Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is a state-of-the-art convention centre located just 1.2km from Brisbane’s CBD and 20 minutes from Brisbane’s Domestic and International Airport.
The Centre’s convenient location in downtown Brisbane in the heart of the arts and entertainment precinct at South Bank offers direct access to all forms of public transport. Internationally recognised as the world’s best convention centre for 2016-2018, BCEC is Australia’s most awarded meeting and events venue.
BCEC offers world-class facilities, five star service and menus featuring award-winning produce with a sustainable focus on supporting local growers, farmers and fishers first.
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Enjoy complimentary WiFi at BCEC for browsing the internet, checking emails or posting on social media.
Cafes and restaurants
Check out the Centre’s signature food and beverage offerings, whether it be a coffee to go, a snack or dinner before a show, Merivales and Olio’s has it covered.
Cloak room & Information desks
Information desks are located in the Grey Street & Merivale foyers. Here BCEC friendly staff will be able to assist you in your visit to the Centre. Our information desks also offer cloak room facilities for your luggage, bags, prams and coats.
Parents room
BCEC Parent Rooms feature all you need to feed and change in privacy and comfort. You can find Parent Rooms located on Merivale Street Main Foyer, just behind Merivales Cafe and one located on Grey Street Main Foyer next to the Information Desk. You will also find change tables in all of the uni-sex accessible toilets throughout the Centre.
Getting here
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has three entrances. The Main Entrance on the corner of Merivale & Glenelg Streets, the Grey Street Entrance, and the Exhibition Entrance at the corner of Melbourne & Merivale Streets. There is a downloadable navigation map below to assist with directions.
- Find your way in: BCEC provide undercover parking for up to 1500 vehicles. Our car park has direct lift access to the Centre’s multiple convention floors and exhibition facilities. Car park 1 is best for Merivale Street rooms, Car Park 2 & 3 are best for Exhibition Halls and Grey Street rooms via Russell Street Walkway. See car parking rates and availability
- By train: South Brisbane Railway Station adjacent to the Convention Centre on Grey Street or South Bank Railway Station are the most convenient stations to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
- By CityCat/ferries: The public transport ferries CityCats operate everyday and stop at the South Bank River Terminal on the Clem Jones Promenade. The inner-city ferry travels between the CBD, North Quay and Kangaroo Point, stopping at South Bank Terminal 1 and 2 on the Clem Jones Promenade.
- By bus: The Cultural Centre Station on Melbourne Street and the South Bank Busway Station cnr of Colchester and Tribune Streets are closest to BCEC.
- By taxi/rideshare: Taxi ranks are located outside the main entrance to the Centre on Merivale Street and a taxi drop off located at the Convention Centre Grey Street entrance.
- By walking: BCEC is a short stroll across from the Brisbane CBD connected by Victoria Bridge. Hotels, restaurants and bars, South Bank beach and parklands are all within walking distance from BCEC.
- From the airport: Both Brisbane domestic and international airports are 30min drive from the Centre. The AirTrain connects South Brisbane station to Brisbane’s international and domestic airports with stops in the Brisbane CBD and Fortitude Valley. Tickets and a timetable for this service can be found at the Information Desk or you can pre-book on the AirTrain website.
Accessibility
BCEC strives to provide safe, equitable and inclusive access for all visitors.
They make every effort to accommodate all guests to ensure a pleasant and comfortable experience.
- Access guide
- Assistance animals
- Assisted hearing
- Emergencies
- Hidden disabilities
- Location and access map
- Parking & set down points
- Vision impairment
- Wheelchair access and hire
- Wide and accessible seating