A center that defies convention.

Lustrous sunlight shimmering across walls of contemporary art. Southern-drenched courtesies mingling with 21st century know-how. A thriving downtown and over a thousand luxury hotel rooms just steps away.

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EVENTS NO EVENTS TODAY

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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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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.