Tucson Convention Center

The Tucson Convention Center, located at 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, is a multi-purpose complex offering a wide range of meeting, conference, and event facilities. Here is a detailed description of its facilities:

Meeting and Conference Spaces

• Exhibition Halls: The center features 89,760 square feet of exhibition space, divisible into three sections: Exhibit Hall A, B, and C. Each hall can be divided into smaller sections, accommodating various event configurations. The maximum banquet style capacity in Exhibit Hall A is 700, and there are 429 10’ x 10’ exhibit booths available.

• Grand Ballroom: The Grand Ballroom spans 20,164 square feet and is divisible into three sections: Copper Ballroom (10,082 sq. ft.), Turquoise Ballroom (5,041 sq. ft.), and Crystal Ballroom (5,041 sq. ft.). The maximum banquet style capacity is 1,200, and there are 111 10’ x 10’ exhibit booths available.

• West Meeting Rooms: Located on two levels, these rooms offer approximately 8,100 square feet of meeting space per floor. The rooms can be used individually or combined in various configurations, with sound-proof air walls for flexibility. Each floor has its own dedicated entrance, lobby, and courtyard.

• North Meeting Rooms: Adjacent to the Musicians Museum, these rooms offer additional meeting space with floor-to-ceiling windows facing historic landmarks. Each room has its own entrance and blackout blinds for privacy. The North Meeting rooms include a recently renovated Board Room seating up to 30 people, fully equipped with monitors, drop-down screens, and other amenities.

Event Facilities

• Long Galleria: This 15,300 square foot space is typically used as a registration area, ticket office, or for food and beverage services. It connects the Convention Center from the East to the West, making it a convenient space for various event needs.

• Short Galleria: Located between the Grand Lobby and the Grand Ballroom, this 4,240 square foot space can be used for registration, sponsor/exhibitor tables, or as a food and beverage area.

Amenities and Services

• Amenities: The Convention Center offers a range of amenities including internet access, view options (mountain and urban), onsite catering, onsite security, outdoor and private spaces, wheelchair accessibility, and high-speed internet.

• AV Capabilities: The center provides AV equipment, high-speed internet, and onsite AV staff to support various event requirements.

• Parking: The Convention Center offers paid parking ($10/day), valet parking ($25/day), and street parking options.

Performance Venues

• Tucson Arena: This venue offers a versatile seating arrangement, accommodating up to 8,962 guests. It is ideal for concerts, sporting events, graduations, and exhibitions. The arena features ADA-accessible entrances, elevators, restrooms, concession stands, and a loading dock[5].

• Linda Ronstadt Music Hall: This space is named after the versatile musician and features a spacious yet intimate lobby. The total seated capacity is 2,211, with a 125’ wide and 49’6” deep stage, including wings, and 30,000 square feet of performance space[5].

• Leo Rich Theater: This historic theater offers a total seated capacity of 511, with an additional 40 seats by lowering the orchestra pit. It is perfect for theater shows, stand-up comedy, intimate concerts, graduations, or conferences. The lobby accommodates portable concession stands or sponsor tables[5].

The Tucson Convention Center is well-equipped to handle a wide range of events, from small meetings to large conventions and performances, with its versatile spaces and comprehensive amenities.

Rooms and capacities

Capacity depends on the layout. A room that holds 300 standing seats fewer for dinner, so each layout is counted separately.

44

bookable spaces

8,962

at its largest, standing

39,272 m²

of floor area

9 of these rooms are combinations of others in the list, so the room count and floor area above exclude them to avoid counting the same floor twice.

Facilities

• AV equipment
• Audio/Video Capabilities
• Bus
• Bus Parking
• Dance Floors
• High speed internet
• Internet
• Loading Dock
• Mountain Views
• Onsite AV staff
• Onsite Catering
• Onsite Security
• Outdoor Space
• Paid Parking
• Piano
• Portable Walls
• Private Space
• Semi-Private Space
• Shuttle
• Staging
• Street Parking
• Taxi
• Train
• Urban Views
• Valet Parking
• Video Conferencing
• Wheelchair Accessible