Planning a conference in Spokane
Spokane, Washington has 44 mapped venues in this dataset. Here is the shape of them, who they suit, and what an event67 rollout costs once you have picked one.
Martin Stadium states a capacity of 32,740. The dots show what event67 would bill at that head count, and where the price stops.
What Spokane has to put people in
Spokane has a recorded population of 230,609 (2024), inside the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area of about 605,000 people.
The mapped inventory is 4 exhibition or convention halls, 1 dedicated conference and function space, 14 arenas and stadiums, 5 theatres and concert halls and 20 independent event spaces.
That is roughly 19 venues per hundred thousand residents, which is a dense field for a city this size — you will usually have a second choice at the same capacity.
By type that is 20 event spaces, 8 arenas, 6 stadiums and 3 theatres, plus a longer tail below.
Exhibition and convention halls (4)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Convention Center | convention centre | not published | 1.2 km (0.7 mi) |
| Main Exhibit Hall | exhibition centre | not published | 104 km (65 mi) |
| Northeast Washington Fair Grounds | fairground | not published | 104 km (65 mi) |
| Valley Fair Exhibit Hall | exhibition centre | not published | 62 km (38 mi) |
Conference and function space (1)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard by Marriott | hotel with function space | not published | 1.4 km (0.9 mi) |
Arenas and stadiums (14)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Stadium | stadium | 32,740 | 105 km (65 mi) |
| Joe Albi Stadium | stadium | 28,646 | 6.5 km (4 mi) |
| Numerica Veterans Arena | arena | 12,638 | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) |
| Beasley Coliseum | arena | 11,671 | 105 km (65 mi) |
| McCarthey Athletic Center | arena | 6,000 | 2.3 km (1.4 mi) |
| One Spokane Stadium | stadium | 5,000 | 1.1 km (0.7 mi) |
| Bailey–Brayton Field | stadium | 3,500 | 105 km (65 mi) |
| Bohler Gymnasium | arena | 3,000 | 105 km (65 mi) |
| Memorial Gymnasium | arena | 2,500 | 108 km (67 mi) |
| Idaho Central Credit Union Arena | arena | not published | 108 km (67 mi) |
| The Podium | arena | not published | 0.3 km (0.2 mi) |
| Patterson Baseball Complex | stadium | not published | 2.3 km (1.4 mi) |
| Spokane Arena | arena | not published | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) |
| Avista Stadium | stadium | not published | 6.3 km (3.9 mi) |
Theatres and concert halls (5)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bing Crosby Theater | theatre | not published | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| First Interstate Center for the Arts | performing-arts centre | not published | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) |
| Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre | performing-arts centre | not published | 108 km (67 mi) |
| Fox Theater | theatre | not published | 0.3 km (0.2 mi) |
| Spokane Civic Theater | theatre | not published | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
Independent event spaces (20)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Dining Hall | event space | not published | 52 km (32 mi) |
| Talbott Event Center | event space | not published | 6.6 km (4.1 mi) |
| UW Spokane Center | event space | not published | 2.4 km (1.5 mi) |
| Fox Theatre | event space | not published | 0.3 km (0.2 mi) |
| Garland Theater | event space | not published | 3.8 km (2.4 mi) |
| Beacon Hill Catering & Events | event space | not published | 8.1 km (5 mi) |
| Knitting Factory | event space | not published | 0.4 km (0.2 mi) |
| The Castle Vineyards | event space | not published | 36 km (22 mi) |
| Northern Quest Resort & Casino | event space | not published | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) |
| Cordova Theatre | event space | not published | 105 km (65 mi) |
| Wheat and Willow Event Venue | event space | not published | 40 km (25 mi) |
| Harrington Bank Block & Opera House | event space | not published | 65 km (40 mi) |
| Spokane Civic Theatre | event space | not published | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
| The Pergola Event Venue | event space | not published | 4.3 km (2.7 mi) |
| Colville Opera House and Odd Fellows Hall | event space | not published | 105 km (65 mi) |
| On River's Edge | event space | not published | 35 km (22 mi) |
| Belle Gardens | event space | not published | 32 km (20 mi) |
| El Katif Shriners | event space | not published | 8.3 km (5.2 mi) |
| Pend Orielle Pavilion | event space | not published | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Tamarack Event House and Catering | event space | not published | 0.4 km (0.2 mi) |
Every venue mapped in Spokane appears above. The ones with enough published detail to be worth reading have their own guide and are linked; the rest are named here, which is honest about what the record holds without giving each of them a page made of three facts.
The halls that take a trade floor
4 venues in Spokane are classified as exhibition or convention space. They are the only rooms here designed around a floor plan rather than a seating plan.
- Spokane Convention Centersize not published
- Main Exhibit Hallsize not published
- Northeast Washington Fair Groundssize not published
- Valley Fair Exhibit Hallsize not published
Capacities are the figure the venue or an encyclopaedia entry published. They are usually the seated maximum, and the same room in banquet or reception layout can differ by half. Confirm the layout you want before you plan around a number.
