Summer Events Get Awesome Venue Rent Now booking dynamic rates for summer dates. Looking to host an event of 200 people or more in July 2026 or 2027? You’ve found the right place. Let’s face it, July is not convention season here. So we’ve got space to spare. Want to book the Harbor Side Convention Center for those Lake Superior views? It’s yours for less than $2,500 a day. Or host a dinner in our 26,000-square-foot ballroom for a similar price. Add catering to your summer event, and we’ll slash your venue rent substantially further. We’re ready to help you plan your event. CONTACT OUR TEAM TO LEARN MORE Don’t like forms? Contact us at 218-623-1233 / sales@decc.org. Want to host an outdoor event? Waterfront Plaza upgrades have been completed. Be one of the first to host an event on the new and improved Harbor Drive. Why meet at the DECC? Duluth. Set along the shores of majestic Lake Superior, Duluth blends breathtaking natural beauty with vibrant culture, historic charm, and unforgettable waterfront experiences. At the DECC, you’ll enjoy versatile, functional, and affordable meeting spaces. From the magnificent ballrooms and meeting rooms to the expansive exhibit halls. All while you’re within walking distance of Canal Park and downtown hotels, shops, and restaurants via an enclosed skywalk system. Room for every occasion City Side Convention Center City Side provides flexibility, function, and beauty in its 26,000 square feet. At first glance, the City Side Convention Center looks like a straightforward 90’s convention build of clean lines and practical space connected to Downtown by the skyway. But once you’re inside, it’s clear the designers were after something more playful. This place is basically a postmodern ode to a Great Lakes freighter, with a surprising architectural link to the Louvre tucked into its backstory. 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 The beautiful Harbor Side overlooks Lake Superior, the Aerial Lift Bridge, and the landmarks of Canal Park. With two beautiful reception areas or the flexibility for up to 15 meeting rooms, Harbor Side Convention Center is a favorite location for wedding parties, conventions, and meetings. Harbor Side Ballroom The 12,000 square foot Harbor Side Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows has stunning views of Canal Park and the Lake Superior harbor. 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 & Skywalk Level Meeting Rooms On the skywalk-level of Harbor Side, there is a large ballroom with Lake Superior views right outside the room in the foyer. On this level, guests will also find Harbor Deck, a semi-public outdoor space with outdoor seating and immersive views of the harbor. The Horizon Room can be divided to create three separate meeting rooms ready to host convention attendees. Two additional meeting rooms round out the lower level of Harbor Side. Meeting rooms Room 201 Room 202 Room 203 Room 204 Room 205 Not sure if the DECC is a good fit? Reach out and we’ll explore the possibilities with you. Get a custom quote, hold dates, schedule a site tour. CONTACT OUR TEAM TO LEARN MORE Don’t like forms? Contact us at 218-623-1233 / sales@decc.org.
