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/Events Coordinator:
Amy Edwards; AEdwards@florenceal.org; 256-760-6389
Community Programs/Events Director:
Mike Adams; mpadams@florenceal.org; 256-718-5088
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
- Sound: 15in PEABEY speaker with 8 channel board 1500 AMP
- 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 1953'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 Veterans Dr.
- Local landmark
- 1,400 Banquet chairs
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)
- $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)
$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.