Overview

ACC Liverpool is a landmark regeneration project on the Liverpool waterfront, a centrepiece of European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2008. It sits at the heart of the city on Kings Waterfront, alongside the Grade I listed Albert Dock and adjacent to the World Heritage site at Pier Head. 

Designed by architects Wilkinson Eyre, ACC Liverpool houses the award-winning BT Convention Centre – with facilities including a 1,350 seat auditorium, 18 breakout rooms and 7000m2 of exhibition space – and the 11,000 capacity Echo Arena. We are the only interlinking convention centre and arena in Europe, creating a unique space with a multitude of possibilities for clients and visitors.

ACC Liverpool is also one of the most sustainable venues in Europe. Designed to reduce by half our CO2  emissions, our cutting-edge design includes a raft of green innovations, from sensor-controlled lighting and rooftop rainwater harvesting to riverside wind turbines.

ACC Liverpool was conceived as part of a broader plan to regenerate Liverpool city centre, boosting the local economy and improving the city’s image. The project was funded by a number of partners; the European Union (Objective 1 funding), the NWDA, English Partnerships, Liverpool City Council and Liverpool Vision. You can find full details about the project and the Kings Dock development on the Kings Waterfront website.

Echo Arena opened in January 2008 with the European Capital of Culture Opening Ceremony and the BT Convention Centre opened its doors in April of the same year. The success of our first year of operations was unprecendented, with over 665,000 visitors and more than 200 events.

ACC Liverpool is a unique venue, staffed by dedicated professionals in an inspiring city. Our vision is to become a world class arena and convention centre, serving customers to the best of our ability, attracting visitors and contributing to the prosperity of the business, the city of Liverpool and its people. We aim to make face-to-face events of all kinds flourish in the city, creating a positive experience for visitors that is a credit to our people, business and the city as a whole.