Seattle, Washington·Downtown convention center with two buildings

Seattle Convention Center

The Seattle Convention Center is in downtown Seattle, steps from hotels and transit, and opened in 1988. The Arch building is entered at 705 Pike or 800 Pike, and the Summit building at 900 Pine. The center is fully accessible, and ADA service animals are welcome.

Before you go

Downtown, steps from transit and hotels

Arch entrances at 705 and 800 Pike

Summit entrance at 900 Pine

Fully accessible building

ADA service animals welcome

Indoor or outdoor: Indoor convention center
Official site: seattlecc.com
Next festival here: Emerald City Comic Con, Mar 4 to 7, 2027

Worth knowing before you go

Check which building your event uses: the Arch (705 Pike, 800 Pike) or the Summit (900 Pine).
Pets other than ADA service animals are not permitted in event space without written approval.

Festivals here

Venue basics: Downtown, steps from transit and hotels · Arch entrances at 705 and 800 Pike · Summit entrance at 900 Pine.

Bite of SeattleExpected July 2027ExpectedFree entryFestival page BumbershootExpected September 2027ExpectedFestival page Emerald City Comic ConMar 4 to 7, 2027ConfirmedFestival page Northwest Folklife FestivalExpected May 2027ExpectedFree entryFestival page Sakura-ConMar 26 to 28, 2027ConfirmedFestival page Sea Mar Fiestas PatriasExpected September 2027ExpectedFree entryFestival page

Is it for you

Choose it if

You want a downtown venue close to hotels and transit.
You need a fully accessible building.

Think twice if

You were planning to bring a pet other than an ADA service animal.

Getting there and parking

The center sits in downtown Seattle, steps from hotels and transit. The Arch building has entrances at 705 Pike and 800 Pike, and the Summit building is entered at 900 Pine.

Festival-specific · Emerald City Comic ConEmerald City Comic Con is a four-day event held at the Seattle Convention Center, returning March 4 to 7, 2027.

Accessibility

The Convention Center is fully accessible, and its Accessibility Guide covers parking and building navigation. ADA service animals are allowed, while other animals or pets need prior written approval to be in event space.

Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (seattlecc.com).

Camping

We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at the Seattle Convention Center. The venue's own pages are the place to check: seattlecc.com.

Recently at the Seattle Convention Center

Bite of Seattle

A little history

The Seattle Convention Center opened in 1988, and 705 Pike is its original cornerstone, with grand ballrooms, flexible meeting spaces and a glass atrium.