The newly expanded America's Center Convention Complex is located in the heart of downtown St Louis.

America’s Center Convention Complex

Whether you’re planning an exclusive event or a large-scale convention, America’s Center Convention Complex in the heart of downtown St. Louis delivers the infinite flexibility, superior services and standout spaces to make your event a success.

Voted Best Convention Center – Midwest in the 2022 Stella Awards, America’s Center offers four distinct meeting facilities under one roof: Cervantes Convention Center, The Dome at America’s Center, the St. Louis Executive Conference Center and the Ferrara Theatre. Within its footprint, the convention center features seven contiguous exhibit halls totaling 574,000 square feet, a spacious ballroom and more than 95 meeting rooms, accommodating events of all sizes, scopes and styles.

Committed to providing a clean, safe and healthy environment, America’s Center also holds the coveted Global Biorisk Advisory Council’s STAR Facility Accreditation.

Recent renovations to America’s Center Convention Complex include a new 72,000-square-foot exhibit hall, more than double the number of enclosed loading docks, updated bathrooms throughout the building and a vibrant culinary garden that brings fresh, sustainable flavor to our on-site catering.

Want to know what attendees think? Nine out of 10 people surveyed about their convention experience in St. Louis rated it very good or excellent! Visitors can enjoy easy access to a wide range of hotels, iconic attractions, diverse restaurants, nightlife venues and public transportation, enhancing their overall experience from start to finish.

At America’s Center Convention Complex, your event isn’t just possible – it’s poised to inspire, connect and shape what comes next.

America’s Center by the Numbers

  • 2.2 million square feet of total space
  • 574,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space
  • 28,000-square-foot ballroom
  • 67,000-seat domed stadium
  • 1,400-seat theater
  • 95 versatile meeting rooms
  • 40-bed culinary garden
  • almost 8,000 hotel rooms in a walkable downtown package
An aerial fish-eye view shows volleyball courts covering the floor of The Dome at America's Center.

The Dome at America's Center

When your event demands expansive space and unmatched versatility, The Dome at America’s Center delivers. With innovative engineering and distinctive design, The Dome seamlessly transforms from a sprawling exhibition hall to a roaring sports stadium to a lively concert venue in no time flat. Its direct connection to the rest of America’s Center ensures a flexible, integrated experience tailored to your needs.

Pink performs to a sold-out crowd at The Dome at America's Center in St Louis.

Ferrara Theatre

Designed for intimacy and impact, the Ferrara Theatre seats approximately 1,400 guests. Whether you’re planning a lecture or a concert, you can utilize state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, which ensures captivating visuals and crisp sound throughout the auditorium. Its location inside America’s Center means seamless access to downtown hotels, restaurants and attractions.

The Ferrara Theatre at America's Center hosts a lecture.

On-Site Catering

At America’s Center, catering is more than a service; it’s a culinary experience. Powered by Levy Restaurants, our on-site catering team delivers chef-inspired menus, impeccable service and thoughtful details that impress guests. And just steps from the kitchen, a thriving 40-bed culinary garden grows fresh herbs and produce, bringing vibrant, seasonal and unexpected ingredients straight to your plate.

The catering at America's Center in St Louis is powered by a 40-bed on-site culinary garden.

Visiting America’s Center

Located in St. Louis’ downtown entertainment district, America’s Center Convention Complex offers unbeatable convenience just steps from top hotels, acclaimed restaurants, must-see attractions and accessible public transportation. Get all the information you need for your next visit.