Owned by the Garland Independent School District, the center was built to host graduations and other school district events while providing the community of Garland a first-class facility which hosts a variety of events and has a significant economic impact for the area.
Event planners and visitors to the Curtis Culwell Center are welcomed with open arms into this sleek modern facility that was built with the end-user in mind.
With a full conference center and arena, we offer flexible space that allows for most any event you can imagine.
The Curtis Culwell Center is a beautiful state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility, located near George Bush Turnpike between North Garland Avenue and Brand Road directly adjacent to Naaman Forest High School, and the Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center.
The senior management team has over 100 years of combined industry experience to help promoters and planners create a successful event.
The Curtis Culwell Center, boasting over 190,000 square feet of space, welcomes district and community events of all kinds including graduations, sports events, concerts, teacher in-service activities, national and regional tournaments, banquets, weddings, corporate training, meetings, trade shows, world-renowned performances, and a myriad of other public and private events.
Senior management at the center has over 20 years of experience in similar venues.
The facility hosts several hundred events a year.
About this Venue Parking
Parking
There is surface level parking all around the facility.
Arena events usually occupy our parking on the north and east sides of the building and the west side is normally reserved for VIP and reserved parking.
For Conference Center events there is a separate entrance and parking - located in the south east section of the parking lot - adjacent to the conference center.
Parking fees for public events vary by the event.
Please check with the event organizer for information about parking fees for the event you are attending.
Parking is available in Lots A, B, F, G, H & I. Prices range from $5 to $30 depending on the event. Suite & VIP parking there is located on the south side of the building via the 2nd 183A Entrance, past the marquee. All methods of payment are accepted at Curtis Culwell Center for all self-park & valet lots.
Regular Hours - Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, weekend hours vary per event. For event box office hours, please visit Curtis Culwell Center event tickets can be purchased through Sulekha.
Ticket Requirements: For all ticketed events, all Curtis Culwell Center patrons must present a ticket for entry, except for those patrons younger than two (2) years of age. However, children under two years of age must sit on the lap of an accompanying ticket-bearing adult. For some family/kids events ages, one (1) and up must be accompanied by a ticket.
The Curtis Culwell Center, as a rental facility, is not in a position to contact or interfere with artist or artist management regarding autographs or special meet and greet requests. From time to time, artist management will arrange these opportunities, and if available, the Curtis Culwell Center will include that as part of standard event information.
The use of photographic or sound recording devices, including film and digital cameras, digital video recorders, cell phones, and/or other visual or audio recording devices is a violation of copyright law and is strictly prohibited. Patrons using these devices during a performance may be asked to leave the theatre. No refunds will be issued. In certain instances, patrons may be asked to delete photographs.
In addition, light and noise disturbances can hinder the enjoyment of any performance. Out of the consideration and safety of performers and fellow patrons, the use of cell phones is strictly forbidden during all shows. This includes the use of phones for texting or photographic purposes. Individuals caught using their cell phones may be asked to leave the theatre.