The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, opened in 1983 and is currently the second largest convention center in the United States. The convention center serves the central Florida area. The original building ("West Building") once housed an 11,300-seat arena from 1983 to 1992. During this time, it hosted concerts by popular artists such as Madonna, Tina Turner, Styx, M?tley Crüe, and Hall & Oates. After the opening of the arena, the usage rate of the venue declined. The Orlando Arena closed in 1992 and was renovated and converted into a main exhibition hall in 1996. The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando can meet your top meetings, trade shows, special functions, or theatrical events!