The Raleigh Convention Center is growing! In the coming years, The Complex will welcome the following:
- Expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center (2028)
- A brand new 550-room Omni Hotel (2027)
- Relocation of Red Hat Amphitheater (2026)
For information on these developments, see below.
Designing is now underway for the $387.5 million expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center and relocation of Red Hat Amphitheater. The highly anticipated convention center expansion is anticipated to open in 2028 and will include approximately 80,000 square feet of flexible event space and 30 meeting rooms.
LATEST NEWS
- Raleigh Convention Center Selects Atlanta-based TVS and RATIO to Design Upcoming Expansion and Relocation of Amphitheater (Exhibitor Online, 1/16/2023)
Red Hat Amphitheater will shift one block south to accommodate the expansion of its sister venue, the Raleigh Convention Center. Plans include a re-opening of the amphitheater for the 2026 spring season.
The 6,000 person amphitheater is a favorite of touring artists for its unique, intimate setting amongst the Downtown skyline.
LATEST NEWS
- Raleigh Convention Center would move Red Hat Amphitheater to grow (Axios, 2/23/2023)
Welcoming The Omni to Downtown Raleigh
The Omni Raleigh Hotel is anticipated to include 550 guest rooms and 55,000 square feet of meeting space, which will allow for larger events to take place downtown and support the growth of the Raleigh Convention Center expansion. The hotel will also feature several food and beverage outlets, a rooftop pool, a signature Mokara spa and a fitness center.
LATEST NEWS
- Omni Debuts in Raleigh With New Convention Center Hotel (Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, 9/19/2023)
The Raleigh Convention Center is in the process of forming a Client Advisory Board of industry experts to solicit feedback to influence and shape the future of the Raleigh Convention Center’s existing building and expansion.
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