The Special Events Center allows you to create your ultimate event entertainment environment. With 120,000 square feet of fully-equipped floor space, of which 80,000 is column free and has the flexibility to house approximately 650 10 x 10 trade show booths, you can fully extend the limits of your space and creativity. The 4,300 seat theatre set-up is ideal for concerts, trade shows and sporting events. An additional 30,00 sq ft. of column-free space is also available in the new Pavilion bringing the total exhibit space to 150,000 sq. ft.
A. LEASE AGREEMENT - The use of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex shall be permitted only after proper execution of the formal rental/lease agreement or other written Coliseum Complex authorization. The lessee is required to furnish, in an acceptable manner, any information requested by Complex Management as to facility uses, special arrangements, special services, and equipment required for the appropriate presentation of the event.
B. DEPOSITS - Coliseum Management reserves the right to request deposits to defray anticipated expenses for any and all rental fees, services, equipment, and personnel as may be provided. Deposits requested with any lease agreement shall be remitted at the time and in the form as prescribed by Coliseum Management, and in the event of non-payment of said required deposits, or expiration of those dates originally determined for execution of an agreement, the Coliseum Management may consider such tentative agreements invalid, thus vacating the originally requested date.
At anytime prior to or during the lease period, the Coliseum reserves the right to require additional deposits to defray anticipated charges for equipment or services as may be provided the lessee. Any such deposits received shall be credited toward charges due the Coliseum.
C. BROADCAST, CONCESSIONS, MERCHANDISE, & PARKING RIGHTS – The Coliseum retains the rights to broadcasting, the sale of concessions (food and beverages), merchandise, and parking fees and shall manage such operations at its sole expense and control and all revenues generated therefrom shall remain the sole property of the Coliseum.
D. INSURANCE – Each facility lessee shall be required to indemnify and save harmless the Lessor from all loss, cost and expense arising out of any liability, or claim of liability, for injury or damages to persons or property sustained or claimed to have been sustained by attending such events on the premises.
Each facility lessee shall be required to execute and deliver a certified commercial liability insurance policy as required in the facility rental/lease agreement or purchase a policy from the Coliseum in an amount between $1 million and $5 million as determined by Coliseum Management.
Each facility lessee agrees to execute and deliver to the Lessor by not later than 30 days prior to the first date of use of the premises, a commercial liability insurance policy, including public liability and property damage, written by a company licensed to do business in the state of North Carolina. Commercial liability insurance shall cover the premises and shall provide the following minimum limits of coverage:
Bodily injury and property damage:
Combined single limit coverage of $1,000,000/occurrence
Annual Aggregate:
$2,000,000
Automobile:
$1,000,000 per accident
Workers Compensation - Part A:
Statutory Limits
Workers Compensation - Part B:
$100,000
E. COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, LAWS, AND RELEVANT STATUTES – The execution of an agreement for facility usage with the Greensboro Coliseum Complex further requires full compliance with all existing policies and procedures, regulations, laws, ordinances, and statutes, regarding the operation of the facility, its governing authority, the City of Greensboro, and all pertinent safety and fiscal procedures.
These rules and regulations also pertain to permits and licenses required (including recorded music), taxes (gross receipts and income), liability incurred, certain flammable, pyrotechnic or dangerous materials and/or activities.
NOTICE: The privilege, right, organization, control or pre-eminence of authority not herewith defined or clearly expressed in the facility rental/lease agreement, schedule of rental, or operational regulations for the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, shall remain in the province of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex and its governing authority, the City of Greensboro.
If the use of the lease premises is open to any non-members, then no one shall be denied the equal privileges and enjoyment of having free and open access to the said leased facility on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or religion.
The Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center consists of a 167,000 square foot convention center/exhibit hall/meeting space totally conditioned and convertible into four separate halls. The Special Events Center is connected to our 23,500+ seat Arena by a covered plaza and is located adjacent to a 2,376 seat War Memorial Auditorium.
Special Events Center
Sq. Ft.
