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Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas

650 S Griffin St.

1 show hosted · 1 upcoming

About this venue

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (KBHCC) is a massive, multi-structure complex anchoring the southern edge of downtown Dallas, with over 2 million square feet of space and a dedicated DART light rail station directly underneath the building. It features more than one million square feet of exhibit space, 65,124 square feet of ballrooms, and 21,290 square feet of arena and flexible outdoor space, and its 203,000-square-foot column-free exhibit hall is the largest of its kind in America. The center has three levels: Level 1 / Ground Floor, Level 2 / Exhibits Floor, and Level 3 / Mezzanine. The facility is ADA compliant, providing accommodations such as wheelchair lifts, elevator standards, door-width standards, and accessible restrooms, entrances, and elevators.

Parking

The venue's on-site parking, operated by ACE Parking, includes a parking garage and a surface parking lot (Lot C) that can accommodate almost any vehicle. Driving visitors will find plentiful parking, including a convention center garage, surface lots, and bus drop-off zones. Many nearby downtown hotels also offer self and valet parking at additional daily rates.

Getting there

Dallas Love Field (DAL) is seven miles from the convention center, travelers from Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) can arrive in about 30 minutes, and Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) serves private air travel about 10 minutes away. Public transportation via Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is available and convenient for events at the center. DART has a light rail station at the convention center and runs a free D-Link shuttle bus to area shopping and entertainment. There is a direct DART train from the DFW Airport Station to West End Station, departing every 30 minutes with a journey of about 50 minutes. Amtrak and the Trinity Railway Express both serve Dallas Union Station, located about 2 1/2 blocks from the convention center. Rideshare and taxis are also readily available.

Nearby hotels

The convention center sits in downtown Dallas, with thousands of hotel rooms within walking distance. Options near the venue include:

  • Omni Dallas Hotel — the 1,001-room hotel is adjacent to the convention center, a convenient on-site stay for events. It offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, full-service Mokara Spa, and a heated infinity pool.
  • Aloft Dallas Downtown — the closest hotel to the convention center at about 0.32 miles.
  • Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — within about 0.6 km of the convention center.
  • Other downtown options include the Hyatt Regency Dallas, Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown, Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown, The Westin Dallas Downtown, and Canvas Hotel Dallas. The area offers roughly 4,000 hotel rooms within walking distance, including about 1,100 at the adjacent Omni Dallas Hotel.

Upcoming shows

CHOCE | Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo 2027 in Dallas, TX
General

CHOCE | Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo 2027

May
18

The Closets Conference & Expo (also promoted as CHOCE, the Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo) is a national trade show and educational event for the closets, garages, and home organization industry. Produced by Woodworking Network, it is billed as "The ONLY national event for closets & home organization." The next edition takes place May 18-20, 2027, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX, and is co-located with Wood Pro Expo Texas. The show brings together the full supply chain under one roof. Attendees include designers, architects and specifiers; fabricators and cabinet makers; installers, contractors and remodelers; developers and custom builders; business owners and executives; retailers, dealers and distributors; and manufacturers and suppliers. It is worth attending because it combines a focused conference program with a dedicated expo floor. The event offers the chance to discover the latest trends, tools and materials, gain insights from industry experts and keynote speakers, network with peers and potential clients, explore innovative products, and pick up actionable strategies to grow a business.

Dallas, TX
May 18, 2027
125Exhibitors