The Monroe Civic Center Arena is a multi-purpose event venue located in the heart of Monroe, Louisiana. It can accommodate up to 7,600 guests and provides a unique and memorable experience for your guests, no matter what type of function you're planning. Completed in 1985, the Arena is part of the Monroe Civic Center, which consists of three buildings: an auditorium building with 1759 seats, the Bienville Building with a 4800-seat capacity, and the arena with its 8000-person seating capacity. It hosts large concerts, sporting events, circuses, family entertainment acts, trade shows, and banquets. For smaller gatherings, two meeting rooms are also available. Monroe has been aptly nicknamed "the land of the gumbo people" and its southern charm is evident. Enjoy a variety of attractions and activities, from horse racing at the Louisiana Downs racetrack to golfing at Bayou DeSiard Country Club or Chennault Park, fishing at the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, art galleries, and local theaters. There are also a variety of tasty restaurants featuring every cuisine imaginable, as well as unique boutiques with Southern-style clothing items. The Monroe Civic Center Arena has something to offer everyone. From trade shows and banquets to concerts and rodeos, this unique venue provides all the amenities you need in