Top Hollywood Gala Venues

• 2 Gala Albums
• Spaces for 225-400 Guests
• 1 Event Space

THE VENUE Owned by bi-coastal music production company Mophonics, Playa Studios is a unique and creative venue nestled in Culver City on the Westside of Los Angeles. Curated with a mixture of modern, industrial, and eclectic design, the space breathes life into its former warehouse roots. THE LOUNGE (3,000 sq. ft.) The entrance to Playa Studios is a handsome 3,000 sq. ft. furnished lounge featuring a striking 18’ tall gallery wall. It opens directly into the Event Room through our oversized wooden doors, allowing you the ability to create two completely different atmospheres within the adjacent spaces. The Lounge also includes a kitchenette, perfect for bar service, and two individual restrooms. THE EVENT ROOM (5,000 sq. ft.) With 18’ exposed ceilings, skylights, stunning chandeliers and sculptural wood accents, the Event Room is a perfect balance between industrial and modern. Featuring a ceiling mounted HD laser projector, drop down screen, custom farmhouse tables, chairs, and eye-catching bar, this room is well equipped and flexible to suit the needs of corporate and private events alike. The Event Room also includes two multi-stall restrooms to easily accommodate a larger guest count. THE GREEN ROOM / WEDDING SUITE (400 sq. ft.) Just off the Lounge is an elegantly decorated and fully furnished multipurpose room. Separated from the Lounge and Event Room, it’s ideal for use as a Green Room for guest speaker(s) or talent, a Wedding Suite / dressing room, or a private room for your planning or leadership team. INCLUDED AMENITIES - 5,000 sq ft turnkey event room - 3,000 sq ft furnished lounge - 400 sq ft furnished Green Room - Table and chairs for up to 256 guests - Accent lounge furniture - DJ ready house sound system - Ceiling mounted HD digital projector - Dedicated fiber WiFi - Two individual restrooms in the lounge - Spacious 3-stall men's and women's restrooms - Heating and air conditioning - 16 'x 16' x 2' modular stage - 12' x 12' elephant loading door - Rigging points (5000 lb load level) - Skylights with option to black-out - 18 ft vaulted ceilings

• 1 Gala Album
• Spaces for 85-5,000 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 5 Outdoor Spaces
• 9 Total Spaces

To create a truly authentic and memorable experience for your guests, access the same resources used by major blockbuster productions. Awe inspiring effects, spectacular lighting and dazzling Audio Visual systems only Hollywood can provide will make everyone stand up and take notice. When you team up with Paramount Pictures Special Events, we’ll turn your event into something epic.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Event Space

Located in the heart of Hollywood, the Academy Film Archive is a one-of-a-kind event venue where cinematic history and modern experiences come together. As part of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Archive is dedicated to preserving, restoring, and celebrating the art of filmmaking, offering an inspiring backdrop for corporate events, film screenings, panel discussions, receptions, galas, private celebrations, and industry gatherings. The venue features the renowned Linwood Dunn Theater, an intimate screening space equipped with professional cinema technology, making it ideal for movie premieres, presentations, conferences, awards programs, and entertainment industry events. Guests can enjoy a uniquely Hollywood setting surrounded by one of the world’s most significant collections of motion picture history and culture. Whether hosting a film premiere, executive meeting, networking reception, or private event, the Academy Film Archive offers an unforgettable experience that celebrates creativity, storytelling, and innovation. Conveniently located in Los Angeles, the venue provides a distinctive setting for organizations and event professionals seeking a memorable space that reflects the legacy and future of cinema.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Host your next landmark occasion at The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood, the premier Los Angeles event destination located steps from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We specialize in high-capacity, luxury experiences, offering over-the-top versatility for planners and hosts. Featured Event Spaces: Panoramic I-O Rooftop (Capacity: 450): One of the largest rooftop event spaces in Hollywood, featuring a pool, 360-degree views of the Hollywood sign and downtown LA, and flexible lounge configurations. Perfect for large-scale corporate events, wedding receptions, and film premieres. ALK (About Last Knife): Sophisticated indoor dining and bar space ideal for curated cocktail hours, rehearsal dinners, and intimate industry mixers. Tech-Forward Meeting Rooms: Modern indoor venues equipped for high-stakes corporate meetings, board retreats, and seminars.

