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Abilene Convention Center
We have the versatility to host your event, and the friendliest staff to make it happen. From conventions to weddings, musicals to trade shows, and everything in between, the Abilene Convention Center is here to make your dream event a reality!
The Abilene Convention Center was built with bond funds approved by voters in 1967, and officially opened on November 21, 1970. The north wing (conference center) expansion was completed in 1990, and other building improvements were funded through the 2015 bond package. In June of 2017, the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden was opened on the Convention Center's east side exterior grounds.
The Convention Center staff is grateful to provide premium gathering spaces for events and conventions of all kinds. Please contact us today to learn how we can help you plan, host, or attend your next event here!
Please follow the specific event link below for ticketing information about each event:
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet - December 11, 2023 - Auditorium
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour - December 16, 2023 - Auditorium
- Tickets: Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour Tickets | Abilene, TX | Abilene Convention Center (etix.com)
Rodney Carrington - The Greatest Tits Tour - January 19, 2024 - Auditorium
Bluey's Big Play - March 14, 2024 - Auditorium
World Ballet Series: Swan Lake - April 28, 2024 - Auditorium
Original Facility
- 100,000 square feet (Auditorium, Foyer, Exhibit Hall, Kitchen, Small Meeting Rooms and Offices)
- Completed: November 1970
- Cost: $3,488,864
- Funding: General Obligation Bond, 1967
Conference Center Addition
- 30,000 square feet (Conference Center, Service Alley, Kitchen and Upstairs Conference Room)
- Completed: October 1990
- Cost: $3,150,000
- Funding: Tax Increment Financing
Convention Center Recent Improvements
2015 Year End Funding
- Conference Center Replacement of Sound System
- Main Foyer – (1) Terrazzo floor and Staircase Repairs (2) Electrical Upgrades
- Cost: $230,000
2015 City of Abilene Bond Program
- Exhibit Hall renovations included, new lighting features, new ceiling and ceiling tiles, state of the art sound system, repainting the walls, polish and staining the concrete floors, kitchen rehab, and new food service entrance.
- Auditorium renovations included, equipping the Auditorium with a motorized fly system to move curtains, lights and theater set pieces.
- Completed: August 2016
- Cost: $2,810,000
Capital Improvement Projects
- Replacement of Auditorium Sound System
- Installation of Acoustical Treatment in the Auditorium
- Replacement of Ceiling Tiles, Vent Grills and Lighting Upgrade for the Auditorium Lobby
- Completed: September 2018
- Cost: $1,083,850
Welcome to the Abilene Convention Center! We hope you enjoy your visit with us!
Location
Located between Dallas and Midland near the geographic center of the state, Abilene offers the relaxed atmosphere of a small town with the luxuries of a big city. The Convention Center is in the heart of Downtown Abilene, with many restaurants, shops, and parks within walking distance. We're not far from I-20 at North 6th and Pine Street. And don't forget about the Downtown Hotel that will be here before you know it!
Parking
The Convention Center has on-street parking to the south and ample parking on the north side of the facility.
Visitor Information
Visit the Abilene Convention & Visitor's Bureau for more information!
Directions
Our Address
1100 North 6th Street
Abilene, Texas 79601
From Fort Worth
- Stay on Hwy 277/83/84 and exit at North 1st
- You will dead-end to North 1st
- Turn left onto North 1st, turn left on Pine Street
- Continue to North 6th
From Hwy 277 South
- Stay on 277 (you will make a left turn and reenter - HWY 277 will merge will 83/84) and xit at North 1st
- You will dead-end to North 1st
- Turn left onto North 1st, turn left on Pine Street.
- Continue to North 6th
From Hwy 36
- Highway 36 becomes South 11th Street
- Stay on South 11th until you come to Treadaway and turn right
- Stay on Treadaway and go under the overpass
- Continue to North 6th and turn left
From San Angelo
- Get onto the Winters Freeway, turn left on Hwy 83/84 going North
- Exit at the North 1st Exit
- You will dead-end to North 1st
- Turn left onto North 1st, turn left on Pine Street
- Continue to North 6th
Forms & Permits
Want to host an event at the Convention Center? Fill out our Booking Request Form.
At this time, the Abilene Convention Center is not accepting additional requests for Approved Caterers.
- If you are an Event Planner, please contact the Events Department at (325) 676-6432
- If you are a Caterer, please contact our Main Office for further inquiries at (325) 676-6211 or email vfuentes@asmabilene.com
Complete and return the Fire Permit form to the Abilene Convention Center at least ten (10) working days prior to event date. At the time of application, attach all additional information required for permit review, such as floor plans, site drawings, specific details, event schedules, and/or special licenses. Please view the list of event guidelines for full information.
- Download the application
- Fill and save the application
- Email finished application and all additional documentation to vfuentes@asmabilene.com
To display a vehicle inside the Convention center, your vehicle must comply with the following requirements:
- All batteries have been disconnected
- Fuel in tanks shall not exceed 1/4 tank or 5 gallons, whichever is least
- Fuel tank openings or fuel fill openings shall be locked or sealed by a method to prevent tampering
- Vehicle and equipment shall not be started, fueled, or defueled indoors.
The following application of the Fire Marshal's Office must be filled out:
- Download the application
- Fill and save the application
- Email finished application to vfuentes@asmabilene.com