Palmer Events Center
The Palmer Events Center’s design resembles a “Pavilion in the Park,” and the gently asymmetrical sloping roof forms a generous wrap-around porch, creating additional outdoor event space.
Number of Spaces
2 Spaces
Capacity
Max Seated: 840
Max Standing: 3146
Food & Beverage
In-house catering
In-house beverage service
Technology
In-house A/V
900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX
Spaces
About
The Palmer Events Center is a multi-purpose venue with a flexible floor plan and complimentary Wi-Fi. We are nestled next to Butler Park with a gorgeous view of downtown Austin, in close proximity to a strong cluster of hotels with 11,000 guest rooms. The Palmer Events Center (PEC) is a multipurpose venue nestled next to Butler Park, Auditorium Shores, and Lady Bird Lake with a gorgeous view of downtown Austin. Located within a 3-mile radius of 11,000 hotel guest rooms, the venue features flexible floor plans with 125,000 gross square feet. Its two column-free exhibit halls provide 70,000 square feet of space, the building’s covered outdoor canopies offer an additional 50,000 square feet, and there are 5,000 square feet of meeting and reception space on the second level. Located at 900 Barton Springs Road, the Palmer Events Center has hosted nearly 4 million people for 1,200-plus events since opening. With an adjacent 4-story, 1,200-space parking garage, the Palmer Events Center is (GBAC) STAR™ certified for cleaning and is LEED® Gold-certified for energy efficiency. There is complimentary Wi-Fi and wireless internet access throughout.
Press
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The Best Large Event Venues in Austin
The Vendry Memo
The Best Large Event Venues in Austin
Details
Capacity
Max Seated: 840
Max Standing: 3146
Features
Valet Parking
Food & Beverage
In-house catering
In-house beverage service
Austin Convention Center Catering, the Palmer Events Center’s food and beverage management division, is an exclusive service offering premier food and beverage preparation. The staff’s creativity is based on inspiration from its Southwest environment and culinary traditions. The catering team works with more than 30 area vendors to procure local ingredients as a basis for popular items such as street-style tacos, smoked meats and Tex-Mex dishes.
Technology
In-house A/V
With Austin being a hotbed for startups and advanced technology, the Palmer Events Center provides state-of-the-art convention technology to visitors. The gigabit-rated facility offers: Complimentary high-density Wi-Fi, customizable to fit your needs Redundant high-speed Internet access (capable of bursting to 10 Gbps bandwidth) Single-mode fiber connections throughout the facility The in-house technology team can help create customized solutions and is available for support.
Health & Safety
https://www.palmereventscenter.com/covid-19-response/
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