• Spaces for 100-1,200 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Total Spaces

SETTING THE NEW STANDARD FOR HOSPITALITY In the midst of the Hollywood and throughout Southern California, our multi-faceted, event-hosting havens play host to couples tying the knot, those holding a photoshoot, celebrate a birthday, have a festive holiday party, and so much more, there is space at our one of a kind event spaces. Who We Are Bronson Hospitality is a combination of unique event properties, managed by a team of experienced and talented professionals who are dedicated in bringing commitment, creativity and value to our clients and their events. Our company is based on a foundation of integrity and excellence in all that we do and our aspiration is to offer a broad set of bespoke solutions to manifest our clients visions into their desired goals. What We Do With a portfolio of event venues, Bronson Hospitality offers different and exclusive spaces, each with its own set of possibilities. Wether it’s a small and intimate party or a grand event, we work closely with our clients to provide the right type of venue for each event. It all starts with a simple discussion with our team and culminates into a bespoke venue solution for the event. If needed, we provide an in-house event coordinator to meticulously focus on all aspects of an event, from beginning to end. In addition, we work with a preferred list of top caterers in Los Angeles to choose from as well numerous vendors and specialists in and around the region for you to utilize.

• Spaces for 75-150 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Hotel
• 1 space at this venue

Villa Carlotta is a historic Hollywood landmark offering an elevated and distinctive setting for unforgettable events in the heart of Los Angeles. Rich in character and timeless design, the property blends Mediterranean inspired architecture with classic Old Hollywood elegance to create a sophisticated backdrop for both intimate gatherings and large scale celebrations. With beautifully layered indoor and outdoor spaces, Villa Carlotta offers exceptional versatility for weddings, private celebrations, brand activations, cocktail receptions, corporate events, photo shoots, and curated social experiences. From its lush courtyard and refined interiors to the pool clubhouse and scenic rooftop overlooking the city, each setting provides a unique atmosphere designed to feel warm, elevated, and memorable. Surrounded by palm lined gardens and architectural detail, Villa Carlotta seamlessly transitions from daytime events to evening receptions with effortless charm and sophistication. Whether hosting a private dinner, luxury gathering, or large scale event, Villa Carlotta delivers a one of a kind Los Angeles experience where history, hospitality, and design come together to create lasting impressions.

• Spaces for 350-4,000 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 2 Event Spaces

A Los Angeles landmark and home to the Oscars® Governors Ball, the event level at Hollywood & Highland offers guests panoramic views over Hollywood set within the culinary flagship location of Wolfgang Puck Catering. With flexible spaces and world-class meeting facilities that can easily transform to your event needs, Hollywood & Highland can host events for any occasion and size. We’re here to tell your story and bring your vision to life. Centrally located in the heart of historic Hollywood, the multi-space Hollywood & Highland Center is easily accessible from the Metro, freeways, and Downtown LA. The venue is fully equipped with in-house lighting, AV capabilities, and contemporary table-top and buffet service ware. Regardless of the size, style, or season, Wolfgang Puck Catering always brings warm hospitality, handcrafted dishes, and a level of personalized planning that is unparalleled in the industry. The team is dedicated to sharing culinary pioneer Wolfgang Puck’s passion for culinary artistry and uncompromising quality.

• 1 Gala Album
• Spaces for 60-450 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Fig & Olive’s West Coast flagship location is on Melrose Place in West Hollywood, CA. 8,000 square feet of light-filled space, double height ceilings, 50-foot tasting bar and communal table, two floors of dining, bar/lounge, enclosed patio with an abundance of rosemary plants, open kitchen and walls of olive oil and wine make this stunning location perfect for any occasion. Whether an intimate dinner party, a small gathering or an extravagant gala for 400 or more, our events department has the knowledge and experience to ensure your event is flawlessly executed. Our events brochure gives several options for private lunch or dinner parties, corporate cocktail parties, and elaborate food stations for buyouts and larger events.

• 1 Gala Album
• Spaces for 1,800 Guests

Welcome to an extraordinary venue where automobiles tell stories and every story has a place in history. As one of the world's largest and most diverse automotive museums, the Petersen chronicles the evolution of great automotive engineering achievements and its impact on our culture over the past 120 years. Car enthusiasts and novices alike will enjoy attending an event in an environment that is entertaining, educational, and intriguing. The museum offers four dynamic spaces in which to host the event of your dreams. Choose between the exquisitely detailed ARTISTRY exhibit on the 1st floor, the inspiring INDUSTRY exhibits on the 2nd floor, the nostalgic HISTORY exhibits on the 3rd floor, and the iconic rooftop pavilion and terrace of the 4th floor Penthouse.

