The Phoenix Convention Center is stepping into 2026 with a series of significant improvements designed to elevate the guest experience and keep the facility looking fresh.

From refreshed interiors to cutting-edge technology, the upgrades span multiple levels and areas of the facility. Visitors will notice new furniture throughout the pre-function lobbies and brand-new carpet installations across key spaces, including the Lower Level, West Building 200 and 300 levels, and the West Building Arcade. Additional carpet installations for the North Building 100 and 200 levels are scheduled for spring 2026.

“We are committed to constantly improving our facility,” stated Assistant Director Bob Fingerman in a news release. “We want every attendee to feel the quality and care that goes into maintaining our incredible venue.”

Other enhancements include new exterior trash cans, AV upgrades and LED display walls in the Lower Level, which will provide dynamic visual capabilities for events. Performance spaces are also getting a boost with new stages for meetings and entertainment, along with assembly tables, banquet tables and a new dance floor to accommodate a variety of event formats.

Accessibility remains a priority, with the installation of a wheelchair lift, ensuring that all guests can enjoy the venue’s offerings.

One of the most striking additions will be exterior uplighting on Third Street, set for installation in February and March. This feature will allow the Phoenix Convention Center to illuminate its exterior walls and windows with an array of vibrant colors, creating a striking presence in downtown Phoenix.

“This uplighting project is going to transform the way people see the Convention Center at night,” Fingerman stated. “It’s not just functional — it’s a statement piece for us. We want to be able to highlight our beautiful facility even after the sun goes down.”

The Phoenix Convention Center spent roughly $5 million for these projects, highlighting the facility’s prioritization of maintaining the venue’s reputation as a premier destination for meetings and events.

Editor’s note: The above was repulished from a city of Phoenix news release.