National Convention Centre Canberra

National Convention Centre Canberra
National Convention Centre in 2008
Location	Canberra, Australia,
Coordinates	35.284619°S 149.134523°E / -35.284619; 149.134523
Opened	1989; 35 years ago (1989)
Renovated	2005
Theatre seating	2,460 (The Royal Theatre)
Enclosed space
• Exhibit hall floor	2,000 m^2 (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]

Events

Eric Clapton performed at the venue on 10 November 1990 during his Journeyman World Tour in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,000 people.^{[citation needed][contradictory]} On the evenings of 12 and 13 March 2009, a reformed Midnight Oil, with Garrett, played at the Royal Theatre.^[4]

See also

• Australia Forum

References

1. "Rooms & Spaces". National Convention Centre Canberra. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
2. "Royal Theatre". National Convention Centre Canberra. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
3. Convention centre upgrade is on the way, Chief Minister, 9 May 2005
4. "Rare Oils - Special Broadcasts - Royal Theatre Canberra, 12 and 13 March 2009". ABC Radio National. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 November 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2017.

External links

• Media related to National Convention Centre at Wikimedia Commons
• Official website