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 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

October 14

All Day

Library, research and row of books on bookshelf for reading, knowledge and educational learning. University bookstore, information and zoom of shelves with textbook, academic journal or literature

2nd 8-week Session Starts

✏️ The 2nd 8-week session starts Oct. 14. Register now—seats fill fast!

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]

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.

HCC TO CLOSE AT 12 NOON

MARCH 5, 2025

Due to severe weather expectations: HCC will close at 12:00 noon today 3/5/2025. Please be safe