Since opening its doors in 1985, The Pensacola Civic Center has hosted some of the biggest names in the entertainment business, from Cher to Kiss, to Elton John, to Kenny Chesney. Owned by Escambia County and managed by SMG, the world’s largest private management company for public facilities, The Pensacola Civic Center is a 10,000 seat arena with over 20,000 square feet of exhibition space. 12 versatile meeting rooms with 13,000 square feet of meeting space are also available with full service on-site or off-site catering. The facility routinely hosts trade shows, regional sporting events, graduation ceremonies, even weddings! [click here for info]( Since opening its doors in 1985, The Pensacola Civic Center has hosted some of the biggest names in the entertainment business, from Cher to Kiss, to Elton John, to Kenny Chesney. Owned by Escambia County and managed by SMG, the world’s largest private management company for public facilities, The Pensacola Civic Center is a 10,000 seat arena with over 20,000 square feet of exhibition space. 12 versatile meeting rooms with 13,000 square feet of meeting space are also available with full service on-site or off-site catering. The facility routinely hosts trade shows, regional sporting events, graduation ceremonies, even weddings!)