Convention Center, Sports, and Entertainment Facility
When hosting your event at The Classic Center, we offer access to various venues, including:
- 56,000 square foot exhibit hall
- Grand Hall with banquet seating for 3,000 and theatre seating for 6,000
- 2,100-seat performing arts theatre
- 8,000 square feet atrium
- COMING SOON: 8,500-capacity arena
The Classic Center Theatre
The Classic Center Theatre is an excellent choice when you want the feel of small-town charm with big-city polish. There's enough space for all types of events, from fundraising events and church services to community plays and concerts. The Classic Center Theatre is home to events like the Broadway Entertainment Series, The Athens Symphony Orchestra, hundreds of singers and comedians, and more. National touring performers love the large state with a theatre sits over 2,100 people.
Grand Hall/Akins Ford Arena
Home of the University of Georgia's Hockey Club! At over 54,000 sq. ft. Akins Ford Arena is a great place to take in a sporting event. This is the place to come for sporting events like boxing matches, pickleball tournaments, and more. The Classic Center Grand Hall is rectangular-shaped, making it easy to convert into a concert hall. Best of all, Grand Hall offers banquet seating for 3,000 people and theatre seating for 6,000 people. We transform the floor into an ice-skating rink during the colder months for a great time. Whether you're at the Grand Hall for a general session or Akins Ford Arena for a sporting or entertainment event, you're in for a treat!
Coming Soon: The Classic Center Arena
In 2023, you’ll be able to enjoy some of the greatest sports and entertainment in our brand-new arena. Created as part of the 2020 SPLOST, The Classic Center Arena will hold 5,500 permanent seats with a 7,000-seat concert capacity. We’re excited to open it for sporting events, conventions, concerts, and more!
