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

Why Choose Us?

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.

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.

Additional Perks:

Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary Event Planning Assistance
Discounted Rates for Non-Profit Organizations
Marketing Packages available
Discount with hotel rentals in Burke County

Venue Overview:

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.
4 adjoining dressing rooms/prep areas
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

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