Water for Elephants Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the Von Braun Center Huntsville

The Von Braun Center (VBC), formerly known as the Von Braun Civic Center (VBCC), is a multi-purpose indoor arena located at 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, Alabama. It was inaugurated for the general public on March 14, 1975, with a construction cost of around $15 million. The arena has a seating capacity of approximately 10,000, and the Von Braun Center Concert Hall has only 1,955 seating capacity. It is under the ownership of the City of Huntsville and is operated by Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau. The arena underwent renovations in 2010 by Matheny Goldman. In addition to the arena, the VBC features multiple exhibit halls, a playhouse, a concert hall, and many other facilities for meetings and exhibits. The concert Hall includes dressing space for performers, an orchestra rehearsal room, and a lounge for patrons.

Since its opening, the VBC Concert Hall has been serving as the home venue for the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. It has hosted many pop, rock, and country music concerts. An American songwriter Elvis Presley performed at the site from May 30 through June 1, 1975, for an unprecedented five performances. The venue currently serves as a host for the production of the Broadway Theater League, the Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater, the creation of Theatre Huntsville, and the Jim Parker Songwriters Series, along with other numerous community events.

Tickets can be purchased for any upcoming event from the Ticket office of Von Braun Center from Monday to Friday (8 am-5 pm). You can also buy tickets online at TicketsOnSale.com with some exclusive discounts.