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George R. Brown Convention Center

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The George R. Brown Convention Center, in downtown Houston, is the premier place for meetings and conventions and is just steps away from dining and entertainment galore. The George R. Brown boasts nearly 1.2 million square feet of exhibition, meeting and registration space. And, new top-of-the-line services, including Starbucks Coffee, a business center and a new visitors center offering concierge services are just a few of the perks that come with meeting at the GRB. Keep in touch with wireless Internet throughout the building, webcasting, remote satellite capabilities, 40-inch LCD monitors in 17 locations throughout the building displaying show information and local and national news/weather. Skywalks connect the Brown to the new Hilton Americas-Houston, the 1,200-room convention center hotel. And there are an additional 4,000 hotel rooms, professional sports, big-name concerts, a dining entertainment zone and theater district within blocks.From flexible exhibit and meeting space to executive meeting rooms, amphitheater, ballroom and balconies, the George R. Brown can accommodate the simplest to the most complex of meeting needs.Whatever way you look at it, we have flexible, easily configured space for any possible event or show.

• At-a-
  Glance

  • Contact Info

    George R. Brown Convention Center

    1001 Avenida de las Americas
    Houston, TX 77010

    Phone: (800) 427-4697   |   Official Website

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Parking Info

    The George R. Brown now offers even more parking space with a new parking garage located at the corner of Polk Street and Avenida de las Americas. Conveniently connected to the GRBCC and the Hilton by Level 2 skywalks, parking couldn’t be easier.
    
    In addition, there are several privately owned surface lots surrounding the convention center. All are just a short walk away or across the street.

  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Technical Specs

    1.2 million square feet of flexible exhibit, meeting and registration space
    7 exhibit halls; 862,000 square feet of exhibit hall space
    Contiguous space on Level 1 is 639,000 square feet
    Contiguous space on Level 3 is 223,000 square feet
    99,000 square feet of registration area on Level 2
    An arena with telescopic seating for 6,000, suitable for large scale presentations, concerts, corporate meetings, and sporting events
    George Bush Grand Ballroom offering 31,500 square feet of tasteful, functional event space; sub-divides into three sections
    A 3600-seat tiered theater hall; the General Assembly
    Nearly 185,000 square feet of a variety of meeting room space
    117 meeting rooms
    4 exterior balconies suitable for festive outdoor receptions, each nearly 3,000 square feet
    20 Show Offices
    8 Boardrooms
    4 Conference Rooms
    39 Freight Doors
    9 Drive-in Doors
    66 Loading Docks

  • • Current Events

      There are no current events at this time.

  • • Upcoming Events

      03/02/12- 03/04/12

      HADA 2012 Spring Antiques Show & Sale George R. Brown Convention Center HADA 2012 Spring Antiques Show & Sale Presented by Houston Antiques Dealers Association (HADA) at George R. Brown Convention Center March 2-March 4, 2012 The Houston Antique Dealers Association (HADA) will hold its 2012 Spring Antiques Show & Sale Friday and Saturday March 2nd and 3rd from 11:00am - 7:00pm and Sunday March 4th from 11:00am - 5:00pm in the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B. Renowned for hosting one of the oldest antique shows in the country, HADA will showcase over 90 antique dealers from around the globe during the Spring Show & Sale. During the...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    03/02/12- 03/04/12

