The National Convention Centre Canberra is a convention centre in Canberra, Australia, which opened in 1989. The centre is Canberra's largest, purpose-built functions, meetings and events venue, and is managed by IHG Hotels & Resorts. It provides a collection of more than 13 spaces over two floors.National Convention Centre takes shape Engineers Australia 16 October 1987 page 10
The centre hosts sporting events, concerts, trade fairs and meetings. The Royal Theatre, the largest space, can accommodate 2,460; the Exhibition Hall has space for up to 2,000. In 2005, the centre underwent a $30 million capital upgrade.Convention centre upgrade is on the way, Chief Minister, 9 May 2005
Events Eric Clapton performed at the venue on 10 November 1990 during his Journeyman World Tour in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,000 people. On the evenings of 12 and 13 March 2009, a reformed Midnight Oil, played at the Royal Theatre.
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