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About Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center sits at the heart of downtown San Antonio, TX, and is a major hub for conventions, trade shows, and large-scale events. Spanning a substantial footprint in the HemisFair district, the venue combines extensive meeting and exhibit space with a variety of theater configurations. Whether you’re attending a conference, a concert, or a city-wide expo, this venue is designed to handle large crowds with flexible layouts and robust amenities.
Address: 900 E Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. The center is closely connected to the River Walk area, making post-event dining and sightseeing easy. Below you’ll find seating capacities for major spaces, parking options, transit access, and recommended nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a seamless visit.
Note: For event-specific details like dates, exact seating assignments, and parking validation, always confirm with the event organizer or venue staff. The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center has hosted notable events such as PAX South, LoneStarCon Worldcon, and San Japan, reflecting its role as a versatile space for conventions, exhibitions, and performances.
We’ve got you covered with straightforward steps to secure your seats, easy-access transportation options, and trusted nearby accommodations and eateries to streamline your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 900 E Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205.
- Total footprint: about 1.6 million sq ft; 203,000 sq ft meeting space; 514,000 sq ft contiguous exhibit space.
- Lila Cockrell Theatre capacity: 2,317 seats.
- Stars at Night Ballroom: theatre seating up to 5,662; ballroom size 54,717 sq ft.
- Exhibit Halls capacity (varies by hall): e.g., Hall 1 7,812 theatre, Hall 2 14,300 theatre, Hall 3 6,600 theatre, Hall 4A 4,395 theatre, 4B 3,625 theatre.
- Parking options include Grand Hyatt Parking Garage (600 E Market), Convention Center Garage (850 E Commerce), Convention Center South Parking, Riverbend Garage, and Tower of the Americas Parking.
- Local transit: VIA Metropolitan Transit and other downtown transport options are listed on the venue site.
- Nearby hotels: Grand Hyatt San Antonio (connected to the center); San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter (across the River Walk); other River Walk hotels within easy reach.
- Notable events: PAX South (2015–2020 era), LoneStarCon Worldcon (1997 and 2013), San Japan anime convention (annual at HBGC).
- Renovation/demolition: Western wing demolished in 2016 during the $325M expansion to expand HemisFair district; Civic Park later built on the site.