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About David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Welcome to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (DLCC), a flagship LEED Gold-certified venue in downtown Pittsburgh. With 1.5 million square feet of flexible space and a column-free exhibit hall, DLCC is built to handle everything from large conventions to intimate meetings. Here’s your concise guide to planning your visit, including seating and access details, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to make your trip smooth and enjoyable.
Whether you’re attending a major convention, a trade show, or a local event, we’ve got you covered with reliable ticketing and insider info to help you secure your seats with ease.
DLCC sits at 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard in Pittsburgh’s downtown core, offering easy access via I-579, I-279, and I-376, plus transit options from Wood Street and Penn Station. The on-site 700-car garage (entrance on 10th Street) makes parking straightforward. The venue is connected to The Westin Pittsburgh by indoor walkway, with the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh just 0.3 miles away for convenient lodging after events. When you’re ready to dine, you’ll find a range of nearby restaurants and trusted hotel affiliate partners to suit different tastes and budgets. And if you’re curious about the venue’s history, the current DLCC opened in 2003, bearing the David L. Lawrence name after the original structure was demolished and rebuilt on the same site.
For performers and event organizers, the center has hosted notable gatherings like Anthrocon since 2006 and the NRA Convention in 2004, among other national conferences. If you’re visiting for a specific show, check the event page for date-specific details, seating options, and any schedule changes, such as RESCHEDULED dates or Date to be announced (TBA) notes. We’re here to help you secure your seats with a straightforward, no-nonsense approach—like having a friend in the business.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
- Venue type: LEED Gold-certified convention and exhibition center with 1.5 million square feet of space.
- Total exhibit space: 313,400 square feet (column-free exhibit space: 236,900 sq ft).
- Largest ballroom: Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom, 31,610 square feet.
- Meeting rooms: 53 (51 general meeting rooms; two 250-seat lecture halls).
- Parking: 700-car garage located on-site (entrance on 10th Street).
- Transit: Accessible via Pittsburgh public transit; near Wood Street and Penn Station stops; close to I-579/279/376 exits.
- Nearby hotels: The Westin Pittsburgh (connected via indoor walkway), Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh (0.3 miles away), plus several downtown options nearby.
- Notable events hosted: Anthrocon began at the center in 2006; NRA Convention (2004); presidential/campaign events and other national conferences have been held here.
- Demolished/renamed: The original 1981 DLCC structure on the site was demolished to make way for the current center, which opened in 2003 and retained the David L. Lawrence name.