As you experience the Bay Area’s premiere concerts, shows and events, savor the beautiful Bay Area surroundings, culture, dining and ambiance that enhance your adventure. For all the happenings in San Jose, California, visit the San Jose Chamber of Commerce ( www.sjchamber.com) and the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau ( www.sanjose.org).

Looking For Hotels Near HP Pavilion and San Jose Convention Center?

Conveniently located a few miles from HP Pavilion of San Jose and the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, the Comfort Suites San Jose and the Sleep Inn San Jose Airport offer spacious suites and rooms, upscale leisure and business amenities, complimentary breakfast, high-speed internet, discount HP Pavilion event tickets, and complimentary San Jose International Airport shuttle. Find out about San Jose Special Packages.[Top]

H.P. Pavilion of San Jose

Cheer for the San Jose Sharks as they hit the ice for 41 home season games at the HP Pavilion in downtown San Jose. This state-of-the art San Jose arena hosts 120 to 180 events and concerts every year, including Grammy winning musicians, such as Santana (Sept. 15), Olympic athletes, world-class shows and theater, exhibitions and competitions, and exciting family and children's shows and spectacles.

Check out upcoming boxing events, such as Fight Night, the Sap Open tennis tournament, Sabercats Arena Football games, extreme sports competitions, and major concerts. Tickets are available at the Ticket Office at HP Pavilion at San Jose and Ticketmaster. For information and San Jose events, visit www.hppsj.com or call the Event Information Hotline at (408) 287-9200. [Top]

San Jose McEnery Convention Center & Civic Auditorium

Framed by a 125-foot abstract tile mural, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center encompasses over 425,000 square feet of function and event space. Designed for convenience and versatility, it offers 143,000 square feet of prime exhibit space, an elegant 22,000 square foot ballroom, 30 meeting rooms capable of seating 2,400, and banquets facilities for up to 5,000.

Built in 1936, the Civic Auditorium is a Spanish Mission style dual-level auditorium that hosts performing arts, general assembly, community and sporting events. Located across from the San Jose Convention Center, Civic Auditorium features 3,060 seats and four meeting rooms. [Top]

Santa Clara Convention Center

One of the most modern, well-equipped convention centers in the country, the Santa Clara Convention Center hosts many exciting Bay Area events, conventions, conferences, job fairs and expos. This flexible 262,000 square foot state-of-the-art meeting, trade, convention and banquet complex emulates the dynamic businesses that surround it in downtown Santa Clara. Santa Clara Convention Center is a complete source for audio/visual, video and computer needs. For a schedule of events, visit www.santaclara.org . Here are some upcoming events and conventions at the Santa Clara Convention Center [Top]