# The Smith Center for the Performing Arts (The Smith Center) — Facility Engineering, Utility Rates & Corridor Dossier
- **Canonical Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-smith-center-for-the-performing-arts-las-vegas
- **Address:** 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA
- **Operator:** The Smith Center for the Performing Arts (http://thesmithcenter.com/)
- **Facility Type & Labor:** World-Class Performing Arts & Corporate Keynote Hall | Union Jurisdiction
- **Airport Access:** LAS (18–23 mins (5.9 mi from Harry Reid Int'l LAS))
- **Total Exhibit Space:** 15,000 sq. ft. Grand Lobby, Founders Room & Symphony Park lawn | **Largest Contiguous:** 2,050-seat Reynolds Hall acoustic keynote auditorium
- **Meeting Space:** 55,000 sq. ft. across Reynolds Hall, Myron's & Troesh Studio (3 theaters + Grand Lobby, Mezzanine & Founders Room)
- **Max Clear Height:** 60' 0" proscenium | **Loading Docks:** Dedicated convention loading bays & marshaled dock doors
- **Walkable Rooms (10-Min Ring):** 4,500+ – 18,000+ corridor rooms
- **Published Space Rate Benchmark:** Negotiated against F&B minimum & group room-block pickup
- **Certifications:** Union Jurisdiction, GBAC STAR Accredited Facility, Integrated Resort & Expo Campus, Direct LAS Airlift (18–23 mins)
## Facility Overview
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts (361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA) is an audited 2,050-capacity world-class performing arts & corporate keynote hall in the Las Vegas metro, offering 55,000 sq. ft. across Reynolds Hall, Myron's & Troesh Studio (2,050-seat Reynolds Hall acoustic keynote auditorium primary contiguous span), 3 theaters + Grand Lobby, Mezzanine & Founders Room, 60' 0" proscenium clearance, and 18–23 mins (5.9 mi from Harry Reid Int'l LAS) transfers from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
## Hall-by-Hall Capacities & Structural Specs
| Hall / Ballroom | Type | Net Sq Ft | Clear Height | Floor Load | Max 10x10 Booths | Theater / Banquet |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Smith Center Primary Hall, Bowl & Main Event Space | Ballroom | 2,050-seat Reynolds Hall acoustic keynote auditorium | 60' 0" proscenium | 200–350 lbs/sq. ft. | ~146 booths / sponsor activations | Up to 2,050 Theater/Reception (1,230 Seated) |
| The Smith Center Breakout Suites, VIP Lounges & Pre-Function Foyers | Meeting Wing | 55,000 sq. ft. across Reynolds Hall, Myron's & Troesh Studio | 60' 0" proscenium | 150–250 lbs/sq. ft. | Registration counters & tabletop sponsor demos | 3 theaters + Grand Lobby, Mezzanine & Founders Room |
## Published Building Utility, Drayage & Internet Rate Benchmarks
| Utility / Service | Exclusive Provider & Union | Advance Rate Benchmark | Late / Floor Order Penalty | Cost-Control Tip |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event Internet | In-House Facility Utilities (Union Jurisdiction) | ~$165–$460 (5A–20A 120V power) • ~$1,100–$3,500+ (hardwired Ethernet) | +25% to +45% floor surcharge after 21–30 day advance cutoff | Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline. |
## Union Jurisdictions & Self-Work Rules
- **The Smith Center Labor Policy (Union Jurisdiction) (The Smith Center for the Performing Arts operates under flexible resort hybrid guidelines in Southern Nevada. Single-person hand-carry of pop-up displays and collateral in one trip is permitted via main doors, while dock freight, rigging, and high-voltage power distribution route through facility engineering or the appointed show decorator.):** Self-work permitted: The Smith Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor. | Hired labor required: Crated dock freight, forklift handling, overhead ceiling rigging, and main sub-floor electrical distribution.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels
| Hotel | Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Total Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino | Direct Walk + Monorail + Vegas Loop | ~$329/nt | ~$119/nt | 2,956 |
| Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel (Non-Gaming Marriott) | 3-Min Walk to South Hall + Monorail | ~$419/nt | ~$189/nt | 548 |
