Hartford: Convention Facilities

The Connecticut Expo Center is located six-tenths of a mile from downtown Hartford. Its 138,000 square feet of exhibition space allows for multiple events with on-premise show management offices, and offers more than 425 10-foot by 10-foot booths.

The Hartford Civic Center, one of New England's largest convention complexes, includes the 16,500-seat Coliseum, along with 70,000 square feet of exhibit space and nine meeting rooms. The complex also features an enclosed shopping mall, restaurants, and underground parking. It is located about 11 miles from Bradley International Airport. The Civic Center has hosted events such as the Big East Conference Women's basketball tournament, rock concerts, and family shows.

Convention Information: Greater Hartford Convention and Visitors Bureau, 31 Pratt Street, 4th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103-1592; telephone (860)728-6789; toll-free (800)446-7811