Duluth Entertainment Convention Center: Visitor Guide

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Duluth Entertainment Convention Center: Events, Parking, Hotels & Map

Visiting the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) for a convention, concert, hockey game or exhibition? Get the official parking prices, upcoming events, campus entrances, nearby hotels, skywalk directions, venue maps and event-day tips in one guide.

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DECC Duluth: Quick Visitor Facts

The DECC is a multipurpose waterfront complex with convention facilities, arenas, theaters and exhibition spaces in Duluth, Minnesota. The complex includes AMSOIL Arena, Symphony Hall, Pioneer Hall, City Side Convention Center and Harbor Side Convention Center.

Official Address

350 Harbor Drive

Duluth, MN 55802

Main Phone

218-722-5573

General DECC inquiries

Regular Daily Parking

$10

Per vehicle; ticket valid for same-day re-entry until midnight

Vehicle Parking Spaces

1,800

Ramp and surface parking combined

Event & Meeting Space

250,000 sq ft

Venue-wide meeting and exhibit space overview

Public Hours

Event-Specific

Check the organizer’s admission schedule

Most important arrival tip: DECC is not one single event hall. Your event may be in AMSOIL Arena, Symphony Hall, Pioneer Hall or a convention-center room, each with its own best entrance and route.

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Upcoming Events

The DECC publishes a calendar covering concerts, Broadway productions, community events, festivals, sports and trade shows. The following are selected upcoming listings from its official calendar, reviewed October 20, 2026.

Event	Published Date	Visitor Information
Duluth Haunted Ship	October 22–24 and 29–31, 2026	Check individual time slots, tickets and attraction accessibility.
Zach Williams	October 29, 2026	Concert; verify ticket and door times.
38 Special	November 5, 2026	Concert ticket and security requirements.
Duluth Junk Hunt	November 6, 2026 listing	Review full event dates and market admission details.
An Evening With Neil deGrasse Tyson	November 9, 2026	Ticketed presentation.
Clue	November 11, 2026	Broadway performance; confirm theater seating.
Junior League Festival of Trees	November 14, 2026 listing	Check festival hours and activities.
DECC 60th Anniversary Gala	November 19, 2026	Ticketed venue-wide celebration.
Duluth Winter Village	December 5–6, 2026	Free admission; regular $10 DECC parking.
Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show	December 11, 2026 listing	Check show dates, hours and admission.
Riverdance 30 — The New Generation	March 14, 2027	Performance ticket required.

Some calendar entries display the first event date rather than the full event period. Always open the individual event page before booking travel or tickets.

How to buy official DECC event tickets

Open the official DECC event calendar.
Select the event and confirm the venue inside the complex.
Use the event’s authorized online ticketing link, which may be Ticketmaster or another organizer-approved provider.
Read the assigned seats, start time, admission conditions and bag restrictions.
Save your electronic ticket and check the latest event instructions before leaving.

Tickets may also be purchased in person at the AMSOIL Arena ticket office, subject to availability. The published standard ticket-office hours are Wednesday–Friday, 10 AM–2 PM. Accepted in-person payments are credit or debit cards.

Ticket office phone: 218-727-4344.
Official DECC Ticket Office Information

Venue distinction: Buying a ticket for Symphony Hall or AMSOIL Arena does not automatically grant access to a separate convention, trade show or another performance.

DECC Parking: Daily Price, Ramp, Overnight Parking & RVs

DECC operates surface and ramp parking. The official standard vehicle rate is $10 per vehicle per day, paid at the parking booth.

Regular Daily Pass

$10

Same-day re-entry valid until midnight with your parking ticket.

Total Parking Capacity

1,800 Spaces

Surface parking plus multilevel ramp parking.

Ramp Clearance

8 ft 2 in

Verify your vehicle height before entering.

DECC parking rates and rules

Parking Type	Published Price	Important Rule
Regular passenger vehicle	$10/day	Re-entry ticket valid through midnight.
Single vehicle overnight parking	$10 per space per day	Entire stay paid upon arrival.
Monthly daytime parking, 1–9 vehicles	$70/month in 2026	Monday–Saturday, 6 AM–7 PM.
Monthly group daytime parking, 10+ vehicles	$60 per vehicle/month in 2026	Group payment required.
RV/trailer electrical overnight space	$80/night in 2026	First-come, first-served.
RV daytime parking	$10 per occupied vehicle space	8 AM–10 PM; power not included.
Non-electric RV parking	$10 for each standard space occupied, per day	Assigned to non-electrical parking areas.

Parking re-entry: Unlike convention centers that charge again whenever a vehicle exits, DECC’s standard $10 daily ticket explicitly allows same-day re-entry until midnight. Keep the ticket.

