Arts Ballroom

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Capturing the elegance of a bygone era, the Arts Ballroom is a beautiful setting for life’s feature occasions. Our floor plan boasts a magnificent Grand Ballroom, a signature granite staircase, a mirrored Sylvania Room, and a Lounge & Mezzanine overlooking the full venue. Our customizable 10,000 square foot space lends best to events from 300-550 guests. Located in the Avenue of the Arts District, blocks from City Hall and the Convention Center, the Arts Ballroom is a hidden gem amongst Philadelphia’s most distinguished institutions dedicated to arts, culture, education, and entertainment.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-250

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls

Venue setting

  • Indoor
1324 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Our event spaces

Grand Ballroom

Featuring mahogany doors, hardwood floors, French imported stretch acoustic ceiling, a marble fireplace, and a stunning granite staircase, the Grand Ballroom embodies elegance. The Grand Ballroom can host a wide array of events including weddings, mitzvahs, corporate functions, galas, milestone events, fashion shows, & product launches. This Ballroom can formally seat 230 guests & hold 250 guests for cocktail formats.

Guest capacity

Up to 230 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Sylvania Room

Distinguished and stately, the Sylvania Room is adjacent to the Grand Ballroom. This Ballroom is often used for cocktail receptions for up to 300 guests or plated dinners for up to 100 seated guests. Adorned in crystal chandeliers, a myriad of mirrors, and a top-shelf backlit marble bar, this room radiates grace and panache.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Grand Ballroom

Featuring mahogany doors, hardwood floors, French imported stretch acoustic ceiling, a marble fireplace, and a stunning granite staircase, the Grand Ballroom embodies elegance. The Grand Ballroom can host a wide array of events including weddings, mitzvahs, corporate functions, galas, milestone events, fashion shows, & product launches. This Ballroom can formally seat 230 guests & hold 250 guests for cocktail formats.

Guest capacity

Up to 230 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Available services that can be provided by Arts Ballroom

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Liability insurance
  • Service staff
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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  • The Best Venue Ever

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    •Skip R.•Jan 14

    The team at Arts Ballroom provided us with an exceptional wedding experience from start to finish. Their communication was excellent, consistent, and they were extremely responsive to all of our questions and needs. The venue itself is truly stunning, with top-tier decor, furniture, and accommodations that exceeded our expectations. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our special day was perfect, even catering to our specific needs for allergies and religious beliefs. We couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else and are so grateful to the entire Arts Ballroom team for making our day unforgettable.

  • Fantastic booking experience

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    •Annmarie R.•May 10, 2024

    My fiancé and I met with Nicole to tour this venue recently and it was a fantastic experience. The ballroom itself is spaced out perfectly and contains a gorgeous marble staircase in the center, perfect for a grand entrance! Nicole was very informative and really sold us on the place (not that we needed much convincing). This was the only venue we looked at and we booked it. We can't wait to have our wedding here next year and already love working with Nicole!

  • Fantastic experience and food

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    •Tia L.•Nov 10, 2023

    Arts Ballroom is fantastic. Lovely communicative team, beautiful space in a 1920s buildings but the ballroom was renovated in early 2000s to make it purpose made for excellent event flows. We had our ceremony and reception there. The food was absolutely amazing. People are still talking about the incredible dessert room especially. The layout is perfect because it allows folks to dance or drink or just talk in a quieter nook. The location is perfect too. It's at Broad and Locust and we used the DoubleTree (1 min walk) and Fairfield Inn (3 min walk) which are great quality but affordable options with plenty of rooms. The next morning we did a farewell breakfast at Estia which I also highly recommend! Great food and only 2 min walk across Broad Street to get there.

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