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Charleston Gaillard Center

95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, USA, 29401
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Discover how you can create an inspirational, creative event in this landmark destination. Whatever your event, we’ll bring your ideas to life with our unique, multi-purpose spaces. Located in the heart of historic, downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the Gaillard Center is comprised of The Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall features 1800 seats and a design echoing the tradition of Europe’s great opera houses with superb acoustics, meticulously integrated into the design, construction, and furnishing of every component.lobby spaces and a uniquely styled Grand Ballroom with a stunning view of the Gaillard’s terrace lawn. Additionally, the Gaillard boasts beautifully appointed pre-function spaces and salons for smaller meetings and parties. You’ll have dedicated world-class, in-house production and event staff and full-service, on-site catering to assist you every step of the way. Come plan something amazing at the Charleston Gaillard Center.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2015
Renovated-
Total meeting space100,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConference center

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
Transportation
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Train

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 13, 2026
Jan 17, 2026 - Jan 20, 2026
Jan 24, 2026 - Feb 10, 2026
Feb 21, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026
Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026
Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 17, 2026
Mar 21, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026
Apr 4, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
Apr 12, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026
May 2, 2026 - May 7, 2026
May 17, 2026 - Jun 5, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
100,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
13,137 sq. ft.
Space (private)
100,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
4,804 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
13,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
8,587 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,500
Seating capacity
1,250
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Green Room
The Galleria Main Level Lobby
Prefunction II
Prefunction I and II
The Grand Ballroom

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 12 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $10.00/day )
Street parking

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The Charleston Gaillard Center produces, commissions, and presents world-class, multidisciplinary, year-round music, dance, comedy, theater, and family performances and programs from local, national, and international artists that entertain and engage a broad range of audiences from across Charleston and the US. As a leading nonprofit arts center in the heart of downtown Charleston, SC, the Gaillard Center is uniquely positioned within the diverse fabric of the city to act as an anchor cultural institution that uses its dynamic performances, robust education programs, and community engagement initiatives to create connection, confront challenging issues, and bring people together for celebration, commemoration, and exploration.
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Charleston Gaillard Center Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Charleston Gaillard Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Charleston Gaillard Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Charleston Gaillard Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Charleston Gaillard Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Charleston Gaillard Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Charleston Gaillard Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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