Where Great Minds Meet

Pasadena is the gathering place for the greatest innovations in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). Home to a legacy of worldly achievements in STEAM, Pasadena was voted “one of the world’s most innovative cities of the West” by Sunset Magazine.

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Metro Gold Line

Pasadena sits in the heart of a light rail line that runs between Downtown Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.

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Sunset Travel Award

Pasadena, California was awarded a Travel Award for “Best Arts Scene” by Sunset Magazine.

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Plan on Pasadena

Planning an event in Pasadena? All the information you need is right here. Our city’s convenient layout in conjunction with an array of world-class business venues and entertainment make Pasadena the perfect destination for meetings of all sizes.

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Pasadena Highlights

There’s a lot to be discovered in Pasadena, these are just a few highlights.

Where Great Minds Meet

Pasadena is the city where great minds meet. Explore how science, technology, and creativity come to life.

Pasadena Civic Organ

Pasadena’s historic civic organ lives at the Pasadena Convention Center, watch this video to learn about its storied past.

Langham-Forbes Four-Star hotel

Forbes Travel Guide names The Langham Huntington as a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel.

Fly Easy, Fly Burbank.

Fly at the Hollywood Burbank Airport – with access to multiple transportation routes, public parking, and the friendliest staff around!

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Upcoming Public Events

Connect Week

Oct20

Center of Creativity and Ingenuity Connect Week brings together Pasadena's network of innovators, institutions…

Craftsman Weekend

Nov9

27th Anniversary Festival Pasadena Heritage presents the 27th Annual Craftsman Weekend, the largest and…

Rose Bowl Flea Market – November

Nov11

Find Vintage Treasures Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl…

USC Trojans at UCLA Bruins

Nov17

Go Bruins USC Trojans at UCLA Bruins will take place on November 17…

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Pasadena Highlights

There's a lot to be discovered in Pasadena, these are just a few highlights.

Where Great Minds Meet

Pasadena is the city where great minds meet. Explore how science, technology, and creativity come to life.

Pasadena Civic Organ

Pasadena's historic civic organ lives at the Pasadena Convention Center, watch this video to learn about its storied past.

Langham-Forbes Four-Star hotel

Forbes Travel Guide names The Langham Huntington as a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel.

Fly Easy, Fly Burbank.

Fly at the Hollywood Burbank Airport - with access to multiple transportation routes, public parking, and the friendliest staff around!

California Destinations: Why Visit Pasadena?

In researching California destinations for your next group event, look no further than dynamic Pasadena – one of Southern California’s most walkable cities, just 11 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The Pasadena Convention Center – with its state-of-the-art design and plenty of flexible space – makes hosting an event here more attractive than ever. With LEED® Gold Certification, you can take comfort in knowing you are meeting at one of the greenest convention centers in North America.

Pasadena is home to more restaurants per capita than New York City. Plus, our numerous museums, architectural tours, public art installations, live music events, shopping and theater make Pasadena a premiere spot for entertainment, nightlife and exploration.

Check out our facilities page for information on venues, floor plans, square footage and capacity.

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Awards & Accolades

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    Featured Events

  • America's Got Talent: The Champions

    Sep 21, 2018 - Oct 17, 2018

    America's Got Talent: The Champions, top former contestants will return to the stage and compete in the hopes of taking…

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  • Connect Week

    Oct 20, 2018 - Oct 28, 2018

    Connect Week brings together Pasadena's network of innovators, institutions and companies for a festival of discovery and idea exchange…

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  • Craftsman Weekend

    Nov 9, 2018 - Nov 11, 2018

    Pasadena Heritage presents the 27th Annual Craftsman Weekend, the largest and most comprehensive salute to the Arts & Crafts Movement in…

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  • USC Trojans at UCLA Bruins

    Nov 17, 2018

    USC Trojans at UCLA Bruins will take place on November 17, 2018 at The Rose Bowl…

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  • Enchanted: Forest of Light

    Nov 18, 2018 - Jan 6, 2019

    Illuminated Forest
    Each year during the holidays, Descanso Gardens transforms its grounds into an enchanted forest with whimsical lighting displays and interactive exhibitions…

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  • Float Decorating

    Dec 28, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018

    Watch the majestic floats come together, volunteers and float builders apply a variety of fruit, seeds, bark, grasses, and of…

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  • Rose Parade—130th Annual Spectator Guide

    Jan 1, 2019

    Everything you need to know about Pasadena's famous New Year's Day parade, the Tournament of Rorses…

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  • Rose Bowl Game—Spectator Guide

    Jan 1, 2019

    The Rose Bowl Game is the oldest of bowls, it began in 1902. In its 105th year, the Rose Bowl Game…

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  • Breeders' Cup

    Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 2, 2019

    2019 World Championship
    The Breeders’ Cup World Championship is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world, it…

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