Boardwalk Hall
Following a $90 million renovation, the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall
re-opened in 2001
under its new name "Boardwalk Hall." It includes an Arena that can seat 10,500 people, and a ballroom that can
accommodate 17,000 people for a concert.
Boardwalk Hall is located at Mississippi and the Boardwalk, adjacent to the Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino. It is one of the premier entertainment locations on the East Coast.
Billboard Magazine reported that Boardwalk Hall is the top grossing mid-sized arena in North America. During 2010 the 14,700-seat hall grossed more than $15 million in ticket sales, and attracted 252,577 attendees for 35 ticketed shows that include 15 concerts and seven sellouts.
at Boardwalk Hall
A few examples of events that have been held at Boardwalk Hall are listed below:
- The Hannah Montana Show
- Mummers String Band
- Van Halen Rock Concert
- Elton John
- Pavlic vs. Hopkins Boxing Match
- Madonna - Sticky and Sweet tour
- Andre Reiu
- Celine Dion
The Miss America Pageant was held at Boardwalk Hall, from the hall's opening until 2005, after which the pageant moved to Las Vegas.
Boardwalk Hall Schedule of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan 14 | World Spirit Federation's Cheer and Dance Garden State Championship |
| Jan 15 | All-Star Hip Hop Concert |
| Jan 21 | Miss'd American Pageant |
| Jan 28 | Rascal Flats Thaw Out 2012 |
| Jan 29-30 | 2012 AHL All-Star Classic |
| Feb 3-4 | Gambler's Classic Midget Indoor Racing |
| Feb 14 | 5th Annual Valentine's Day Group Wedding, Civil Union and Vow Renewal Ceremony |
| Feb 25 | Philadelphia Mummers' String Band Show of Shows |
| Mar 9-11 | 36th Annual Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Championship |
| Mar 16-17 | 2012 ECAC Men's Hockey Championship |
| Mar 30-April 1 | 2nd Annual Atlantic City Boardwalk Rodeo |
| May 12 | Mother's Day Music Fest: Charlie Wison, Patti Labelle & Johnny Gill |
| May 19 | 1st Annual Beer vs Wine Event |
Boardwalk Hall Photos
The Boardwalk Hall Organ is located in the main auditorium of Boardwalk Hall. It was built in 1929, by the Midmer-Losh Organ Company, and is the largest organ in the world, as measured by the number of pipes, 33,000 of them. It holds the record for the loudest musical instrument ever built. This pipe organ was damaged during the renovations of Boardwalk Hall. However, it is in the process of being restored, and is now partially working.
Credits: Photos of Boardwalk Hall from the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority.
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Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall
Before it was renovated and renamed Boardwalk Hall, the building was called The Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall.
The Convention Hall originally opened in 1929. The Hall was
constructed without roof posts and pillars, and in its day, was considered an engineering marvel. It had
268,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and 20 conference rooms. It also had, what was at the time, the world's
largest stage,
measuring 110 feet wide and 85 feet deep.
Many famous events were held there including: The 1964 Democratic Convention where Lyndon B. Johnson was nominated, the Miss America Pageants and the world's first indoor football game. The Beatles played there, as did Pavarotti, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, and Barbara Streisand.
Convention Hall was large enough to hold indoor football games, and the 1964 Liberty Bowl game was held there.
The Convention Hall's Main Auditorium Organ built in 1929 was, at the time, the world's largest pipe organ, with 33,000 pipes, and is in the Guinness Book of World Records. It holds the record for the loudest musical instrument ever built. This pipe organ was damaged during the renovations of Boardwalk Hall. However, it is in the process of being restored, and is now partially working.
Photo credit: Convention Hall photo by Jack Freeman.
