Anaheim Convention Center: Events, Address & Parking 2026

ANAHEIM EVENT-DAY GUIDE • AUGUST 2026

Check the Event, Hall and Route Before You Head to Anaheim

Anaheim Convention Center is at 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802. That address gets you to the campus; your event name, hall, badge pickup point and parking instructions determine where you should actually arrive.

This guide combines the current City calendar, official floor-plan data, accessibility details, transportation updates and organizer schedules so attendees, exhibitors and planners can make the next decision without opening ten different tabs.

Live audit snapshot: late Aug 17, 2026 • PDTCity + Visit Anaheim checkedOrganizer schedules cross-checkedIndependent guide
START HERE

Address, Events, Parking and the Next Confirmed Dates

Use these as starting facts, not substitutes for your organizer. Large shows can assign specific halls, parking lots, loading zones and badge entrances.

Venue address800 W Katella Ave

Anaheim, CA 92802. Use this for the campus, then follow event signage.

Main phone(714) 765-8950

General venue contact shown by current official destination listings.

Events “today”Check Pacific date first

At the live snapshot Anaheim was still on Aug 17 Pacific time. No public Aug 17 listing surfaced; same-day activity can still be private or unlisted.

Next confirmed public showANIME Impulse • Aug 22–23

Organizer lists 10 AM–6 PM at ACC.

Industry-only overlapRestaurant Show • Aug 23–25

Not open to the general public; badge/industry admission rules apply.

Late-August crowd alertTwo overlap windows

Aug 23 and Aug 29–30 have multiple confirmed events using the campus.

General parkingPaid; rate varies

No single venue-wide daily price should be assumed for every event.

Accessible parkingCar Park 1 + Car Park 4

Tell the parking attendant you need ADA parking.

Fixed-route busOCTA 43 + 50

Route 43 serves Harbor Blvd; Route 50 serves Katella Ave.

Nearest useful airportSNA ≈ 13 miles

John Wayne Airport is the closest major airport highlighted by Visit Anaheim.

Venue scale53 acres • 1.8M sq ft

Official destination overview figure for total function space.

Best next stepFind your hall

Hall A–E, Arena, ACC North or a meeting room can change parking and walking.

Anaheim Convention Center visitor orientation A simplified visitor decision diagram for 800 West Katella Avenue showing ACC North, Arena, exhibit halls A through E, Grand Plaza, parking choice and transit approach. It is not a scale floor plan. ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER 800 W Katella Ave • Anaheim, CA 92802 A B C D E GRAND PLAZA ARENA ACC NORTH100 + 200 Levels PARKINGPick by event + hallADA: Car Parks 1 & 4 TRANSITOCTA 43 HarborOCTA 50 Katella Visitor orientation only — use the official floor plan and your organizer for exact halls, doors and loading routes.
The street-address pin is only the start. ACC is a large campus; event signage and the organizer’s hall/registration instructions should control the final approach.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Which Anaheim Visit Plan Fits You?

Attendee

Public show or fan event

Confirm ticket validity, opening time, hall, bag/security rules and parking before driving. Organizer information wins over generic venue listings.

Business attendee

Trade show or conference

Check whether the show is industry-only, whether advance credentials are required and where badge pickup starts before show-floor hours.

Exhibitor

Booth, freight or load-in

Use the exhibitor manual for docks, move-in/out, electrical, rigging and Internet. Attendee parking directions are not freight instructions.

Planner

Considering ACC

Compare exhibit halls, ACC North, Arena, ballrooms and outdoor spaces, then prepare dates, attendance, parking drive-in and hotel-room needs for the inquiry.

CURRENT SCHEDULE

Events Today and Upcoming Anaheim Convention Center Schedule

Live snapshot: Anaheim was still on Aug 17, 2026 Pacific time during this audit. No public Aug 17 ACC listing surfaced in the public City/organizer results checked. That does not prove the building is empty: private sessions, load-in, rehearsals or unlisted activity can occur. For any later “today” query, use the City calendar on the same Pacific date.

