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NCSU McKimmon Center Tickets

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About NCSU McKimmon Center

The Jane S. McKimmon Conference and Training Center, part of NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education, sits at 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606. The center hosts major conferences, expositions, and public events with a versatile 35,000 square feet of meeting space. The main hall seats up to 1,200 guests, while Meeting Room 1 offers banquet seating for up to 800. Additional rooms range from intimate spaces to mid-size venues, making this center ideal for conferences, trade shows, and community events. We’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket access, parking details, transit options, and nearby hotel choices to fit your plans.

Parking is straightforward here: a front lot offers free visitor parking, with designated spaces recommended for ease. Employee lots are located on the sides of the Center. For transit, the campus is served by on-campus Wolfline buses and the nearby downtown R-LINE route that connects to the Raleigh convention area. Park-and-ride options around campus provide flexible options for attendees. For lodging and dining, the on-campus StateView Hotel is convenient, with nearby options such as Aloft Raleigh, Candlewood Suites, and Courtyard by Marriott Crabtree within a short drive. We help you secure comfortable accommodations and easy meals near your event. Popular events at the McKimmon Center have included state conferences and community-focused expositions. For event-specific details, always verify the schedule and seating arrangements for your date.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Physical address: 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606 (Jane S. McKimmon Conference and Training Center).
  • Official name/status: The center is part of NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education; in 2022 the division was renamed NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education, but the building retains the Jane S. McKimmon Conference and Training Center name.
  • Main theatre capacity: 1,200 seats; overall floor plan lists multiple spaces with varying capacities; floor plan indicates main hall capacity of 1,200 and banquet capacity of 800 for Meeting Room 1, with other rooms ranging from ~60 to ~600 seats.
  • Total meeting space: about 35,000 square feet; standing capacity around 3,000; seating capacity around 1,200 (main hall).
  • Parking: front lot parking is free for visitors; designated visitor spaces recommended to avoid tickets; employee lots exist on the sides of the Center.
  • Transit: on-campus Wolfline bus service; downtown R-LINE serves the nearby Raleigh convention area; park-and-ride options exist around campus.
  • Nearby hotels: on-campus lodging option is StateView Hotel; other nearby options include Aloft Raleigh, Candlewood Suites/Hotels in the area, Courtyard Crabtree, and more within a short drive.
  • Notable events hosted: includes major state conferences (e.g., State Construction Conference, State Energy Conference, Hugh Shelton Leadership Forum) and public expositions such as the Women’s Day Expo (e.g., March 14, 2026).