Your Next Event Will be ‘Sha-wesome
The details on all Downtown Waukesha’s event spaces are here in one spot for easy planning. No matter what venue you choose, you’ll be walking distance from shops and restaurants, and super-close to parking.
For baby showers or business meetings, hosting your event in Downtown Waukesha is a no-brainer!
Waukesha Public Library
321 Wisconsin Ave.
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-3682
Contact: Amy Welch
Available for: Waukesha County’s non-profit community groups
Cost: Free
Seating: 65
A/V available: TV with Blu-Ray/DVD Player, Projection Screen (no projector)
Additional Spaces: None
Website: www.waukeshapubliclibrary.org
Cafe De Arts Roastery
830 W. St. Paul Ave.
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 446-1856
Contact: Ayhan Munzur
Available for: General public
Cost: Free during business hours; after hours, contact for rates
Seating: 20 people
A/V available: No
Additional Spaces: Casual meeting room for 8 people; entire facility is available for rent after hours
Website: www.cafedearts.com
The Clarke Hotel
314 W. Main St.
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 549-3800
Contact: Barb Howe
Available for: General public
Cost: $200 for room or included in price if it meets $200
Seating: Up to 100 seated; 150 for catered events
A/V available: Yes, no additional cost
Additional Spaces: Three rooms are available. There is also a private bar
Website: www.theclarkehotel.com/banquet-meeting-facilities
The Rotunda
235 W. Broadway
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 574-9170
Contact: Eric Fisher
Available for: large events, weddings, corporate events, min. of 125 people with food and beverage purchase
Cost: $80 – $100 / head (includes food and beverage)
Seating: Up to 250
A/V available: Limited
Additional Spaces: Front staircase can serve as patio seating
Website: www.therotunda.com/rentals
Frame Park Rotary Building
1150 Baxter St.
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 522-2953
Contact: Mary Kay Palmer
Available for: Private and public events
Cost: $80.00 per hour (public events: additional fees would apply)
Seating: Up to 120
A/V available: Podium with speaker and microphone, mounted screen
Additional Spaces: None
Website: waukesha-wi.gov/560/Rentals
Cutler Park / Les Paul Performance Center
321 Wisconsin Ave.
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 522-2953
Contact: Mary Kay Palmer
Available for: Private and public events
Cost: $85.00/3 hours under 200 people door closed on band shell (public events: additional fees would apply)
Seating: 250 on benches facing band shell
A/V available: Band shell door open with sound and lighting available at additional fees
Additional Spaces: Open space at Cutler Park
Website: waukesha-wi.gov/560/Rentals
Tuscan Hall
409 Delafield Street
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188
(262) 292-1322
Contact: Amy Bartholf
Available for: General public, Non-Profit, Community & Governement Organizations
Cost: Varies on day, event type, and time
Seating: 225 max seated for dining
A/V available: Yes
Additional Spaces: Lower level for small events holds up to 85 seated for dining or up to 200 for cocktail space.
Website: tuscanhallwi.com & thcateringwi.com
Carroll University
100 N. East Ave.
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-7353
Contact: Amanda A. Schellinger
Available for: General public
Cost: Rates for facility, staffing, and set-up fees vary depending on needs
Seating: Up to 150
A/V available: Varies
Additional Spaces: Center for Graduate Studies (variety of classrooms, and a lower level auditorium that can seat up to 150); Main Campus (areas include the Stackner Ballroom, Shattuck Auditorium, Humphrey Memorial Chapel, a variety of classrooms, meeting rooms, etc.)
Website: www.carrollu.edu/catering
Dreams Life & Wellness Center
732 Clinton Street
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 349-9549
Contact: Erik Swenson
Available for: Public, Private, & Corporate Events
Cost: Begins at $275, contact Erik for more details
Seating: 50 with full dining or meeting table configuration
A/V available: Yes – with professional sound system
Additional Spaces: Beautiful Foyer entry area, 2 office-sized meeting rooms & full kitchen food-warming facilities for food (yours or caterers), For more information, contact erik@dreamslifeandwellnesscenter.com
Website: dreamslifeandwellnesscenter.com
Historic Courthouse 1893
916 North East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-574-9170
Available for: Private space for large events, weddings, corporate events
Cost: Rates for facility vary depending on season, date, and length of event
Seating: Up to 300
A/V available: Yes – with professional sound system
Additional Spaces: Bridal and groomsman suites, a variety of bar packages, exclusive on-site location for Chef Jack’s catering, For more information, call 262-574-9170 or visit www.courthouse1893.com
FitTech HOsting
237 South St STE 114
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-333-0381
Available for: Private, fully-equipped conference space for meetings
Cost: Vary based on length of rental, and if you’re a FitTech Hosting client
Seating: Seats six people; can accommodate up to 12
A/V available: Yes – Wireless A/V Setup w/ 32″ TV
Additional Spaces: None
For more information, call262-333-0381 or visit fittechhosting.com.
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