    HADA 2012 Spring Antiques Show & Sale George R. Brown Convention Center HADA 2012 Spring Antiques Show & Sale Presented by Houston Antiques Dealers Association (HADA) at George R. Brown Convention Center March 2-March 4, 2012 The Houston Antique Dealers Association (HADA) will hold its 2012 Spring Antiques Show & Sale Friday and Saturday March 2nd and 3rd from 11:00am - 7:00pm and Sunday March 4th from 11:00am - 5:00pm in the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B. Renowned for hosting one of the oldest antique shows in the country, HADA will showcase over 90 antique dealers from around the globe during the Spring Show & Sale. During the...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    01/12/12- 01/15/12	Olympic Trials Marathon/Chevron Houston Marathon 2012 George R. Brown Convention Center
    11/17/11	12th Annual Texas Conference for Women George R. Brown Convention Center
    11/17/11- 11/20/11	59th Annual Theta Charity Antiques Show: Our Tribute to Texas George R. Brown Convention Center
    11/15/11	Dynamo Celebration 2011: A Night to Remember George R. Brown Convention Center
    11/03/11- 11/05/11	Stitched screenings during International Quilt Festival George R. Brown Convention Center
    11/02/11- 11/06/11	37th Annual International Quilt Festival / Houston George R. Brown Convention Center
    10/20/11- 10/23/11	Texas Contemporary Art Fair Houston George R. Brown Convention Center
    10/15/11	Encore 40! George R. Brown Convention Center
    10/08/11- 10/09/11	Houston Railroad Museum's Big Texas Train Show George R. Brown Convention Center
    09/16/11- 09/18/11	HADA 2011 Fall Antiques Show & Sale George R. Brown Convention Center
    09/15/11- 09/18/11	Houston Fine Art Fair George R. Brown Convention Center
    08/27/11- 08/28/11	59th Annual Charity Cat Show George R. Brown Convention Center
    08/20/11	India Fest 2011: Amazing India @65 George R. Brown Convention Center
    07/07/11- 07/08/11	2011 Geek Squad Summer Academy George R. Brown Convention Center
    06/03/11- 06/05/11	Italian Expo 2011 George R. Brown Convention Center
    05/27/11- 05/29/11	Comicpalooza 2011 George R. Brown Convention Center
    05/21/11- 05/22/11	6th Annual Texas Black Expo Summer Celebration George R. Brown Convention Center
    05/13/11- 05/15/11	33rd Annual Friends of the Houston Public Library Bargain Book Sale George R. Brown Convention Center
    04/08/11- 04/10/11	30th Annual Houston Home Show George R. Brown Convention Center
    03/31/11- 04/04/11	Bracket Town George R. Brown Convention Center
    03/04/11- 03/06/11	17th Annual Houston National Gymnastics Invitational George R. Brown Convention Center
    02/25/11- 02/27/11	HADA 2011 Spring Antiques Show & Sale George R. Brown Convention Center
    01/30/11	2011 Chevron Houston Marathon George R. Brown Convention Center
    01/29/11	14th Annual Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run George R. Brown Convention Center
    01/28/11- 01/29/11	Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute EXPO George R. Brown Convention Center
    11/10/10	11th Annual Texas Conference for Women George R. Brown Convention Center
    11/03/10- 11/07/10	36th Annual International Quilt Festival /Houston George R. Brown Convention Center
    10/24/10	2010 Bike Houston Moonlight Bicycle Ramble George R. Brown Convention Center
    10/16/10- 10/17/10	Houston Railroad Museum's Big Texas Train Show George R. Brown Convention Center
    09/17/10- 09/19/10	HADA 2010 Fall Antiques Show & Sale George R. Brown Convention Center
    08/28/10- 08/29/10	The Houston Furniture, Arts & Decor Expo - Show Your heART Houston George R. Brown Convention Center
    05/21/10- 05/23/10	Italian Expo 2010 George R. Brown Convention Center
    05/15/10- 05/16/10	Houston Black Expo 2010 George R. Brown Convention Center
    04/23/10- 04/25/10	32nd Annual Friends of the Houston Public Library Bargain Book Sale George R. Brown Convention Center
    03/26/10- 03/28/10	Comicpalooza 2010 George R. Brown Convention Center
    03/05/10- 03/07/10	HADA 2010 Spring Antiques Show & Sale George R. Brown Convention Center
    01/17/10	2010 Chevron Houston Marathon George R. Brown Convention Center
    01/16/10	13th annual Texas Children’s Hospital Kids’ Fun Run George R. Brown Convention Center
    01/15/10- 01/16/10	Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine EXPO George R. Brown Convention Center
    01/09/10- 01/10/10	58th Annual Charity Cat Show George R. Brown Convention Center
    11/26/09- 11/29/09	50th Anniversary O’Reilly Auto Parts Autorama George R. Brown Convention Center
    11/19/09- 11/22/09	57th Annual Theta Charity Antiques Show: Ages of Elegance George R. Brown Convention Center
    11/12/09	10th Annual Texas Conference for Women George R. Brown Convention Center
    11/06/09- 11/08/09	The Guy Expo George R. Brown Convention Center
    10/31/09	2009 Bike Houston Moonlight Bicycle Ramble George R. Brown Convention Center
    10/15/09- 10/18/09	The Robe Project debuts at the Quilt Festival! George R. Brown Convention Center
    10/14/09- 10/18/09	35th Annual International Quilt Festival /Houston George R. Brown Convention Center
    09/25/09- 09/27/09	Italian Style Expo George R. Brown Convention Center
    09/18/09- 09/20/09	HADA Fall Antiques Show & Sale George R. Brown Convention Center
    08/15/09	India Fest 2009: Glory of India George R. Brown Convention Center
    07/11/09	Hip Hop for HIV Awareness George R. Brown Convention Center
    06/26/09- 06/28/09	Tristar Collectors Show George R. Brown Convention Center
    05/16/09	A Conversation with Russell Simmons George R. Brown Convention Center
    05/16/09- 05/17/09	2009 National Black Book Festival George R. Brown Convention Center
    05/15/09- 05/17/09	Houston Black Expo 2009 George R. Brown Convention Center
    04/24/09	Urban Campout 2009 George R. Brown Convention Center
    04/17/09- 04/19/09	31st Annual Friends of the Houston Public Library Bargain Book Sale George R. Brown Convention Center
    03/24/09	Americas Energy Future: Assessing Our Paths to Energy Security George R. Brown Convention Center
    03/20/09- 03/22/09	Houston Home Show George R. Brown Convention Center
    03/13/09- 03/14/09	Showdown in H-Town George R. Brown Convention Center
    02/27/09- 03/01/09	15th Annual Houston National Invitational George R. Brown Convention Center
    02/13/09- 02/15/09	HADA Spring Antiques Show & Sale George R. Brown Convention Center
    01/23/09- 01/25/09	Tristar Collectors Show George R. Brown Convention Center
    01/18/09	2009 Chevron Houston Marathon George R. Brown Convention Center
    01/17/09	12th annual Texas Children’s Hospital Kids’ Fun Run George R. Brown Convention Center
    01/16/09- 01/17/09	Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine EXPO George R. Brown Convention Center
    01/10/09- 01/11/09	57th Annual Houston Charity Cat Show George R. Brown Convention Center