Confirmed late-August 2026 events from City/organizer sources
DateEventAccessCurrent useful detailVisitor action
Aug 22–23ANIME Impulse Orange CountyPublic ticketedOrganizer lists 10 AM–6 PM; current FAQ directs parking to Car Park 4.Use organizer tickets/programming and follow event parking signs.
Aug 23–25California Restaurant ShowIndustry onlySun 10–5, Mon 10–5, Tue 10–4. Badge pickup opens at 8:30 AM each day.Do not travel as a general-public walk-in; review admission policy first.
Aug 27–31LAcon V — 84th World Science Fiction ConventionRegistration requiredMain Stage is the ACC domed Arena; Film Festival is in ACC North. Opening Ceremonies: Aug 27, 7:30 PM.Use the program because sessions span ACC, Hilton Anaheim and Anaheim Marriott.
Aug 29–30TheFitExpo AnaheimPublic ticketedHall B; current organizer page lists 9:30 AM–5 PM Saturday and Sunday.Use Hall B when choosing your walk/parking, not only the street address.
Sep 12–13BlizzCon 2026TicketedCurrent destination/event listings confirm the return to Anaheim Convention Center.Check the Blizzard event page for final badge, bag and entry details.

Two overlap windows matter more than a simple event list

Aug 23

ANIME Impulse + Restaurant Show

A public fan event and an industry trade show overlap. Expect different credential rules and potentially heavier parking/hotel demand.

Aug 29–30

LAcon V + TheFitExpo

LAcon uses multiple buildings while TheFitExpo is in Hall B. Do not follow another event’s line or parking assumptions just because it is on the same campus.

Best move

Save your event name + hall

When multiple shows overlap, “Anaheim Convention Center” is not enough information for rideshare, meetups or group coordination.

Ticket-reseller warning: search results can keep old or reseller event inventory visible after a show ends. Use the City calendar to establish the venue date, then the actual event organizer for hours, tickets, credentials, bags and halls.

Official organizer pages for these dates

CALENDAR vs PROGRAM

How to Use the Anaheim Convention Center Calendar Without Missing the Real Schedule

The City calendar is useful for finding what is scheduled at the facility. It is not the same thing as an event program. The organizer controls show-floor hours, ticketing, badge pickup, session rooms and changes.

Select Anaheim Convention Center

Use the dedicated City calendar rather than the all-city calendar when you only care about ACC.

Use List, Week or Month

List is fastest for names; Week reveals overlap; Month is better for trip planning.

Open the event detail

Check whether the City labels it public, industry or provides an organizer link.

Finish on the organizer

Confirm hours, badge/ticket, hall, parking, security and re-entry there.

Useful City tools: the calendar includes Notify Me, Print and iCalendar subscription. If you track this venue often, those are more reliable than saving a static third-party schedule.

ADDRESS + FINAL APPROACH

Directions to 800 W Katella Ave: Route to the Campus, Then Route to Your Event

General GPS destination: 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802. Current Visit Anaheim guidance identifies I-5, CA-91 and CA-22 as major regional approaches. Live navigation should decide the final freeway/arterial choice because Anaheim Resort traffic can shift quickly.

Starting situationBest planning logicCommon mistake
Driving from Los Angeles / northI-5 is the main north-south corridor into Anaheim; let live navigation manage the final Katella/Harbor approach.Following an old turn-by-turn article despite event traffic control.
Driving from San Diego / southI-5 north reaches Anaheim; switch from freeway planning to organizer parking signs before the final blocks.Assuming the venue pin is the parking entrance.
Already inside Anaheim ResortWalking, rideshare or transit can be easier than moving a parked vehicle during a multi-event weekend.Choosing a route only by straight-line distance.
Exhibitor / vendorUse the show manual’s loading route, dock and move-in window.Following attendee parking directions with freight.

Navigation sequence: campus address → event/hall → parking or drop-off → posted event signage. That sequence is more reliable than searching “Anaheim Convention Center directions” and blindly following the first generic result.

PAID PARKING • EVENT-SPECIFIC RATES

Parking: Separate Venue Facts From Event-Specific Prices

Current official destination listings mark Anaheim Convention Center parking as paid. The general venue pages do not support one permanent daily rate for every show, so this guide does not turn a single event’s price into a venue-wide claim.

