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Atlantic City Convention Center and Boardwalk Hall


The Atlantic City Convention Center opened in 1997. It replaced what is sometimes called "The Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall," which had been in operation since 1929. This older convention hall has been completely renovated and renamed "Boardwalk Hall."


Atlantic City Convention Center

Atlantic City Convention Center

Atlantic City Convention Center

International Powerboat Show
at the Convention Center

Atlantic City Convention Center

The Atlantic City Convention Center is located at One Miss America Avenue, and at the last exit of the Atlantic City Expressway. It is a completely new and modern structure that opened in 1997. It has 500,000 sq. ft. of contiguous floor space, 45 meeting rooms, 5 exhibit halls, and indoor parking for 1,400 vehicles.

A few examples of events held at the convention center are shown below.

  • Atlantic City International Powerboat Show
  • New Jersey Home and Garden Show
  • Atlantic City Antique Car Show
  • East Coast Gaming Conference
  • Penn Atlantic Nursery Trade Show
  • Atlantic City National College Fair

To see the full schedule of events at the Convention Center for 2008: click here

To contact the Atlantic City Convention Center, Phone: 609-409-2000

 Boardwalk Hall Atlantic City

Boardwalk Hall

 Hanna Montana

Hannah Montana at Boardwalk Hall

Boardwalk Hall

Following a $90 million renovation, the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall
re-opened under its new name "Boardwalk Hall," in 2001. It includes an Arena that can seat 10,500 people, and a ballroom that can accommodate 17,000 people for a concert.

Boardwalk Hall is located at the boardwalk, adjacent to the Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino.
Events happening at Boardwalk Hall
in 2008 include:

  • Hannah Montana Show - January 1st
  • Mummers - February 23rd
  • Van Halen Rock Concert - March 28th
  • Miquel Angel Cotto - April 12th
  • Andre Reiu - May 28th
  • Celine Deon - September 20th

To see the full schedule of events at Boadwalk hall for 2008: click here

Boardwalk Hall is presently the highest grossing mid-size arena in the world.

To contact Boardwalk Hall, Phone: 609-348-7200

Convention Hall

Atlantic City Convention Hall

Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall

The Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall opened in 1929. It had 268,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, and 20 conference rooms. It also had what was at the time, the world's largest stage, measuring 110 feet wide and 85 feet deep.

Many famous events were held there including: The 1964 Democratic Convention where Lyndon B. Johnson was nominated, the Miss America Pageant and the world's first indoor football game. The Beatles played there, as did Pavarotti, the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Barbara Streisand, Andrea Bocelli and Paul McCartney.

Credits: Information and photos of Boardwalk Hall from the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. Convention Hall photo by Jack Freeman.



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