Bren Events Center

The Bren Events Center, located at 100 Mesa Rd, Irvine, CA 92617, USA, is a versatile and prestigious venue for various events, including meetings, conferences, and large gatherings. Here is a detailed description of its facilities:

Meeting and Conference Facilities

• Capacity: The Bren Events Center can accommodate over 5,000 people, with 2,610 seats in fixed seating, 2,148 in telescopic seating, and 672 floor seats.

• Versatility: The arena is designed to host a wide range of events, from basketball games and concerts to international conferences and conventions.

• Retractable Seating: The center features retractable seating, allowing for easy conversion between different event formats.

• Safeguard Protective Floor Covering: The arena floor is covered with hardwood maple and Safeguard protective floor covering, ensuring a safe and durable surface for various activities.

Function Rooms and Capacities

The Bren Events Center does not have traditional function rooms but offers various amenities to support different types of events:

• Concession Stands: Two permanent concession stands are located on the concourse level, providing guests with convenient food and beverage options.

• Koll Room: This room, located downstairs near the main entrance, offers pre-game hospitality for supporters of UC Irvine Athletics who contribute at a certain giving level.

• Portable Stage System: The arena features a portable SICO stage system with adjustable size up to 2,400 square feet and an adjustable height from 46 to 88 inches, making it suitable for various performances and presentations.

Event Amenities

• State-of-the-Art Lighting and Acoustic Engineering: The two-level design includes state-of-the-art lighting and acoustic engineering, ensuring high-quality entertainment for all events.

• Smooth Crowd Flow: Three main entrances, including a special entrance for the “Antourage” student spirit organization, and another entrance on the arena level for security and controlled access, facilitate smooth crowd flow.

• Heating and Air Conditioning: The arena floor is fully heated and air-conditioned, providing a comfortable environment for events throughout the year.

• Rigging Beams: Twelve overhead moveable rigging beams, each 27 feet long with a 4,000-pound hanging capacity, support various event setups.

Additional Services

The Bren Events Center offers a range of services to support event planning, including catering, entertainment, decor, management, and audiovisual services. This makes it an ideal venue for comprehensive event management.