--- title: "The Centre - Halifax Community College" canonicalUrl: "https://halifaxcc.edu/community/the-centre/" excerpt: "The Griffin Centre About The Griffin Centre The Dr. Ervin V. Griffin Sr. Centre at Halifax Community College is a 1,462-seat theatre and multipurpose facility designed for performances, concerts, banquets, receptions, conferences, exhibits, meetings, dances, and the like. 1,011 of the seats are retractable, creating a 7,200 square-foot multipurpose area that can be arranged with tables and chairs in various ways. Our Gallery area is designed for smaller meetings, receptions, and luncheons for about 120 people. The Griffin Centre serves the college, community, and the Roanoke Valley as a venue for educational and cultural programming, economic development, and community activities. Upcoming […]" datePublished: "2024-05-28T15:15:00+00:00" dateModified: "2026-06-29T12:50:08+00:00" --- The Centre - Halifax Community College ** # The Griffin Centre ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/new-curve-white-gold-transparent-2.svg) ![The Griffin Centre Exterior](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Griffin-Centre-Exterior-768x511.webp)![Centre Auditorium- Show](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Centre-Auditorium-Show-768x576.webp)![20250419_213018](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20250419_213018-768x576.webp)![20250502_152122](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20250502_152122-768x576.webp)![Gallery Setup 1](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gallery-Setup-1-768x576.webp)![20250726_143625](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20250726_143625-768x576.webp)![20250726_143629](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20250726_143629-768x576.webp)![20250726_142855](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20250726_142855-768x576.webp)![20250521_143500](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20250521_143500-768x576.webp)![Gallery Setup 8](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gallery-Setup-8-768x576.webp)![Gallery Setup 6](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gallery-Setup-6-768x576.webp)![Green Room 1](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Green-Room-1-768x576.webp)![Green Room 2](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Green-Room-2-768x576.webp)![Stage Setup 1](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Stage-Setup-1-768x576.webp)![Centre Stage 2](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Centre-Stage-2-768x576.webp) ## About The Griffin Centre The Dr. Ervin V. Griffin Sr. Centre at Halifax Community College is a 1,462-seat theatre and multipurpose facility designed for performances, concerts, banquets, receptions, conferences, exhibits, meetings, dances, and the like. 1,011 of the seats are retractable, creating a 7,200 square-foot multipurpose area that can be arranged with tables and chairs in various ways. Our Gallery area is designed for smaller meetings, receptions, and luncheons for about 120 people. The Griffin Centre serves the college, community, and the Roanoke Valley as a venue for educational and cultural programming, economic development, and community activities. ## Upcoming Events ## May 16, 2026, 6:00 PM ## The Griffin Centre ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tiffanys-Dance-Studio-Lets-Get-Loud-2026-Recital-Flyer-5-16-2026-768x1152.webp) ## Tiffany's Dance Studio: Let's Get Loud! [Get Tickets](https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/47276142/lets-get-loud-weldon-the-centre-halifax-community-college) ## June 9, 2026; 2:00 PM ## The Griffin Centre ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LCAC-Dino-Academy-Flyer-1-791x1024.webp) ## Lakeland Cultural Arts Community + Bright Star Touring Theatre:**** Dino Academy [More Info](https://www.lakelandcac.org/dino-academy) ## June 13, 2026: 5:00 PM ## The Griffin Centre ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BV-fly-1-768x853.webp) ## Broken Vows: The Stage Play** ## Broken Vows is a powerful and inspirational stage play about relationships, friendships, commitments, and the promises we make every day - neglect, loyalty, and the fight to hold it all together. When life pulls you in different directions, can you survive the test? [Get Tickets](https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/42332956/broken-vowsthe-stage-play-weldon-the-centre-halifax-community-college?gclid=) ## June 20, 2026, 3:00 PM ## The Griffin Centre ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BLOOM-Logo-with-Dancer-and-Violin-Bow-1-240x300.webp) ## The Concrete Rose Dance Academy: The Blooming Arts [Get Tickets](https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/99016219/the-blooming-arts-weldon-the-centre-halifax-community-collegee-stage-play-weldon-the-centre-halifax-community-college?gclid=) ## July 18, 