• 1 Gala Album
• Spaces for 180-2,500 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Theater
• 6 Total Spaces

The Award-winning Pacific Design Center serves the needs of the design, entertainment and arts communities by providing dramatic public and private spaces for screenings, exhibitions, lectures, meetings, special events and receptions. The PDC features; - SilverScreen Theater - Conference Center - 5th Floor Blue Atrium - 1st Floor Blue Lobby - 3rd Floor Terrace - Plaza Designed by architect Cesar Pelli, the beautifully landscaped, 14-acre campus is located in the City of West Hollywood, CA (the corner of Melrose Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard). The PDC serves as an exciting event location - from board meetings for 10 to outdoor parties for more than 2,500. Outside caterers are welcome!

• 1 Gala Album
• Spaces for 14-300 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Hotels
• 9 Total Spaces

The West Hollywood EDITION is located on the corner of West Sunset Boulevard and North Doheny Drive, where West Hollywood meets Beverly Hills. With architecture by John Pawson, and interior design by Ian Schrager, the hotel features 190 guest rooms, including 48 suites and 2 penthouses, and over 6,500 square feet of meeting and event space. A dedicated floor of meeting space includes adaptable studios with airy outdoor terraces, a screening room with seating for 91 guests which transforms into a ballroom with floor to ceiling windows facing the hills of West Hollywood, and a 10-seat boardroom. The hotel’s spacious Penthouses and terraced Villas are ideal for more intimate gatherings. Located just a short walk from the screening room, a collection of rooms and suites have been hard wired to accommodate junkets and press interviews. Post screening receptions are a short elevator ride away from the sprawling rooftop lounge, The Roof, or a private event on the Ardor Terrace. Helmed by Michelin-starred chef John Fraser, the hotel’s culinary program boasts sophisticated dining including the plant-forward signature restaurant Ardor and rooftop bar and lounge, The Roof. The Lobby Bar, a gathering place for guests and West Hollywood locals alike, serves as an ideal pre-function cocktail reception. Meeting and event functions can select from an extensive offering of tray passed, buffet, and a la carte dining options.

• 1 Gala Album
• Spaces for 550-800 Guests
• 1 Event Space

For those seeking an authentic Hollywood experience, Warner Bros. makes dreams come true. With 13 backlot sets, museums, a premiere theater and a full, on-site production department, we can produce everything from an intimate incentive retreat to a corporate extravaganza for 10,000. Let us roll out the red carpet for you!

• 1 Gala Album
• Spaces for 350-500 Guests

Mount Saint Mary's University offers two distinctive Los Angeles campuses for memorable events and gatherings. Set in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Chalon Campus pairs striking Spanish Colonial architecture with serene surroundings and views of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. Near Downtown Los Angeles, the Doheny Campus provides a private, park-like setting filled with historic mansions, elegant interiors, and picturesque outdoor spaces. Together, the campuses offer a versatile selection of indoor and outdoor venues for meetings, conferences, workshops, celebrations, and performances. From intimate gatherings to larger occasions, MSMU combines remarkable settings, rich Los Angeles character, and professional event support to help bring each vision to life.

• 1 Gala Album

MOCA provides a variety of indoor and outdoor settings at two distinct venues to ensure a unique and memorable event for you and your guests. We host events at two very unique spaces: MOCA Grand Avenue & The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. The Museum’s professional events team will work closely with you to make certain that your event is a success! MOCA Grand Ave: Designed by renowned architect Arata Isozaki, MOCA Grand Avenue is one of downtown Los Angeles’ most distinctive buildings. 250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA: A former LAFD and LAPD garage in L.A.'s Little Tokyo Historic District, renovated by the noted California architect Frank Gehry, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (formerly The Temporary Contemporary) opened in 1983. This location offers 40,000 square feet of exhibition space. 152 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Please note MOCA rents to corporations and non-profit organizations. MOCA's venues are not available for private, political, or religious functions.

• 1 Gala Album

Animal offers event spaces for your next celebration in Los Angeles, California.

• 1 Gala Album
• Spaces for 110-175 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Rooftop
• 1 Event Space

Located in the heart of downtown's Fashion District, California Market Center is the hub of LA's fashion and creative communities, home to showrooms, events, creative offices, and businesses catering to the DTLA community. Built in 1962 by the Morse family as the first wholesale fashion marketplace west of the Mississippi, “California Mart” quickly became the primary center for fashion business in Los Angeles. Now comprising three towers that span more than 1.8 million square feet, CMC has a proud history in the global fashion industry as the heartbeat of LA’s fashion intersection. Acquired by Brookfield Properties in 2018, CMC is in the midst of an exciting $170-million redevelopment. As of January 2020, fashion showrooms and events have a new home in the CMC’s newly renovated Building C while Buildings A & B close to the public for renovation, relaunching in 2021 as a revitalized, mixed-use campus. The new CMC will build on an incredible legacy of passion and collaboration as it welcomes the next century’s creative visionaries.

