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About Salt Palace Convention Center

Welcome to the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center, commonly known as the Salt Palace. Located at 100 S West Temple in downtown Salt Lake City, this expansive venue offers a combination of exhibit space, meeting rooms, and a grand ballroom across nearly 1 million square feet of space. It’s a staple for major events like FanX, RootsTech, and Outdoor Retailer, with strong transportation links, ample parking, and nearby lodging and dining options. Whether you’re planning a convention, trade show, or large conference, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and make the most of your visit.

Key facts at a glance:

  • Total space: 987,000 sq ft (Exhibit: 515,000 sq ft; Meetings: 164,000 sq ft, including a 45,000 sq ft ballroom).
  • Largest exhibit hall: up to ~130,300 sq ft; theater seating up to ~52,800; banquet ~26,550; classroom ~26,600 in exhibit halls.
  • Parking: ~1,000 underground spaces; additional city garages nearby (including City Creek) with surrounding options.
  • Transit: Served by Salt Lake City’s TRAX/UTA system; Temple Square Station is the key hub for easy access.
  • Nearby hotels: Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City is directly connected; thousands of rooms within walking distance in downtown Salt Lake City.
  • Recent and upcoming changes: The center itself remains open with planned redevelopment nearby; renovations in the broader district are planned to begin in 2027 with completion around 2030.

Use this page to plan your visit, secure your dates, and navigate parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining with confidence.

Venue features and logistics specifically for attendees and exhibitors:

  • Exhibit halls support various layouts including theater, banquet, and classroom configurations. For specific events, check the event page for the exact seating options and capacity for your date.
  • About 1,000 underground parking spaces on-site. Add-on city garages near City Creek and other downtown options provide flexible access during peak event times.
  • Temple Square Station on the TRAX/UTA network places you within easy reach of the Salt Palace. Consider rail for congestion-free arrivals and simple connections to downtown amenities.
  • Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City is directly connected to the Salt Palace, offering convenient on-site access. Downtown Salt Lake City has roughly 7,000 nearby rooms across multiple properties, perfect for varied budgets and preferences.
  • Downtown Salt Lake City provides a wide range of dining options within walking distance—from quick-service to sit-down experiences. We'll highlight partner-recommended hotels and dining options where applicable to simplify your planning.
  • The Salt Palace has a rich history hosting the Olympic Media Center in 2002, and today hosts large events such as FanX, RootsTech, and Outdoor Retailer trade shows.
  • The broader Salt Palace site is undergoing redevelopment planning with a new downtown district initiative. The center itself remains operational with renovation timelines for the area planned through 2030.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Official name: Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center; commonly referred to as Salt Palace; address is 100 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
  • Total space: 987,000 sq ft; Exhibit space: 515,000 sq ft; Meeting space: 164,000 sq ft (including a 45,000 sq ft ballroom).
  • Largest exhibition space and hall capacities: Exhibit Hall materials show a single large hall up to 130,300 sq ft; theater seating in exhibit halls can reach about 52,800 for theater-style, 26,550 for banquet, or 26,600 for classroom configurations.
  • Parking: about 1,000 underground parking spaces; additional city garages nearby (City Creek) with surrounding parking options.
  • Transit: served by Salt Lake City’s TRAX/UTA system, with Temple Square Station as the key transit hub near the complex.
  • Nearby hotels: Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City is directly connected to the Salt Palace; the downtown area offers thousands of nearby hotel rooms (roughly 7,000 in the surrounding area).
  • Notable events hosted: Olympic Media Center during the 2002 Winter Olympics; regular major events such as FanX, RootsTech, and Outdoor Retailer trade shows.
  • Renovation/demolition context: In 2025 Salt Lake County sold part of the Salt Palace site to Smith Entertainment Group for redevelopment into a downtown district; full renovation is planned to begin in 2027 with completion around 2030; the center itself is not demolished as of early 2026.