Community Spotlight
May 16, 2012
World of Bluegrass Coming to Raleigh 2013-15
International Bluegrass Music Association announces their annual event and awards show will move to Raleigh from Nashville in 2013, bringing over 60 musical acts, 16,000 visitors, with 5900 room nights/year, and over $9.9 million/year in revenue for Wake County.





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Art of the Center
We're partnering with NC museums, galleries and art groups, and showcasing over 30 new, local works in our facility. So stop by and experience the unique artistry of our state. Learn More

New Cutting Edge Culture Greets Raleigh Conventions
A new concert series, a celebrity chef and a dashing dragon are bolstering the Raleigh Convention Center’s position as a creative hub for great meetings, including the recent Plug-In 2011. Learn More

Extreme Wireless Bandwidth Available at RCC
As the host venue for the Internet2 and Internet Summit conferences, as well as the Major League Gaming tournament, our internet connections have to go above and beyond what a typical convention center offers. Learn More

Raleigh Convention Center Chosen the South’s ‘Most Creative and Professional’ Meeting Site
In three years of operation, the Raleigh Convention Center has earned a sterling reputation. The December issue of "ConventionSouth", a leading trade magazine, highlights the South’s “most creative and professional” meeting sites as selected by readers. Learn More

New Raleigh Convention Center Video
See and hear some more about our incredible facility and city. Learn More
Who We Are
The Raleigh Convention Center, the Raleigh Amphitheater and the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts are all within toe-tapping steps of one another. These interlinking facilities are a cultural centerpiece of downtown Raleigh, irresistibly blending entertainment and convenience for convention goers and weekend visitors alike.