2026, 10:00 AM ## The Griffin Centre ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HeART-of-Halifax-alt-flyer-300x298.webp) ## HeArt of Halifax: Arts Festival [More Info](https://www.lakelandcac.org/heart-of-halifax-festival) ## July 23, 2026; 2:00 PM ## The Griffin Centre ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LCAC-Peter-Pan-Flyer2-232x300.webp) ## Lakeland Cultural Arts Community + Bright Star Touring Theatre:** Peter Pan [More Info](https://www.lakelandcac.org/peter-pan) ## Rent The Griffin Centre Thank you for considering renting The Griffin Centre for your event. Please click the link found below to open a downloadable rental application. Please complete the application with as much detail as possible and email it to [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88fce0edebede6fcfaedc8e0e9e4e1eee9f0ebeba6edecfd) [Griffin Centre Rental Application](https://forms.gle/s3uHt5fjHpLwL6Ac8) ## Contact Us [(252) 538-4320](tel:2525384320) (Office) [(252) 538- 4336](tel:2525384336) (Box Office) [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b5c1ddd0d6d0dbc1c7d0f5ddd4d9dcd3d4cdd6d69bd0d1c0) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thecentreathcc) ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/new-curve-white-gold-transparent-2.svg) ![17th Annual Golf Tournament: Friday, Sept. 4th at Chockoyotte Country Club in Weldon, NC](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Golf-tournament-FB-header-1.png) ### Wanna get out on the course? Join us for the 17th Annual Halifax Community College Foundation Golf Tournament on September 4, 2026, at Chockoyotte Country Club! Tee off is at 8:30 am.** [Register for the Golf Tournament!](https://halifaxcc.edu/give/hcc-foundation/foundation-golf-tournament/) ## Out of an abundance of caution, due to the expected severe threat of storms, Halifax Community College will be closed tomorrow, March 16th 2026, for students, faculty, and staff. Please be safe. [](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aclose%26settings%3DeyJkb19ub3Rfc2hvd19hZ2FpbiI6IiJ9) #### NORMAL ALERT STATUS Halifax Community College has returned to **Normal Alert Status**. We appreciate the cooperation, patience, and responsiveness shown by our students, faculty, staff, and community partners during the brief Enhanced Alert period. Your commitment to safety helps us maintain a secure learning environment for everyone. #HalifaxCC #CampusSafety ## Halifax Community College will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. ## Halifax Community College will operate remotely for Students, Faculty and Staff on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Continue to monitor communications for further updates. ## Out of an abundance of caution, HCC will operate in a remote status for all students, faculty, and staff on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Please continue to monitor official HCC communications for updates. Stay safe and warm. ## Halifax Community College will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026. Updates will continue to be shared via HCC alerts, website, social media, and local news. Stay Safe. ## Halifax Community College will operate on a 2-hour delay, Thursday January 29, 2026 due to inclement weather. ## Due to campus conditions, Halifax Community College will transition to a remote learning and work environment on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Please continue to monitor HCC email, website, and social media for updates and remain safe. ## Due to inclement weather, Halifax Community College will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students should check Blackboard for assignments. Please continue to monitor HCC Alerts via text, email, and news updates. Stay safe. ## Halifax Community College will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to inclement weather. ## Due to weather conditions, Halifax Community College will be on Remote Learning for Students, Faculty, and Staff, Tuesday, December 9, 2025. ## Due to expected inclement weather conditions, Halifax Community College will transition to Remote Status for Students, Faculty, and Staff beginning at noon today, Dec. 8, 2025. ## Attention, Students, Faculty, & Staff: ** Due to pending inclement weather, Halifax Community College will operate under a Remote Learning status, December 5, 2025. ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/small_c_popup-150x150.webp) [close menu icon](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aclose%26settings%3DeyJkb19ub3Rfc2hvd19hZ2FpbiI6IiJ9) ## HCC Has Extended Hours!** ### The Student Affairs team will extend hours from **August 18 to 21, operating 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.** This is to support students with admissions, financial aid, and course registration needs that fall outside regular operating hours. 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