Business View Magazine l November 2022

161 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 11 T he Macon Centreplex is made up of the Macon City Auditorium and the Macon Coliseum. Nestled in the city’s historic downtown district, the Auditorium was built in 1925, and is a National Historic Landmark and a Macon treasure. Seating 2,400 people, the building’s unique architecture includes a Doric- style limestone colonnade and a copper dome, which is said to be the largest of its kind in the world. Across the Ocmulgee River sits the Coliseum, a top-notch facility first opened in 1968. Home to some of music’s greatest acts, including Elvis, Prince, Jackson 5, and Little Richard, the Macon Coliseum has a capacity of 9,000 and is the ideal setting for a wide range of events including concerts, conventions, trade shows, hockey, and so much more. As the entertainment venue of choice for Macon and Middle Georgia, it continues to attract large crowds and bring a diverse selection of experiences to the region. Speaking to the history of the Centreplex, CEO of Visit Macon, MACON CENTREPLEX COLISEUM AND AUDITORIUM An historic venue bringing world class performances to the region WHAT: A historic coliseum and auditorium in the city of Macon WHERE: Macon-Bibb County Georgia WEBSITE: www.maconcentreplex.org AT A GLANCE MACON CENTREPLEX COLISEUM & AMPHITHEATRE