The busiest and most versatile of the Coliseum Complex’s venues, the Special Events Center includes three exhibition halls, a 5,000-seat mini-arena for concerts and eight meeting rooms. Having served as the site for everything from Papa Roach in concert to the Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo to the annual AAR Invitational basketball tournament and political rallies for Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders, the facility’s three main exhibition halls host an incredible variety of consumer shows, trade shows, amateur and professional sporting events, concerts, graduations and conventions.

Upcoming Events

More Info for Carolina Weddings Show
Jan. 17
Jan. 17

Carolina Weddings Show

Winter Wedding Wonderland

Special Events Center
More Info for 2026 Think Pink Gymnastic Invitational
Jan. 24 - 25
More Info for The Warm Up Taekwondo Championship
Jan. 24
More Info for Full Throttle Custom Bike Show
Jan. 31
More Info for 23rd Annual Shriners Drag Racing & Hot Rod Expo
Feb. 13 - 14
Feb. 13 - 14

23rd Annual Shriners Drag Racing & Hot Rod Expo

Special Events Center
More Info for Carolina Challenge Cup
Feb. 21
Feb. 21

Carolina Challenge Cup

9 Panel Brands

Special Events Center
On Sale TBAMore Info
More Info for Central Carolina Boat Show
Feb. 27 - Mar. 1
Feb. 27 - Mar. 1

Central Carolina Boat Show

Special Events Center
More Info for Sabaton: Legends on Tour
Mar. 17
Mar. 17
Live Nation

Sabaton: Legends on Tour

with Pop Evil and Wings of Steel

Special Events Center
More Info for Electric Callboy: Tanzneid World Tour
May 20
May 20

Electric Callboy: Tanzneid World Tour

with special guests Polaris & Scene Queen

Special Events Center