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Lubbock’s blend of rich cultural heritage with a thriving arts and music scene, cutting-edge venues, and a welcoming community spirit makes every event feel personal, according to
Cerissa Olson, director of sales and services for Visit Lubbock. “Planners appreciate Lubbock’s accessibility, affordability, and the way it captures the essence of Texas: big skies, bold flavors, and genuine hospitality. We’re big enough to host major conferences, yet intimate enough to ensure attendees feel like part of the community.”
According to Visit Lubbock, the city has approximately 7,000 guest rooms. The 303-room Overton Hotel & Conference Center features 20,000 square feet of recently refreshed function space and can accommodate up to 1,200 conference guests. MCM Eleganté Hotel & Suites offers 293 guest rooms and 14,000 square feet of event space; Cotton Court Hotel has 165 guest rooms and 7,298 square feet of function space; the 107-room Holiday Inn South can seat 230 banquet guests; and the 140-room DoubleTree by Hilton and 156-room Embassy Suites each can seat approximately 200 guests theater style.
Larger venues include the 2,200-seat Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts & Sciences and the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, which includes a 14,000-square-foot banquet hall, a 1,395-seat theater, space for 185 exhibit booths, outdoor venues, and an amphitheater.
