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Eureka Municipal Auditorium
The Municipal Auditorium is one of Humboldt County's largest venues. Built in 1936, this historic building is the perfect location for a concert with a maximum capacity of 2,300 yet versatile enough to host an indoor sports clinic, roller skating or a birthday party.
General Facility Rental Guidelines
Reservations for the Municipal Auditorium must be made at least two months in advance of the desired date of use. Liability insurance is required for all rentals of City of Eureka facilities.
Information about Municipal Auditorium
- Maximum Capacity: 1,500 (with seating on the main floor), 2,300 (without seating on the main floor)
- Balcony Seats: 806
- Floor Seats: 1,494 (standing room only)
- Chairs: 600 (folding)
- Tables: 12
- Total square feet of Main Floor: 10,000
- Stage: 1,520 square feet (65 feet x 29 feet)
- Stage Opening: 40 feet
- Balcony Clearance: 8 feet (Balcony extends approximately 20 feet over main floor)
Electricity Information
120 and 208 volts available. Three phases, 400 amps lighting panel - 3 phase, 200 amps sound panel - 3 phase.
150 amps -No electrician
Security
- A minimum of 2 uniformed security guards are required to patrol a one-block radius outside the Municipal Auditorium. This is in addition to security guards required by EPD for inside the building.
- All security personnel must be clearly identified by apparel.
- Security requirements must be met within 7 days of the reservation.
Contracting Party Responsibilities
- Stage lighting
- Backdrops
- 100 feet minimum cable
- Security
- Sound system
Production Company or Contracting Party are responsible for a one-block radius clean up.
Fees (Effective 7/1/23 - 6/30/24)
Commercial Events
- Deposit: 10% of projected ticket sales
- Building Rental Rate: 10% of ticket sales plus 10% of concessions and merchandise sales
- Portable toilets: 2 to 6 units may be required, depending on the event
- Post Event Clean-up: $475 to $700
- Electrical charge (flat rate): $250
Staff Fees
- Custodian: $35 per hour
- Electrician: $60 per hour
- Fire Personnel: $103.50 per hour per personnel
- Police Special Services: Dependent on the event
Special Services
Special police, fire, custodian, and staff services that may be necessary shall be provided at the applicant's expense. Special service fees will be assessed after the conclusion of the event. Electrician, custodian, and fire personnel are required in the building the entire time of the event!
Additional Rental Information
A ticket manifest must be submitted before ticket sales begin. Any unsold tickets must be returned to the Recreation Division within two weeks after the event.
An inventory and accounting of all concessions, including food and merchandise, must be submitted to the City within two weeks after the event for final accounting purposes.
All contract requirements must be completed one month prior to the event. Failure to comply will result in the termination of the contract.
Non-Commercial Events
- Deposit: $250
- Building Rental Rates
- $155 for the first 3 hours
- $65 for each additional hour
- Ten-hour rate: $345
- Entire weekday: $415
- Entire weekend day: $435
- Portable toilets: 2 to 6 units may be required, depending on the event
- Post Event Clean-up $475 - $700
- Electrical charge (flat rate) $250
Staff Fees
- Custodian: $35 per hour
- Electrician: $60 per hour
- Fire Personnel: $103.50 per hour per personnel
- Police Special Services: Dependent on the event
Special Services
Special police, fire, custodian, and staff services that may be necessary shall be provided at the applicant's expense. Special service fees will be assessed after the conclusion of the event. Electrician, custodian, and fire personnel are required in the building the entire time of the event!
Security
- A minimum of 2 uniformed security guards are required to patrol a one-block radius outside the Municipal Auditorium. This is in addition to security guards required by EPD for inside the building.
- All security personnel must be clearly identified by apparel.
- Security requirements must be met within 7 days of the reservation.
Contracting Party Responsibilities
- Stage lighting
- Backdrops
- 100 feet minimum cable
- Security
- Sound system
Production Company or Contracting Party are responsible for a one-block radius clean up.