QuestionCurrent answerStatusWhat to do
Is general ACC parking free?No; current venue listing marks parking as paid.OfficialBudget for parking unless your event credential states otherwise.
What is the universal daily price?No single current venue-wide rate was verified on the general venue page.VariesUse event instructions and the posted parking operator rate.
Most accessible parking?Car Park 1 and Car Park 4.Official accessibility guidanceTell the attendant you need ADA parking.
ANIME Impulse Aug 22–23Organizer currently lists Car Park 4, 4 West St, at $25.Event-specificUse only for this event/date; follow event ground signage.
Vendor unloadingLoading routes can differ from attendee parking.Show-specificExample: current ANIME Impulse vendor manual uses Car Park 5 loading, then parking instructions.

Parking choice should follow the hall, not just the cheapest pin

Save the hallHall B, ACC North, Arena and Hall E can create different practical walking routes.
Save the lot/garage nameA screenshot of the parking confirmation is useful when several lots look similar after the show.
Check in/out termsDo not assume a paid event-day space includes re-entry.
Plan the exitOverlapping events can create synchronized garage departures and rideshare demand.
PHOTOS + VIRTUAL TOUR

What Anaheim Convention Center Photos Should Help You Recognize

Photos are most useful when they reduce navigation uncertainty. Official Visit Anaheim resources include venue imagery plus a virtual-tour path from the floor-plan page. Use them to recognize building zones, not to estimate walking distance from one staged image.

ACC North glass frontageUseful when your event says ACC North, 100 Level, 200 Level or Katella Terrace.
Domed ArenaDistinct mid-century dome; important for LAcon V Main Stage and other arena-format events.
Grand PlazaLandscaped outdoor gathering area between major campus/hotel movement zones.
Halls A–ELarge exhibit spaces; the hall letter is more useful than a generic exterior photo.
Meeting-room levelsSecond/third levels matter for breakout sessions; save the room number before leaving the exhibit floor.
Katella Terrace / outdoor areasOutdoor programs can use Grand Plaza, Arena Plaza or ACC North’s open-air terrace.

Copyright-safe approach: this article does not copy third-party venue photos. Use the official photo/media library or virtual tour linked later when you need real imagery.

MAP

Map of the Convention Center Campus

The map pin represents the street-address point. ACC is a large campus, so entrances, parking and loading areas can be several minutes away on foot. The custom venue schema uses the mapped 800 W Katella street-address point; do not interpret it as a specific event entrance.

OCTA + ART + ARTIC + AIRPORT

Public Transit, ARTIC and Airport Planning

Current Visit Anaheim transportation guidance identifies OCTA Route 43 on Harbor Boulevard and Route 50 on Katella Avenue as high-frequency lines serving the Disneyland Resort, Anaheim Convention Center and ARTIC. This replaces older route references that can linger on third-party pages.

OptionCurrent official detailBest useWhat to verify
OCTA Route 43Harbor Boulevard corridor with direct ACC/Disneyland/ARTIC access.Visitors already along Harbor corridorLive stop and schedule before departure.
OCTA Route 50Katella Avenue corridor with direct ACC/Disneyland/ARTIC access.Visitors traveling along KatellaDirection and nearest stop for your hotel/event.
ARTRegular accessible resort shuttle stops are listed near Grand Plaza, Harbor Blvd and Katella Ave.Anaheim Resort/hotel movementCurrent route and operating hours.
ARTICRegional hub for Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink, buses and taxis; across from Honda Center near Angel Stadium.Rail arrivals from wider Southern CaliforniaYour final transfer from ARTIC to ACC.
John Wayne Airport (SNA)Visit Anaheim lists ACC roughly 13–13.2 miles from SNA.Closest major-airport starting point for many travelersTraffic, rideshare/taxi/shuttle price and flight schedule.

Do not treat ARTIC as the Convention Center station. ARTIC is a regional transport hub near Honda Center/Angel Stadium. You still need a local transfer to the Anaheim Resort/ACC area.

OFFICIAL FLOOR-PLAN DATA

Floor Plans and 2026 Spec-Guide Details Visitors Can Actually Use

Visit Anaheim’s current floor-plan page links an ACC Spec Guide 2026 brochure. The browser could not render that PDF during this audit, so no PDF-only facts are invented here. The figures below come from the current official HTML capacity pages that accompany the brochure.

