Centennial Hall is a purpose-built live music venue in the heart of downtown Erie. The room holds 500 standing and seats 200, with sightlines designed so there is no bad spot in the house.
We book a mix of local talent and regional touring acts across genres. Rock, country, hip hop, comedy, metal, hardcore, punk , indie and more. If it works on a stage, it works here. All-ages and 21+ formats both supported.
We have an in-house production team familiar with the space. The bar is run by the Lavery team, which means a well-run front of house and a crowd that shows up ready. Parking is available nearby and the venue sits walkable to hotels, restaurants, and the rest of downtown Erie.
Ticket sales are handled through our ticketing partner. We work with promoters on deal structures and can discuss guarantees, door deals, and co-promotion depending on the act and the date.
If you are an artist, manager, or independent promoter interested in bringing a show to Centennial Hall, reach out through our booking inquiry form and someone will get back to you within a few business days.
★★★★★
A wonderful concert hall right in downtown Erie. Excellent venue to see concerts other entertainment.
Exposed brick, soaring ceilings, warm wood floors, and a stage that becomes whatever you need it to be. Centennial Hall is Erie's most distinctive wedding venue. Intimate enough to feel personal, grand enough to leave an impression.
From the ceremony to the last dance, every detail of your day unfolds in a space designed for connection. Our flexible layout accommodates intimate gatherings and full receptions alike, with room for a live band, a DJ, or anything in between. This is a venue with a soul and it shows.
We work with your caterer, your florist, your vision. Our team is here to make sure the space is ready so you can focus on the moment. Full bar service, a catering-friendly kitchen, and a dedicated event contact from planning to last call.
"We built this space for the moments that matter. Weddings are exactly that"
- Jason & Nicole Lavery, Owners
Private Parties Done Right
Birthdays, anniversaries, retirement celebrations, reunions. Whatever the occasion, Centennial Hall brings something most private event spaces can't, a room with character. Exposed brick, warm lighting, a full stage, and a bar stocked with Lavery craft beer. Your guests will know this is not a generic banquet hall.
We keep it flexible so you can make it yours. Bring in your own caterer or work with one of our preferred partners. Book a DJ or hire a live band to play the stage. Set up a cocktail hour or go straight to dinner and dancing. The space works around your plan, not the other way around.
Our team handles the setup and breakdown so you can show up and enjoy the night. From the first inquiry to the final toast, we make sure everything runs smooth.
Centennial Hall was built for live performance, but its potential goes well beyond the stage. The architecture alone makes a statement. Soaring arched ceilings, exposed brick, warm wood floors and a room that commands attention before a single chair is set. It is the kind of space that elevates whatever happens inside it.
Film screenings, art shows, community gatherings, cultural celebrations, pop-up markets, fundraisers. The flexible layout, professional lighting and sound, and full bar make Centennial Hall a natural fit for Erie's creative community. Whatever your event looks like, the space can support it.
Erie's artists, filmmakers, and organizers deserve a venue that takes their work seriously. Centennial Hall is that place. Whether you are premiering a film, launching an exhibition, or bringing people together around something that matters, this is where it belongs.
Business & Community
Centennial Hall is not a hotel ballroom. It is not a conference center with drop ceilings and bad coffee. It is a real space with real character, and that makes a difference when you are trying to make an impression.
Corporate meetings, company celebrations, product launches, nonprofit fundraisers, community forums. The room seats comfortably, the AV is ready, and the bar is stocked with Lavery craft beer for when the agenda wraps and the conversation continues.
Bring your team, your board, your donors, your community. Centennial Hall gives every gathering a sense of occasion that a standard meeting room simply cannot.
