Auditorium Rental

The Historic Old Rock School is the perfect host for your next major event! Book Your Event at Our State-of-the-Art Auditorium! Are you planning a conference, seminar, performance, or special event? Our auditorium offers everything you need to make it a success.

Download the Rental Application Here - Effective 7/1/25

The Valdese Community Affairs Office offers tours of each rental space by appointment. Dates are not held without a deposit. The full balance is due 10 days prior to the event and deposits are non-refundable. We will be happy to meet with you for a tour of the venue and help plan your event to ensure it's a great success!


Contact Us Today! Call 828-879-2129 | Email [email protected]

Spacious Seating: Accommodates up to 478 guests.

High-End Audio-Visual Equipment: Projectors, microphones, sound systems, and more.

Flexible Layout: Perfect for lectures, performances, or large gatherings.

A Banquet Room (Waldensian Room) is also available for meals, gathering, and dances. The Banquet Room holds 150 people with tables & chairs and 200 without, includes catering kitchen, surround sound, projector and more.

Location: Conveniently located along Interstate 40 via Exit 111 & 112, the venue is iconic to Downtown Valdese. Just 10 minutes from Hickory or Morganton and less than an hour from Asheville, Charlotte, and Boone, the Historic Old Rock School provides a true centralized location. Plenty of accessible parking.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary Event Planning Assistance
  • Discounted Rates for Non-Profit Organizations
  • Marketing Packages available
  • 10% Discount with hotel booked in Burke County
  • 2 Art Galleries open for public viewing during the event

  • The 478-seat auditorium is newly renovated offering enhanced acoustics, premium finishes, and upgraded lighting system. The front lobby welcomes event attendees with a large area for gathering for concessions or photo opportunities. Events such as pageants, award celebrations, seminars, conferences, theatre productions, and music events find the venue's size welcoming and accommodating.
  • 2 adjoining dressing rooms/prep areas (hold up to 25 people each - equipped with 75" TVs for auditorium viewing, sinks, counters, microwaves, mini-refrigerator)
  • 2 additional dressing rooms/prep areas (hold up to 25 people each - equipped with 75" TVs for auditorium viewing)
  • ADA access to backstage and all major entrances to the building
  • Additional spaces available for banquets, breakout spaces, and prep
  • Camera System in each dressing room for stage ques
  • Removable seating to accommodate runways, judging areas, etc.
  • Newly renovated restrooms
  • Concession Area - (equipped with refrigerator and serving window)

  • Follow Spot Light
  • Stage Monitors
  • Grand Piano
  • Marquee Advertisement
  • Welcome Bags - visitor guides, Valdese merchandise, dining guides
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