Peace Center

What Peace Center does

The Peace Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization headquartered in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, operating a six-acre campus comprising five distinct venues: Peace Concert Hall (2,115 seats), Gunter Theatre (up to 439 seats), The Mockingbird (180-seat listening room, opened 2026), Coach Music Factory (1,100-capacity standing-room music venue, opened 2026), and The Pavilion (outdoor riverside stage). The organization has been Greenville's primary arts and entertainment anchor since 1990, with a stated $957.7 million cumulative economic impact on Greenville County and a credited role in downtown revitalization.

The core technology stack is commodity digital infrastructure rather than proprietary IP: digital ticketing with QR-code scanning delivered 48 hours before showtime through a website and InstantEncore-powered mobile app, payment processing via PayPal/Braintree, Google Analytics for web traffic, and OpenTable for on-site dining reservations at Genevieve's restaurant. There are no disclosed proprietary algorithms, AI capabilities, or developer-facing APIs.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of streams: ticket sales (single-show, Broadway subscriptions, group sales), venue rentals for weddings and corporate events, on-site food and beverage, gift cards, and donations/fundraising via the Peacekeepers individual giving program, corporate and foundation giving, and planned giving. Primary customer segments are general audiences purchasing individual tickets, Broadway season subscribers, corporate event clients, wedding/social event clients, and students participating in matinees and workshops. Programming relationships with Broadway touring productions (e.g., Spamalot, 2026-2027 season), national concert acts (Vince Gill, Pixies), and curated songwriter series anchor content supply. The organization is led by President & CEO Megan Riegel and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with no parent company or outside equity investment disclosed.

Name

Peace Center

Legal name

Peace Center

Website

https://peacecenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Peace Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization in Greenville, SC, operating a six-acre campus with five venues hosting Broadway tours, concerts, comedy, and private events for the Upstate South Carolina community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Center

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB), Private Screenings & Venue Rentals (Corporate, Parties) (MPADAKAJ)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Broadway subscription series
• Live entertainment
• Event venue rental
• Performing arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling tickets to performances across multiple venues including Peace Concert Hall, Gunter Theatre, The Mockingbird, Coach Music Factory, and The Pavilion. Ticket categories include single tickets, Broadway subscriptions, and group sales.
2. Venue Rentals: Rental income from hosting private events including weddings, corporate events, and parties in various venue spaces.
3. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Peace Center relies on donor contributions to support shows, community programs, and campus maintenance.
4. Food and Beverage Services: On-site dining at Genevieve's restaurant, bar services at The Mockingbird venue, and lobby bars serving food and beverages during performances.
5. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards for tickets and potentially food/beverage purchases at the venue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Peace Center is a nonprofit performing arts center in Greenville, SC that operates a five-venue campus hosting Broadway touring productions, national concert tours, comedy, family programming, and educational workshops. It sells individual and subscription tickets to the public, rents its venues for private and corporate events, and runs an on-site restaurant (Genevieve's).

Product overview

The Peace Center is a nonprofit performing arts center in Greenville, SC offering a portfolio of venue spaces and entertainment services. The core offering consists of five distinct venues: Peace Concert Hall (2,115 seats for Broadway and concerts), The Mockingbird (180-seat intimate listening room), Coach Music Factory (1,100-capacity multi-level club), Gunter Theatre (439-seat intimate theater), and The Pavilion (outdoor riverside stage). Supporting services include digital ticketing via their mobile app and online platform, on-site dining at Genevieve's restaurant, gift cards, and Peace Broadway subscription series. Community programs encompass Song Sessions concert series, Songwriter Workshops, Student Matinees, and venue rentals for private events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peace Concert Hall
• Gunter Theatre
• The Mockingbird
• Coach Music Factory
• The Pavilion
• Genevieve's Restaurant
• Song Sessions
• Peace Broadway
• Venue Rentals
• Gift Cards
• Group Sales
• Songwriter Workshop
• Peace Center Mobile App

Quantifiable outcome

• $957.7 million cumulative economic impact on Greenville County and nearly $1.1 billion for the state of South Carolina since 1990

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Coach Music FactorycoreOthers · 12 February 2026The Peace Center opened the Coach Music Factory as the second of two new venues on its campus in downtown Greenville. This multi-level club-style venue (capacity 1,100 standing) features bands in pop, rock, country, alt, and more.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blumenthal Performing Arts: Charlotte, NC-based multi-venue performing arts center (Belk Theater, Booth Playhouse, Stage Door Theater, Blume Studio) operating a similar Broadway touring, concert, and education model in an adjacent Southeast market. Closest direct comparable in scale, mission, and programming mix.
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Orlando-based multi-venue performing arts campus (Walt Disney Theater, Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Steinmetz Hall, Judson's) that recently completed a major expansion with a comparable mix of Broadway, concerts, and education. Closely mirrors Peace Center's recent campus-build-out strategy.
• Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC): Nashville-based nonprofit performing arts center running multiple venues (Jackson Hall, Polk Theater, Johnson Theater, War Memorial Auditorium) with Broadway, concerts, and community programs. Direct comparable in regional Southeast market positioning and programming mix.
• Tobin Center for the Performing Arts: San Antonio, TX multi-venue performing arts campus (H-E-B Performance Hall, Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater) offering Broadway tours, concerts, comedy, and education. Comparable scale, venue diversity, and nonprofit mission profile.
• Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Costa Mesa, CA performing arts center operating multiple venues (Segerstrom Hall, Samueli Theater, Argyros Plaza) with Broadway tours, concerts, and arts education. Comparable multi-venue, nonprofit operating model at a similar organizational scale.
• The Smith Center for the Performing Arts: Las Vegas-based multi-venue performing arts campus (Reynolds Hall, Myron's, Troesh Studio Theater, Cabaret Jazz) with Broadway, concerts, and education programs. Comparable in mission, multi-venue setup, and nonprofit structure.

Broad incumbents

• Ryman Auditorium: Historic Nashville concert venue and parent-managed nonprofit organization that competes for national touring acts in the same regional catchment as Peace Center. Operates a similar touring-concert programming model with a strong brand and educational programming.
• Woodruff Arts Center: Atlanta arts campus that houses the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Hall, and High Museum. Comparable multi-venue performing arts campus model with combined Broadway/theater/symphony programming, although materially larger and more diversified.
• Kimmel Cultural Campus: Philadelphia multi-venue performing arts campus (Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, SEI Innovation Studio) operated as a nonprofit with Broadway tours, concerts, and education. Similar multi-venue nonprofit operating model at a larger urban scale.
• Fox Theatre (Atlanta): Iconic 4,665-seat historic Atlanta performing arts venue and nonprofit institution that hosts Broadway tours, concerts, and private events. Larger and older than Peace Center but operates a similar nonprofit Broadway/venue model in the same Southeast region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/peacecenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/peacecenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/peacecenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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