Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center

The Concert Hall has 2,195 seats, including main-floor, balcony and box seating. The Mary Jane Teall Theater is a separate 652-seat space, while the Carl A. Bell, Jr. Convention Hall accommodates up to 5,022 people for general sessions and stage productions. Check the hall name and event-specific seating plan before choosing seats; the capacities describe different spaces and configurations.

The Carl A. Bell, Jr. Convention Hall uses retractable loge seating and can accommodate 5,022 people for general sessions and stage productions, or be reconfigured for 32,000 square feet of open floor space for exhibits and banquets. It connects to the adjacent Exhibition Hall for a combined 97,500 square feet of exhibit space. These three halls have different capacities and layouts depending on the event, so do not assume one figure applies across the whole complex.

Century II directs visitors to Park Wichita for current parking options and locations near downtown. Specific parking details, rates, and availability can change by event, so it's a good idea to check ahead rather than assume free or guaranteed downtown parking.

Guests being dropped off or picked up can use S Cancun Street, located just off Century II Drive on the east side of the building.

Century II has automatic doors at the entrances to the Concert Hall, Mary Jane Teall Theater, Convention Hall, Connecting Lobby, and Expo Hall. Elevators serve the interior of most halls, and all floors are accessible by elevator. Accessible seating is available in all price-level sections for events ticketed through Select-A-Seat, and companion tickets can be purchased alongside wheelchair-accessible seating; be sure to request accessible seating when buying tickets.

Complimentary assistive listening devices are available for shows in the Concert Hall, Convention Hall, and Exhibition Hall, located at stations near the doors of each hall; ask an usher for help locating one. Sign language interpretation can be arranged by emailing [email protected] at least two weeks before the event. Century II offers wheelchair assistance for events, though a limited number of wheelchairs are available and guests cannot remain in a venue wheelchair for the full event duration.

Door times vary by event: for most live events, doors open one hour before the scheduled start, while for other events doors open at the start time itself. Always check your specific event's details, since times can differ and are subject to change.

The venue’s prohibited-items list bans backpacks and containers larger than 12 × 12 × 6 inches. Some shows have additional bag rules, so review the full FAQ and your event’s instructions before arriving. Outside food and beverages are prohibited, along with items such as weapons, laser pointers, drones and glass or metal containers.

Concessions use a cashless system, accepting only card and mobile payments, and are typically open on the first floor of each hall, though availability can vary by event. Century II is a non-smoking facility, including vaping and e-cigarettes, with designated smoking areas provided outside.