National Convention Centre Canberra | |
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Location | Canberra, Australia, |
Coordinates | 35°17′05″S 149°08′04″E / 35.284619°S 149.134523°E |
Opened | 1989 |
Renovated | 2005 |
Theatre seating | 2,460 (The Royal Theatre) |
Enclosed space | |
• Exhibit hall floor | 2,000 m2 (22,000 sq ft) |
Website | |
Official website |
The National Convention Centre Canberra is a convention centre located in Canberra, Australia, which opened in 1989. The Centre is Canberra's largest, purpose-built functions, meetings and events venue, and is managed by InterContinental Hotels Group. It provides a collection of more than 13 spaces over two floors.[1]
The Centre hosts sporting events, concerts, trade fairs and meetings. The Royal Theatre, the largest space, can accommodate 2,460;[2] the Exhibition Hall has space for up to 2,000.[1] In 2005, the Centre underwent a $30 million capital upgrade.[3]