Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC)

beautiful purple, white and red flowers are in the foreground and the DECC is across the harbor.
Address
350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
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Phone (218) 722-5573
Event Spaces for All Occasions: Behind the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) doors lies 250,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit spaces, beautiful ballrooms and countless meeting rooms. We are the premiere destination convention center directly on the water of Lake Superior. With our ten venues, the DECC is the place to hold a conference or toast your family and friends on a special day, rock out to live music in our arena or intimate auditorium, and cheer your team from curling to dance to hockey to robotics. With sweeping views of Lake Superior, 25 meeting rooms, two ballrooms, two hockey arenas and an emphasis on sustainable practices, plan your next big occasion at the DECC and visit us today!

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  • Great North Tattoo Fest

    Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, Duluth

    GET A TATTOO! Get ready for the ultimate weekend celebration of skin and art at the Great North Tattoo Fest! Step into an immersive world where the needle is the paintbrush and the body is the canvas. This is your exclusive chance to witness the best in the industry, with 150 of the world’s most talented tattoo artists gathered under one roof in Duluth. Whether you're planning your next major piece or looking for spontaneous new ink, the floor will be buzzing with unparalleled creativity. Forget months-long waiting lists—this festival is your golden ticket to spontaneous self-expression. Artists will be making tattoos all weekend long, and many of them will be accepting walk-ups! It’s the perfect opportunity to get inked by an award-winning professional you might not otherwise have access to. Beyond the tattooing, this festival is a celebration of expressing your individuality. It’s a space where every style is...

    $30
  • The Blue Heron research vessel docked for the Large Lakes Observatory Science on Deck public event in Duluth

    Science on Deck

    Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, Duluth

    Tour the R/V Blue Heron! The LLO Science on Deck event is free and will take place from 11 am to 3 pm. Enjoy guided tours of the research vessel from the crew, interact with graduate students working on freshwater research, and explore engaging displays. The public can hear a presentation at 1:30 pm from the Large Lakes Observatory’s Dr. Ted Ozersky titled "What Lakes Do In Winter.” Location: (DECC) Twin Ports Harbor near the Great Lakes Aquarium at 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN. ABOUT LLO: Located on the Duluth campus of the University of Minnesota Duluth, LLO is the only institute in the country dedicated to the study of large lakes throughout the world. They focus on the global implications of investigations in the areas of aquatic chemistry, circular dynamics, geochemistry, acoustic remote sensing, plankton dynamics, sedimentology and paleoclimatology. The Large Lakes Observatory serves as a basis for assessing...

    Free

  • Gourd Days

    Gourd Days
    Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, Duluth

    Are you ready for a gourd time?! From the creators of Duluth Winter Village comes a fall tradition you won’t want to miss: GOURD DAYS! Think: Cozy fall eats Seasonal sips A pumpkin bounce house A lakeside twist on the classic hayride Local makers + shopping galore Adoptable dogs from PJ’s Rescue Cabin full of books And all the autumn vibes you can handle We’ll have local vendors setup along Harbor Drive with food, kid activities, pumpkin bounce house and inflatable toddler farm town! We will have places to relax & enjoy the fall breeze off the lake with a beverage in hand. Plenty of pumpkins and photo-ops and best of all, free to attend! PJ’s Rescue will be in attendance with dogs available for adoption. The book cabin is back – brought to you by the Duluth Public Library. Waterfront Plaza (next to the DECC) September 11–13 | 10AM–4PM...

  • Science on Deck

    Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, Duluth

    Welcome aboard the R/V Blue Heron! The LLO Science on Deck event is free and will take place from 11 am to 3 pm. Enjoy guided tours of the research vessel from the crew, interact with graduate students working on freshwater research, and explore engaging displays. The public can hear a presentation at 1:30 pm from the Large Lakes Observatory’s Dr. Ted Ozersky titled "What Lakes Do In Winter.” Location: (DECC) Twin Ports Harbor near the Great Lakes Aquarium at 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN. ABOUT LLO: Located on the Duluth campus of the University of Minnesota Duluth, LLO is the only institute in the country dedicated to the study of large lakes throughout the world. They focus on the global implications of investigations in the areas of aquatic chemistry, circular dynamics, geochemistry, acoustic remote sensing, plankton dynamics, sedimentology and paleoclimatology. The Large Lakes Observatory serves as a basis for...

