Tucson Convention Center is a multi-purpose complex on a 27-acre campus in the heart of Downtown Tucson. The facility hosts a wide range of events:
Encompassing 205,000 square feet of space, the event center includes flat exhibit space, carpeted meeting and banquet space, and three performance venues: Tucson Arena, Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, and Leo Rich Theater.
The Tucson Arena (seats 7,500), Linda Ronstadt Music Hall (seats 2,200), Leo Rich Theater (seats 511), Tucson Convention Center Meeting Rooms, and North Exhibit Hall originally opened in 1971. The Grand Ballroom, Exhibit Hall, Grand Lobby, and Galleria opened in 1989. The East Lobby opened in 2010. Rio Nuevo paid for a major renovation to the Tucson Arena in 2015.
The Tucson Convention Center is at 260 S. Church Avenue in Downtown Tucson.
The Box Office, located on the east side of the facility, is open Monday - Friday from 10:00am-4:00pm and 2 hours before any ticketed event. Please bring a valid ID and credit card used for purchase, if applicable.
Each event has its own ticket prices. Please check the website for a complete show line-up.
The Tucson Convention Center has partnered with Premium Parking to expedite your parking experience at the facility. The intent is to replace tickets, parking gates and long lines with an easier way to pay for parking.
There are four parking areas to select from for your parking pleasure:
Premium Parking offers daily and monthly parking options. Park and pay upon arrival for daily parking or register online for the monthly parking option.
Premium Parking offers multiple ways to pay for parking for guests that are attending an event at the Tucson Convention Center. Park and pay upon arrival by scanning the QR code located on one of the signs around each TCC parking lot and garage. If you prefer, park and download the Premium Parking app and pay to park on the app.
HOW IT WORKS/ENFORCMENT:
In most cases, each parking area will be unattended, however, each area is monitored by way of photo enforcement 24/7. Be sure to pay before you walk away from your vehicle to avoid tickets.
Alternatively, you may want to take the Tucson Streetcar. The 3.9-mile route has a stop right off Granada, adjacent to the Grand Ballroom and Exhibit Halls.
Tucson Convention Center is indoors with heating in the winter and air-conditioning in the summer. Dress varies depending on the event.
Bring a form of payment for parking, food, & drinks.
Please visit the website for the photography policy; each show is different.
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Check the event calendar for a full line-up of upcoming events.
Tucson Musicians Museum is a free, very small museum space inside the Tucson Convention Center. Hours are 8:00am-5:00pm daily.
If you are going to a conference, concert, or other event at Tucson Convention Center, consider staying at one of these Downtown Tucson hotels (which are walkable to the TCC):
Outside food and drinks are not permitted on the premises. This includes water bottles (for most shows). Call ahead to confirm current policies for each event.
If you are attending a show or sporting event, it is likely that concession stands will be open.
You're in luck! There are gads of terrific restaurants in Downtown Tucson. Try one of these options, which are within walking distance:
Yes! Check the website for a list of upcoming concerts, shows, and events.
A stroller is probably not necessary unless you plan to spend some time walking around downtown before or after your show.
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Certified service animals for guests with disabilities are welcome at Tucson Convention Center and must remain on leash or in a harness. All other animals are prohibited.
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Yes. The Grand Ballrooms and Meeting Rooms are available to rent for special events.
Yes! You can follow Tucson Convention Center on Instagram and Facebook.