• Facility
  Information

  • The following facility details serve as the premier source for unique and affordable venues for performance, receptions, convening, meeting space, speakers, etc., in greater Houston and the region.

    
    

    Rental Contact Information

    Rental Contact Name: Art Zehnder, Director of Sales

    Rental Contact Phone: (713) 853-8000

    Rental Contact Email: ccinfo@cityofhouston.net

    Rental Information Website: http://www.houstonconventionctr.com/Home/PressRoom/RequestforInformation.aspx

    General Information

    Parking Info: The George R. Brown now offers even more parking space with a new parking garage located at the corner of Polk Street and Avenida de las Americas. Conveniently connected to the GRBCC and the Hilton by Level 2 skywalks, parking couldn’t be easier.
    
    In addition, there are several privately owned surface lots surrounding the convention center. All are just a short walk away or across the street.

    Union Affliations: None

    Beer / Wine Permitted: Yes

    Liquor Permitted: Yes

    Food Permitted: Yes

    Catering Services allowed: Yes

    Catering Services available: Yes

    Support Staff available: Yes

    Crew(s) provided / fees: Details on rental website

    Insurance Required: Yes

    Insurance Provided: Yes

    Security Personnel Required: Yes

    Box Office: No

    Organizations/Artists which have previously used this space: Call for details

  • Facility Information

    Seating (range): 1000+

    Seating (exact #): Varies based on space.

    Lighting Available: Yes

    Sound System Available: Yes

    Audio Recording Available: No

    Reception Area: Yes

    Loading Dock: Yes

    Loading Entrance: (Height and Width): View rental website for detailed information

  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Pricing

    Specify breakdown of rates: View rental website for detailed information

    Non-profit Rates: Yes