Ballrooms
Level 3 Grand Waterfront Ballrooms
Atlantic Ballroom (Waterfront)
- Total Space: 65,136 sq. ft. (Largest waterfront ballroom in the Southeast).
- Theater Capacity: Up to 7,159 attendees.
- Banquet Seating: Up to 4,340 guests.
- Classroom Setup: 3,600 seated attendees.
- Waterfront Views: Floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking the Intracoastal.
- Pre-Function Concourse: Expansive waterfront registration lobby.
The Crown Jewel of the Campus
Grand Ballroom (Divisible)
- Total Space: 31,872 sq. ft. column-free space.
- Theater Capacity: Up to 3,808 attendees.
- Banquet Seating: Up to 2,120 guests.
- Breakout Sections: Divisible into 8 independent rooms (Sections A-H).
- Ceiling Height: 28 ft clear clearance with dead-hang rigging.
- Lighting: Programmable multi-zone architectural LED presets.
Flexible General Sessions & Galas
Mid-Sized Ballrooms & Executive Suites
Floridian Ballroom (Skylit)
- Total Space: 20,316 sq. ft. on Level 3.
- Theater Capacity: Holds up to 2,400 attendees.
- Banquet Capacity: Accommodates up to 1,350 seated guests.
- Natural Daylight: Features an expansive pre-function lobby that pulls in natural daylight via integrated ceiling skylights.
Natural Sunlight Pre-Function
Sandpiper & Palm Ballrooms
- Sandpiper Ballroom (Level 1): 14,979 sq. ft. | Theater: 1,163 | Banquet: 1,000 | Ground-floor access with private breakout dividing wall.
- Palm Ballroom: 9,527 sq. ft. | Theater: 1,120 | Ideal for corporate luncheons, awards ceremonies, and board retreats.
- Executive Conference Suites: Outfitted with high-speed fiber drops, ergonomic seating, and multi-display presentation tech.
Executive Meetings & Banquets
All ballrooms at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center are supported by dedicated culinary service corridors, exclusive banqueting kitchens managed by Legends Global, and integrated high-load overhead rigging points for elaborate lighting and sound production.
Related Campus Spaces
- Exhibition Halls: 350,000 sq. ft. contiguous trade show space on Level 1.
- Waterfront Plaza: 6-acre outdoor event park and concert amphitheater grounds.
- Floor Plans & Specs: Complete capacity charts and campus layouts.
Ballroom Inquiries & Hotel Block Planning
Book a Ballroom & Reserve Accommodations
Ballroom RFPs & Availability
Submit an RFP to check ballroom date availability, banquet catering menus, and AV rigging specs.
Direct Sales Consultation
Attendee & VIP Lodging
Coordinate room blocks at the connected Omni headquarters hotel or walking-distance properties on 17th St.