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Cradled in a nook of the Charleston harbor, The Hippodrome provides majestic, off-peninsula views with the convenience of a downtown location. Large, contemporary windows bathe two stories of gathering space in natural light, while the 150-year-old brick exposures offer a warm reminder of the building's rich history as a Charleston Institution.

Once the hub of a successful supply store for salty seafarers and later converted into an impressive Theater housing the 2nd largest screen in South Carolina, The Hippodrome now hosts celebrations for the whole community including performing arts events, parties, business meetings, receptions, and other occasions as infinite as your imagination.

Breakdown of Space

Lower Lobby:

Capacity- (standing 400/ seated 200)
2 Bars
Décor- warm, golden wall color
Industrial grated ceiling
brick wall facing the Harbor
multicolored tile flooring
Furnishings-
3 brown leather sofas
2 black leather chaise lounges
3 small tables
1 sitting bench
2 standard coffee tables
2 small coffee tables

Terrace:

Capacity- 1,000
3 levels, including 1 ground-level
Extends to Harbor
Adjoining to both lobbies

 

 

Upper Lobby:

Capacity- (standing 200/ seated 100)
1 Bar/Catering Booth
Access to balcony
Décor-
same as lower lobby
Furnishings-
3 round tables
1 cream, sectional sofa
3 small coffee tables

Theatre:

Capacity- 426
1 Performance Stage
Large movie/projection screen
Teal, leather-cushioned seats
Carpeted flooring
Access to both Lower and Upper Lobbies

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Rental Rates listed below may vary based on time of year and nature of event.

Special Events & Performing Arts Events	Half-day (8am-2pm)	Full-day (8am-2am)
Monday - Wednesday	$1,000	$1,500
Thursday - Sunday	N/A	$2,500

 

Fees will apply for additional amenities. An Events Coordinator will aid you in planning and personalizing your rental package before the booking of your event is finalized.

 

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The Hippodrome emerges from a sea of uniform venues to house the community's most celebrated affairs. Performing Arts, Festivals, Cultural Arts and Special Events set the stage for creative opportunities and social gatherings of a large-scale as well as small-scale nature. Through setting, maintaining, and surpassing consistently imaginative and enthusiastic goals The Hippodrome promises to remain at the forefront of the event-planning domain.

Performing Arts

Guests of The Hippodrome will have an exciting opportunity to be exposed to the city's most expansive productions in Performing Arts. They can experience events featuring live music, dance, comedy, multimedia performances, and much more in the theater's most intimate capacity with the audience and performers meeting face to face. An experience of such a compelling and captivating nature ensures interest transcending the local sector and expanding to both national and international talent.

Performing Arts events will include:
Live music concerts
Live dance performances
Stand-up comedy
Lectures and speaking engagements
Shows filmed in front of a live audience

Festivals / Cultural Arts Events

The Hippodrome promises to be the most exciting destination for hosting festivals of every nature. The lobbies and outside terrace provide the perfect setting for exhibits featuring vendors and artisans. While the space accommodates large audiences, the luxurious waterfront location and eclectic venue décor provide ample charm and sophistication to optimize the cultural appeal. Maximizing on the Festival experience, the theater allows for presentations, announcements, and additional performances on the stage to capture The Hippodrome's all-encompassing value as an incomparable venue in Charleston.

Festivals and Cultural Arts Events will include:
Arts and Crafts
Film Festivals
Cultural Arts Festival
Music festival
Trade Shows

Special Events

The Hippodrome delivers the warmest and most inviting space to hold social gatherings. Catering to a wide variety of celebrations including after parties, receptions, fundraisers, reunions, and corporate gatherings, the adjoining spaces encourage guests to wander excitedly throughout an event. Access to one of the state's largest theater screens, intimate environments for VIP guests, and an upstairs and downstairs bar transforms a special event into a spectacular event, increasing the delight of every client and partygoer.

Special Events will include:
Public and private gatherings, including: graduation, birthday parties, class reunions, company parties, and entertainment parties.
Corporate functions, conferences, conventions
Holiday parties and special occasions (New Years Eve Ball, 4th of July, Halloween, Christmas, etc)
Non-profit fundraisers
Receptions

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For further information, please contact our Technical Director:

Jake Spell
jake@charlestonhippodrome.com