Gaillard Center, concert hall and performance venue in Charleston, South Carolina
The Gaillard Center is a modern performance venue in Charleston housing multiple halls for concerts, theater, dance, and exhibitions. The main Rivers Performance Hall seats around 1,800 people, while the Exhibition Hall spans 15,000 square feet for displays and large events.
The original Gaillard Municipal Auditorium opened in 1968 and became central to Charleston's musical and cultural life. The current Gaillard Center, which opened in 2015, replaced the older building and was named after longtime Mayor John Palmer Gaillard Jr., who led the city from 1959 to 1975.
The Gaillard Center serves as a gathering space where Charleston's diverse communities experience art and performance together. The events and programs reflect the different cultures and backgrounds that shape the city's character.
The venue is accessible and designed to accommodate visitors with different needs and mobility levels. It is helpful to check what type of event is happening before you arrive so you know what to expect.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma performed at the opening event of the new Gaillard Center in 2015, lending significant prestige to the occasion. This detail is often overlooked, though it marks a moment of special recognition in the city's cultural history.
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