• 1 Gala Album

• Spaces for 150-400 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

Welcome to Laissez-Faire Hollywood (previously known as Madera Kitchen) Laissez-Faire Hollywood building has a fascinating history that started in the 1960’s when the building was used as an Omnibus and Hippy Hangout. From the 1970’s to 2024, the building has attracted a storied ownership and clientele including a Greek restaurant, Russian club, Strip club, Mediterranean kitchen, to becoming Laissez-Faire Hollywood in October 2025. Laissez-Faire Hollywood believes every Event deserves a place as unique as the people celebrating it! Enjoy renting the entire Laissez-Faire Hollywood Building or Rent Any of our Individual Room Rentals best suited to the size of your event. Laissez-Faire Hollywood is designed to adapt to your vision. Whether you want an elegant, fully catered affair, or laid-back gathering with takeout pizza, our versatile space makes it possible. At Laissez-Faire Hollywood we give you the freedom to create your event exactly as you imagine it! Owner, Loyal Pennings the visionary behind it, incorporates his 30 years of successful night club and restaurant background in Los Angeles, to to a new kind of energy, creativity, and world-class hospitality to Laissez-Faire Hollywood—a venue designed to host celebrations of every kind. We encourage you to make a Event Rental Reservation Online at: www.laissezfairehollywood.com/event-spaces/ for Holiday Events, Wedding + Reception, Bar Mitzvah, Birthday/Anniversary, Corporate Meetings, Graduations, Film Production, Cooking Classes and more.

• Spaces for 50-730 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Bars
• 5 Total Spaces

W Hotels is shaking up the luxury travel scene, setting new standards for what it means to stay in style. The complete transformation of W Hollywood marks a pivotal moment in our brand's evolution, featuring a fresh design strategy that takes the guest and group experience to the next level. Get ready to dive into a mashup of experiences at W Hollywood, where 10,000 square feet of meeting space and 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event spaces blend seamlessly. Whether you’re soaking up the LA sun or mingling under the stars, W Hollywood is your go-to for mixing business with pleasure. Connections take center stage on our outdoor terraces and rooftop spaces, making every moment memorable. W Hollywood is your haven for blending work and play. Engage your senses and dive into a vibrant cultural hub with cutting-edge fitness and wellness programs, intimate concerts, and more. Every stay invites you to explore and create unforgettable memories. At the heart of W Hollywood, you’ll find a convergence of immersive experiences. Our iconic spaces, like the Living Room and WET Deck, offer serenity amidst the bustling city. Discover a new rooftop bar and sound lounge that provide the perfect escape, whether you’re starting or ending your day. Say goodbye to conventional nightlife. At W Hollywood, our restaurants take center stage with a curated mix of high and low offerings that cater to diverse social scenes and palates. Dining here is more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of innovative and authentic culinary journeys that reflect the vibrant culture of Los Angeles. More than just a hotel, W Hollywood is a crossroads of community at the heart of Los Angeles, connecting the globe through art, magic, film, and music. With grand spaces and an intimate feel, it’s an entertainer’s paradise where your connections can truly shine.

• Spaces for 12-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Bars
• 8 Total Spaces

Set against the iconic backdrop of the Hollywood Hills, Kimpton Everly Hotel blends California sophistication with the creative energy of Los Angeles. Located in the heart of Hollywood, just steps from the entertainment industry's most recognizable landmarks, the hotel offers a fresh, contemporary take on luxury hospitality. Designed with clean lines, warm textures, and an effortless indoor-outdoor flow, Kimpton Everly creates an atmosphere that is both stylish and approachable, making it a sought-after destination for meetings, celebrations, and social events. The hotel's thoughtfully designed event spaces provide a versatile canvas for gatherings of every size and style. From intimate executive meetings and private dinners to large-scale receptions, brand activations, and corporate showcases, each venue combines modern aesthetics with practical functionality. Guests can enjoy bright, naturally lit spaces such as the Conservatory and Jane Q, sophisticated meeting environments like the Graham Boardroom and Nichols Ballroom, and expansive venues including the Beachwood Ballroom, which accommodates large groups while maintaining a contemporary, elevated feel. Beyond its event capabilities, Kimpton Everly delivers an exceptional guest experience through personalized service, thoughtfully curated culinary offerings, and vibrant social spaces. Whether enjoying craft cocktails at Ever Bar, gathering for a chef-driven dining experience, or simply taking in the energy of Hollywood, guests are immersed in an environment that feels both connected to the city and distinctly unique. The hotel's combination of modern design, flexible event offerings, and prime location makes it an ideal destination for corporate events, incentive programs, holiday celebrations, and unforgettable social occasions.