Convention & Expo Downtown Denver

Colorado Convention Center

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Large multi-track conferences where you want to own the AV relationship rather than inherit it.

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Venue type

Convention & Expo

Scale, exhibits

Capacity

20–5,000 guests

see notes

Outside AV

Outside AV welcome

Catering

Approved caterer list

Lodging

Ask the venue

Size

580,000+ sq ft

Producer's read

What this room is

Vibe
Convention scale — hangar-sized and frankly utilitarian.
Best for
Large multi-track conferences where you want to own the AV relationship rather than inherit it.
Why it works for AV
Outside production is welcome, so you control the gear list and the AV budget.

Before you call

Straight answers

01 Can I bring my own AV or production company to Colorado Convention Center?

Yes. Colorado Convention Center confirms outside AV and production teams are welcome. Allows outside AV partners — Earth Coast can be AV of record here.

02 Can I bring my own caterer to Colorado Convention Center?

Partly — Colorado Convention Center works from an approved caterer list, so you choose from their vetted vendors. Approved outside caterers allowed.

03 How many guests does Colorado Convention Center hold?

Colorado Convention Center holds 20–5,000 guests. Any size; the breakout rooms are ideal for 50–150

The fine print

Details & policies

Event spaces
63 meeting rooms (800–10,000 sq ft each), Four Seasons Ballroom (35,000), Mile High Ballroom (50,000), Bellco Theatre (5,000 seats)
Size
580,000+ sq ft
Capacity
20–5,000 guests Any size; the breakout rooms are ideal for 50–150
Outside AV / production
Outside AV welcome. Allows outside AV partners — Earth Coast can be AV of record here.
Catering
Approved caterer list. Approved outside caterers allowed.
Lodging
Not confirmed — ask about room blocks or partner hotels.
Production notes
Union labor for rigging and electrical — budget for it early. Internet capacity is purchasable per event.
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AV specs

Partial by design — we publish only what the venue or our own site knowledge supports. "Confirm on walkthrough" is the honest answer and the reason producers do site visits.

Power

Confirm on walkthrough

Load-in

Confirm on walkthrough

Rigging

Rigging available — union labor applies, budget for it.

Ceiling

Confirm on walkthrough

Acoustics

Confirm on walkthrough

Internet

WiFi included; dedicated bandwidth is a purchasable upgrade.

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Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

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AV & event services

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Best for
Straightforward events in a purpose-built room.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

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AV & event services

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Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

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  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Dedicated event building — built for this, not converted into it.
Best for
Straightforward events in a purpose-built room.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Shortlisting Colorado Convention Center?

Tell us the headcount and the date. We'll sanity-check the room against your program — power, rigging, sightlines, and what the AV policy does to your budget — before you sign.

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