Shanghai Exhibition Center
80,000 sqm
Indoor Space
40,000
Plenary Capacity
—
Banquet Capacity
40
Breakout Rooms
4
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
Built in 1955 to commemorate the alliance between China and the Soviet Union, the Shanghai Exhibition Center was originally known as the Sino-Soviet Friendship Building. It features distinctive Stalinist architecture and is Shanghai's oldest major exhibition venue, hosting various functions such as art exhibitions, fashion shows, and general conventions. [cite: 5, 11 in previous search, 19 in previous search]
Images
6 photos
Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Shanghai
Country
CN
Total Indoor Space
80,000 sqm
Max Plenary
40,000
Breakout Rooms
40
Exhibition Halls
4
Airport Distance
41 min
Full Address
1000 Yan'an Middle Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200040, CN
Event Spaces & Rooms
7 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Hall (Dome) | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Central Hall | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eastern Hall | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Western Hall | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting Rooms | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Theaters | theater | — | — | — | — | — |
| Banquet Halls | banquet_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The venue hosts sustainability-focused events such as the GREENEXT Expo, themed 'A Journey to Sustainability'. [cite: 26 in previous search]
Notable Past Events
8 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Shanghai Municipal Government offers financial incentives to enhance the city's exhibition economy. This includes up to 2 million yuan for new international exhibitions and tiered financial assistance for large-scale events (e.g., up to 1 million yuan for events exceeding 100,000 sqm or 100,000 daily attendees). [cite: 8 in previous search]
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 41 min drive
- Exhibition Halls
- 4
- Breakout Rooms
- 40
- Indoor Space
- 80,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Shanghai, China
Asia Pacific — East Asia
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026