Exhibit Halls A–E: 813,607 square feet total

HallSquare feetCeilingTheater capacityWhy attendees care
Hall A145,84118’6″–24′12,000Large hall; use the hall letter in meetup and parking plans.
Hall B147,33520’6″–25′12,250TheFitExpo is currently assigned here Aug 29–30.
Hall C155,67320’6″–25′12,900Do not assume an A/B entrance is closest.
Hall D221,28425′15,000Largest of the A–E halls by published square footage.
Hall E143,47413’8″Lower-level routing can differ from upper exhibit-hall movement.

ACC North: two 100,000-square-foot levels

100 Level

100,000 gsf flexible space

Official capacity page describes carpeted multipurpose meeting/exhibit space, maximum 13 meeting rooms, 25-foot ceiling, and up to 10,000 theater-style for the entire level.

200 Level

100,000 sq ft entire level

Official table lists 10,000 theater, 8,320 banquet rounds, 4,160 classroom and 500 10×10 booths for the full level.

Visitor takeaway

“ACC North” is a real routing clue

Save both the level and room number. A session in 251 is not the same arrival problem as an exhibit in Hall B.

Arena, second level and third-level ballrooms

AreaOfficial figureCapacity/use clueUser-help translation
Arena28,140 sq ft flat floor7,500 stadium-style seatingMajor stage events can use different entry/crowd flow than exhibit halls.
Arena Lobby10,800 sq ft40 10×10 booths listedLobby may itself be programmed; do not use “Arena lobby” as a vague meetup without checking the event.
Second-level meeting rooms65,583 sq ft totalRooms over Halls A, B and CBreakout room numbers beginning with 20x indicate you may need to leave exhibit-floor level.
Third-level meeting rooms15,840 sq ftRooms 303/304 configurationsAllow vertical travel time between exhibit sessions and upper meeting rooms.
Third-level Ballrooms A–E38,058 sq ft combined3,807 theater / 2,560 banquet when ABCDE combinedBallroom letter combinations matter; “Ballroom” alone can be incomplete.

Outdoor event space is not just decorative landscaping

Grand Plaza

100,000-square-foot footprint with 36,000 square feet of usable event space. Useful for receptions, networking and programmed outdoor activations.

Arena Plaza

Outdoor courtyard adjacent to the Arena; official page says receptions can accommodate up to 3,500 people.

Katella Terrace

10,000-square-foot open-air balcony at ACC North overlooking Katella Avenue.

Why totals can look inconsistent online: different official pages describe function space, exhibit space, ballroom/meeting space and outdoor space using different categories. Do not add overlapping categories together to manufacture a larger “total.”

ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible Parking, Elevators, Lactation Rooms, Service Animals and Arena Seating

NeedOfficial detailPractical action
Accessible parkingCar Park 1 and Car Park 4 are identified as the most accessible options.Tell the attendant you need ADA parking so you can be directed appropriately.
Transit PlazaShared south-side transportation hub for ACC/Resort campus; accessibility ramps are available.Useful for accessible shuttle/drop-off planning.
ACC South elevatorsOne in Lobby D and one in Lobby B.Save the lobby letter if your route requires an elevator.
ACC North elevatorsTwo elevators, one on each side of lobby level.Ask staff which side is shortest for your room.
Area of RefugeSafe Rooms/Areas of Refuge on second and third floors for mobility-impaired guests who cannot use emergency stairs.Identify the nearest one when you arrive if this matters to your evacuation plan.
Lactation roomsThree total: ACC South Room 109 Lobby A, Room 127 Lobby D, and ACC North Plaza Level.Save the nearest location before a session begins.
Arena seatingADA seating is on the Arena floor because the Arena has no elevators.Handle accessible-seating requests through your event/ticket process early.
Service animalsVenue follows ADA definition: trained dog or miniature horse; comfort/therapy/emotional-support animals do not qualify as service animals.Review the current accessibility page if your situation is unusual.
ASL/CARTIndividual events are responsible for contracting interpreters/CART services.Contact the event organizer, not only venue general information.
Wheelchair/scooter rentalVenue publishes third-party rental providers; rentals are subject to availability.Reserve well before a large event rather than expecting onsite stock.
ON-SITE REALITY

Free Wi‑Fi, Dedicated Internet, A/V, Food, Water Stations and Cashless Payments

Free Wi‑Fi vs booth Internet

Visit Anaheim says free Wi‑Fi is available throughout ACC. Exhibitors relying on demos, VPN, POS or streaming should order the appropriate Smart City service rather than treating public Wi‑Fi as production connectivity.

