Hosting World Class Events
Unique spaces and endless possibilities. You name it, we’ve done it.
“With over 40 years in the event industry, I have seen many venues, but the Edmonton EXPO Centre truly stands out.
From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the courteous and joyful staff. Their professionalism and willingness to assist made the event run smoothly and created a welcoming atmosphere for all attendees. The food was another highlight; it was absolutely delicious and exceeded my expectations.“
Andrew Zimbel, Events Professional
Get to know our space.
Our venue boasts a staggering 522,000 square feet of versatile space, ideal for any event, from trade shows to corporate meetings and large-scale festivals.
- Expansive Exhibition Halls: Seven adaptable exhibition halls covering 320,000 square feet on one continuous level, capable of hosting up to 8,000 guests.
- Breakout and Meeting Rooms: 20 rooms available for breakout sessions, workshops, and smaller meetings.
- Tiered Arena: A unique arena space accommodating 4,200 guests, the only mid-sized arena of its kind in Edmonton.
- Sustainability Leadership: A proud leader in sustainability, the Edmonton EXPO Centre is Green Key Global Meetings and Climate Smart certified, featuring the largest rooftop solar array installation in Canada.
- Outdoor and Parking Spaces: Over 1 million square feet of programmable parking lot space and over 100 acres of outdoor space, perfect for festivals and major events. The venue also includes 3,200 parking spaces.
- Prime Location: Conveniently located near Downtown Edmonton, making it easily accessible for your guests.
- Experienced Team: The venue welcomes 1.5 million guests annually and supports all kinds of events from small-scale gatherings to major international tournaments.
It Happens Here
Whatever your event is, the Edmonton EXPO Centre has the perfect space for it. Envision your memorable event being one that stands out.
- Trade Show: Patrons are immersed in a bustling marketplace, discovering cutting-edge products and services of excited vendors in our open exhibition halls.
- Concert: The crowd roars with excitement, feeling the energy of live music reverberating through the unique mid-sized arena as they dance and sing along.
- Corporate Meeting: Attendees are engaged and inspired in our state-of-the-art breakout rooms, enjoying seamless presentations with on-site tech support as needed.
- Festival: Festival-goers revel in the vibrant atmosphere, exploring diverse food stalls and enjoying live performances in our sprawling outdoor spaces.
- Gala Dinner: Guests savor exquisite gourmet dishes in an elegantly decorated hall, mingling under the soft glow of ambient lighting while enjoying live entertainment.
- Sports Event: Fans are on the edge of their seats, cheering enthusiastically as athletes compete in the dynamic arena space and halls.
- Conference: Participants are captivated by keynote speakers and collaborative sessions in easy-to-find halls and ballrooms, with ample space for networking rooms, workshops, and exhibits.
Catering Packages
Our Red Seal chefs go above and beyond to create exceptional dishes for every guest, with options for all guests including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free choices.
Deliver An Exceptional Event
We want your event to be a resounding success. Here’s why the Edmonton EXPO Centre is an exceptional venue to host your experience.
- On-Site Catering: Six Red Seal chefs will deliver exceptional dining experiences, customizable to any event’s needs.
- Impeccable Service: From initial planning conversations to the details on the dinner table, we’ll be there for every step.
- Technology: Deliver high-quality productions that impress your attendees and run smoothly.
- Endless Event Possibilities: For inspiration, we’ve hosted rodeos, ice shows, basketball games, concerts, weddings, galas, trade shows, tournaments, interactive art exhibits… and the list goes on.
- On-site Logistic Support: Execute your event start to finish with support from our expert onsite partners.
- Partnerships: Get recommendations on quality vendors and service providers who can deliver exceptional results.
- Adaptability: Configure the space for both indoor and outdoor events, allowing your team to offer unique and large-scale festivals and entertainment experiences.
- Loading Docks: Facilitate easy access for vendors and partners with one of the 12 loading bays to exhibit and staging areas, making the move-in and move-out processes efficient and hassle-free.
- Seamless Wedding Experience: Make planning easy with our all-inclusive wedding package, which includes experienced event managers and onsite service providers.
Beautiful hall with many ballrooms and conference rooms, the cafeteria and hallways are immaculate – I would love to go to a convention here again one day. It’s so updated and spacious.
Katherine, Convention Event Guest
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