Arrival logistics
Spokane International Airport (GEG) sits 9 km (5.6 mi) from the centre, close enough that a same-day arrival is realistic for most of your speakers.
The city runs on Los Angeles time (America/Los_Angeles). Schedules published in one zone and read in another are the most common cause of a half-empty first session.
Spokane Valley, Coeur d'Alene and Moses Lake are close enough to draw from for a day rate, and to fall back on if Spokane has nothing free on your dates.
- Nearest major airport
- GEG
- Spokane International Airport, 9 km (5.6 mi)
- Local time
- UTC−7
- America/Los_Angeles, in September
- City population, 2024
- 230,609
- 605,000 across the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area
The recurring calendar
Recurring shows on the Spokane calendar include InCon and SpoCon. Check your dates against them: hotel rates and venue availability both move.
- InConrecurring event, since 1990
- SpoConrecurring event, since 2008
Recorded in Wikidata, which covers event series with an encyclopaedia entry. It is a floor rather than a full calendar for Spokane, and it is not a listing service — check dates with the organiser.
Worth knowing before you sign
Choice is not the constraint here
With 44 venues mapped, availability rarely fails. What fails is comparison: shortlist on capacity and distance from the airport first, and only then start touring.
The bill for a Spokane programme
Take 950 people through the door in Spokane — sized to Martin Stadium, the largest stated capacity in the Spokane dataset. The first 50 activated attendees are free on every event, so only the rest are billed, and the total stops moving at 1,000 however many more turn up.
- activated attendees
- 950activated attendees
- billable, after the first 50 are free
- 900billable, after the first 50 are free
- for the whole event, at $5 each
- $4,500for the whole event, at $5 each
You are billed for people, not for the venue, so the room you choose in Spokane does not change this figure. Nothing is charged for an attendee who registers and never opens the app.
What sort of event fits here
With a stated ceiling of 32,740 seats, Spokane can carry a full trade show or a multi-track annual meeting without splitting the audience across buildings.
- trade shows and exhibitions
4 exhibition or convention halls mean a booth plan is possible in Spokane without renting a marquee.
- multi-track conferences
A 32,740-seat room carries a plenary with breakouts running alongside it.
- association annual meetings
An association meeting needs one big room, several small ones and a hotel block, which is the combination Spokane is set up for.
- festivals
An arena or stadium floor at 32,740 takes an audience no conference venue in Spokane can.
- sports tournaments
The same rooms already run fixtures, so load-in and crowd flow are solved.
Where this data comes from
- GeoNames, CC BY 4.0
- US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates
- Wikidata, CC0
- Geographic data © GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
- Venue data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
- US population figures are US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates.
- Retrieved 3 September 2026. event67 has no commercial relationship with any venue listed.
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What it costs
- Free up to 50
- activated attendees, on one live event
- $5
- per activated attendee beyond 50
- $4,750
- the most one event can ever cost, whatever happens past 1,000
Activated means the person claimed their invite and opened the app. Not when you import them, not when the invite is delivered, and not if they register and stay home.
Questions people actually ask
What does an event app cost for a 950-person event in Spokane?
950 activated attendees means 900 billable after the free 50, so $4,500 for the event. The price is $5 per activated attendee beyond the first 50, and the total for one event stops at $4,750 however many more attend. Activated means the person claimed their invite and opened the app. Not when you import them, not when the invite is delivered, and not if they register and stay home.
What is the largest venue in Spokane?
Of the 44 venues mapped in Spokane, the largest stated capacity belongs to Martin Stadium at 32,740. Capacities in open data are the figure the venue itself published, and they are the seated number rather than a standing or exhibition figure, so confirm the layout you actually want before you plan around it.
Does Spokane have a convention centre?
Yes — 4 venues are classified as exhibition or convention space in Spokane, including Spokane Convention Center, Main Exhibit Hall and Northeast Washington Fair Grounds. Exhibition halls are booked by floor area rather than by seat, so ask for the hall sheet with column spacing and load-in access rather than a capacity number.
Which airport do attendees fly into for Spokane?
Spokane International Airport (GEG), about 9 km (5.6 mi) from the city. It is the highest-traffic airport within reach in this dataset. Local time is America/Los_Angeles; publish every session in that zone and let attendees' phones convert it.
Can I run a small Spokane event on event67 for nothing?
One live event with up to 50 activated attendees costs nothing. Beyond that it is $5 per activated attendee beyond the first 50, and the total for one event stops at $4,750 however many more attend. Activated means the person claimed their invite and opened the app. Not when you import them, not when the invite is delivered, and not if they register and stay home.
What events already happen in Spokane?
Recurring shows recorded for Spokane include InCon and SpoCon. This list comes from Wikidata and covers series with an encyclopaedia entry, so it is a floor rather than a full calendar. Check your dates against it: hotel rates and venue availability both move around a returning show.
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