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Take Metrorail ($2) to Government Center station. Proceed to the Metromover (FREE), Inner Loop for the most direct route. Take the Omni line and get off at Knight Center. Down escalators take you to the Tower lobby. Turn right off the escalator and proceed to the Knight Center/Hyatt Regency via the air-conditioned, covered walkway.

Once on the hotel drive valet parking will be on your left. For self-parking, bear to the right and take the next right into the Knight Center/ Miami Tower garage. Parking elevators will take you to the Miami Tower lobby that is connected to the Knight Center/Hyatt Hotel by an air- conditioned, covered walkway.
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Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services is the nation's largest independent utility contractor and a partner of the James L. Knight Center for all electrical needs. Since 1975, Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services specializes in providing unsurpassed electrical service to the trade shows, conventions and the special event industry - servicing over 4,000 events annually at 245 venues nationwide.
ASM Global is a venue management powerhouse that spans five continents, 14 countries and more than 300 of the world's most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues. As the world's most trusted venue manager, ASM Global provides venue strategy and management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services.
The James L. Knight Center is a world-class multipurpose entertainment, meeting, and convention complex located in the heart of downtown Miami's business, commercial, and financial district. The theater provides seating for up to 4569 patrons in a plush, comfortable wedge-shaped configuration offering unobstructed, intimate sight lines, superior acoustical dynamics and 16,000 square feet of staging area.
These areas provide convenient, centralized locations for exhibition, hospitality and registration with any event held!

Utilizing both the Lobby and Ground Levels of the James L. Knight International Center, the Miami Convention Center is comprised of two primary and three secondary function areas; on the Lobby Level is the 28,000 square foot Riverfront Exhibition Hall which is dividable into North, Central, and South halls thus providing maximum flexibility for any exhibit meeting, or banquet function; located outside each hall is a generous lobby area, which can be used for exhibition space, registration or reception activities: also located on the Terrace Level inside the facility are the Upper and Lower Riverfront Promenade areas as well as the Regency Corridor.
The Miami Conference Center offers the most functional and flexible meeting space in the heart of downtown Miami. To note the facility has recently completed installation of the most advanced fiber optic Wi-Fi / Internet service in downtown and now have the capability of Hi-definition videoconferencing making it the ideal location for international meetings and events.
Reviews (22)
Stephan Morris
Stephan Morris
Jan 20, 2022
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Bitcoin conference. Happy I went. Didn't like the history wall. They should be ashamed of the fact they owned slave plantations.. history can't be erased but its not a proud moment for any brand. I did appreciate the history about Miami natives. Plantation ownership isn't a highlight that's attractive.
Otniel C.
Otniel C.
Dec 23, 2021
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Excellent staff !! great venue !!! great seating capacity , i highly reccomend james l knight center for artist to perform or any other event
Diana Nunez
Diana Nunez
Dec 01, 2021
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Great location but isn't really good for music concert because it has buscado return on sound.
Intueri
Intueri
Nov 28, 2021
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The venue does not provide restrooms that feel safe. They are so isolated that make you feel vulnerable going in. Do not go by yourself.
Security needs to do a better job to keep people in their seats so they don’t block the view for others by standing on the walkways.
Enrique Perez
Enrique Perez
Nov 26, 2021
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I went to see Melendi's concert and it was amazing, the organization and the theater itself was great! I enjoyed it a lot and I will definitely go back here to see any other performances in the future.
Adrian Basante
Adrian Basante
Nov 25, 2021
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I have the opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary concert of Melendi, and it was incredible.
Without words to describe it.
Dayana Sanchez
Dayana Sanchez
Nov 11, 2021
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Excellent place, first time I visit it and I was fascinated. The Ruben Blades concert the best I have ever attended !!
J. D. Raad
J. D. Raad
Nov 05, 2021
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It was a good place. Need a little bit of cleaning by is ok. Smells old. Also only one bar open at the second floor is not enough, everyone was in the first floor.
Pablo Cerda
Pablo Cerda
Oct 29, 2021
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JLK is a great venue. The arena was great. We were at the 2 night AEW event. There are no bad seats.
Henry Barrientos
Henry Barrientos
Sep 18, 2021
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This 4 level building is huge.... A lot bigger than what I thought I was going to be not to mention the back of it had a really nice view of the water you can take a boat there... This building is definitely for business all kinds of business and every level... It was my first time there and I was able to grab a bite to eat at the bar. You should definitely check it out if you need a venue event holder...
Rick M.
Rick M.
Mar 01, 2020
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Been years since I've attended any events at the James L Knight Center, but it's been a staple in City of Miami providing up to 4,569 seats for small event and concerts visiting the Magic City. Located inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel right in the middle of a very popular downtown Miami and just a short walk from Brickell City Center Mall make this a great spot to see concerts, but also a great place to stay and enjoy our awesome city.

