Qwest Center Omaha - Omaha, NE - Convention center and multi-purpose facility

The Qwest Center Omaha is an arena and multi-purpose convention facility that's located in Omaha, Nebraska. It's the perfect venue to host a number of events with everything from basketball games to concerts being regularly held there.

The Qwest Center was opened in September 2003 at a cost of $291 million. In 2006 it underwent a further $5.7 million expansion to provide even more seats, giving it a seating capacity of 18,300 for concerts, 17,560 for basketball and 16,680 for hockey games.

As an arena, the Qwest Center hosts a huge range of public events throughout the year, with concerts, wrestling tournament, basketball and hockey games being particularly prominent. The arena is even home to the Creighton Bluejays college basketball team, the UNO Mavericks ice hockey team and the Nebraska School Activities Association which hosts the Nebraska State Wrestling Tournament. There are always events going on, so it's always worth checking the calendar to see what's coming up.

Then as a convention and conference facility, the venue can be used for any event imaginable from trade shows and sports games to weddings, banquets and business meetings. The huge main hall can be broken down into smaller spaces as and when required, and with several other ballrooms and meeting rooms available there's a space to host any size of event necessary.

There are dedicated events teams on hand to help plan the perfect event from start to finish, with even the smallest details being covered. They can provide audio/visual services with all of the latest equipment to put on the best show possible, and can even help with things such as set design and lighting. If the event needs to be catered the facility can accommodate, with catering staff (including renowned executive chef Chris Pulling) being on hand to help create the perfect menu.

For public events such as trade shows and exhibitions make sure to check out the calendar, but for all private events always contact the venue well in advance to discuss your requirements.

There are plenty of parking spaces available in both a covered lot and surface parking area, with prices being $6 per vehicle for surface parking and $10 per vehicle for the garage. Tours are even available of the center at a cost of $4 for adults and $3 for children. Restrooms, telephones, lost and found, first aid and guest services are all available to add something extra to the trip, and for food the center offers a full menu with a great selection.

The Qwest Center Omaha is the perfect venue to host any function imaginable, and it's also the ideal place for public events thanks to the huge array of amenities to cater to all guests. Make sure to check out the calendar on a regular basis to see what events are coming up at this popular facility.