    Free

  • Gourd Days

    Gourd Days
    Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, Duluth

    Are you ready for a gourd time?! From the creators of Duluth Winter Village comes a fall tradition you won’t want to miss: GOURD DAYS! Think: Cozy fall eats Seasonal sips A pumpkin bounce house A lakeside twist on the classic hayride Local makers + shopping galore Adoptable dogs from PJ’s Rescue Cabin full of books And all the autumn vibes you can handle We’ll have local vendors setup along Harbor Drive with food, kid activities, pumpkin bounce house and inflatable toddler farm town! We will have places to relax & enjoy the fall breeze off the lake with a beverage in hand. Plenty of pumpkins and photo-ops and best of all, free to attend! PJ’s Rescue will be in attendance with dogs available for adoption. The book cabin is back – brought to you by the Duluth Public Library. Waterfront Plaza (next to the DECC) September 11–13 | 10AM–4PM...

  • Gourd Days

    Gourd Days
    Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, Duluth

    Are you ready for a gourd time?! From the creators of Duluth Winter Village comes a fall tradition you won’t want to miss: GOURD DAYS! Think: Cozy fall eats Seasonal sips A pumpkin bounce house A lakeside twist on the classic hayride Local makers + shopping galore Adoptable dogs from PJ’s Rescue Cabin full of books And all the autumn vibes you can handle We’ll have local vendors setup along Harbor Drive with food, kid activities, pumpkin bounce house and inflatable toddler farm town! We will have places to relax & enjoy the fall breeze off the lake with a beverage in hand. Plenty of pumpkins and photo-ops and best of all, free to attend! PJ’s Rescue will be in attendance with dogs available for adoption. The book cabin is back – brought to you by the Duluth Public Library. Waterfront Plaza (next to the DECC) September 11–13 | 10AM–4PM...

  • Rock from the Heart – featuring Arch Allies and Aortic Fire: a concert for aortic disease awareness

    Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, Duluth

    **Rockin' Hearts Preshow Party & Benefit Concert Featuring Arch Allies** **Saturday, October 10, 2026** **DECC Harborside Ballroom | Duluth, Minnesota** Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, connection, and purpose on the Duluth waterfront. The evening begins with the Rockin' Hearts Preshow Party, featuring games, prizes, cash bar, and opportunities to connect with fellow music fans before the main event. Then take your seat for a high-energy concert featuring Arch Allies, one of the Midwest's premier classic rock tribute experiences, performing the music of Styx, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Loverboy, and more. Opening the night is Aortic Fire, Rock from the Heart's house band. Presented by Minnesota nonprofit Rock from the Heart, this special event supports efforts to raise awareness of aortic and heart valve disease while bringing people together through the power of music. Whether you're a lifelong rock fan, visiting Duluth for the weekend, or looking for a...

    $25 – $150

  • Duluth Winter Village

    Duluth Winter Village
    Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, Duluth

    THE MAGIC RETURNS TO HARBOR DRIVE! Dates & Times: December 5–6, 2026 | Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Admission & Parking: FREE to attend! (DECC Parking is $10)   AN EVENT UNLIKE ANY OTHER! For one weekend only, we’re bringing together the best of Duluth in one scenic location. The 10th annual Duluth Winter Village returns along the lake on Harbor Drive this December 5 and 6 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The magic of local businesses, charming wooden shopping cabins, family-friendly activities, hot food, beverages (including beer & cocktails), and carolers continues to be a magical tradition. The festivities are held outside and inside at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.   Visitors will appreciate: Our famous holiday-themed Experiential Bar “Tinsel Tavern” — featuring cocktails from Vikre Distillery Local makers & on-site Blacksmith Soup flights On-site holiday portraits by the Christmas tree Hollybeary Kid Store...