Technical Specs & Event Services

Everything you need to plan a successful event at the Show Me Center

Hosting an event takes more than just a great stage—it requires the right space, equipment, and support behind the scenes. The Show Me Center provides detailed technical specifications to help you plan with confidence, along with a wide range of services to ensure your event runs smoothly. From stage dimensions and rigging capabilities to catering, meeting rooms, and on-site production support, our team is ready to help you deliver an unforgettable experience.

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Arena Specs

Everything You Need to Know Before the Show

Make the most of your trip to the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Whether you’re here for a concert, a game, a graduation, or a convention, we’ve got the essentials to help you plan with ease—nearby places to stay, great local dining, things to do around town, plus simple directions and location info. Use the links above to start exploring and get the most out of your visit.

Floor & Capacity

  • Floor Capacity: Dependent on configuration
  • Floor Dimensions: 156 feet x 205 feet
  • Dashers: No
  • Ice: No
  • Seating Capacity: 2500-7600
  • Capacity of Lobby: 633
  • Stage Height: 4, 5, or 6 feet
  • Section Size: 4 feet x 8 feet
  • Steps: 4 sections
  • Risers: 4 feet x 8 feet wide by 1 or 2 feet high
  • Load limit on Roof: 78,600 pounds
  • Load limit per Point: Variable
  • Description: No more than 6000 pounds vertical or 400 pounds horizontal applied to any single beam.
  • Floor to Steel: 45 feet
  • Floor to Roof Height: 60 feet
  • Scoreboards: Scoreboard center of house rises to 45 feet
Questions? Contact Wil Gorman 573-651-5053
  • Large Locker Room: 2 with showers and fixtures (approximately 411 square foot each.)
  • Large Dressing Rooms: 1 with two bathrooms and one shower (283 square foot.)
  • Star Dressing Rooms: 2 with one bathroom and shower each (95 square foot each)
  • Production Room 1: 1 no bathroom or shower (142 square foot)
  • Production Room 2: 1 no bathroom or shower (98 square foot)
  • Service 1: 400 amps, 3 phase, 240 volts
  • Service 2: 200 amps, 3 phase, 240 volts
  • Service 3: 400 amps, 3 phase, 240 volts
  • Service 4: 200 amps, 3 phase, 240 volts
  • Separate Audio: Yes
  • Location: Northwest and Southwest Arena
  • Distance from Power to Stage:
    • House – West end stage 60 foot to center of stage
    • House – Center stage 115 foot to center of stage
    • House – South stage 97 foot to center of stage
    • Shore Power: 3/50 amps and 2/60 amps
  • Number of Spotlights: 6
  • Type: Strong Xenon Super Trouper
  • Position: 2 Front of house, 2 House left, 2 House right
  • Power for Alternate Position: Yes
  • House Sound and Light Position: Southeast corner / off of main floor
  • I-COM System: Clear Com
  • Cables and Distance: Varies
  • Incandescent: Programmable and dimmable lighting
  • Vapor: Programmable lighting
  • LED: Sport lighting (basketball)

Must make arrangements with Fire Marshall, Contact Wil Gorman 573-651-5053

  • Permit: N/A
  • Water and Drain: Available
  • Number: 1
  • Capacity: 3500 pounds
  • Lift Height: 20 feet
  • Extension: Yes
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Extra Fuel on Premises: Yes
  • Trucks: As Necessary
  • Location: North Lot
  • Cars: 1500 (additional 1867 spots located nearby)
  • Security: Available upon request
  • Parking Passes: Not Applicable
  • Loading Docks (3)
  • 2 Bed Level Bays: 7’10” Wide by 9’11” Tall
  • 1 Drive-in Dock: 13’4” Wide by 13’4” Tall
  • Truck Ramp: Yes on Bed level docks
  • Distance to Stage
    • House – West end stage: 80 feet
    • House – Center stage: 175 feet
    • House – South stage 200 feet
  • Relationship to Stage:
    • House West end stage: Stage Left
    • House – Center stage: NW corner of Arena
    • House – South stage: NW corner of Arena
  • Ventilation: House HVAC
  • Washing Machine and Dryer: Available upon request
  • Soft Goods: Black
  • Camera Risers: Available
  • Smoking: Not permitted inside facility
  • Storage Area: Limited space available
  • Union: No
  • Exit Signs: Must remain lighted
  • Phone lines: Available upon request
  • Hi-speed Internet: Available upon request

Event Services

Catering

The Show Me Center provides a fantastic menu and options for your event.

*Please note that only an approved caterer may serve food at the Show Me Center, for any questions you may have concerning catering or an approved caterer listing, contact Tessa Bollinger at (573) 651-2297 or tbollinger@semo.edu.

Are you looking for a special place for your special event? The Show Me Center takes the same attention to detail and event preparation to your event as one of the concerts we host!

The Show Me Center’s meeting rooms offer fantastic flexibility. Their fold-away walls provide versatile space to accommodate groups from 10 to 200. With wall to wall carpeting, a built-in public address system, air conditioning and adjustable lighting, these rooms are the perfect location for meetings, receptions, banquets and seminars.

For any additional questions or reservation information contact Heather Davis (573) 651-2297 or hbdavis@semo.edu.