Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum

Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum
702 E Veterans Dr
Florence, AL 35630
The Coliseum may be reserved by calling 256-760-6389 Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

Community Programs Manager:
Amy Edwards; AEdwards@florenceal.org; 256-760-6389

Description: This Coliseum was built in 1953. It has undergone many renovations, and the architecture and ambiance create a flexible space to host a variety of events, making it one of the Shoals Area’s most unique multi-use facilities that can accommodate most event needs. Whether you’re hosting a For-Profit or a Non-Profit event, this 15,000 sq. ft. facility can be used for it all!

Examples of events hosted at The Coliseum includes:

• Fundraisers
• Banquets
• Trade Shows, Expos
• Arts and Crafts Fairs
• Training Seminars
• Proms, Formal Socials, Weddings
• Concerts
• Plays, Dinner Theater
•  Sporting Events

The facility can accommodate 2500 guests for theatre style seating or 1600 for banquet seating. Clients have the opportunity to create a customized layout that will suit their individual needs. 

Venue Details:
 Technical Information

• Main Floor: 15,000 sq. ft.
• Show Power: 100 AMP 3 PHASE (stage right) 200 AMP 3 PHASE (stage left)
• Utilities: Electrical power
• Lighting: LED

Capacities

• 3,000 Total Capacity by order of the Fire Marshall
• Bleacher style seating for 865
• 1,200 sq. ft. – Ground Floor
• 700 – Banquet (8′ banquet tables)
• 300 – Banquet (60″ round/dance floor option)
• Stage Size/Type: Permanent 40′ wide x 28′ deep
• Floor: Tile, with a 91.86 long x 40.21 floating plastic wood grain floor
• Ceiling Height: 15′ to 40′ in the center arch
• Service Doors: (2) 12′ h x 15′ w

Special Features

• Unique 1958’s architecture
• 15,500+ sq. ft. of exhibit space
• 2 loading areas
• 4 dressing rooms backstage with 2 bathrooms
• 315 parking spaces
• Located in downtown Florence – 702 E. Veterans Dr.
• Local landmark
• 1,400 Banquet chairs

Rental Fees:
 Non-Profit events or activities:

• $400.00          First day (includes cleanup)
• $200.00           Each day thereafter (maximum booking – 7 days)
• $200.00           Non-refundable deposit required at the time of reservation
• $400.00           Damage deposit required at the time of reservation (refundable within 7 days after completion of event if no damage)

Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum Rental Fees:

• $1200.00         First day (includes cleanup)
• $600.00           Each day thereafter (maximum booking – 7 days)
• $200.00           Non-refundable deposit required at the time of reservation
• $400.00           Damage deposit required at the time of reservation (refundable within 7 days after completion of event if no damage)

Additional charges that may be required
 $275.00           Alcohol License – to be obtained from the City Clerk’s License Inspector @ 256-760-6681.   
There may be other state and local fees too. 
 Security Fee must contact the Police Department @ 256-768-2729 to request security and pay fees.