A/V and rigging

Encore is listed as the ACC’s onsite preferred production partner for A/V, rigging and meeting needs. Planner/exhibitor forms are available through the official services page.

Food and catering

Aramark is the venue food-and-beverage partner. Programmed plaza food-truck events can feature multiple local operators, but availability depends on the event.

Visitor needVerified detailWhat it means
Water refill30 water-bottle fill stations in lobby areas and exhibit halls.Bring a refillable bottle if the event permits it; organizer entry rules still apply.
PaymentPayment points such as parking and food stands accept credit/debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.Plan for cashless transactions at these venue payment locations.
Internet ordersSmart City Networks is the exclusive provider for advanced client network services.Exhibitors/planners should order service before the show rather than troubleshoot onsite.
Rigging requestsEncore resources include rigging rates/guidelines, CAD and request forms.Planner/exhibitor function, not a walk-up attendee request.
STAY BY YOUR REAL TASK

Hotels Near ACC: Choose by Hall, Event Length and Parking Cost

Visit Anaheim describes four major hotels surrounding the convention campus and more than 3,700 rooms within a few steps in the immediate Anaheim Campus. For multi-day events, the right hotel can save more time than a small nightly rate difference.

Hotel/zoneCurrent venue contextBest fitCheck before booking
Anaheim MarriottAdjacent convention-campus hotel used by major event programs such as LAcon V.Convention-first stay, meetings, multi-day accessEvent block, overnight parking, cancellation and actual walk to your hall.
Hilton AnaheimAdjacent to ACC and also used by LAcon V programming.Large-conference convenienceWhich sessions are hotel-based versus ACC-based.
Westin Anaheim ResortVisit Anaheim describes it as steps from ACC.Travelers prioritizing full-service resort stay near campusTotal nightly cost plus parking and event-block terms.
Sheraton Park HotelVisit Anaheim describes it as adjacent to ACC/resort area.Walkable resort-area alternativeExact hall walk, hotel parking and group-rate rules.
Wider Anaheim ResortMany hotels are nearby, some with ART service.Price/amenity shoppersReal door-to-hall travel, shuttle frequency and parking.

Overlap-weekend tip: Aug 23 and Aug 29–30 have multiple confirmed events. Hotel lobbies, elevators, parking and rideshare can be busier even if your own show is not the largest event on campus.

ENTITY CLARITY

Who Owns and Operates Anaheim Convention Center?

The City of Anaheim owns and operates Anaheim Convention Center. The City’s Convention, Sports & Entertainment department describes the venue as a municipal enterprise operation. Visit Anaheim provides destination, planner, floor-plan and visitor resources, but convention-center.org is not the venue or its operator.

This ownership relationship is reflected in the custom schema as EventVenue → owner → GovernmentOrganization (City of Anaheim), rather than mislabeling the venue itself as a government office.

VERIFIED CERTIFICATION + OPERATIONS

LEED Gold, Solar Power, Green Roof and Waste Diversion

Current Visit Anaheim venue listings describe ACC as Gold LEED certified, while the sustainability page documents a 2016 LEED certification and specific operating programs.

Solar array

300,000 square feet across Halls A, B and C roofs, producing 2.37 megawatts according to the current sustainability page.

Green roof

2,000-square-foot garden above the Arena box office with adaptive plants and herbs.

Waste diversion

Venue says 54% of mixed trash waste is diverted from landfill and its GreenZone turns kitchen scraps into compost.

EXHIBITOR / VENDOR

Do Not Use Attendee Instructions for Freight, Load‑In or Booth Services

Event-specific exhibitor manuals can assign loading docks, staging lots, time windows and service deadlines that are completely different from public parking.

