Built in 1931 and opened in 1932, the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium is one of the most revered performance halls in the nation. Its Renaissance Revival edifice is echoed in the ornate carvings and elegant frescoes that adorn the interior.  A fully-equipped concert hall, the main floor seats 1,922 fixed (the Civic can add 98 seats over the pit, if your event requires it). The loge seats 560 and the balcony seats 449 for a total capacity of 3,029.  Located on the second floor, the classic Gold Room provides an unforgettable setting for smaller meetings, receptions, or dinner parties of up to 300 guests.  With plenty of on-site parking and easy access to freeways, hotels and all the amenities of Old Pasadena, the Civic is a destination of choice for events of distinction from Broadway musicals to world class ballet, symphony orchestras and celebrity speakers to broadcast events including the Prime Time Emmy Awards, and the People's Choice Awards, and of course, yours.