Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre — Attraction in Perth

The Perth Convention Centre truly stands out as a toptier venue, even though my experience with other similar facilities is somewhat limited. What immediately strikes you is the thoughtful layout and the sheer number of food and beverage points scattered throughout. From a welcoming cafe right at the entrance, perfect for a pre event coffee, to numerous food vendors operating during events and even the flexibility for food trucks to set up, there's always a diverse array of options to satisfy any craving. While a few vending machines are discreetly tucked away, they don't detract from the vibrant main areas.

Accessibility is clearly a priority here. Bathrooms, including male, female, and unisex accessible facilities, are conveniently located in both the main foyer and within the exhibition halls themselves, ensuring easy access for all attendees. The parking situation is particularly impressive, with a large, undercover carpark situated beneath the centre at ground level. Lifts and stairs provide seamless transitions from the carpark directly into the convention centre. For those opting for drop offs, a dedicated point allows for easy disembarkation via personal car, rideshare, or taxi services, minimizing congestion.

Perhaps one of the biggest advantages is the direct connection to the Elizabeth Quay bus station. This integration makes public transport an incredibly viable and stress free option for reaching the venue, a significant bonus for large events. The overall atmosphere during events is generally bustling and well managed, with staff readily available to assist. It's a facility that clearly prioritizes visitor convenience and comfort, making any visit a pleasant and...

Supanova 2024, went to see a few voice actors and get some things signed while buying some vaulted funko pops. I'm not sure why, but there weren't any old funko seller stalls. The organisation of the helpers was okay for the most part, but some of them didn't know what the supa pass did. The helpers tried to get people to walk on the left, but that ended after the first day, so maybe signage or taped floor directions could help. Placing popcultcha at the only entrance was also pretty annoying as everyone just stops and blocks the doorway. The guest list was pretty good, even with 1 cancellation. The artist alley was mostly filled with prints. But plenty of nicknacks as well. The gaming area was full the whole weekend with a dozen or so computers to play on and the main stage for competitive games. 3 food trucks, 2 open cafes inside the main convention area, and 1 cafe in the main hall. Big downside was that no information desk was open, yet every helper had a different opinion as to where it was.

Tl;dr it was a fun time, organisation was good for the most part, good celebs, good stalls, friendly vibes....

The foyer outside the Riverside Theatre is expansive yet there’s no seating, except a few small benches, so about 10 people get to sit down, that is well under catered for the size of the audience, that would be well over 2000 people waiting before the auditorium is open. There’s so much space in the foyer area that they could provide suitable seating yet you have to stand around which is actually pretty uncomfortable for some people. The bar literally offers cheap house wine of red and white, and bubbles and it costs $12.50 in a paper cup. No service at the bar there isn’t any. Truly compared to other venues this one is not a welcoming great start to seeing a show there. Perth concert Hall provides plenty of foyer seating for their patrons and a fully stocked bar with great staff. Riverside Theatre area of Perth Convention Centre should be fantastic but it’s not. The underground carpark is a disgrace, whoever the contractors were ought to be taken to task, with the terrible uneven surface that was literally makes my car bump around. Shocking, whoever owns this venue has skimped on many aspects of the...