![]() ![]() The downtown areas in the City of Tucson are continuing to be revitalized. A grand opening event is slated for January 2015. The additional work will provide a new entrance and east side ticket office signage. The rest of the project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2014. While almost completed, there is another 20% to be done to finish the arena renovations. Members of Tucson’s media previewed the renovated Tucson Convention Center area on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Those attending the upcoming (October 11, 2014) performance of Disney on Ice this weekend at the Tucson Convention Center will be the first public group to experience the transformation. TCC Arena: 4,988 permanent seats, 2,724 bleacher seats, and floor capacity for 888.Leo Rich Theater: 511 seats- for small scale and more intimate performances.TCC Music Hall: seats 2,289 seats- used for concert performances, including opera.Performance Venues at the Tucson Convention Center, include: SMG will management the facilities of the Tucson Convention Center as well as use their network of clients, booking services and resources to improve the economic performance of SMG is a recognized municipal facilities management company with over 230 facilities under management worldwide. ![]() They will manage operations of the Tucson Convention Center, Tucson Arena, Tucson Music Hall and Tucson Leo Rich Theater. In conjunction with the renovation, the City of Tucson has entered into a management agreement with SMG on October 1, 2014. Funding was provided by Rio Nuevo and the City of Tucson. The $8.8 million project will renovate seating, concession stands, sound system, lighting and video display. Rio Nuevo began remodeling TCC in March 2014. The TCC is a focal point of the Rio Nuevo District. Now, after years of planning, new life is coming to the Tucson Convention Center. ![]() Unfortunately, after 40+ years, the facility became outdated and run down. Perhaps the biggest is the annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show based at TCC. TCC has been home to many Tucson events during the over 40 years since it opened. When it opened, TCC provided over 200,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space combined with a 500+ seat theater, 2200+ music hall and 8900 seat arena.įor the historians, the Tucson Convention Center was originally identified as the Tucson Community Center. The Tucson Convention Center is the largest multiple venue facility in southern Arizona. The Tucson Convention Center Renovation Is Scheduled For Completion December 2014 Located only minutes from Downtown Tucson, our guests can enjoy access to multitudes of hotel rooms and shopping in close proximity.Tucson Convention Center Renovation Update Our prestigious and highly favored event center is home to some of the top trade shows in the world, including JOGS Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show, and so much more. ![]() We proudly offer affordable rates, and our flexible space allows us to accommodate every type of festival, convention, trade show, meeting, concert, wedding, quinceanera or private banquet event you may be planning. The Tucson Expo Center is Tucson's premier multi-purpose facility, conveniently located off the I-10, just minutes away from Tucson International Airport. ![]()
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