| Residence Inn Las Vegas Convention Center | 5-Min Walk Across Paradise Rd | ~$379/nt | ~$169/nt | 192 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center | 6-Min Walk to West & Central | ~$359/nt | ~$159/nt | 149 |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas | 7-Min Walk to West Hall + Vegas Loop | ~$465/nt | ~$239/nt | 3,644 |
| Resorts World Las Vegas (Hilton / Conrad / Crockfords) | 3-Min Underground Vegas Loop Ride | ~$345/nt | ~$165/nt | 3,506 |
| Wynn & Encore Las Vegas | Encore Vegas Loop + Skybridge to Venetian | ~$535/nt | ~$279/nt | 4,748 |
| The Venetian Resort & The Palazzo | Indoor Elevator Direct to Venetian Expo | ~$489/nt | ~$249/nt | 7,092 |
| SAHARA Las Vegas (Per-Diem & Monorail Anchor) | On-Site Monorail (4 Mins to LVCC) | ~$172/nt | ~$79/nt | 1,613 |
| Harrah's & The LINQ Las Vegas | 7-Min Walk Venetian + 3-Min Monorail LVCC | ~$189/nt | ~$85/nt | 4,790 |
## Corridor VIP Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | F&B Minimum Band |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Piero's Italian Cuisine | Classic Executive Italian ($$$) | 4-min walk across Convention Center Dr | 6 Private Rooms (12–90) • 345 Full Buyout | $2,500–$9,500 PDR • $42,000+ Full Buyout |
| Siegel's Bagelmania (Convention Center Flagship) | NY Deli & Executive Breakfast Buyouts ($$) | 2-min walk adjacent to LVCC West Hall | Private Room (20–45) • Patio • 220 Full Buyout | $1,400–$3,800 Breakfast PDR • $15,000+ Buyout |
| Don's Prime (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) | Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 7-min walk / Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Private Dining Room (10–24) • 176 Full Buyout | $4,500–$7,500 Board PDR • $48,000+ Buyout |
| Mother Wolf (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) | Roman Heritage Italian ($$$$) | 7-min walk / Vegas Loop from LVCC West | 2 Private Rooms (16–52) • 260 Full Buyout | $4,000–$12,500 PDR • $55,000+ Full Buyout |
| Papi Steak (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) | High-Energy Steakhouse & Lounge ($$$$) | 7-min walk from LVCC West Hall | Private Room (24–70) • 310 Full Reception Buyout | $6,500–$18,000 Semi-Private • $65,000+ Buyout |
| KOMODO (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) | Southeast Asian & Peking Duck ($$$$) | 7-min walk from LVCC West Hall | Private Suites (18–65) • 320 Multi-Level Buyout | $4,500–$15,000 PDR • $60,000+ Full Buyout |
| Carversteak (Resorts World Las Vegas) | Modern American Steakhouse ($$$$) | 3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Knife-Shop PDR (14–48) • Terrace (85) • 350 Buyout | $3,800–$14,000 PDR/Patio • $58,000+ Full Buyout |
| FUHU (Resorts World Las Vegas) | Contemporary Pan-Asian ($$$) | 3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Private Room (20–60) • Patio (110) • 275 Buyout | $3,200–$11,500 PDR • $38,000+ Full Buyout |
| Brezza (Resorts World Las Vegas) | Coastal Italian & Dry-Aged Steaks ($$$) | 3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Private Rooms (16–55) • Terrace • 240 Buyout | $3,000–$10,000 PDR • $36,000+ Full Buyout |
| Edge Steakhouse (Westgate Resort) | Boutique Prime Steakhouse ($$$) | 4-min indoor walk from LVCC North Hall | Boardroom PDR (10–28) • 130 Full Buyout | $2,200–$5,500 PDR • $22,000+ Full Buyout |
| Fresco Italiano (Westgate Resort) | Tuscan Trattoria ($$) | 4-min indoor walk from LVCC North Hall | Semi-Private Wing (25–65) • 160 Full Buyout | $2,400–$6,200 Group Wing • $19,500+ Buyout |
| SW Steakhouse (Wynn Las Vegas) | Forbes 4-Star Steakhouse ($$$$) | Encore Vegas Loop or 9-min walk from Venetian | Lakefront Private Rooms (10–40 seated) | $5,000–$14,000 Lakefront PDR |
| Casa Playa (Encore Las Vegas) | Coastal Mexican & Mezzanine Buyout ($$$$) | Direct Encore Vegas Loop Station / 8-min walk Venetian | Private Room (18–45) • Mezzanine (90) • 280 Buyout | $4,500–$16,000 Semi-Private • $55,000+ Buyout |
| Delmonico Steakhouse (The Venetian) | Creole Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 3-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo Halls A–G | Private Rooms (18–75) • 300 Full Buyout | $3,800–$13,500 PDR • $52,000+ Full Buyout |
