Rose is the largest auditorium and theater in Western Visayas with a seating capacity of 4000 and has hosted several international and local concerts, conventions and events from known from music groups and singers, and as well as conventions and summits of known public servants and organizations.

It was built as a memorial in honor of Francis H. Rose, one of American founding fathers of Central Philippine University along with the Hopevale Martyrs who died during the World War II.

Since the 1990s, when the new Rose Memorial was opened to the public for university use at Central Philippine University, it has become a prominent venue in Iloilo for performances by notable international and local bands (rock, pop, acoustic, and group), recording artists/singers, as well as other music groups.

Additionally, it serves as a host for symposiums, summits, and conventions for public servants and organizations.

Bands Singers/Celebrities Politicians, public servants and known personas in various sectors Singing groups and others