The Convention Centre Dublin venue

The Convention Centre Dublin

Dublin, Dublin

Address

Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay Dublin 1, Dublin D01 T1W6

Opened in 2010, The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is Ireland’s first purpose-built international convention centre and is widely considered one of the most iconic modern buildings in Dublin. Designed by the award-winning architect Kevin Roche, its most striking feature is a 55-metre high tilted glass cylinder that offers spectacular panoramic views across Dublin Bay and the city skyline. The venue is also the world’s first carbon-neutral international convention centre. It features the magnificent 2,000-seat Auditorium, 4,500 square metres of exhibition space, and 22 multi-functional meeting rooms, hosting everything from prestigious global summits and comic-con events to televised awards ceremonies.

Accessibility

The CCD was designed to exceed international accessibility standards: Physical Access: The building is fully step-free with automatic doors at the main entrance. All 22 meeting rooms, halls, and the auditorium are accessible via six passenger lifts. Auditorium Access: The main Auditorium has dedicated wheelchair spaces on levels 3, 4, and 5. These should be requested through your event organiser. Hearing Support: A Sennheiser infrared hearing system is available in most of the major meeting rooms and the main Auditorium. Patrons can request headsets or neck loops at the main reception desk. Toilets: Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor of the building and are equipped with emergency alarms. Assistance Animals: Certified assistance dogs are welcome throughout the venue.

Car Parking

The CCD is located in the Spencer Dock area of Dublin’s North Wall Quay and has its own underground parking: CCD Underground Car Park: Operated by Euro Car Parks, this facility has 320 spaces and is located directly underneath the venue. It is open from 7:00 am to midnight daily. Accessible Parking: There are 8 designated disabled parking spaces within the underground car park. These are located close to the lift lobby for easy access to all floors. Public Transport: The venue is exceptionally well-served by public transport; the Luas Red Line (Spencer Dock stop) is directly behind the building, and it is a short walk from major bus routes and Connolly Train Station.

Café & Bar

The CCD features integrated hospitality services throughout the building: Foyer Hospitality: On event days, coffee docks and light refreshment stations are typically available in the foyer and networking areas, serving gourmet coffee, pastries, and snacks. In-House Catering: The venue is famous for its world-class in-house catering team (CCD Hospitality), which provides everything from working lunches and "grab and go" bags to formal banquets in the Liffey and Wicklow Halls. Nearby Dining: Located in the heart of the Docklands, the venue is surrounded by numerous restaurants such as The Spencer Hotel, Marks & Spencer Foodhall, and several high-end eateries within the neighboring Point Square and Grand Canal Dock (just across the Samuel Beckett Bridge).

Shows at this venue

No ballet shows currently listed for this venue.