New Orleans Convention Center Information
Morial Convention Center
Located in the heart of the culturally vibrant Arts District just one mile from the
French Quarter
French Quarter, the Morial Convention Center is the 6th largest convention center in the country. After $60 million in restoration work and several million more in renovation upgrades, the center has enjoyed a robust recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. With over 3.1 million square feet of enclosed space, its expansive facilities include 1.1 million square feet of continuous exhibit space, 140 meeting rooms totaling 232,827 square feet, two luxurious ballrooms, each over 30,000 square feet, and a 4,032-seat auditorium acoustically divisible into three separate sections. Completely handicapped-accessible, the center has ramps and elevators to access all event areas. The Morial Center provides cutting-edge technology that includes the latest lighting, video and audio production technology, a dual-system indoor cellular phone network, an 800-Mhz two-way radio system, high-speed Internet access, wi-fi in public areas, wireless phone rentals, satellite link, videoconferencing, video streaming and webcasting ability.
In a city where anything less than fabulous food is unacceptable, Morial Convention Center has set unrivaled culinary standards in its industry as one of the top 2 convention centers in the category of "Good Food Served." Guests to the center enjoy a wide range of dining choices without leaving the building, whether it’s red fish for one, barataria for 10 or crawfish etouffee for 10,000. In addition to catered event meals, dining venues range from the elegant Ma Maison to the convenience of delicious food court selections from around the world.
Paired with New Orleans’ popular destination appeal, the Morial Convention Center’s spaciousness, flexibility and service continues to sustain the Crescent City’s national leadership status, with the facility consistently ranking in the top 10 for hosting the most national conventions and tradeshows.
900 Convention Center BoulevardNew Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-582-3027
Louisiana Superdome
Now better than ever, this New Orleans landmark has undergone a major post-Hurricane Katrina transformation. Continuous enhancements and upgrades make this facility one of the finest domed stadiums in the world. Offering more than 166,000 square feet of column-free main floor space and the ability to seat over 70,000 people, the Superdome is a premier facility that excels in hosting a wide array of events including private or public concerts, special events, general sessions, banquets, convention trade shows and sporting events. Home to Superbowls, Final Four tournaments, the Sugar Bowl, Rolling Stones concerts and Microsoft extravaganzas, the colorful legacy of the Superdome entices an incredible variety of programming.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-587-3663
New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
The experienced Convention Services team at the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau can help you schedule your next meeting at one of the city’s dedicated, world-class convention centers including Morial Convention Center, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans Arena, John A. Alario Sr. Event Center, New Orleans Cultural Center, Pontchartrain Center or the Keifer UNO Lakefront Arena. For a more unique setting, the city has more than 60 hotels and boutique venues in the French Quarter with French or Caribbean style amenities. The Convention Services team also serves as a booking agent for the Morial Convention Center and will be happy to arrange personalized site inspections of any facilities of interest to your company, as well as a customized bid presentation or proposal for the company decision makers.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-566-5011
