Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque

Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Albuquerque Convention Center is a versatile venue that serves as both a convention center and a performing arts center. It holds the distinction of being the largest convention center in the state. Notable events held at the center include the Albuquerque Comic-Con, the Albuquerque Super Show sponsored by Lowrider, music concerts, Broadway performances, and other stage shows.

The Fran Hill Exhibit Hall is the largest exhibit hall within the complex, covering an impressive 106,200 square feet of exhibit space and accommodating up to 9,000 people. Additionally, the Hill Exhibit Hall has also been utilized as a multipurpose sports arena and serves as the home of the University of New Mexico Lobos indoor track and field as well as the Duke City Derby roller derby teams. The hall is also used for concerts, trade shows, graduation ceremonies, and other special events.

Inside the convention center, visitors can find a 200-meter, 60-degree-banked track installed in 2005. This track boasts 60-meter straightaways running the entire length of the hall, as well as running runways, pits, and facilities for shot put, pole vault, and high jump events. The Albuquerque Convention Center has hosted both the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships and the NCAA Men's Division I Indoor Track and Field Championship on numerous occasions, most recently in 2023.

For stage shows and other special events, the 2,350-seat Kiva Auditorium is available. The center also has 27 meeting rooms, all named after pueblos. Nine of these meeting rooms can be combined to create two ballrooms with capacities of 1,155 and 794, respectively.

Other amenities at the Albuquerque Convention Center include three permanent concession stands, numerous thematic portable food carts, 14 restrooms, five show offices, and press and conference facilities.

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Sight Name: Albuquerque Convention Center
Sight Location: Albuquerque, USA (See walking tours in Albuquerque)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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