Planning an event that requires the largest event space in Washington? Here’s a look at 10 venues with the biggest capacity: hotel ballrooms, convention centers, banquet halls, clubs, auditoriums, conference rooms, and more. We’ve included total square footage and maximum capacity to help you choose the best big space for your super-sized event.
1. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
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2. Grand Hyatt Washington
Photo: Stirling Elmendorf Photography
3. Corcoran Gallery of Art
Photo: Philip Beaurline
4. The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
Photo: Mark Wieland
5. National Building Museum
Photo: Hoachlander Davis Photography
6. Smithsonian American Art Museum
Photo: Ken Rahaim
7. Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
Photo: Courtesy of Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
8. Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
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9. Arena Stage at the Mead Center for the American Theater
Photo: Lisa Helfert
10. Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Photo: Courtesy of Walter E. Washington Convention Center