Convention Center
Welcome to The Classic Center
Located in the heart of downtown Athens, Georgia, The Classic Center provides unique meeting space, outstanding special event services, and a wide range of entertainment options, making this unconventional convention center the choice for conferences, meetings, and special events.
Whether you're planning an event for 10 or 10,000, The Classic Center's goal is to ensure that every guests leaves our campus feeling impressed. Dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality and quality service, we are committed to ensuring planners and guests are excited to return to Athens and The Classic Center year after year.
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Posted May 12, 2026
A Blossoming Triumph: Steven Teller Honored at the 4th Annual National Mural Awards
Award-winning artist Steven Teller has earned the Region Three Bronze Award at the 4th Annual National Mural Awards for his mural, “A Blossoming Ode to Georgia’s Musical History,” featured inside Akins Ford Arena. -
Posted May 1, 2026
One Last Curtain Call: Beetlejuice Ends the Season with Laughs and a Sneak Peek Ahead
Downtown Athens is just one month away from The Classic Center Theatre hosting the final show in its 2025–2026 Broadway Entertainment Series, presented by Akins Ford. -
Posted Apr 30, 2026
Georgia’s First Indoor Football League Team to Be Announced at May 21 Celebration in Athens
b>Jerome Bettis, Brian Jordan, David Pollack and Mark Richt to appear at public kickoff event with media interview opportunities








