The Complex at a Glance

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10,500 Seat
Arena

Large-scale ceremonies, concerts, sports, and entertainment events

Discover The Arena
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2,500+ seat
auditorium

Performance-ready space for keynotes, awards, graduations, and programs

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Bayfront
District

Close to hotels, dining, offsites, and downtown experiences

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Multiple event
formats

Conventions, trade shows, sports, ceremonies, performances, banquets

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Planner
Support

RFP guidance, hotel coordination, and destination connections

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Waterfront
Setting

Scenic bay views, outdoor spaces, and a coastal backdrop for your event

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Three Spaces, One Connected Campus

Set in the Bayfront Convention District


The best event campuses make movement feel easy. The Hilliard Center sits along the Corpus Christi Bayfront, close to group hotels, restaurants, offsite venues, and downtown experiences.

That means fewer extra layers for planners, fewer long transfers for attendees, and more time for the program itself.

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START PLANNING YOUR MEETING TODAY

Ready to plan your meeting in the Gulf Coast Capital? Take the first step by submitting your RFP to ensure a seamless and successful event.

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Convention Center Complex FAQs

  • The Hilliard Center complex includes convention space, the Hilliard Center Arena, and the Selena Auditorium in Corpus Christi’s Bayfront convention district.

  • The Hilliard Center offers 138,000 square feet of total convention space, including 76,500 square feet of exhibit space.

  • The Hilliard Center Arena has 10,500 seats and supports large ceremonies, concerts, sporting events, and entertainment programs.

  • The Hilliard Center is located at 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd, along the Corpus Christi Bayfront near downtown hotels, dining, attractions, and offsite venues.

  • Yes. Visit Corpus Christi can help planners submit an RFP and connect the event with the right spaces, hotels, and destination support.

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Get the Transportation Guide

Getting around the Gulf Coast Capital is easy. We have plenty of options to get around the city from public transportation to car-sharing services. Download our printable transportation guide here.

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