Top North Carolina Gala Venues

• Spaces for 40-60 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Celebrate the heart of Southern hospitality at Leah & Louise, the premier venue for your holiday parties, business gatherings, wedding receptions, and special events in Charlotte, NC. Nestled in the vibrant tapestry of the Mississippi river valley foodways, from the rich history of Memphis to the spirited streets of New Orleans, Leah & Louise offers a culinary and cultural experience unlike any other. As the creative vision of James Beard-nominated Chef Greg Collier and Subrina Collier, Leah & Louise presents a contemporary juke joint setting, where the echoes of soulful music meet the industrial chic of modern design. Our space invites up to 40 guests to indulge in the luxury of genuine Southern comfort, with a menu that reimagines the essence of traditional flavors into modern classics. Our full bar, boasting craft cocktails and a curated selection of wines and spirits, sets the stage for an event filled with warmth and elegance. Each sip is a toast to celebration, crafted to complement our inventive Southern dishes, while our commercial kitchen ensures that your culinary experience is as exclusive as it is exquisite – all created in-house, as we do not permit outside caterers. Leah & Louise is more than just a venue; it's a journey through the soul of Southern cuisine, an homage to the river valley's rich culinary heritage. Whether you're raising a glass to the newlyweds, rallying your team for a year-end meeting, or sharing joyous holiday festivities, our space molds to the beat of your event's heart. With Leah & Louise, your gathering will be an unforgettable affair, filled with moments of joy, plates of splendor, and the unmistakable warmth that only the South can offer. Connect with us to weave your story into the fabric of this modern juke joint, and let us be the backdrop to your next memorable event.

• Spaces for 60-100 Guests

The MilliUp Event Center MilliUp Event Center is a beautiful and versatile event space located in Uptown Charlotte. The space can accommodate a variety of events, including intimate weddings, corporate events, social events, fitness classes and private parties. Rooftop at The MEC: Your Ultimate Uptown Event Destination** Elevate your next event at Rooftop at The MEC, Charlotte's premier rooftop bar and event venue. Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, this stunning space offers breathtaking city skyline views and a versatile design perfect for any occasion.

• Spaces for 65-80 Guests

Jambox is music rehearsal space with 12 soundproof rooms for musicians and artists to rent by the month, day or hour. It also has a large event space with a movable stage, folding chairs and other amenities.

• Spaces for 10-300 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 3 Event Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

Puttery is a modern take on putting, transforming the game with unique twists at every hole. Bold and full of energy, Puttery delivers an immersive experience that combines creative dining, competitive socializing, craft cocktails, and vibrant music while guests enjoy themed nine-hole courses. Our Charlotte venue features multiple unique mini golf courses, each with its own personality and design elements. Guests can move seamlessly between play, dining, and lounge areas, making it easy to enjoy both competition and conversation. Along with golf, our menus showcase chef-inspired shareables, seasonal cocktails, and weekend brunch favorites, giving every visit a lively food and beverage experience. Puttery Charlotte is also a versatile event destination. Whether you are planning a corporate outing, holiday party, birthday celebration, or private gathering, our team can customize packages that include unlimited play, curated food and beverage options, and reserved spaces for groups of all sizes. Private lounges, semi-private sections, and full venue buyouts allow you to scale your event to fit your group’s needs. Located in Charlotte’s South End, Puttery is surrounded by art galleries, murals, breweries, restaurants, and nightlife. The neighborhood blends industrial origins with modern design, offering visitors a mix of culture, entertainment, and discovery at every turn.

• Spaces for 200-240 Guests

Historic. Modern. Industrial. Spacious. Natural Light. Exposed Brick. Metal Beams. Garden. The Graham Mill can accommodate up to 200 seated guests (240 cocktail style) and has indoor and outdoor ceremony locations. We are located in Downtown Graham, just 30 minutes from Durham, Chapel Hill and Greensboro and less than an hour from Raleigh and Winston Salem. We would love to host your wedding, corporate event, celebration, photo/video shoot, or any other type of event. Scroll down to learn what makes The Graham Mill so unique! What makes The Graham Mill so unique? Capacity is 200 for a seated indoor reception and 240 for a cocktail style reception! Options for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours! Market lights are permanently installed! Ample natural light including 2 full walls of windows, skylights and a glass garage door that opens up to our back lawn! 2 spacious dressing suites with french doors to connect for bridesmaids reveals, post-first look or when half of the wedding party is getting ready off-site!

The Soirée at Northlake The Soirée at Northlake is an upscale, intimate event venue in Charlotte, NC, purpose-built for elevated private celebrations, micro weddings, and small corporate gatherings. The 850-square-foot space is designed for quality over scale, offering a polished, design-forward setting with customizable Hue lighting and Sonos sound for a fully curated atmosphere. With on-site coordination and a streamlined booking process, The Soirée at Northlake is the go-to choice in Charlotte for hosts who want a refined, distraction-free space for their most meaningful moments.

• Spaces for 120-130 Guests

Your special occasion deserves an extraordinary setting. The Jewel Event Venue is Greensboro's crown jewel for weddings, private parties, corporate functions, and more. Offering a customizable event space, this venue features 12 foot ceilings and an open floor plan, allowing for limitless possibilities for your next event.

