Raleigh Convention Center

  • Address: 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Area: Downtown Raleigh
  • Phone: 919.996.8500

About

Since opening in Sept. 2008, the Raleigh Convention Center has been a remarkable resource for groups from 5 to 100,000. The dedicated staff is here to make sure each visitor’s needs—whether as an attendee, planner or exhibitor—are met.


The Raleigh Convention Center is a bustling hub for the culture, commerce and technologies that make the area one of the most admired and sought-after places in the United States. The modern, 500,000-square-foot facility includes a soaring street-level lobby, an elegant ballroom and a massive exhibit hall as well as reliable, upgraded tech amenities and award-winning culinary delights.


You’ll be welcomed into a grand lobby of dazzling floor-to-ceiling windows. Open and airy, the 4,100-square-foot, street-level mezzanine overlooks the exhibit hall and provides easy access to all other areas of the center and the attached Raleigh Marriott City Center. Granite details, stunning artwork, casual seating and a gracious reception area create the ideal spot to mix and mingle before or after events. All capacities listed are maximum room set without staging and with no or minimal AV equipment.


The convention center is home to the iconic Cree Shimmer Wall, sister venue to the Red Hat Amphitheater (across the street!) and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, plus just steps from downtown Raleigh restaurants and hot spots. The center has earned "Most Creative Place to Host a Meeting" and numerous Readers' Choice Awards from ConventionSouth magazine, as well as the Centers of Excellence Award from EXHIBITOR Magazine for three consecutive years (2019, 2020, 2021), and a City of Raleigh Climate Impact Award in Waste and Energy Consumption. The center is also NC Green Travel-certified.


The Raleigh Convention Center is accredited by GBAC STAR™, the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation for facilities.

  • About

    Since opening in Sept. 2008, the Raleigh Convention Center has been a remarkable resource for groups from 5 to 100,000. The dedicated staff is here to make sure each visitor’s needs—whether as an attendee, planner or exhibitor—are met.

    The Raleigh Convention Center is a bustling hub for the culture, commerce and technologies that make the area one of the most admired and sought-after places in the United States. The modern, 500,000-square-foot facility includes a soaring street-level lobby, an elegant ballroom and a massive exhibit hall as well as reliable, upgraded tech amenities and award-winning culinary delights.

    You’ll be welcomed into a grand lobby of dazzling floor-to-ceiling windows. Open and airy, the 4,100-square-foot, street-level mezzanine overlooks the exhibit hall and provides easy access to all other areas of the center and the attached Raleigh Marriott City Center. Granite details, stunning artwork, casual seating and a gracious reception area create the ideal spot to mix and mingle before or after events. All capacities listed are maximum room set without staging and with no or minimal AV equipment.

    The convention center is home to the iconic Cree Shimmer Wall, sister venue to the Red Hat Amphitheater (across the street!) and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, plus just steps from downtown Raleigh restaurants and hot spots. The center has earned "Most Creative Place to Host a Meeting" and numerous Readers' Choice Awards from ConventionSouth magazine, as well as the Centers of Excellence Award from EXHIBITOR Magazine for three consecutive years (2019, 2020, 2021), and a City of Raleigh Climate Impact Award in Waste and Energy Consumption. The center is also NC Green Travel-certified.

    The Raleigh Convention Center is accredited by GBAC STAR™, the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation for facilities.