How to park at the DECC

Navigate to 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802.
Follow parking signs toward the DECC lot or ramp.
Pay the posted fee at the parking booth.
Keep your parking ticket, especially if you intend to leave and return on the same day.
Use the appropriate ramp or surface area and note your vehicle location.
Follow event signage to the correct entrance, such as Entrance B for City Side or Entrance E for AMSOIL Arena.

What if DECC parking is full?

The DECC recommends arriving early—approximately one hour before a busy event. Additional downtown and Canal Park public parking options may be available within a five- to ten-minute walk, depending on the lot and route.

Parking Option	Practical Advice
DECC surface lot	Convenient for visitors who want direct outdoor access.
DECC parking ramp	Includes enclosed skywalk access to the venue complex.
Downtown public ramps	Compare current charges and skywalk access.
Canal Park lots	Useful if dining or staying nearby; private-lot restrictions may apply.
Hotel parking	Use only under your hotel’s rules and guest or visitor permissions.

DECC’s overflow guidance describes public lots charging various amounts from approximately $1/hour to $10/day; these are reference ranges, not guaranteed current prices for every facility.

RV and oversized vehicle planning

RV parking is available without reservations, on a first-come, first-served basis. Electrical overnight RV spaces have a separate $80 charge in 2026. Oversized vehicles using multiple standard spaces are billed according to the number of spaces occupied.

RV rules: DECC does not accept advance RV parking reservations. Electric hookups cannot be assumed available, and the lot operator does not guarantee a space at arrival.

DECC parking office: 218-722-5573 or parkingadmin@decc.org.

Official DECC Parking Rates Overflow Parking Information

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Map & Driving Directions

Venue: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Address: 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-722-5573

Open Google Maps Official Site & Floor Maps

From Interstate 35

The DECC’s official directions use the Lake Avenue exit, identified as Exit 256B, with access toward Harbor Drive.

Travel toward downtown Duluth on I-35.
Take the Lake Avenue exit, Exit 256B, following current highway signs.
Proceed toward Harbor Drive according to your direction of travel.
Follow event signage to the assigned parking booth and open lot or ramp.
Use the correct DECC entrance after parking.

From Wisconsin

DECC’s directions identify the U.S. 53/U.S. 2 approach through Superior, Wisconsin, connecting to I-35 North and the Lake Avenue exit. Check current bridge conditions or closures before traveling.

From Duluth International Airport (DLH)

Plan a taxi, rideshare, rental car or confirmed transportation service to downtown Duluth. The DECC’s published airport driving route uses Haines Road, Highway 53/194, Mesaba Avenue, Lake Avenue and Harbor Drive.

Official DECC Driving Directions by Travel Origin

DECC Venue Layout: AMSOIL Arena, Symphony Hall & Convention Rooms

The DECC comprises separate event spaces across a large campus. Its public event schedule may include hockey, concerts, conventions, weddings, curling, theater and trade shows occurring in different buildings.

Venue	Published Facility Information	Common Uses
City Side Convention Center	Includes the 26,000-square-foot Lake Superior Ballroom and 15,000-square-foot Edmund Fitzgerald Exhibit Hall	Conferences, exhibitions, banquets.
Harbor Side Convention Center	Waterfront ballroom and meeting-room areas	Meetings, conferences and social events.
Pioneer Hall	Approximately 48,256 sq ft combined north and south areas	Exhibits, curling and large events.
Paulucci Hall	Approximately 7,956 sq ft across combined sections	Exhibitions, trade shows, meetings.
AMSOIL Arena	Major arena opened in 2010	Hockey, concerts and large entertainment events.
Symphony Hall	2,271-seat published seating chart capacity	Broadway, symphony and performances.
DECC Arena	Historic arena within the complex	Sporting events, exhibitions and conventions.

City Side Convention Center room sizes

Room	Published Area	Selected Capacity
Lake Superior Ballroom	26,000 sq ft	Theater 2,000; classroom 924.
Edmund Fitzgerald Exhibit Hall	15,000 sq ft	Approximately 86 exhibit booths at 8 × 10 ft.
French River Room	2,500 sq ft	Theater 200; classroom 126.
St. Louis River Room	1,250 sq ft	Theater 100; classroom 54.
Gooseberry Falls Room	3,750 sq ft	Theater 250; classroom 150.
Split Rock Room	2,500 sq ft	Theater 150; classroom 100.

Capacity clarification: Seating, booth counts and maximum occupancy vary with event configuration, stages, tables, accessibility requirements and fire-code approvals. Ask event sales for the current approved floor plan.

How to find the correct room

Check your event ticket or confirmation for the venue name.
Find the corresponding building on the official DECC campus map.
Identify whether your room is on ground, skywalk or upper levels.
Use the event’s registration signs for the correct entrance.
For trade shows, follow the event’s current booth map rather than a general site diagram.

