Welcome to The Benton Civic Center!
Nestled in a peaceful woodland setting, the Benton Civic Center is located on approximately 5 acres of scenic woodlands in beautiful Southern Illinois. This unique facility offers a variety of events year round from live musical entertainment throughout the year to the largest Christmas Craft and Gift show in Southern Illinois held on every Thanksgiving weekend.
With an auditorium seating capacity of 1,250 and a dinner theater capacity of 740, the Civic Center is the perfect place and setting for the performing arts, weddings, receptions, seminars, school dances and graduations, as well as many other types of group gatherings. In addition, the Benton Civic Center offers a concession area, fully lit ample parking, a dance floor, and a 45' x 25' stage equipped with lights and sound.
The Benton Civic Center is well known for the quality concerts and events it hosts. Named artists ranging from oldies groups such the Platters, Marvelettes, Bill Haley's Comets, Coasters, the Drifters, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and Glenn Miller Orchestra to today's hit groups such as the Kentucky Headhunters and Black Stone Cherry have drawn hundreds of music lovers to the area. Watch for the Oak Ridge Boys in concert in late 2009.
Calendar Events
Check out our calendar for upcoming events being offered at the Benton Civic Center!