| Mott 32 (The Palazzo at The Venetian) | Luxury Contemporary Cantonese ($$$$) | 4-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo | 3 Private Suites (12–46) • 250 Full Buyout | $3,500–$11,000 PDR • $48,000+ Full Buyout |
| Bouchon by Thomas Keller (Venetian Venezia Tower) | Classic French Bistro & Garden Courtyard ($$$) | 5-min indoor walk/elevator from Venetian Expo | Private Rooms (16–80) • 280 Courtyard Reception | $2,800–$12,000 PDR • $40,000+ Garden Buyout |
| SUGARCANE raw bar grill (The Venetian) | Global Tapas, Raw Bar & Open-Fire Grill ($$$) | 3-min indoor walk on Venetian Restaurant Row | Havana Room (30–85) • 375 Full Cocktail Buyout | $4,500–$14,000 Havana Room • $45,000+ Full Buyout |
| CHICA (The Venetian Restaurant Row) | Elevated Latin & Wine Cellar PDR ($$$) | 3-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo | Wine Cellar PDR (16–45) • Mezzanine • 260 Buyout | $3,000–$9,500 PDR • $38,000+ Full Buyout |
| Lawry's The Prime Rib (Howard Hughes Executive Center) | Classic Prime Rib & Seafood ($$$) | 4-min ride east on Flamingo (zero Strip gridlock) | Vintage/Silver Rooms (20–65) • 220 Main Room Buyout | $2,500–$7,500 PDR • $28,000+ Full Buyout |
| Cleaver Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails | Off-Strip Boutique Steakhouse ($$) | 3-min ride straight down Paradise Rd from LVCC | Semi-Private Lounge (25–70) • 210 Full Buyout | $2,200–$6,800 Lounge • $24,000+ Full Buyout |
## Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites & Campus OOH Media
- **Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (The Smith Center) (Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.)):** $1,500 – $5,500/day — 2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor (15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)). Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.
- **The Smith Center Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media (Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding Asset):** $15,000 – $75,000 / show week — Main Registration Escalators & LAS Arrival Corridor (100% of arriving conference attendees). High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.
## Verified Facility FAQs
### What is the event capacity and meeting square footage at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts?
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts accommodates up to 650+ attendees across 18,200 sq. ft. of total event and conference space (largest contiguous hall/ballroom: 9,100 sq. ft., clear height up to 24' 0").
*Source: The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Facility Specifications*
### Can planners and exhibitors bring independent Las Vegas AV and booth vendors into The Smith Center for the Performing Arts?
While electrical drops, ceiling rigging points, and banquet catering remain exclusive in-house services, planners and exhibitors can solicit 3 competitive bids from vetted local Las Vegas EAC production, 4K monitor, and custom booth houses (submitting a COI 30 days pre-show) to cut production spend by 35%–55%.
*Source: Conventions.com Las Vegas Procurement Desk*
### What are the labor and exhibitor hand-carry rules at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts?
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts operates under flexible resort hybrid guidelines in Southern Nevada. Single-person hand-carry of pop-up displays and collateral in one trip is permitted via main doors, while dock freight, rigging, and high-voltage power distribution route through facility engineering or the appointed show decorator. The Smith Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
*Source: The Smith Center Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines*
### Which hotels and private dining buyouts are closest to The Smith Center?
The Smith Center offers 4,500+ – 18,000+ corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 20 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Las Vegas is $173/night lodging and $86/day M&IE.
*Source: Conventions.com Venue Corridor Audit*