downtown, Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center, and Jack London Inn for convenient accommodations.

When you’re planning an event at the Oakland Peace Center, think of us as your trusted connection. We’ll help you secure your seats, coordinate with OPC staff, and connect you with recommended hotels and dining options to keep your attendees comfortable and close to the action.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 (Oakland Peace Center).
  • Venue type and spaces: Historic church property with The Sanctuary (~4,500 sq ft, pew seating for up to 300, 400 with balcony), Shelton Hall, and Fellowship Hall.
  • Seating/chart: Fixed pew seating; no public seating chart published.
  • Capacity: 300 seated in The Sanctuary, 400 with balcony.
  • Parking: Free parking in OPC’s lot on site.
  • Transit: Downtown Oakland transit access nearby; Courtyard Oakland Downtown notes 12th St Oakland City Center BART is within a short walk of the hotel, reflecting nearby BART access in the area.
  • Nearby hotels: Oakland Marriott City Center (1001 Broadway); Courtyard Oakland Downtown (988 Broadway); Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center (378 11th St); Jack London Inn (444 Embarcadero West).
  • Notable events hosted: MLK Celebration in January; Garba Nights; Open House (Dec. 6); Youth Sustaining Peace documentary screenings; drag performances at OPC.
  • Status note: 111 Fairmount Ave is part of redevelopment discussions with The Unity Council to convert the site into affordable housing with OPC office space; no firm demolition date published, but plans indicate repurposing of the historic church site.