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.
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]
Halifax Community College will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 5th, 2026.
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Halifax Community College will operate on a 2-hour delay, Thursday January 29, 2026 due to inclement weather.
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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.
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Due to pending inclement weather, Halifax Community College will operate under a Remote Learning status, December 5, 2025.
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.