The Center for Arts at the Armory

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,000 for off-peak dates, and $4,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 230 seated guests

About this venue

The Center for Arts at the Armory is a non-profit organization that resides in a historic Armory building, serving Somerville and the Greater Boston community through arts, cultural and community events, exhibitions, markets, classes and more. The mission of Arts at the Armory is to provide an inclusive and accessible venue that creates opportunities for artists and cultural workers, brings diverse audiences together, enriches and transforms lives, and promotes the creative economy. In addition to the many events that CAA hosts that are produced independently of CAA, CAA has four signature programs: The Spotlight Series, The Performance Opportunity Program (POP), The Somerville Winter Farmers Market, and ROOTED Armory Cafe Visual Arts Exhibitions.

Seated guest capacity

75-230

Venue type

Industrial Spaces
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor

191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

Our event spaces

Mezzanine

a versatile, conveniently-located venue in the heart of Somerville’s Spring Hill neighborhood.

Adjoined by the original Drill Hall balcony, the railing-protected modern Mezzanine overlooks the Performance Hall and stage. Whether used for additional audience space or as a semi-private viewing area, the 1,700 sq. foot upper level has a capacity of up to 100 people.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Square footage

1,700

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“functional”

Cafe

Look no further for a cozy and funky coffeehouse vibe; perfect for an open mic night or family gathering.

The Café is regularly open to the public and also doubles as a venue for a wide variety of artistic performances — literary readings, open mic events, concerts, art show receptions, etc. It has a capacity of 52 and can be rented for private functions. The Café also provides catering for events upon request.

Guest capacity

Up to 52 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour, Warm and cozy

Guests often feel this space is

“Intimate”

Included in this room:

The start times, set lengths, order of performers, etc would all be up to you. Our only constraint is that we need entertainment to finish by 9:30 PM (Sun-Wed) 10:30 PM (Thur-Sat), and have the public out by 10 PM (Sun-Wed) 11PM (Thur-Sat). We have a sound system in the Café (4 vocal mics, 1 DI box, mixer, speakers, monitors). Our staff will help with the set-up, but we wouldn’t have anyone there to run sound during the event; that would be up to you.

Performance Hall

The “gem” of the Armory, this is our largest performance space.

With a new stage that has the possibility of being modular (default position/size of 32x12ft.) and over 7,000 square feet of space, the Performance Hall can host performances, conferences, markets, weddings, charity events and more. Its capacity is a maximum of 395 seated or standing. A bar and ample restrooms are available. The Performance Hall includes the Mezzanine and comes with a curved balcony that offers lofty views and additional seating.

Guest capacity

Up to 225 Seated

Up to 375 Standing

Square footage

7,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Accomodating”