You are here... Home  >  Meeting Planners  >  Facilities  >  Carl Bell Convention Hall    Calendar of Events    Facilities     - Bob Brown Expo Hall     - Carl Bell Convention Hall     - Concert Hall     - Exhibition Hall     - Mary Jane Teall Theater     - Meeting Rooms    Ordering Services     - Air Water Gas     - Decorating Services     - Electrical Services     - Equipment Rental     - Food/Catering     - Internet Services     - Sign Hanging     - Special Services     - Telephone Services    Parking & Directions    Visiting Wichita Carl A. Bell, Jr. Convention Hall Full seating in Carl A. Bell, Jr. Convention Hall Carl A. Bell, Jr. Carl A. Bell, Jr. Convention Hall provides seating for 5,022 people for general sessions and stage productions. The permanent stage is 41' deep with a proscenium that is 60' wide x 29' high.  The hall has an infrared assisted listening system. Convention Hall offers the flexibility of retractable loge seating, which then provides 32,000 square feet of open floor space for exhibits and banquet functions. Convention Hall provides enough space for 120 8' x 10' booths and banquet seating for 1,100 people. The hall opens to the adjacent Exhibition Hall for a total of 97,500 square feet of exhibit space.   On October 16, 2001, Convention Hall was dedicated as the Carl A. Bell, Jr. Convention Hall, to recognize Carl A. Bell, Jr., former City Commissioner (1961-62, 1963-65) and Wichita Mayor (1962-63), for his dedicated service and outstanding lifetime commitment to the City of Wichita. Carl A. Bell, Jr. Convention Hall Seating Chart (PDF) See a 360° Virtual Tour of Carl A. Bell, Jr. Convention Hall! © 2010  Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center 225 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202-3100, (316) 264-9121 Privacy Statement | About Us | Search Site | Contact Us