Last night we attended the Camila concert which is a very popular Latin music band from Mexico which plays known for their many top hits and can say that
Vanessa D.
Vanessa D.
Jan 19, 2020
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I came here for the Miami Festival of Laugh and it is a mediocre event location. I paid $200+ for tix for 2 people. The venue is outdated and needs renovations. The bathrooms are small and not clean. The seats are super tight, you will touch the person next to you. Also to find your seat is a nightmare you cant see the row letters. The location is in a weird place and to find parking is difficult. I would of preferred to go to the American Airlines.
Jeffery B.
Jeffery B.
Nov 25, 2019
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Would not allow me to bring in my camera to take pictures of my wife's competition in the NPC. They need to revamp their rules and understand what people are doing with their own equipment.
Judith R.
Judith R.
Apr 25, 2019
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These were the worst seats I've ever experienced. Eckhart Tolle deserves an apology from this venue. It was excruciating to sit in those seats and almost impossible to concentrate on what Mr Tolle was saying. Many people left during the 2.5 hour lecture. We were miserable.
Myra D.
Myra D.
Feb 17, 2019
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Once inside it's nice. The art work around is interesting. They have a restaurant, not bad. The center is inside the hotel, pretty cool.

Self parking in the garage is cringeworthy. Drive slow, awkward angled parking spaces. Caution! Aside from the parking the location is nice, easy to navigate with in.
Brittany W.
Brittany W.
Jan 20, 2019
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Great event center. Could use a facelift in the seating area. Other than that I think it is a great venue. I love coming here for events.
Wendy A.
Wendy A.
Oct 19, 2018
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I loved almost everything about my time in here except the parking...Why is so hard and expensive to park in Brickell/Downtown Miami area!

I went for Iron Fork Miami and we had a wonderful time.

They did a wonderful job and this place was a perfect venue for a show like this one.

Thank you!



Me encantó casi todo sobre mi tiempo aquí, excepto el estacionamiento ... ¡Por qué es tan difícil y caro estacionar en el área de Brickell / Downtown Miami???

Fui a Iron Fork Miami y nos lo pasamos de maravilla.

Hicieron un trabajo maravilloso y este lugar fue el lugar perfecto para un espectáculo
Greg B.
Greg B.
Oct 08, 2018
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I love the artwork this place has to offer. A few friends and I attended the Iron Fork chef competition event. The food was good and the drinks were pretty good as well. Hopefully there will be more events at this location. Sadly I can't pick a favorite dish from this event I enjoyed a few of them.
Chanel F.
Chanel F.
Apr 08, 2018
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This place hmmmm where do I start? First the entrance is in an odd place. Going into the building I realized as many things as they host here they could have updated this place. A/c doesn't work matter of fact I don't know if they even have a/c. Chairs are super close to together to the point of, I know now how a sardine feels in a can. It's like everyone is sitting right on top of each other. The place is just very run down and you will not catch me here again...
Dan C.
Dan C.
Feb 08, 2018
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I really love this venue. It's large enough to attract good talent, but small enough to buy the cheap seats and still have a good time. The seats are cushioned and very comfortable. They are wide enough that you don't have half your neighbor on top of you like in other venues. Yesterday we went and saw Van Morrison. The A/C was a little warm, but overall, not uncomfortable. Parking is a nightmare so my suggestion is to park further in downtown and walk over.
Larry B.
Larry B.
Dec 02, 2017
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Came to see Gabriel Iglesias (Fluffy). My friends and I were hungry and decided to grab something small to eat to help us get through until after the show to be able to go eat afterwards. I already knew that nothing here was going to be great but damn! The Food was HORRENDOUS!

You guys should really partner up with better vendors. It's time to actually care about the patrons that will be visiting and enjoying your establishment.
Tairyn A.
Tairyn A.
May 04, 2015
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This is the first time I've been to this convention center, so I can only go by the set up they had for this particular event. I came into see an orchestrated performance of my favorite video game of all time : The Legend of Zelda. I sat in the lower section where chairs were set up to maximize the space. I was very uncomfortable throughout, because the chairs were set very close together. Basically we were all squished in, but that did not take away from my enjoyment of the music. Parking wasn't bad, right at the Hyatt and it was only $10. For downtown Miami, that is unheard of. I