Meydenbauer Center - Bellevue, Washington - Bellevue's Finest Convention Center and Performing Arts Theatre

The Meydenbauer Convention Center is known as Bellevue's finest convention center and performing arts theatre. It is conveniently located just nine miles from Seattle and offers a large variety of the northwest's great amenities for conventions, events, meetings, and banquets. The facility opened its doors in 1993 and was completely renovated in 2007 to provide visitors with a new Center Hall. The updated facility offers the best meeting spaces in all of Bellevue, if not greater Seattle. The center is owned and operated by the Bellevue Convention Center Authority and holds over 400 events annually.

The center offers over 54,000 square feet of event space including 36,000 square feet in the Center Hall. There are nine meeting rooms totaling 12,000 square feet. The meeting rooms are broken up into a 3,500 square foot slope theatre and a 2,500 square foot Executive Conference Suite.

The Meydenbauer offers meeting planners and caterers at the convention center. Regional cuisines can be prepared to suit every style of event. An extensive menu selection is available and offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, breaks and refreshments, reception appetizers, bar service, entire menu packages, and holiday menus. The Complete Meeting Package or CMP is inclusive of meals, audiovisual services, and even room rentals. The staff is knowledgeable and information, willing to meet each and every need.

The theatre at the center opened in the mid 1990s and offers a 410 seat facility that is one of the Pacific Northwest's premier performing arts centers. Not only does the theatre offer a warm and inviting atmosphere but state of the art technology and professional staffing. The Theatre at Mydenbauer hosts an array of productions by various local and national performers. The ballet, opera, Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, and many other operations routinely perform at the theatre. Most of the performances are ticketed through Brown Paper Tickets and details of the productions can be gathered from the on-site Theatre Manager. Each and every seat at the theatre provides a great view of the stage and the acoustics are recognized to be note worthy.

The Meydenbauer Center offers a 434-space underground parking facility that is on a first come, first served basis. The pay parking facility entrance is located on NE 6th Avenue directly between 112th Avenue NE and 110th Avenue NE. Alternative parking services and arrangements can be made with the Guest Services Manager. Arrangements may include parking passes, validation, offsite parking, or shuttle options. When multiple events are going on at the same time limited parking may be available. The Bellevue Transit is located just a block away and provides convenient transportation options.

The center offers 24 hour general building security. Security services include interior and exterior patrol, emergency door lock and unlock response, and special security staffing is available on a case by case basis. Depending on the size of the event, security staff may be required. Further information and security requirements can be retrieved from the Event Planners Guide or Guest Services Manager.