Outdoor view of DCU Center Convention Center during the day

Meet in Worcester!

Worcester is centrally located at the crossroads of both New England and MA for easy access.
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Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility

Meet in Worcester!

Worcester is centrally located at the crossroads of both New England and MA for easy access.

Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility

ARENA AND CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX

The DCU Center Convention Center is directly connected to the DCU Center Arena floor space providing a combined total of 85,520 square feet. The Convention Center Exhibit Hall and Showcase Corner are 52,840 square feet plus the Swing Hall at 6,480 square feet and the Arena floor at 26,200 square feet.  An additional 15,000+ square feet is available on the Arena concourse level.

The Convention Center includes one Grand Ballroom at 12,144 square feet which can be configured into 3 separate spaces and one Junior Ballroom at 2,924 square feet. Both Ballrooms have spacious glass pre-function areas overlooking the City of Worcester.  Additionally, there are 5 Meeting Rooms.

In addition, the venue boasts 3 office locations, 2 green rooms, and a box office.

The venue boasts superb in-house services including marketing support, ticketing services, in-house catering and audio-visual, high-speed internet and various support utilities.

Most importantly, we have a team of professional event experts to welcome you and your attendees and to ensure an effortless event.

CONVENTION CENTER AMENITIES –

  • 58,960 square feet of contiguous Exhibition Space
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 11 Meeting Rooms (inclusive of Ballrooms)
  • 1 Quick-Casual Restaurant attached to Arena
  • Exquisite Pre-function Space
  • Superb In-house Catering
  • Permanent & Portable Concession Stands
  • Full Service In-house Marketing Department
  • Fully Equipped Box Office
  • Separate Entrances for all Exhibit Halls
  • Utility Floor Boxes located on 30-ft. centers
  • Sophisticated Communication and Utility Services
  • Electric: 120, 208 and 480 volt
  • Water In and Out
  • Compressed Air
  • Voice, Video, CATV, Telephone and Data Communication
  • Satellite Down-Link Capabilities
  • Adjustable Lighting Levels
  • 3 Enclosed Loading Bays
  • 1 Access Doors that provide direct entry for large semis and other equipment onto Exhibit Hall floor.

Floor Load:

  • Exhibition Hall - 350 pounds per square feet
  • Ballrooms & Meeting Rooms - 100 pounds per square feet

Ceiling Heights:

  • Exhibit Hall - 30'
  • Grand Ballroom - 19'
  • Junior Ballroom - 14.8'
  • Meeting Rooms - 13.6'
  • Showcase Corner - 36'

Additional information is available for the DCU Center Arena upon request.