Planning an Event in Birmingham

Birmingham at a glance
Average hotel room cost
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Average meal cost
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Largest hotel
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Total hotels
120
Total rooms
14,000
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
300,000 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
25,000 sq. ft.
Highlights of Birmingham

1. Alabama's Largest City
Birmingham is the state's largest city. Nestled in Jones Valley, the 152-square-mile city is one of the southernmost cities on the Appalachian Chain, flanked by long parallel mountain ranges, rolling valleys, and ambling streams.

2. Birmingham's Downtown
The city's downtown district is known for its world-class dining and accommodations and Birmingham's best nightlife is clustered around the Five Points South and Lakeview districts, while the picturesque Red Mountain area, just south of downtown, is home to rolling hills and awe-inspiring views.

3. Diverse Restaurant Scene
Experiencing all there is to do in Birmingham is sure to rouse an appetite. Luckily, Birmingham's diverse restaurant scene (home to James Beard Foundation winners and nominees) offers something for everyone, as well as opportunities for group dining and events.

4. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
With a scenic location in the Hoover neighborhood, Ross Bridge is a vacation within itself. On site is the fifth longest golf course in the world, one of the handsome courses along the famed Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Spa facilities also are part of the hotel’s amenities.

1. Alabama's Largest City
Birmingham is the state's largest city. Nestled in Jones Valley, the 152-square-mile city is one of the southernmost cities on the Appalachian Chain, flanked by long parallel mountain ranges, rolling valleys, and ambling streams.

2. Birmingham's Downtown
The city's downtown district is known for its world-class dining and accommodations and Birmingham's best nightlife is clustered around the Five Points South and Lakeview districts, while the picturesque Red Mountain area, just south of downtown, is home to rolling hills and awe-inspiring views.

3. Diverse Restaurant Scene
Experiencing all there is to do in Birmingham is sure to rouse an appetite. Luckily, Birmingham's diverse restaurant scene (home to James Beard Foundation winners and nominees) offers something for everyone, as well as opportunities for group dining and events.
Similar Destinations
Convention Centers
In the heart of thriving, fun-filled Birmingham is the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Here you will find everything you need for whatever your event requires: an array of top-notch facilities, 1,056 adjoining guest rooms in our Westin Birmingham and Sheraton Birmingham Hotels, our own Uptown Entertainment District with convenient dining and entertainment as well as a helpful event staff and a host of specialized services.
220,000 square feet of exhibit space is just the beginning. One of the most compelling features of the BJCC is that it has all the right components - in one complex. The centrally located, modern facility includes:
220,000 square feet of flexible space in the Exhibition Hall.
100,000 square feet in 74 meeting rooms.
The Forum Building, a conference facility unlike any other in the country that's equipped with state-of-the-art communications technology.
The 19,000-seat Legacy Arena.
A 3,000-seat Concert Hall.
A 1,000-seat Theatre.
A 274-seat Forum Theatre.
757 Adjoining guest rooms at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel.
294 adjoining upscale guest rooms in the Westin Birmingham Hotel.
The Uptown Entertainment District with six restaurants and a coffee shop.
Complete in-house catering service.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
On-site covered and valet parking.
220,000 square feet of exhibit space is just the beginning. One of the most compelling features of the BJCC is that it has all the right components - in one complex. The centrally located, modern facility includes:
220,000 square feet of flexible space in the Exhibition Hall.
100,000 square feet in 74 meeting rooms.
The Forum Building, a conference facility unlike any other in the country that's equipped with state-of-the-art communications technology.
The 19,000-seat Legacy Arena.
A 3,000-seat Concert Hall.
A 1,000-seat Theatre.
A 274-seat Forum Theatre.
757 Adjoining guest rooms at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel.
294 adjoining upscale guest rooms in the Westin Birmingham Hotel.
The Uptown Entertainment District with six restaurants and a coffee shop.
Complete in-house catering service.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
On-site covered and valet parking.
Convention center space
100000 sq. ft.
Largest room space
92234 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
220000 sq. ft.
In the heart of thriving, fun-filled Birmingham is the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Here you will find everything you need for whatever your event requires: an array of top-notch facilities, 1,056 adjoining guest rooms in our Westin Birmingham and Sheraton Birmingham Hotels, our own Uptown Entertainment District with convenient dining and entertainment as well as a helpful event staff and a host of specialized services.
220,000 square feet of exhibit space is just the beginning. One of the most compelling features of the BJCC is that it has all the right components - in one complex. The centrally located, modern facility includes:
220,000 square feet of flexible space in the Exhibition Hall.
100,000 square feet in 74 meeting rooms.
The Forum Building, a conference facility unlike any other in the country that's equipped with state-of-the-art communications technology.
The 19,000-seat Legacy Arena.
A 3,000-seat Concert Hall.
A 1,000-seat Theatre.
A 274-seat Forum Theatre.
757 Adjoining guest rooms at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel.
294 adjoining upscale guest rooms in the Westin Birmingham Hotel.
The Uptown Entertainment District with six restaurants and a coffee shop.
Complete in-house catering service.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
On-site covered and valet parking.
220,000 square feet of exhibit space is just the beginning. One of the most compelling features of the BJCC is that it has all the right components - in one complex. The centrally located, modern facility includes:
220,000 square feet of flexible space in the Exhibition Hall.
100,000 square feet in 74 meeting rooms.
The Forum Building, a conference facility unlike any other in the country that's equipped with state-of-the-art communications technology.
The 19,000-seat Legacy Arena.
A 3,000-seat Concert Hall.
A 1,000-seat Theatre.
A 274-seat Forum Theatre.
757 Adjoining guest rooms at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel.
294 adjoining upscale guest rooms in the Westin Birmingham Hotel.
The Uptown Entertainment District with six restaurants and a coffee shop.
Complete in-house catering service.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
On-site covered and valet parking.
Convention center space
100000 sq. ft.
Largest room space
92234 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
220000 sq. ft.