Your Ultimate Venue for Concerts and Sporting Events
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has hosted countless entertainment extravaganzas over the last two decades. Boasting a seating capacity of 6,000 attendees and a track record of massive turnouts, GCCEC stands out as the premier choice for both concerts and sporting events.
Unparalleled Entertainment Lineup
The illustrious history of GCCEC is punctuated by star-studded performances from renowned artists and entertainers. From Mumford and Sons to Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem to Matchbox 20, Keith Urban to The Wiggles, and even comedy icons like Billy Connolly, Carl Barron and Chris Rock, GCCEC has hosted some truly legendary performances.
A Versatile Sporting Arena
GCCEC’s arena transforms seamlessly into a thrilling space for sporting events. With adaptable floor space and impeccable acoustics, every seat offers a perfect view, ensuring spectators don’t miss a single moment of the action. Whether it’s cheering on athletes at the Commonwealth Games, roaring with excitement at monster trucks and rodeo, celebrating goals at the Netball Championships and NBL, or packing the arena for roller derby, Harlem Globetrotters and boxing, GCCEC promises to deliver an electrifying experience.
Rooms & Configurations
Key:
W/S = With Stage N/S = No Stage N/S/D = No Stage or Dancefloor
pax = Person m2 = Metre Squared
Full Arena
Theatre (W/S)
6020 people
Classroom (W/S)
1620 people
Boardroom
157 people
Exhibition Booths (3m²)
120 booths
Banquet (N/S/D)
1640 people
Cocktail (1pax/1m²)
2600 people
- Suitable for 6020 delegates auditorium-style
- Custom-designed technology and support
- Free Wifi for browsing, up to 3000 users
- Multipurpose room with adjustable walls and retractable seating allowing a flat floor space for banquet dinners and exhibitions.
Arena 2
Theatre (W/S)
3500 people
Classroom (W/S)
930 people
Exhibition Booths (3m²)
70 booths
Banquet (N/S/D)
1020 people
Cocktail (1pax/1m²)
1280 people
- Suitable for 3500 delegates auditorium-style
- Custom-designed technology solutions and support
- Free Wifi for browsing, up to 3000 users
- Multipurpose room with adjustable walls and retractable seating to allow a flat floor space for dinners, cocktail parties and exhibitions.
Halls 1 to 4
Exhibition Booths (3m²)
330 booths
Banquet (N/S/D)
4600 people
Cocktail (1pax/1m²)
6245 people
- Suitable for exhibitions for 50 to 330 trade booths
- Custom-designed technology solutions and support
- Free Wifi for browsing, up to 3000 users
- Multipurpose room with walls that can be adjusted to suit the size of your exhibition
Halls 1 and 2
Classroom (W/S)
2080 people
Exhibition Booths (3m²)
170 booths
Banquet (N/S/D)
2390 people
Cocktail (1pax/1m²)
3270 people
- Suitable for dinners of 2390 or cocktail functions for up to 3270 people
- Custom-designed technology and support
- Free Wi-Fi and browsing, up to 3000 users
Halls 3 and 4
Classroom (W/S)
1920 people
Exhibition Booths (3m²)
156 booths
Banquet (N/S/D)
2210 people
Cocktail (1pax/1m²)
3000 people
- Suitable for dinners of 2210 or cocktail functions for up to 3000 people
- Custom-designed technology and support
- Free Wi-Fi and browsing, up to 3000 users
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