Gainesville Civic Center

Rental Rates

MAIN ROOM  (MON-THURS 8AM-12AM)$1,000.00 (8 HOURS) ADDITIONAL HOURS $100.00/HR
MAIN ROOM (FRIDAY-SUNDAY)$1,600.00 (8 HOURS) ADDITIONAL HOURS $100.00/HR
MEETING ROOM RENTAL WITH MAIN ROOM$100.00 FLAT FEE PER ROOM
MEETING ROOM 1 OR 2 (MON-THURS 8AM-5PM)$50.00/HR MINIMUM 2 HOURS OR $250.00 ALL DAY (ADDITIONAL HOURS $35.00/HR)
MEETING ROOM 1 OR 2 (MON-FRI AFTER 5PM)
(SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS 8AM-12AM)		$180.00 MINIMUM 4 HOURS (ADDITIONAL HOURS $40.00/HR)
DAMAGE DEPOSITS (REFUNDABLE IF NO DAMAGE OR EXTRA TRASH)HALF RENTAL RATE UP TO $500.00
SECURITY FOR ALCOHOL RENTALS (REQUIRED)$50.00 Per Hour/ Per Officer (CERTIFIED GAINESVILLE OFFICER)
MAIN ROOM (MON-SUN FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION)*$100.00/HR
MEETING ROOM 1 OR 2 (NON-PROFIT COINCIDING WITH MAIN ROOM RENTAL)*$60.00 FLAT FEE PER ROOM
PROJECTOR/LAPTOP$30.00


Event Guidelines & Rental Information

  • Event Timing: All events must conclude by midnight, including cleanup and removal of all personal belongings.

  • Main Activity Room Rental Includes:

    • Access to the kitchen

    • Use of tables, chairs, stage, and microphones

    • On-site staff support at no additional charge

  • Additional Services Available for a Fee:

    • Audio-visual equipment

    • Meeting rooms

    • Table skirts

  • Alcohol Policy & Security Requirements:

    • If alcohol is served, Certified Gainesville Police Officers are required. 

    • A minimum of two officers is mandatory for events with over 200 guests.

    • Security fees are $50.00 per hour, per officer, paid directly to the officers in cash or money order on the day of the event.


* Non Profit groups are allowed two events per calendar year and must pay with cash or check. Third event will be regular price. To qualify for non-profit, a 501(c)(3) certificate must be provided. High school proms are excluded from non-profit rates. Proms are allowed decorating Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for no charge.

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Main Room Floor Plan 2025Dimensions & Capacities

Main Activity Room
75' x 125'
Seating Capacity:
599 Theater Style
500 Banquet Style

Meeting Room #1
30' x 29' 6"
Seating Capacity:
40 Theater Style
32 Classroom Style

Meeting room #2
24' x 24'
Seating Capacity:
30 Theater Style
24 Classroom Style


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