The Facility

The RCC building at sunrise: a beige building with its many windows illuminated from the inside against a bright blue, purple, and pink sky.
A beige stone and tiled expansive 9,000 sq. ft. Main Lobby during the day, with sunlight coming through large window panels. A large green staircase leads from the ground floor upward.
An overhead shot of the RCC's Mezzanine level which shows three levels of the building with green and rust-colored carpeting, beige balconies, and large windows that light up the scene with sunlight.
A brown and gray ballroom section with dozens of white 9 ft. round tables each surrounded by blue upholstered banquet chairs.
Room arranged in conference style with 6 tables facing podium
Wide shot of 10 rows of chairs facing projection screens
Wide shot of room full of chairs facing a presentation table
Set table inside a ballroom with wine glasses, silverware, plates
Ballroom full of people seated facing a speaker on stage
Ballroom full of fancy set tables and colorful lighting for a gala event
People hanging out after an event at the bar and at cocktail tables
Photo overlooking lobby that has 3 cars parked parked inside with red carpet
Expo hall converted into multi-basketball court facility
Spacious ballroom lobby with light from windows coming in
Expo hall converted into multi-volleyball court 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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400-level

Ballroom and Ballroom Lobby

Ballroom
  • 32,617-square-foot room easily divides into three individual private meeting areas
  • Nearby meeting room with executive-level amenities
  • Adjacent 11,500-square-foot reception and registration area features dramatic downtown views

Space Sq. ft.Sq. m. Banquet Theater Seminar 10'x10' Vendors
Ballroom Lobby 11,5001,068 250 - - 25
Ballroom ABC 32,6173,030 1,960 3,690 2440 143
Ballroom A 10,105939 600 1,152 712 42
Ballroom AB 22,5452,094 1,380 2,808 1720 101
Ballroom B 12,4401,156 700 1,440 720 58
Ballroom BC 22,5122,091 1,380 2,550 1728 101
Ballroom C 10,072936 600 1,102 720 42
402  3,829356 150 342 217 -
Maximum Capacity Chart
Ballroom Planning Map
300-level

Main Lobby

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

Space Sq. ft.Sq. m. Banquet Theater Seminar 10'x10' Vendor
Main Lobby 9,145850 380 - - 22
Registration 2,665248 180 - - 12
South Hallway 8,700808 180 - - 19
301 AB 3,495325 180 402 248 -
301 A  1,758163 80 224 140 -
301 B  1,737161 80 224 140 -
302 ABC 5,367499 300 592 420 -
302 A  1,847172 80 200 140 -
302 AB 3,618336 200 402 248 -
302 B  1,771165 80 224 140 -
302 BC 3,520327 200 402 248 -
302 C   1,749162 80 224 140 -
303  1,716159 80 187 114 -
304  2,257210 120 242 159 -
North Hallway 8,650804 210 - - 21
305 AB 3,682342 180 421 261 -
305A  1,847172 80 211 128 -
305 B  1,835170 80 211 128 -
306 ABC 5,538514 300 640 426 -
306 A   1,846171 80 211 140 -
306 AB 3,692343 200 434 272 -
306 B  1,846171 80 224 140 -
306 BC  3,692343 200 434 272 -
306 C   1,846171 80 211 140 -
307  70165 20 66 40 -
Maximum Capacity Chart
Main 300-Level Planning Map
throughout

Meeting Space

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
Maximum Capacity Chart
200-level

Mezzanine

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

Space Sq. ft.Sq. m. Banquet Theater Seminar 10'x10' Vendors
Mezzanine 11,2001,041 500 - - 31
201  1,424132 40 115 72 -
202  77672 30 55 32 -
203  81476 30 58 32 -
204  79574 30 55 32 -
205  82677 30 63 32 -
206  1,381128 40 120 68 -
Maximum Capacity Chart
Mezzanine 200-Level Planning Map
100-level

Exhibit Hall

Exhibit Hall
  • 150,000-square-feet of contiguous space offers unobstructed views and room for up to 773 booths
  • Easily transforms with seating for 8,980 banquet-style and 15,080 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

Space Sq. ft.Sq. m. Banquet Theater Seminar 10'x10' Vendors
Hall ABC 146,84313,642 8,980 10,000* 10,000* 773
Hall A 45,6834,240 2,750 3,100* 3,100* 226
Hall AB 99,9079,282 6,070 6,900* 6,900* 525
Hall B 54,2695,042 3,180 3,800* 3,800* 292
Hall BC 101,2059,402 6,080 6,900* 6,900* 528
Hall C 46,9364,360 2,870 3,100* 3,100* 220

 *Capacities are based off of maximum fire capacities in the applicable space

Exhibit Hall 100-Level Planning Map
Maximum Capacity Chart

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

Event Planner's Handbook

Building Map with Square Footage Listed
Simplified Building Map for Wayfinding
Maximum Capacity Chart
Social Distancing Capacity Chart

Intentionally Sustainable

  • We are LEED Silver-certified and a former brownfield site.

  • 100% of the 350 tons of steel used in our construction was from recycled sources and we diverted over 75% of the nearly 10,000 tons of construction and demolition debris from landfills and incinerators.

  • Repurposed cell phone towers serve as the support beams for our facility.

  • With 2,000 solar panels on the roof, our 500kW solar array is the second-largest convention center solar array in the U.S.

  • Energy-efficient LED bulbs project up to an 83% energy savings per bulb, each with a 5+ year lifespan.

  • Our HVAC System reduces energy by 20%, overall exceeding the ASHAE standard by 25%.

  • Our facility cooling tower is supplemented by underground water, reducing water usage by 25,000 gallons per day. We also use sustainably harvested and naturally occurring moss to treat our water instead of harsh chemicals.

  • Facility-wide recycling diverts 41 tons of our facilities' cardboard from landfill each year.

  • Our catering partner, Centerplate, pledges a 10% use of local products yearly, uses 100% biodegradable food-service items, donates excess food to local food banks, and composts all food waste. Compost is sent to the Camden Street Learning Garden, a nearby garden operated by the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle that provides plots to high-need families.

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Technology You Can Count On

  • Technology-rich lighting in every room and newly upgraded house sound throughout the facility
  • High-speed internet access
  • Complimentary wireless internet throughout the building with dedicated paid options available
  • Superb production capabilities
  • On-site IT team (no third-party vendor needed)