1Find the exhibitor manualSave your event’s move-in/move-out dates and the approved loading route.
2Confirm booth + hallService orders and freight labels should match the real booth/hall assignment.
3Order utilities earlyInternet, electrical, rigging and A/V often have advance deadlines.
4Separate unloading from parkingLoading zones are for unloading, not a promise of all-day parking.
5Check oversized/overnight rulesDo not assume trailers or overnight vehicles can remain in the same lot.
6Plan move-outSave the carrier deadline and empty-container return process before the show closes.

Current real example: ANIME Impulse’s 2026 vendor manual routes vendor unloading through Car Park 5, directs parking to Car Park 4 and sets timed load-in windows. That is exactly why attendee parking guidance should not be generalized to exhibitors.

BOOKING PREP

Planner Inquiry: Have These Answers Ready Before You Click Submit

The City of Anaheim inquiry form asks for operational detail, not just your name and preferred date. Preparing the fields below makes the first booking conversation more useful.

Form topicWhat the City asks forWhy it matters
Event identityType of event, type of industry, whether first-timeHelps booking staff understand the operating profile.
Public accessOpen/closed to public, ticketing process, onsite ticket sales, event websiteAffects crowd flow, box-office and public-safety planning.
SpaceType of space preferredLets staff compare halls, meeting rooms, Arena, ACC North or outdoor areas.
DatesRequested and alternate dates, including move-in/out daysShow days alone are not enough to test availability.
AttendanceAttendees per event dayCritical for capacity and operations.
TransportationExpected parking drive-in; whether shuttles/buses will be usedSupports traffic and curb/transit planning.
Hotel demandGuestrooms per night expected to be contracted locallyConnects venue planning with destination room-block needs.

Submission is not a hold: the City form explicitly says submitting the inquiry does not guarantee space. A booking representative follows up to discuss the request.

Fire / permit planning is a separate layer

City trade-show guidance points planners and exhibitors to site-specific floor-plan submittal information, event permits and requirements for items such as flame-treated decorative materials. Do not assume venue booking automatically clears every fire or special-event requirement.

FAST FIXES

Common Anaheim Event-Day Problems — and the Fastest Next Action

ProblemLikely reasonWhat to do now
I reached 800 W Katella but cannot find my eventYou have the campus address, not the hall/registration point.Open organizer email/app and find hall, ballroom, Arena, ACC North or room number.
A parking price online is differentYou found an event-specific or old third-party rate.Use your organizer’s current parking instructions and the rate posted by the operator.
I followed another event’s lineMultiple events overlap on the campus.Check signs for your exact event name and hall before joining the queue.
My bus route article mentions an old numberTransit guidance changed.Current Visit Anaheim guidance highlights OCTA Route 43 on Harbor and Route 50 on Katella; verify the live schedule.
I need an elevatorElevator locations differ between ACC South and ACC North.ACC South: Lobby B and Lobby D; ACC North: one on each side of lobby level.
I need ASL/CARTThose services are event-contracted rather than universal venue staffing.Contact your organizer early.
My exhibitor vehicle is at attendee parkingShow loading is using a separate dock/staging plan.Stop following attendee guidance and open the exhibitor move-in manual.
I cannot rely on free Wi‑Fi for my boothPublic Wi‑Fi and dedicated client service serve different needs.Use the official Smart City ordering path for event-grade connectivity.
SAVE THIS BEFORE LEAVING

Before You Leave for Anaheim Convention Center

Event name + dateVerify using Pacific time if you are searching late at night from another time zone.
Hall / room / Arena / ACC NorthThis is the single most useful navigation detail.
Ticket or badgeKnow whether you need advance registration, ID or badge pickup.
Parking instructionsSave lot name, price if event-specific, and whether re-entry is allowed.
Bag/security rulesThese belong to the organizer and can change by show.
Cashless paymentParking/food payment locations are card/digital-pay based.
Meetup pointUse Hall B entrance, Grand Plaza, hotel name or room number—not “the lobby.”
Exit planLarge/overlapping shows can produce garage and rideshare surges at closing time.
OFFICIAL ACTIONS ONLY

Use the Right Official Page for the Final Action

After you understand the decision you need to make, use the official source that owns that task. This reduces stale parking, transit and ticket confusion.

