Private Events & Meeting Rooms

Room for every occasion

At the DECC, attention is paid to every detail, and every detail is tailored to fit your plans. From the magnificent ballrooms and meeting rooms to the expansive exhibit halls, you’ll enjoy an architect’s masterpiece and experience a meeting planner’s dream. Here lies the perfect space for your next meeting, convention or social event.

Capacity Guide


City Side Convention Center

Provides flexibility, function and beauty in its 26,000 square feet.

Meeting rooms

  • French River Room
  • St. Louis River Room
  • Board Room
  • Gooseberry Falls Room
  • Split Rock Room
  • Reception Area
  • Edmund Fitzgerald Exhibit Hall

Lake Superior Ballroom

The beautiful 26,000 square foot ballroom can seat 1,800 people for dinner or break down into five separate meeting rooms.

General specifications
Square Foot 26,000
Length 150
Width 174
Height 14′ 8″
Theatre 2,000
Classroom 924

Harbor Side Convention Center

Offers two beautiful reception areas or the flexibility for up to 15 meeting rooms.

Meeting rooms

  • Room 201
  • Room 202
  • Room 203
  • Room 204
  • Room 205

Harbor Side Ballroom

The 12,000 square foot Harbor Side Ballroom overlooks Lake Superior and the Duluth landmark Aerial Lift Bridge. The setting can host a wedding reception or offers the flexibility to be divided into five separate meeting rooms.

General specifications
Square Foot 12,000
Length 75
Width 120
Height 16′
Theatre 1,000
Classroom 640

Horizon Room

A large and classy ballroom with Lake Superior views in the foyer.