FAMU Lawson Center

1800 Althea Gibson Wy
Talllahassee FL 32310
(850) 412-5967

The Lawson Center is primarily an educational facility. It houses four basketball/ volleyball courts on the arena floor, several classrooms, a computer lab, a human performance laboratory, a hydrotherapy room with Swimex theraputic pool and sports training area, and the 3,000 square foot HPER fitness center. It also hosts faculty and department offices.

The Lawson Center hosts FAMU Convocations and Commencement Exercises. It is also the home of the Rattler Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams and the Volleyball home games. The main arena area features bleacher seating for 8,470 people, a video scoreboard, and a first-class arena sound system.

Other facility features include an 80-person banquet room overlooking the arena, a dance studio with spring floor, meeting rooms, interview rooms and classrooms that may be converted into sky boxes.

When not in use for instructional or athletic purposes, the Lawson Center is made available for other events. Concerts, entertainment events and athletic tournaments find a welcoming space under its arched roof. 

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The Lawson Center is primarily an educational facility. It houses four basketball/ volleyball courts on the arena floor, several classrooms, a computer lab, a human performance laboratory, a hydrotherapy room with Swimex theraputic pool and sports training area, and the 3,000 square foot HPER fitness center. It also hosts faculty and department offices.

The Lawson Center hosts FAMU Convocations and Commencement Exercises. It is also the home of the Rattler Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams and the Volleyball home games. The main arena area features bleacher seating for 8,470 people, a video scoreboard, and a first-class arena sound system.

Other facility features include an 80-person banquet room overlooking the arena, a dance studio with spring floor, meeting rooms, interview rooms and classrooms that may be converted into sky boxes.

When not in use for instructional or athletic purposes, the Lawson Center is made available for other events. Concerts, entertainment events and athletic tournaments find a welcoming space under its arched roof. 

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Friday night, Frenchtown turns up. 🔥

🧡💚 Frenchtown Rising is back with Keke Wyatt live on the block. Free outdoor concert, with vendors, food, games and that unmistakable Frenchtown energy.

📍 Corner of Georgia & Macomb
⏰ 6 to 10 PM. Bring your crew and kick off Homecoming weekend right.

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Friday night, Frenchtown turns up. 🔥 🧡💚 Frenchtown Rising is back with Keke Wyatt live on the block. Free outdoor concert, with vendors, food, games and that unmistakable Frenchtown energy. 📍 Corner of Georgia & Macomb ⏰ 6 to 10 PM. Bring your crew and kick off Homecoming weekend right.

It’s Homecoming week on The Hill! 💚🧡🐍 There’s no place like FAMU, and Tallahassee is ready for it.

📣 Tonight: Homecoming Pep Rally at 7 PM
🎤 Thursday, Oct. 22: Homecoming Concert with Gunna, Summer Walker, T.I. and Bellygang Kushington at the Al Lawson Center. Show at 7.
👏 Friday, Oct. 23: NPHC Step Show. Nine organizations, one crown.
🎶 Friday, Oct. 23: Frenchtown Rising, a free outdoor block party with live music, food and games at Georgia & Macomb, 6 to 10 PM.
🏈 Saturday, Oct. 24: Rattlers vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Kickoff at 4!
🙏 Sunday, Oct. 25: Gospel Concert at Lee Hall closes out the week.

See the full schedule at homecomingatfamu.com.

Coming to town? Find out where to eat, stay and play: VisitTallahassee.com

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It’s Homecoming week on The Hill! 💚🧡🐍 There’s no place like FAMU, and Tallahassee is ready for it. 📣 Tonight: Homecoming Pep Rally at 7 PM 🎤 Thursday, Oct. 22: Homecoming Concert with Gunna, Summer Walker, T.I. and Bellygang Kushington at the Al Lawson Center. Show at 7. 👏 Friday, Oct. 23: NPHC Step Show. Nine organizations, one crown. 🎶 Friday, Oct. 23: Frenchtown Rising, a free outdoor block party with live music, food and games at Georgia & Macomb, 6 to 10 PM. 🏈 Saturday, Oct. 24: Rattlers vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Kickoff at 4! 🙏 Sunday, Oct. 25: Gospel Concert at Lee Hall closes out the week. See the full schedule at homecomingatfamu.com. Coming to town? Find out where to eat, stay and play: VisitTallahassee.com

Looking for a unique dinner spot? Take your tastebuds to Peru at Café de Martín.

Café de Martín brings the culinary heritage of Lima to Tallahassee—highlighting fresh ceviche, traditional main courses, and perfectly shaken Pisco Sours. Perfect for an intimate date night, a relaxed patio meal, or post-work drinks.

📍 Café de Martín | 2743 Capital Cir NE
@cafede_martin

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Looking for a unique dinner spot? Take your tastebuds to Peru at Café de Martín. Café de Martín brings the culinary heritage of Lima to Tallahassee—highlighting fresh ceviche, traditional main courses, and perfectly shaken Pisco Sours. Perfect for an intimate date night, a relaxed patio meal, or post-work drinks. 📍 Café de Martín | 2743 Capital Cir NE @cafede_martin

Due to the threat of severe weather associated with Hurricane Isaias, the Jubilee Music Festival featuring Tye Tribbett has been canceled. The safety and well-being of our attendees, artists, and production team are always our highest priority. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience this may cause. Refunds for the ticket price and sales tax will be issued through AXS.

For storm updates affecting Tallahassee-Leon County, visit visittallahassee.com/travel-weather-alerts. Stay safe, Tallahassee.

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Due to the threat of severe weather associated with Hurricane Isaias, the Jubilee Music Festival featuring Tye Tribbett has been canceled. The safety and well-being of our attendees, artists, and production team are always our highest priority. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience this may cause. Refunds for the ticket price and sales tax will be issued through AXS. For storm updates affecting Tallahassee-Leon County, visit visittallahassee.com/travel-weather-alerts. Stay safe, Tallahassee.

Tucked along the trails of Cascades Park sits a window into Florida`s earliest days of statehood: the First Florida Capitol (replica).

Before the iconic Historic Capitol and modern tower shaped our skyline, Florida’s territorial government met in a log cabin built right here in 1824. This detailed replica offers visitors a quiet, shaded step back in time in the middle of our downtown park.

Take a stroll down Cascades Park and explore where Florida`s legislative history began.

📍 Cascades Park
📸 @850photography

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Tucked along the trails of Cascades Park sits a window into Florida's earliest days of statehood: the First Florida Capitol (replica). Before the iconic Historic Capitol and modern tower shaped our skyline, Florida’s territorial government met in a log cabin built right here in 1824. This detailed replica offers visitors a quiet, shaded step back in time in the middle of our downtown park. Take a stroll down Cascades Park and explore where Florida's legislative history began. 📍 Cascades Park 📸 @850photography

Your Saturday morning plans, sorted. ☕

Dozens of local artists, craft vendors, and more fill Ponce de Leon Park in Downtown Tallahassee every Saturday through November. Grab a coffee, wander the park, make a morning of it.

📍 Downtown Market | Saturdays, 9 AM–1 PM
📸 @sarahfeiserr

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Your Saturday morning plans, sorted. ☕ Dozens of local artists, craft vendors, and more fill Ponce de Leon Park in Downtown Tallahassee every Saturday through November. Grab a coffee, wander the park, make a morning of it. 📍 Downtown Market | Saturdays, 9 AM–1 PM 📸 @sarahfeiserr

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