Min. Rental Fee
East & West Wings and Meeting Rooms
147,200
$9,800
East & West Wing A & B
119,738
$7,600
East & West Wing B
83,520
$6,200
East Wing C
61,920
$4,200
West Wing A & B
65,280
$3,600
West Wing A
36,218
$3,000
West Wing B
21,600
$2,200
West Wing B1
10,800
$1,500
West Wing B2
10,800
$1,500
*Bridge
8,000
$1,000
*Plaza
12,000
$1,000
Meeting Room 1
3,494
$600/day
Meeting Room 1A
1,968
$400/day
Meeting Room 1B
1,344
$400/day
Meeting Room 2
1,755
$400/day
Meeting Room 3
3,494
$600/day
Meeting Room 3A
1,968
$400/day
Meeting Room 3B
1,344
$400/day
Meeting Room 4
2,839
$600/day
Meeting Room 4A
1,599
$400/day
Meeting Room 4B
1092
$400/day
Meeting Room 5
2,268
$400/day
Meeting Room 6
1,918
$400/day
**Meeting Room 7
1,180
$400/day
**Meeting Room 8
1,180
$400/day
***Odeon Theatre
$500/day
Carlyle Club
4,000
$1,000/day
Pavilion
30,000
$3,000/day
* Subject to availability of Coliseum Arena. ** Leased subject to East Wing activity. *** Leased in conjunction with Arena and Auditorium facilities only.
Note: Consumer Show rental fees will be the greater of the minimum rental fee vs. 12% of gross admission receipts after taxes.
For the public safety of all guests attending Coliseum Complex events, qualified event staff and public safety officers are required to be on site for all event related activities. Rates for such services will be charged at the prevailing rate in affect during your meeting or event. Rates are available upon request.
The Coliseum Marketing Department, staffed with eight full time positions, offers complete media planning, advertising, promotions, publicity, and group sales for Complex events. Staff includes: Marketing Director, Advertising Manager, Manager of Display Marketing, Advertising Coordinator, Public Relations Manager, ACC Tickets Sales Coordinator, Group Sales Manager and Group Sales Assistant. A Marketing Department representative will be happy to speak with you about utilizing our in house marketing services.
The Greensboro Coliseum Complex features preferred decorating and audio/video services. All pricing will be quoted based upon specific functions as requested and negotiated with the event planner or promoter.
Centerplate, the Greensboro Coliseum's exclusive full-service catering service is available for events. Clients can pick from a wide variety of standard menu options or create specialized menus for meal functions on-site. Outside caterers are not permitted to cater Coliseum events or to use Coliseum kitchen facilities.
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The Special Events Center is equipped with a paging system throughout all halls. The system is universal, however capable of splitting between halls and lobby areas. Microphones, amplifiers and basic a/v services provided in-house.
The Coliseum utilizes www.ticketmaster.com as the charge by phone source in conjunction with sale at outlets in our local area. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Advance Box Office. Box Office hours are Mon. - Sat 11am- 6pm. More information can be found on our Ticket Information page.
Stagehands currently provide all load-in/out services for local decorator, concert and theatrical performances. Please contact your event manager for stagehand rates.
Please contact your event manager for Rigger, loader, stagehand, steward, electrician, new hire and performance rates.
The minimums are as follows:
Stagehands
4 hour load in
3 hour load out
Riggers
4 hour load in
3 hour load out
Calls may be handled in thirty (30) Minute increments. Time and a half (1 1/2) begins at 12:01 a.m. and continues until 7:00 a.m.
Meal Period: All assigned personnel shall receive a regular "meal period" no less than four (4) hours and no more than five (5) hours after commencing assignment, of a time period no less than one (1) hour. In the event any Employees are not permitted such a meal period, the promoter shall pay the double time rate until such a meal period is received. If the promoter desires to provide such a meal at no cost to the assigned Employee(s), they shall be granted no less than thirty minutes during which time they shall continue to receive the normal rate of pay. If the meal is provided, such food shall be appropriately plentiful, of pleasing and nourishing substance and served in a manner sufficient to maintain all prudent regards for personal and product sanitation. A place to eat shall be provided that is reasonably near the work site clear of excessive noise, traffic or other impairments which would create a less than desirable atmosphere in which to eat and rest.
