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Aerial view of the Central Bank Center in the middle of downtown Lexington.

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Coming Soon to Downtown Lexington

Are you ready to make your next meeting a blockbuster? Then look no further than Lexington, the Horse Capital of the World and soon-to-be home to a newly renovated and expanded state-of-the-art convention center.

Central Bank Center Facts

200,000 sq. ft. of flexible convention and event space
44,000 sq. ft. of club and flexible space
100,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space with four halls
29,000 sq. ft. of meeting space with fourteen rooms
24,300 sq. ft. of ballroom space with three rooms

Submit an RFP today and see what Lexington can do for you. Planning on hosting a meeting in Lexington before our new Convention Center opens? We have you covered. Find all of the details you need to host an unforgettable meeting here, or give us a call at (859) 233-1221.

Restaurants and Bars within Walking Distance

Click here for a map of downtown restaurants and bars. More than 100 restaurants and bars are within walking distance of our downtown convention center.

Central Bank Center Floor Plans

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Check out what the state-of-the-art Central Bank Center will look like in Spring of 2022.

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