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About McAllen Convention Center

Welcome to McAllen Convention Center, a premier multi-purpose venue in the heart of McAllen, Texas. With about 174,000 square feet of flexible space, the center is designed to host everything from large conventions and trade shows to elegant galas and community events. Whether you’re here for MXLAN, the Winter Texan Expo, or a local charity gala, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan a smooth visit.

We’ll outline available spaces, capacity benchmarks, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining options to make it easy to secure your seats and plan your stay. Think of us as your trusted connection for attending events at this venue.

Venue highlights include the Grand Ballroom with seating for up to 900, and Exhibit Halls A+B offering banquet capacity up to about 5,600 and theater capacity around 2,000. The center features complimentary on-site parking alongside nearby parking options for event days. Public transit routes and local bus service service the area during events. Nearby hotels provide convenient stays for attendees and guests, with recommended options to fit a range of preferences and budgets. For a seamless experience, consider booking through our partner hotel and dining recommendations, selected to complement your visit to McAllen Convention Center.

Notable past and upcoming events include MXLAN (2025), Winter Texan Expo (2026), Fiesta de Palmas stages, charity galas, and historical community programming. The venue remains an active anchor for the McAllen events calendar, with a strong track record of reliable, straightforward ticketing and event hosting.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 700 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX 78501.
  • Venue type: Convention center / multi-purpose event venue.
  • Total space: about 174,000 sq ft; largest rooms include Ballrooms (10,412 sq ft) and Exhibit Halls (A+B 61,482 sq ft; A 27,555 sq ft).
  • Grand Ballroom capacity: up to 900 people.
  • Exhibit Hall A+B banquet capacity up to ~5,600; theater capacity around 2,000.
  • Parking: Complimentary parking; on-site and nearby parking options available.
  • Transit: Public transit routes and nearby bus service available around event times.
  • Nearby hotels (examples): Embassy Suites by Hilton (800 Convention Center Blvd), Cambria Hotel (701 S Ware Rd), La Quinta Inn & Suites (801 S Ware Rd), SpringHill Suites (1800 S Ware Rd), Aloft McAllen (501 S Ware Rd).
  • Notable events hosted: MXLAN festival (2025), Winter Texan Expo (2026), community events such as Fiesta de Palmas stages, and charity galas; the venue also hosted Rio Grande Valley Silverados basketball in its early years.
  • Demolished or renamed: no evidence of demolition or renaming; the center remains in operation as McAllen Convention Center.