A full view of the empty main lobby of the Raleigh Convention Center facing north in the daytime.

The Facility

500,000 Square Feet of Flexibility

Whether you're seeking a turn-key meeting solution or a blank canvas to create your next experience, our facility has been meticulously designed to provide the flexibility you need.

With our well-appointed meeting rooms, a grand 32,000-square-foot Ballroom, and a sweeping 150,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall, you can find the perfect fit for your next event.

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Ballroom and Ballroom Lobby

32,617-square-foot room easily divides into three individual private meeting areas. Dimensions: 

  • Ballroom ABC: 125' x 237'
  • Ballroom A: 127' x 74'
  • Ballroom B: 127' x 88'
  • Ballroom C: 127' x 73'

Nearby meeting room with executive-level amenities.

Adjacent 11,500-square-foot reception and registration area features dramatic downtown views.

 

Ballroom + Ballroom Lobby Capacity Chart

Main Lobby

Stunning floor-to-ceiling windows with dramatic views of the center of Downtown Raleigh.

Granite details, curated artwork, casual seating, and a gracious reception area for pre- or post-event mingling.

A 2,665-square-foot Registration area at the grand entrance makes checking in a breeze for your attendees.

 

Main Lobby + Meeting Space Capacity Chart

Meeting Space

Twenty versatile rooms comprise 32,600-square-feet of meeting space with full back-of-house service.

Each room provides the flexibility to double or triple in size.

Premium features such as vaulted ceilings and wood paneling in our two executive suites create an ideal setting for board meetings.

 

Main Lobby + Meeting Space Capacity Chart

Mezzanine

A 11,200-square-foot, street-level mezzanine overlooks the Exhibit Halls, providing easy access to all other areas of the center and the attached Marriott City Center Hotel.

Select gallery artwork, granite architectural features, and a reception area set the stage for a welcoming pre- or post-event mixer.

 

Mezzanine Capacity Chart

Exhibit Hall

150,000-square-feet of contiguous space offers unobstructed views and room for up to 773 booths. Dimensions: 

  • Hall ABC: 276' x 483'
  • Hall A: 279' 4" x 147' 6"
  • Hall B: 296' x 181' 
  • Hall C: 298' x 154'

Easily transforms with seating for 8,980 banquet-style and 10,000 as a theater.

Adaptable lighting technologies create the perfect setting for any crowd.

Direct drive-in access to the halls via twelve covered loading docks and multiple ramps.

 

Exhibit Hall Capacity Chart

Planning Documents

For information on planning an event at the RCC, please review the planning documents below.