DECC Official Campus Maps & Venue Floor Plans

Hotels Near Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

Most convention visitors choose between downtown hotels with indoor skywalk access and Canal Park hotels convenient for dining and Lake Superior sightseeing.

Hotel	Address	Why Consider It?
Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown	200 W 1st Street	Convenient downtown hotel with climate-controlled skywalk connection to the DECC network.
Radisson Hotel Duluth Harborview	505 W Superior Street	Downtown hotel with skywalk access.
Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park	310 Canal Park Drive	Canal Park accommodation with breakfast and waterfront access.
Canal Park Lodge	250 Canal Park Drive	Convenient Canal Park lodging within the broader waterfront district.
The Inn on Lake Superior	350 Canal Park Drive	Lakefront rooms and access to Canal Park attractions.
Pier B Resort	800 W Railroad Street	Waterfront resort option near the convention district.

Downtown skywalk hotel or Canal Park hotel?

Choose Downtown If…

You need indoor access during colder months.
Your schedule includes several convention sessions each day.
You prefer being near downtown dining and businesses.
You want easier access to the climate-controlled skywalk system.

Choose Canal Park If…

You want easy access to Lake Superior attractions.
Your visit includes sightseeing and waterfront dining.
You prefer to explore the Aerial Lift Bridge area.
You are comfortable using outdoor pedestrian routes where necessary.

Hotel connection reminder: A hotel described as skywalk-connected may require a route through multiple public buildings. Confirm the actual skywalk opening hours and any after-hours restrictions with your hotel.

Visit Duluth Official Nearby Hotels & Restaurants Guide

Duluth Skywalk to the DECC: How It Works

Downtown Duluth’s Skywalk System provides approximately 3.5 miles of climate-controlled pedestrian corridors linking buildings and parking facilities, including access over I-35 toward the DECC.

How to use the skywalk

Ask your hotel’s front desk for the closest operating skywalk entry.
Follow signs toward the DECC or waterfront district.
Use the skywalk route crossing I-35 into the DECC complex.
Check whether your event is in City Side, Harbor Side, AMSOIL Arena or another DECC venue.
Follow building signs to the appropriate level and entrance.

The DECC parking ramp also has a skywalk connection. The ramp elevator serves the ground floor and the third-level skywalk connection.

Winter travel: The skywalk is especially useful when snow, ice, wind or cold weather makes outdoor walking difficult. It does not guarantee every business entrance stays open at all hours.

DECC Floor Plans & Skywalk Reference Maps

DECC Bag Policy, Security Screening & Event Rules

DECC has a published bag policy for entertainment events and other events where management or the organizer applies it.

Policy	Published Rule
Small bags	Bags no larger than 5 × 9 inches are allowed for events under the bag policy.
Medical bags	Medically necessary bags, including breast-pump bags, are permitted subject to screening.
Diaper bags	Allowed for guests accompanying children where needed.
Security checks	Bag inspection and personal screening may be required.
Bag check	Not available. Prohibited bags must be returned elsewhere.
Private meetings and trade shows	Bag policy does not automatically apply unless adopted for that event.
Other prohibited items	Check the specific event and venue notice.

Do not apply entertainment rules to every convention: DECC expressly distinguishes entertainment events from private events, meetings, conferences and trade shows. A conference organizer may issue a different applicable policy.

Before bringing a bag

Check whether your event has adopted the DECC entertainment bag policy.
For restricted entertainment events, use a small bag no larger than 5 × 9 inches when possible.
Bring only necessary belongings.
Allow extra time for screening.
Contact event management about medically necessary items or other accommodations.

Official DECC Bag and Security Policy

Accessibility, ADA Parking & Entrance Assistance

The DECC provides accessible parking in the surface lots and ramp, as well as elevator connections serving major event areas.

Accessible Parking

Surface spaces near Entrance B for City Side Convention Center.
Surface spaces near Entrance E for AMSOIL Arena.
Additional accessible spaces on all levels of the parking ramp.
Ramp elevator in the northeast corner.

Accessible Arrival

Drop off guests near the appropriate event entrance where permitted.
Use posted accessible pathways and elevators.
Contact staff for guidance to the assigned event space.
Check current access because Entrance F is listed as temporarily closed.

Special accessibility note: William A. Irvin

The historic William A. Irvin freighter attraction has multiple staircases and is not ADA-accessible throughout. Accessibility of the historic ship attraction should not be confused with accessibility within the DECC’s main convention facilities.

Ask before arrival: For accessible seating, mobility assistance, a suitable loading/drop-off point or hearing accommodations, contact the DECC or the specific event organizer in advance.

How to Book a Meeting, Conference or Expo at the DECC

The DECC accommodates conferences, weddings, exhibitions, performances and other gatherings. Venue sales can recommend rooms and provide an itemized quote based on attendance and event requirements.

Published Meeting/Exhibit Overview

250,000 sq ft

Overall meeting and exhibit space across the complex.

