About
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.
Meeting space
| Green Room | 63 | 56 | 2.4384 m |
| Salon I | 86 | 140 | 3.048 m |
| The Galleria Main Level Lobby | 186 | 200 | — |
| Prefunction II | 90 | 70 | 3.048 m |
| Prefunction I and II | 181 | 108 | 3.048 m |
| The Grand Ballroom | 1,220 | 1,500 | 7.315200000000001 m |
| The Calhoun Street Portico | 47 | 20 | — |
| The Martha John M. Rivers Performance Hall Lobby | 258 | 150 | 8.2296 m |
| Prefunction I | 90 | 30 | 3.048 m |
| Terrace Lawn | 797 | 859 | — |
| The George Street Portico | 47 | 20 | — |
| Salon IV | 20 | 32 | 3.048 m |
| The Martha Rivers Ingram Founders Lounge | 73 | 65 | 5.486400000000001 m |
| Ballroom II | 446 | 400 | 7.498080000000001 m |
| Prefunction III | 55 | 30 | 3.048 m |
| Salon III | 20 | 32 | 3.048 m |
| Ballroom III | 446 | 400 | 7.498080000000001 m |
| The Gallery Lobby | 170 | 90 | 4.84632 m |
| The Galleria and Galleria Lobby | 227 | 300 | — |
| Ballroom I | 385 | 400 | 7.498080000000001 m |
| Salon II | 73 | 116 | 3.048 m |
Facilities
- Facilities
- Wheelchair accessibleOn-site securityPrivate spaceOutdoor space
- Food and drink
- On-site catering
- Business, internet and AV
- Business centerAudiovisual facilitiesVideo conferencingHigh-speed internetAV equipmentOn-site AV technicians
- Event equipment
- Movable wallsStagePianoDance floorLoading dock
- Parking
- Paid parkingStreet parking
- Getting there
- TrainBusShuttleTaxi
- Guest rooms and services
- City views