Durham Convention Center
Phone: (919) 956-9404
Overview
Durham Convention Center, managed by Spectra Venue Management, is premier event and meeting space located in the heart of downtown Durham. Our event space consists of two ballrooms, meeting rooms, and boardrooms, that can easily accommodate large conventions, multi-day meetings, single day events, and private boardroom meetings. Attendees can enjoy the walk-ability of featured downtown restaurants, unique hotels, local shops, and culturally rich art.
Details
- Total Meeting Area Square Footage 35,000
- Total Capacity 1,800
- Meeting Rooms 13
Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Map
Meeting Spaces
Board Room I
- Area: 432
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 18 |
Board Room II
- Area: 480
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 22 |
Grand Ballroom I
- Area: 6,032
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 670 |
| Banquet | 350 |
Grand Ballroom I & II
- Area: 9,152
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 800 |
| Banquet | 450 |
Grand Ballroom II
- Area: 3,120
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 200 |
| Banquet | 110 |
Grand Ballroom II & III
- Area: 9,464
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 900 |
| Banquet | 630 |
Grand Ballroom III
- Area: 6,344
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 700 |
| Banquet | 385 |
Grand Ballroom I-III
- Area: 15,496
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 1800 |
| Banquet | 850 |
Junior Ballroom A
- Area: 2,400
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 260 |
| Banquet | 110 |
Junior Ballroom A1
- Area: 704
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 70 |
| Banquet | 30 |
Junior Ballroom A2
- Area: 960
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 100 |
| Banquet | 60 |
Junior Ballroom A3
- Area: 768
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 70 |
| Banquet | 30 |
Junior Ballroom A-D
- Area: 11,500
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 1000 |
| Banquet | 600 |
Junior Ballroom B
- Area: 3,375
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 370 |
| Banquet | 200 |
Junior Ballroom C
- Area: 3,225
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 370 |
| Banquet | 200 |
Junior Ballroom D
- Area: 2,400
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 260 |
| Banquet | 110 |
Junior Ballroom D1
- Area: 704
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 70 |
| Banquet | 30 |
Junior Ballroom D2
- Area: 960
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 100 |
| Banquet | 60 |
Junior Ballroom D3
- Area: 768
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 70 |
| Banquet | 30 |
Meeting Room 1
- Area: 822
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 35 |
| Banquet | 30 |
Meeting Room 2
- Area: 1,087
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 60 |
| Banquet | 50 |
Meeting Room 3
- Area: 1,134
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 60 |
| Banquet | 50 |
Meeting Room 4
- Area: 811
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 35 |
| Banquet | 30 |
Meeting Rooms 1-4
- Area: 3,854
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 140 |
| Banquet | 160 |
pre function area
- Area: 5,328
Google Rating
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I had been there for Takewondo Class A tournament. During weekend parking was free and easy to access. Food was good too.
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Maintained very clean. Lots of parking garage around. Parking fees on weekend is $5.
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Great experience, nice and clean inside. Only downside homeless, and pan handlers, in the area. Needs more law enforcement!
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I’m here for a dance competition. There are hundreds of dancers and the A/C is not working. The temp inside the dressing room is unbearable. It’s 90 degrees outside and close to that inside. The concessions food is not adequately cooked and they won’t allow outside food. It’s awful.
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I enjoyed a great event with the Durham Black Chamber of Commerce. The servers were attentive kind and personable as they navigated the large event. Kudos to the staff!!!
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