Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Convention center in Lubbock, United States

The Lubbock Memorial Civic Center is a convention center in Lubbock, Texas, built in 1977 on the site struck by the 1970 tornado. Its 40,000-square-foot exhibit hall doubles as a 2,995-seat arena, joined by a 1,395-seat theater, a 14,104-square-foot banquet hall, twelve meeting rooms and a 28,000-square-foot pedestrian mall lobby.

Built in 1977, the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center was dedicated to the memory of local residents who died in the 1970 Lubbock tornado, which struck the site where the center now stands. A renovation concluded in November 2015 covered bathrooms, meeting rooms, pedestrian mall areas, lighting, the external courtyard and new theater seating.

The venue serves as a cultural hub where the community gathers for concerts, theater productions, and art shows that shape local life. These events draw visitors from across the region throughout the year.

The venue is well-organized with clear access points and straightforward navigation throughout the space. Multiple entrances and well-marked areas make it easy to find specific event locations.

The center stands on the site struck by the 1970 Lubbock tornado, and its name commemorates the residents who died in that storm. The annual National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration is held here from Thursday through Sunday after Labor Day, co-sponsored by the American Cowboy Culture Association.