04 Apr 2026 The center of it all

North Little Rock celebrated a major milestone on March 10 with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of its new Convention Center, a long-anticipated addition to the city’s growing downtown.

Located at 120 Main Street in the Argenta district, the 31,000-square-foot facility was built on the site of the former City Services building and is designed to host a wide variety of events, from conferences and banquets to performances and community gatherings.

The center features a spacious ballroom, pre-function areas and a 1,368-square-foot catering kitchen, along with tables, chairs and built-in audio-visual equipment to support events of all sizes. The venue can accommodate up to 1,000 guests for seated dinners or 1,500 for larger events and shows.

City leaders say the new convention center fills a longstanding need for a mid-size event venue in North Little Rock, allowing the community to host events locally that previously had to be held elsewhere.

As development continues in the Argenta area, the new facility is expected to attract conferences, performances and visitors, further supporting local businesses and strengthening North Little Rock as a destination for both residents and guests.