Private Events

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Staying true to its roots as “The Theatre for the People,” the 12,000 square foot historic venue features two distinct floors with a horseshoe-shaped balcony overlooking a 30′ stage and comes fully equipped with state-of-the-art production, lighting and A/V systems. Cement your event in The Howard’s storied history.

Capacity

Standing Reception: 800 | Theater Seating: 600 | Banquet Seating: 300

Key Features

Daytime & evening event rentals
Flexible layout options
30-foot built-in stage + state-of-the-art sound & lighting system included in room rental fee
Three (3) projectors and screens plus customizable digital screens on both levels
Two (2) full-service bars
Four (4) VIP green rooms
Complimentary reserved onsite parking for client & vendors
Accessible via MetroRail and MetroBus
Wi-Fi available

Check out the complete Private Event Rental Guide for The Howard Theatre for more information

Testimonials

Still curious as to whether or not you should host your private event here? Just listen to what past customers had to say about their experience:

“I attended a function with the National Republican Party : Trailblazer Awards and it was awesome. Your building is beautiful. The food was tasty. Staff friendly, including those who did bag checks as we entered. I wish you had your parking lot or garage. I would definitely recommend your venue. It is full of rich history, and it is gorgeous inside. Thank you for a memorable occasion.”

MS Tabu Winslow Morris

(Private Event Attendee)

“The fundraiser we held at Howard Theatre was a huge success! The venue was the perfect space for us to create an inviting, professional atmosphere that really impressed our guests. The building has a wonderful, rich history that are guests were really excited about too! We’ve already booked our event for next year and are really looking forward to it.”

Miriam E.

(Event Organizer)

“We chose Howard Theatre for our family reunion, and it was perfect! The spacious setting allowed everyone to mingle comfortably, and the team made sure the entire day was stress-free and enjoyable.”

Latoya M.