The Roanoke Valley's largest indoor arena — 10,000 seats for concerts, hockey, and the annual high school basketball tournament that shuts down half the valley. Built in 1967 as the Roanoke Civic Center, it anchors Salem's event economy. The arena lacks the architectural charm of the Jefferson Center but makes up for it in sheer capacity.
Quick facts
- ·The Roanoke Valley's largest indoor arena — 10,000 seats.
- ·Hosts concerts, hockey, and the annual high school basketball tournament that shuts down half the valley.
- ·Built in 1967 as the Roanoke Civic Center.
- ·Anchors Salem's event economy.
- ·Lacks the architectural charm of the Jefferson Center but makes up for it in sheer capacity.
- ·Ticket-based admission. Event calendar at salemciviccenter.com.
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