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Major Expansion Ahead For The Raleigh Convention Center

The Raleigh Convention Center is growing! In the coming years, The Complex will welcome the following:

Expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center
A brand new 600-room hotel
Relocation of Red Hat Amphitheater
Upgrades to the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts plaza

Expanding The Future Of Live Events In Raleigh

Raleigh Convention Center Expansion by the Numbers

298,100 sq. ft. of new expansion space, bringing the total facility to 798,100 sq. ft.
50,000 sq. ft. divisible flex halls
18,000 sq. ft. ballroom
13 new meeting rooms with additional pre-function space

Latest News:

Raleigh Convention Center shares designs of upcoming expansion

Red Hat Amphitheater To Get New Home And New Look

Before the Raleigh Convention Center expands, The Red Hat Amphitheater will relocate one block south of its current site. The new amphitheater will remain in the heart of downtown Raleigh while continuing to host concerts and events in an upgraded, purpose-built venue.

Learn more about the relocation and keep up with the project on The Red Hat Amphitheater website.

Downtown Raleigh is Adding 600 Hotel Rooms

Welcoming The Omni to Downtown Raleigh

The Omni Raleigh Hotel is anticipated to include 600 guest rooms and 55,000 square feet of meeting space, which will allow for larger events to take place downtown and support the growth of the Raleigh Convention Center expansion. The hotel will also feature several food and beverage outlets, a rooftop pool, a signature Mokara spa and a fitness center.

Latest News:

Omni breaks ground on $360M Downtown Raleigh hotel with 600 rooms (Triangle Business Journal, 2/13/2026)

Client Advisory Board Members

The Raleigh Convention Center has formed a Client Advisory Board of industry experts to solicit feedback to influence and shape the future of the Raleigh Convention Center’s existing building and expansion.