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About Burney Center at UNCW
Welcome to Burney Center at UNCW, a premier on‑campus event space located at 601 S. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403. The Burney Ballroom is a versatile venue spanning 9,306 sq ft with flexible configurations to host everything from large conferences to intimate banquets. Whether you’re planning a formal dinner, a cultural festival, or an alumni gathering, we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward ticketing and event coordination.
Here’s a practical overview to help you plan: seating configurations, parking and transportation options, and nearby hotels and dining. Think of us as your friendly connection in the business—easy, dependable, and always ready to help you secure your seats or space.
Notable events at Burney Center include the Intercultural Festival, Cape Fear Purple Heart Dinner, UNCW First Pitch Baseball Banquet, and various alumni events. The venue’s five configurations and the ability to divide the ballroom into up to three spaces offer remarkable adaptability for your program. On-site parking includes visitor options and pay‑by‑hour lots, while campus shuttles (Teal Terminal/Burney Loop), Wave Transit, and RideMICRO provide convenient transit to and from the venue. For travel planning, explore affiliate partner recommendations for nearby hotels and restaurants to streamline your visit.
If you’re organizing an event or attending one, we’re here to help you secure your seats and confirm all the essential details with a straightforward, no‑hassle process.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 601 S. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403
- Venue type: on-campus ballroom/event space (Burney Ballroom) at UNCW
- Size: 9,306 sq ft ballroom
- Capacities: Auditorium ~983; Banquet ~550; Theatre ~950; five configurations; ballroom can be divided into up to three spaces
- Parking: on-campus parking with visitor parking options and nearby lots; pay-by-hour and visitor parking available
- Transit: UNCW campus shuttles (Teal Terminal/Burney Loop); Wave Transit fixed-route service; RideMICRO available for campus/campus-adjacent trips
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express (University Area), Courtyard Wilmington/UW (University Area), TownePlace Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach, Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington, Best Western Plus Coastline Inn (Downtown Wilmington)
- Notable events hosted: Intercultural Festival (Burney Center), Cape Fear Purple Heart Dinner, UNCW First Pitch Baseball Banquet, alumni events such as Brunching with UNCW