  • Amenities
    General Amenities
    • Accessible to People with Disabilities:
    • Elevators Indoor:
    • Smoke-Free (entire property):
    Sports Hosted
    • Basketball:
    • Cheerleading:
    • Gymnastics:
    • Martial Arts:
    • Table Sports:
    • Volleyball:
    • Wrestling:
    General Safe Practices
    • CDC Recommended Cleaning Procedures:
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    • Hand Wash/Sanitizer Stations:
    • Limited Elevator Occupancy:
    • Mobile Payments Accepted:
    • No Contact Services:
    • Reduced Occupancy/Occupancy Limits:
    • Sneeze Guards/Contact Barriers:
    • Social Distance Furniture Configurations:
    • Social Distance Markings/Signage:
    • Social Distancing Guidelines Enforced:
    Dining
    • Single Use Menus:
    Personal Protection
    • Health Screening Required-Guest:
    • Health Screening Required-Staff:
    • Masks Required-Guest:
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    Safety Standards and Certifications
    • Count On Me NC:
    • GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation:
    • N.C. Live Coalition Member:
  • Events
    • July 24, 2025 - July 27, 2025
    • Times: Thurs. 2pm-midnight; Fri. 10am-12:30am; Sat. 10am-1:30am; Sun. 10am-7pm
    • Venue: Raleigh Convention Center
  • Meeting Facility
    Facility Info
    Meeting Rooms
    • Number of Rooms 41
    • Total Sq. Ft. 500,000
    • Largest Room 146,843
    • Ceiling 47
    • Theatre Capacity 15,000
    • Banquet Capacity 12,000
    • Classroom Capacity 10,608
    • Exhibits Space
    • Booths 773
    • Description The RCC's 146,893 sq. ft. of contiguous space offers unobstructed views and room for up to 773 booths. Adaptable lighting technologies create the perfect setting for any crowd. The Exhibit Hall features direct drive-in access to the halls via twelve covered loading docks and multiple ramps.
    • Space Notes All capacities listed are maximum room set without staging and with no or minimal AV equipment.
    • Large Floor Plan View/Download File
    • Indoor
    • ABC Permits
    • Alcohol Allowed
    • Band Allowed
    • Chairs Provided
    • AV Equipment
    • Parking Onsite
    • Permanent Stage
    • Tables Provided
    • Wireless in Meeting Space
    • Rental Equipment Available
    • A/V Provider On Site
    • Banquet Facilities
    • Maximum Seating Capacity
    • Meeting Space sq ft 100K – 500K
    • Meeting / Exhibit Space Sq. Ft. 146843
    • Smallest Event Room Seating 30
    Ballroom A (400-Level)
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 10,105
    • Banquet Capacity: 600
    • Booth Capacity: 42
    • Classroom Capacity: 712
    • Theater Capacity: 1,152
    Ballroom AB (400-Level)
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 22,545
    • Banquet Capacity: 1,380
    • Booth Capacity: 101
    • Classroom Capacity: 1,720
    • Theater Capacity: 2,808
    Ballroom ABC (400-Level)
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 32,617
    • Banquet Capacity: 1,960
    • Booth Capacity: 143
    • Classroom Capacity: 2,440
    • Theater Capacity: 3,690
    Ballroom B
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 12,440
    • Banquet Capacity: 700
    • Booth Capacity: 58
    • Classroom Capacity: 720
    • Theater Capacity: 1,440
    Ballroom BC
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 22,512
    • Banquet Capacity: 1,380
    • Booth Capacity: 101
    • Classroom Capacity: 1,728
    • Theater Capacity: 2,550
    Ballroom C
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 10,072
    • Banquet Capacity: 600
    • Booth Capacity: 42
    • Classroom Capacity: 720
    • Theater Capacity: 1,102
    Exhibit Hall BC
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 101,205
    • Banquet Capacity: 6,080
    • Booth Capacity: 528
    • Classroom Capacity: 7,232
    • Theater Capacity: 10,247
    Exhibit Hall A
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 45,638
    • Banquet Capacity: 2,750
    • Booth Capacity: 226
    • Classroom Capacity: 3,268
    • Theater Capacity: 4,801
    Exhibit Hall AB
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 99,907
    • Banquet Capacity: 6,070
    • Booth Capacity: 525
    • Classroom Capacity: 7,264
    • Theater Capacity: 9,322
    Exhibit Hall ABC
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 146,843
    • Banquet Capacity: 8,980
    • Booth Capacity: 773
    • Classroom Capacity: 10,608
    • Theater Capacity: 15,080
    Exhibit Hall B
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 54,269
    • Banquet Capacity: 3,180
    • Booth Capacity: 292
    • Classroom Capacity: 4,144
    • Theater Capacity: 5,859
    Exhibit Hall C
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 46,936
    • Banquet Capacity: 2,870
    • Booth Capacity: 220
    • Classroom Capacity: 3,188
    • Theater Capacity: 4,926
    Main Lobby
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 9,145
    • Banquet Capacity: 380
    • Booth Capacity: 22
    Mezzanine
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,120
    • Banquet Capacity: 500
    • Booth Capacity: 31
    North Hallway
