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Even a pandemic can’t stop events. If anything, event planners have proven they can take the most unconventional situation and turn it into an industry-wide movement. What started with turning our homes into venues has shifted to planners opting for nontraditional venues (think studios, theaters and the like) that have been able to accommodate virtual, hybrid and live events.
This new dynamic in events has made choosing the right venue critical to a well-rounded, inclusive event—especially when technical capabilities are more important than ever. That’s where AEG comes in.
Part of AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, AEG’s Special Event Venues group offers more than 50 state-of-the-art concert venues across the country that are all unique by architectural styles and build. Whether you’re organizing a gala, corporate meeting, training, film shoot, conference, or product launch, booking with a nontraditional space (like, say, a concert venue that offers built-in, high-tech light and sound capabilities) provides access to features you can’t find in just any old hotel ballroom—making it the prime place to host an event in today’s event landscape.
AEG’s venues bring more to the table than just unique architecture and high-tech capabilities, though. Here’s a look at what else AEG Special Event Venues has to offer:
Multi-Venue Agreements
Need to book events in multiple venues across the country? Look no further. AEG can contract multiple venues within one single agreement for hub-and-spoke events. It’s also a great option to have in the day and age of event convenience. You can host one main event and easily host smaller satellite events in different locations, allowing more in-person attendees to take part in the experience, or even host a tour-style event series, with the ability to travel to different AEG Special Event Venues across the nation. From creative road shows to town hall meetings, AEG’s one-of-a-kind venues can accommodate in-person, virtual and hybrid events—whether produced all at once or individually.
State-of-the-Art Facilities Each of AEG’s 50-plus world-class venues offers cutting-edge lighting and sound. These are the same systems that world-renowned artists use when entertaining at one of AEG’s venues. Making sure you have high-quality technical capabilities is a must for hybrid events so virtual attendees have an experience that is just as professional and immersive as the one in-person attendees have.
Production Expertise Each unique space offers expert production support and signature service, guaranteeing each event is one-of-a-kind and unforgettable. With event support on the day of the event, you can relax knowing you have a team behind you making it all run smoothly.
Flexible Spaces Offering spaces that can host gatherings for thousands of people, as well as more intimate get-togethers, AEG Special Event Venues has the perfect turnkey spaces for any occasion. The flexibility of the venues also means you can brand your event to fit your company or any theme, making your event truly personalized.
Ready to explore? Here’s a list of some of AEG’s top venues by state:
AEG’s Los Angeles venues are steeped in history. From the Shrine Auditorium, which was built in 1926 and merges history with modern-day, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, to other historical venues like the Shrine Expo Hall, El Rey, Roxy, The Novo and Fonda, there’s a variety of great options in SoCal.
Merging three unique venues into one landmark building, the Regency Center in San Francisco is versatile and spacious. But don’t put the elegant Warfield in a corner—check it out as well. Or head south a bit for the breathtaking and pristine views at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, just outside of San Jose. Washington
Established in 1938, the Showbox ballroom in Seattle’s downtown business district features deco-style architectural details, while the Showbox SoDo, situated south of the business district, highlights exposed brick and wood-beam architecture.
Joining unique venues like the vintage Bluebird Theater, the historic Ogden and Gothic theaters, and Denver’s midsize 1stbank Center, the Mission Ballroom opened in 2019 as one of the hottest event venues in the country.
Located just outside Dallas, Texas Trust Theater at Grand Prairie is one of the most technologically advanced event spaces in the country.
The Arvest Bank Theater at The Midland blends historical elegance with modern audiovisual and professional production capabilities.
The art-deco Royal Oak Music Theater offers state-of-the-art sound and lighting as well as a convenient location to nearby Detroit. You’ll also want to check out the classically elegant Masonic Temple.
Recently opened in 2021 in Greater Cincinnati on the Ohio River, PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation has a claim to fame as the third indoor-outdoor venue in America, while also boasting top-of-the-line lighting and acoustics as well as a movable stage.
Offering an industrial, rock-and-roll ambiance, Express Live! is easily transformed into the venue of your imagination. Don’t forget to check out neighbor venues The Basement and A&R Music Bar. AEG’s other Ohio venues include the musical mecca Newport Music Hall and Cleveland’s historic, renovated Agora Ballroom.
The Eastern, the new state-of-the-art music and special events venue which opened in September 2021, joined unique city venues like the historic Variety Playhouse, 1930s factory turned private event venue Terminal West and the Georgia Theatre in Athens.
The recently renovated Terminal 5 is a multilevel event venue offering 40-foot ceilings and tech sound and lighting. AEG’s New York venues also include old steel factory Brooklyn Steel; tri-level industrial venue Music Hall Williamsburg and the iconic, modern Webster Hall. Plus, close by in New Jersey is the Starland Ballroom.
Pittsburgh’s StageAE is the second indoor-outdoor concert venue in the country and was modeled after Express Live! Over in Philadelphia, Keswick Theatre and Franklin Music Hall are prime spots for events.
Situated right on Mass Pike, The Roadrunner will be coming soon to Massachusetts to join The Sinclair, which features a wrap-around balcony and adjoining restaurant.
Nestled along the Chesapeake Bay, The Norva is a versatile meeting space with top-notch amenities, while The National in Richmond boasts Italian-renaissance interior design. In Maryland, Rams Head Live! comes equipped with two VIP lounge spaces, a full commercial kitchen, three private greenrooms and much more in the heart of Baltimore.
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