Planner Contact

218-623-1233

Event sales and booking assistance.

Sales Email

sales@decc.org

Request venue space and proposals.

Event rental steps

Choose preferred dates and estimate attendees.
Determine whether you need a ballroom, breakout rooms, exhibition hall or arena.
Review the official venue floor plans and capacities.
List audiovisual, electrical, internet, catering and security requirements.
Email sales@decc.org or call 218-623-1233.
Request the current rate sheet and available dates.
Review staffing, equipment, tax, catering and service-charge calculations.
Confirm the written contract, deposit and cancellation terms.

2026 planner costs worth checking

The DECC publishes technical service rates and catering service charges that should be considered alongside the room rental. For example, its 2026 rate sheet lists a hard-wired internet connection at $225 for the event duration, while broader wireless coverage has different venue-dependent pricing.

The DECC also publishes a 20% food, beverage and alcohol service charge, with applicable taxes. Event planners should request a complete written estimate rather than adding only the menu prices.

Official Meeting Planner Materials and 2026–2027 Rate Sheets

Things to Do Near the DECC in Duluth

The waterfront setting places DECC near many recognizable Duluth attractions. Between sessions, visitors can explore Canal Park, museums, harbor walks and seasonal activities.

Nearby Attraction	Why Visit?
Great Lakes Aquarium	Family-friendly aquatic exhibits near the convention district.
Canal Park	Waterfront restaurants, shops and Lake Superior walks.
Aerial Lift Bridge	Iconic Duluth landmark and ship-watching location.
William A. Irvin Museum Ship	Historic freighter attraction and seasonal Haunted Ship experience.
Bayfront Festival Park	Outdoor festivals and community activities.
Lakewalk	Waterfront pedestrian paths and scenic views.

Planning for winter weather

Duluth winters can bring lake-effect snow, ice, wind and cold temperatures. Check road conditions and allow additional time for parking and outdoor walks. The skywalk system can be helpful, subject to operating hours.

Waterfront travel tip: Even during warmer months, Lake Superior can make the waterfront feel cooler and windier than inland locations. Bring a layer for outdoor activities.

DECC Event-Day Checklist

Confirm the full event name and ticket or registration.
Identify the correct venue within the DECC complex.
Use 350 Harbor Drive for general navigation.
Budget $10 for regular daily vehicle parking.
Keep your parking ticket for same-day re-entry until midnight.
Check the 8 ft 2 in ramp clearance if driving a tall vehicle.
Confirm accessible arrival requirements where applicable.
Review the correct event’s bag policy.
Check skywalk hours if walking from a downtown hotel.
Allow additional time during major arena events or winter weather.
Verify the final schedule and ticketing information before leaving.

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center: 10 FAQs

1. Where is Duluth Entertainment Convention Center located?

The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is located at 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55802, along the Lake Superior waterfront near downtown and Canal Park.

2. How much is parking at the DECC?

Regular vehicle parking costs $10 per day. The DECC provides a parking ticket allowing same-day re-entry until midnight.

3. How many parking spaces are available at the DECC?

The DECC has approximately 1,800 parking spaces across its surface lots and parking ramp. Availability can be limited during large events.

4. Does the DECC allow overnight parking?

Yes. The DECC allows overnight and multiple-day parking for regular vehicles at $10 per occupied space per day, with the full stay payable upon arrival. RV parking has separate rules and rates.

5. What upcoming events are at the DECC in 2026?

Selected upcoming events include Zach Williams on October 29, Duluth Junk Hunt beginning November 6, Clue on November 11, the DECC 60th Anniversary Gala on November 19, and Duluth Winter Village on December 5–6, 2026. Check the official calendar for updates.

6. What venues are inside Duluth Entertainment Convention Center?

The DECC complex includes AMSOIL Arena, Symphony Hall, DECC Arena, Pioneer Hall, Paulucci Hall, City Side Convention Center and Harbor Side Convention Center, among other facilities.

7. Which hotels are near the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center?

Nearby lodging includes Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown, Radisson Hotel Duluth Harborview, Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park, Canal Park Lodge and The Inn on Lake Superior. Several downtown hotels connect to the city’s skywalk network.

8. Can I bring a purse or bag into a DECC event?

For entertainment events and other events applying the venue’s bag policy, small bags up to 5 × 9 inches are allowed, along with certain medical and diaper bags. The restriction does not automatically apply to every private meeting or trade show.

9. Is the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Accessible parking is available near Entrances B and E and on all levels of the parking ramp. Elevator connections provide access to important venue and skywalk areas. Confirm event-specific accommodation needs in advance.

10. How do I contact or book the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center?

For general information, call 218-722-5573. For event planning and venue rental inquiries, call 218-623-1233 or email sales@decc.org.

Official DECC Visitor Information & Planning Resources

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