About The Coliseum

ABOUT RAPIDES PARISH COLISEUM

Located in the heart of Louisiana in Alexandria, the Rapides Parish Coliseum (RPC) hosts an array of events in Alexandria, LA with I-49 just minutes away, creating easy travel from I-10 to I-20. Alexandria is also serviced by the Alexandria International Airport, which services commuter, corporate, and private aircraft.

Our state-of-the-art facility, strives to be a leader in both the entertainment industry and in our community. Our mission is to contribute to the quality of life in Central Louisiana and create a lasting impact by creating memories through world class arts and entertainment.

The Rapides Parish Coliseum is managed by ASM Global. ASM Global was formed by the merger of AEG Facilities and SMG, global leaders in venue and event strategy, management and other services. For more than 40 years, our clients have benefited from our depth of resources and unparalleled experience, expertise and creative problem-solving. Our success is built on our many local and national relationships and partnerships with publicly- and privately-owned venues, event producers, suppliers, architects, developers, sports teams and industry associations.

Together, we will create even greater experiences. Our vision is to connect the world through inspiration, innovation and imagination in order to realize the potential of the spaces and places that bring people together, so together we can elevate the human spirit and move the world forward.

SEATING & ROOM AVAILABILITY

The Rapides Parish Coliseum boasts the ability to host as many as 10,000 people. The recent $23-million-dollar renovation expanded the seating capacity, added 6 meeting rooms, locker rooms, a state-of-the-art catering kitchen, and fully equipped office space.

Meeting space is available for lease. The Rapides Parish Coliseum has 6 meeting rooms varying in sizes from 700 sqft. to 2,200 sqft. These rooms are perfect for your next seminar, banquet, lecture series, birthday party, or whatever you may need. The Catering staff is here to help with all of your needs.

OUR LEGACY

First constructed in 1964, the RPC has hosted a variety of performers, speakers, and artists to include President Ronald Reagan, Martin Luther King Jr., Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Alabama, and many more. The $23 million renovation completed in 2017 added style and efficiency to this great facility. The building now features 6 meeting rooms, a catering kitchen, 4 locker rooms, 7 luxury suites, new office space, and ticket booths. Tomorrow’s legacy is in the making. Come make lasting memories at the RPC.

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