The Peoria Civic Centre is more a convention centre and stadium that caters to the locals and visitors. Opened in 1982, the Peoria Civic Centre has been host to several concerts and sports events in the years since. If you happen to buy tickets to an event in the Peoria Civic Centre, be prepared to have a good time as the stadium itself is quite spacious and the seating is well planned. You will have a good time attending any of the events at the Convention Centre as the entire place is visitor friendly and the atmosphere is quite lively. The staff at the Centre is also courteous and helpful.