Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre
The Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC) is a multi-purpose venue located in Attard, Malta.
| Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ta' Qali, Attard, Malta |
| Coordinates | 35°53′44.4″N 14°25′2.9″E |
| Built | 2006 |
| Opened | December 2006 |
| Expanded | November 2018 |
| Banquet/ballroom | 4,000 |
Theatre seating | 13,000 |
| Enclosed space | |
| • Total space | 7,000 m2 (75,000 sq ft) |
| • Exhibit hall floor | 6,500 m2 (70,000 sq ft) |
| Parking | 500 spaces |
| Website | |
| www | |
History
The venue was established in December 2006 on part of the former Royal Air Force base at Ta Kali which closed in 1968. It has since become the most successful venue in Malta. Prior to opening in Malta, the venue was used by Wembley Arena as a temporary concert venue whilst the main arena was undergoing refurbishment work during 2005 and 2006.[1][2]
Architecture
The venue is a Tension Fabric Structure and it has a total floor space of 7,000 m2 (8,400 sq yd) with a 17.5m apex.[3] The structure contains three RS Marquee Arches with a 20 tonne rigging capacity each. A bespoke removable track system means each six-metre wide arch can be moved along the length of the structure to provide overhead load-bearing capabilities in any position to accommodate the incoming production requirements.[2]
References
- "Venue". mfcc.com.mt/.
- "MALTA FAIRS AND CONVENTION CENTRE". rightstructures.com/.
- "MFCC Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre". etrigg.com/.