FAQ

Anaheim Convention Center FAQs

What is the Anaheim Convention Center address?

Anaheim Convention Center is at 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802. Use that address to reach the campus, then use your event’s hall and parking instructions for the final approach.

What is the Anaheim Convention Center phone number?

The main phone number shown by current official destination listings is (714) 765-8950.

Are there Anaheim Convention Center events today?

“Today” must be checked in Anaheim/Pacific time. At this page’s live audit snapshot, Anaheim was still on Aug 17, 2026 Pacific time and no public Aug 17 ACC event surfaced in the public listings checked. Private or unlisted activity can still occur, so use the City ACC calendar for the current Pacific date.

What are the next Anaheim Convention Center events in August 2026?

Confirmed late-August events include ANIME Impulse Aug 22–23, California Restaurant Show Aug 23–25, LAcon V Aug 27–31 and TheFitExpo Aug 29–30. Access rules differ: the Restaurant Show is industry-only, while ANIME Impulse and TheFitExpo are public ticketed events.

Where can I check the Anaheim Convention Center calendar?

Use the City of Anaheim Convention Center calendar for venue dates. It supports list, week and month views, date/keyword search, Notify Me and iCalendar subscription. Then use the event organizer for exact hours, tickets, badges and halls.

Is parking at Anaheim Convention Center free?

No. Current official destination listings mark convention-center parking as paid. A single permanent daily price is not published on the general venue listing, so check your event instructions and the posted parking rate.

How much is Anaheim Convention Center parking?

Parking can be event-specific. For example, ANIME Impulse currently lists $25 at Car Park 4 for Aug 22–23, 2026. That should not be treated as a permanent venue-wide Anaheim Convention Center rate.

Where is accessible parking at Anaheim Convention Center?

The official ACC accessibility page identifies Car Park 1 and Car Park 4 as the most accessible parking choices and says to tell the attendant you need ADA parking.

What buses serve Anaheim Convention Center?

Current Visit Anaheim guidance highlights OCTA Route 43 on Harbor Boulevard and Route 50 on Katella Avenue for direct access to the Disneyland Resort, Anaheim Convention Center and ARTIC. ART also serves the Anaheim Resort area; verify the live route before travel.

How far is John Wayne Airport from Anaheim Convention Center?

Visit Anaheim lists the convention center roughly 13 to 13.2 miles from John Wayne Airport (SNA). Actual road time varies with Anaheim/Orange County traffic.

Where can I see Anaheim Convention Center photos or a virtual tour?

Visit Anaheim’s official floor-plan page links a virtual tour, and its media resources provide official destination imagery. Use those when you want current venue visuals instead of relying on old third-party photos.

Does Anaheim Convention Center have free Wi‑Fi?

Yes. Visit Anaheim says free Wi‑Fi is available throughout ACC. Exhibitors who need reliable production, POS, VPN or streaming connectivity should use the venue’s Smart City service options.

Is Anaheim Convention Center cashless?

Official venue health/service information says payment locations such as parking and food stands accept credit/debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Plan for card or digital payment at those locations.

Does Anaheim Convention Center have lactation rooms?

Yes. The official accessibility page lists three: ACC South Room 109 in Lobby A, Room 127 in Lobby D, and one at ACC North on the Plaza Level.

How large is Anaheim Convention Center?

Visit Anaheim describes the campus as 53 acres with about 1.8 million square feet of function space and more than one million square feet of flexible exhibit space. The official Hall A–E capacity table totals 813,607 square feet, while ACC North adds two 100,000-square-foot multipurpose levels.

Who owns Anaheim Convention Center?

The City of Anaheim owns and operates Anaheim Convention Center, according to the City’s current Convention, Sports & Entertainment page.

How do I inquire about booking an event at Anaheim Convention Center?

Use the City of Anaheim Convention Center Inquiry form. Be ready with event type, public/private access, ticketing, preferred space, requested and alternate dates including move-in/out, daily attendance, parking drive-in, shuttle/bus plans and hotel-room needs. Submitting the form does not guarantee space.

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