In light of the heightened security climate in the Nation the Hartford Civic Center has reviewed its security systems and procedures. As a result of this review, and with the goal of continuing to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for our guests, tenants and co-workers, the Civic Center is adding numerous procedures and security measures to it's existing comprehensive security program.

Guests attending Hartford Civic Center events are advised that bags, backpacks, luggage, coolers, parcels, briefcases and like articles will be strictly prohibited from the facility. All guests will be subject to search, at the Civic Center's discretion, of their person and/or possessions (including women's handbags of normal size which may be allowed entry after such search). Guests with prohibited articles will be turned away at the entrances to return items to their vehicle or dispose of the items. No storage or "check-in area" will be provided. Enforcement will be without exceptions.


Reentry Policy

Once Guests enter the Hartford Civic Center Veterans Memorial Coliseum for an event they are not allowed to leave and then return for that same event.


Smoking Policy

Guests are not allowed to smoke in the Hartford Civic Center Veterans Memorial Coliseum or Exhibition Center. For Coliseum events, the outside Smoking Area is located behind Section 107, which may or may not be available.


Cameras & Video Equipment Policy

Single-frame and flash photography are allowed. Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses that exceed 90mm are not allowed. Video cameras and hand-held video equipment are prohibited. Neither lighting nor camera support pods are permitted to be used by Guests at the Hartford Civic Center. Camera equipment may not obstruct the view or path of travel of others. Fans are not allowed to reproduce or re-broadcast any film of events, concerts or UConn games for commercial purposes without the written permission of Madison Square Garden, CT or the University of Connecticut and the NCAA.

All forms of video and motion-picture cameras are strictly prohibited.

Promoters of events at the Civic Center may ban the use of all cameras for specific shows. Check event listings for details.


Prohibited Items & Weapons Policy

There are no book bags, large bags, laser pointers, noisemakers, whistles, air horns of any type, coolers, bottles, cans, drugs and weapons of any kind allowed in the Hartford Civic Center Veterans Memorial Coliseum or Exhibition Center.


First Aid

A first aid station is located on the coliseum concourse behind Section 113.


Food & Beverage

The Hartford Civic Center, through its authorized representative, has exclusivity over all food and beverages consumed throughout the Hartford Civic Center. No food & Beverage is permitted into the Hartford Civic Center.


Programs, Novelties, etc.

All programs, novelties, T-shirts, souvenirs, etc. must be sold by the Hartford Civic Center or its authorized representatives. All such merchandise must be consigned over to the Hartford Civic Center or it authorized representative before the event.


Ticketmaster

Hartford Civic Center has an exclusive arrangement with Ticketmaster.


For more information please contact us at
(860) 249-6333 or email hccinfo@hartfordciviccenter.com