The Walhalla Performing Arts Center at the Historic Walhalla Civic Auditorium, (originally built in 1903, with the auditorium being added in 1913) strives to provide a world-class facility for performances, conferences & special events in order to enhance the cultural & social life of the Mountain Lakes Region in Upstate South Carolina. The Auditorium offers 456 seats including 140 on the balcony. The 100 seat reception hall is available for rental & serves as the concession area during our events. In 1993 the Walhalla Auditorium Restoration Committee created a charter, obtained a lease and a 501(c)3 designation & restoration began. The first performance was held in August 2003. The Walhalla Performing Arts Center at the Walhalla Civic Auditorium is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.