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 7,551
    • Banquet Capacity: 210
    • Booth Capacity: 21
    Registration
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 2,665
    • Banquet Capacity: 180
    • Booth Capacity: 12
    Room 201
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,424
    • Banquet Capacity: 40
    • Classroom Capacity: 72
    • Theater Capacity: 115
    Room 202
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 776
    • Banquet Capacity: 30
    • Classroom Capacity: 32
    • Theater Capacity: 55
    Room 203
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 814
    • Banquet Capacity: 30
    • Classroom Capacity: 32
    • Theater Capacity: 58
    Room 204
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 795
    • Banquet Capacity: 30
    • Classroom Capacity: 32
    • Theater Capacity: 55
    Room 205
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 826
    • Banquet Capacity: 30
    • Classroom Capacity: 32
    • Theater Capacity: 63
    Room 206
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,381
    • Banquet Capacity: 40
    • Classroom Capacity: 68
    • Theater Capacity: 120
    Room 301A
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,758
    • Banquet Capacity: 80
    • Classroom Capacity: 140
    • Theater Capacity: 224
    Room 301AB
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 3,495
    • Banquet Capacity: 180
    • Classroom Capacity: 248
    • Theater Capacity: 402
    Room 301B
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,737
    • Banquet Capacity: 80
    • Classroom Capacity: 140
    • Theater Capacity: 224
    Room 302A
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,847
    • Banquet Capacity: 80
    • Classroom Capacity: 140
    • Theater Capacity: 200
    Room 302AB
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 3,618
    • Banquet Capacity: 200
    • Classroom Capacity: 248
    • Theater Capacity: 402
    Room 302ABC
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 5,367
    • Banquet Capacity: 300
    • Classroom Capacity: 420
    • Theater Capacity: 592
    Room 302ABC
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 5,367
    • Banquet Capacity: 300
    • Classroom Capacity: 420
    • Theater Capacity: 592
    Room 302B
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,771
    • Banquet Capacity: 80
    • Classroom Capacity: 140
    • Theater Capacity: 224
    Room 302BC
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 3,520
    • Banquet Capacity: 200
    • Classroom Capacity: 248
    • Theater Capacity: 402
    Room 302C
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,749
    • Banquet Capacity: 80
    • Classroom Capacity: 140
    • Theater Capacity: 224
    Room 303
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,716
    • Banquet Capacity: 80
    • Classroom Capacity: 114
    • Theater Capacity: 187
    Room 304
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 2,257
    • Banquet Capacity: 120
    • Classroom Capacity: 159
    • Theater Capacity: 242
    Room 305A
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,847
    • Banquet Capacity: 80
    • Classroom Capacity: 128
    • Theater Capacity: 211
    Room 305AB
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 3,682
    • Banquet Capacity: 180
    • Classroom Capacity: 261
    • Theater Capacity: 421
    Room 305B
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,835
    • Banquet Capacity: 80
    • Classroom Capacity: 128
    • Theater Capacity: 211
    Room 306A
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,846
    • Banquet Capacity: 80
    • Classroom Capacity: 140
    • Theater Capacity: 211
    Room 306AB
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 3,692
    • Banquet Capacity: 200
    • Classroom Capacity: 272
    • Theater Capacity: 434
    Room 306ABC
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 5,538
    • Banquet Capacity: 300
    • Classroom Capacity: 426
    • Theater Capacity: 640
    Room 306B
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,846
    • Banquet Capacity: 80
    • Classroom Capacity: 140
    • Theater Capacity: 224
    Room 306BC
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 3,692
    • Banquet Capacity: 200
    • Classroom Capacity: 272
    • Theater Capacity: 434
    Room 306C
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,846
    • Banquet Capacity: 80
    • Classroom Capacity: 140
    • Theater Capacity: 211
    Room 307
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 701
    • Banquet Capacity: 20
    • Classroom Capacity: 40
    • Theater Capacity: 66
    Room 402
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 3,829
    • Banquet Capacity: 150
    • Classroom Capacity: 217
    • Theater Capacity: 342
    Room 402
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 3,829
    • Banquet Capacity: 150
    • Classroom Capacity: 217
    • Theater Capacity: 342
    South Hallway
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 8,700
    • Banquet Capacity: 180
    • Booth Capacity: 19
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