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Event Planning

Kennedy Center Event Spaces

Rates and Capacities

Private Function Room Capacity
North Atrium Foyer 80 seated / 100 standing
South Atrium Foyer 80 seated / 100 standing
Atrium and Foyers 400 seated / 600 standing
South Opera Tier Lounge 80 seated / 120 standing
Bird Room 60 seated / 80 standing
Israeli Lounge 60 seated / 80 standing
Chinese Lounge 40 seated / 60 standing
Terrace Gallery 130 seated/ 250 standing
South Gallery 570 seated / 900 standing
South Plaza 1,500 seated / 3,000 standing
Roof Terrace Restaurant Call Restaurant Associates at (202) 416-8555
KC Café Call Restaurant Associates at (202) 416-8555

These prices are subject to change at any time. Events scheduled after midnight will incur an additional charge of $2,295.00

Item Rate Policy
Usher Starting at $50.00 Kennedy Center Ushers are required for all events.  The number of ushers is determined by the size and location of your event.
Insurance $175.00 If the client presents a proper certificate of insurance, this fee will be waived.
Parking $20.00 Parking passes are available for guests. The Client will be billed after the event. The Kennedy Center Shuttle Bus runs to and from the Foggy Bottom Metro Station every fifteen minutes free of charge.
Production Resources Production elements can be scheduled for your event through the Special Events Office. Items such as event lighting, rope & stanchion, lecterns, microphones, sound systems, staging, drapes & curtains, and audio/visual equipment are available. Rates on these items vary depending on the complexity of your event.