• Spaces for 48 Guests

The Argot Room is brought to you by Jargon, an established West Asheville Restaurant. The Argot Room is the perfect event venue for get-togethers of all kinds: brunches, reunions, bachelorette/bachelor party dinners, wedding party or rehearsal dinners, graduation dinners, birthday celebrations, baby showers, business dinners, and even band performances! We are able to accommodate parties up to 50 people, and work closely with our clients to design an experience and menu that is uniquely memorable. The Argot Room has an area for a dance floor and dj to get that party started, and even audio/visual capabilities for special presentations. The space has a similar charm and that vintage vibe that Jargon has, but with even more flair. Your guests will swoon over our cozy lounge areas, overall distinctive design and whimsical atmosphere.

• Spaces for 40 Guests

Our beautiful remolded 2-story barn-style event space is perfect for just about any event. Whether a business meeting/training, networking event or social gathering our 1800sq ft space can accommodate it all. Venue rental includes use of a full kitchen, portable sound system, large glass garage doors (that can be opened), flexible table and seating options and comfortable furniture. Perfect for baby showers, bridal showers and much more. Large 2nd story can accommodate up to 40 people (seated at round tables). Also can quickly transform into complete open space for dancing, yoga classes, photo shoots and much more. Conveniently located off 485 at Providence Road in Matthews, NC you can easily access multiple restaurants, shopping and hotels in Waverly within 2 miles and Charlotte Douglas Intl Airport in less than 30 minutes.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Walnut Hill is a family-owned estate wedding venue in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our venue provides an endless amount of picture-perfect scenery all around its grounds, from barns and outbuildings to picturesque ponds and manicured lawns. Walnut Hill offers four different event spaces to choose from, with indoor and outdoor venues available for your ceremony and reception. Our elegant white barn pavilion seats up to 200 guests, and the main house is available as a getting-ready space for the wedding party. This building also offers waterfront views of a nearby lake. Ask about our Wedding Weekend package for on-site lodging and an incredible full-weekend experience.

• Spaces for 35-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

Zelda Dearest is an artful love letter to Asheville, where the spirit of southern hospitality comes to life. Hidden away like a secret garden in downtown's South Slope neighborhood, this refined hotel captures the worldly and creative essence of Zelda Fitzgerald. Just as Zelda enchanted the world, this hotel enchants its guests with graceful hospitality, indulgent surroundings, and an irresistible charm. Each unique room in these elegantly restored Victorian buildings is an homage to the historic architecture of Asheville and the artful spirit that surrounds it. When Zelda fell in love with F. Scott Fitzgerald, they spent their lives in hotels and seeing the world. This space embodies Zelda’s romantic, enigmatic spirit and provides the perfect, unique venue for your intimate wedding. Asheville held a special place in Zelda's heart, and we humbly honor her memory through our sincere hospitality, exquisite accommodations, and our adoration for this beloved little city.

• Spaces for 30-40 Guests

The Studio was born out of a vision to create a chic, versatile space in Downtown Asheville that caters to creatives, professionals, and those hosting intimate events, all at an affordable price. With 12 years of experience in Asheville’s hospitality and event industry, I saw a need for a venue that feels perfectly sized for smaller gatherings, without the oversized costs often associated with larger spaces. Whether you’re planning a micro-wedding, rehearsal dinner, or photoshoot, The Studio is designed to provide an inspiring and elegant setting that fits your event and your budget. Hosting an event for 20 shouldn’t come with the same price tag as one for 100, and The Studio offers a solution for those seeking a beautifully modern space tailored to their needs. At The Studio, we believe in supporting Asheville’s vibrant community of creatives and professionals, offering a space where big ideas can thrive in a way that works for the local market.

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

The AC Charlotte Ballantyne offers event spaces for both corporate meetings and private celebrations. We offer six private event rooms. Smaller event rooms can be arranged for board rooms, classrooms, or gatherings. Our top-floor Panorama Ballroom is ideal for parties and receptions with up to 200 guests. Guests dine and mingle with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking views of Ballantyne Village. Room blocks are conveniently available to accommodate overnight guests.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 4 Barns
• 4 Farms

Welcome to Chestnut Ridge! We’re so happy you found us, and that you are interested in spending time on the ridge with us for your special day. We encourage you to pull up a rocking chair with your favorite person and a cup of coffee while we show you around Western North Carolina’s most desired timeless style venue. We assist modern and professional couples plan an elevated wedding through intentional and purposeful planning, curated designs, in partnership with a selection of carefully hand-picked and vetted vendors to execute the wedding of your dreams while exceeding expectations. This cocktail of luxury vendors available in the beautiful WNC mountains is only offered at Chestnut Ridge through our Planning + Design Services to make your wedding day totally stress free from start-to-finish. Historically known as the Medford Farm, Chestnut Ridge Venue is surrounded by a family homestead on a 150 acre farm. As previous tobacco farmers, Chestnut Ridge is still a successful working farm full of homegrown sugar cane for old fashioned, vatted molasses and grazing livestock.

• Spaces for 120-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

At Sip N Spices in Morrisville, NC, we believe every gathering deserves bold flavors, vibrant colors, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. From birthday parties and family celebrations to team meetups and business lunches, our space and menu bring people together over unforgettable food experiences. Our menu blends the best of Indian, Mexican, and Italian cuisines, offering everything from sizzling appetizers and cheesy pizzas to fresh salads and zesty tacos. With options for kids, gluten-free, vegan, and Halal diets, we ensure every guest can enjoy a meal they love. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner or a larger celebration, Sip N Spices provides a versatile, inviting setting with seating for up to 100 guests and available catering equipment rentals. Celebrate in style while savoring global flavors made with fresh ingredients and care.

• Spaces for 14-2,000 Guests
• 8 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 9 Total Spaces

Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park welcomes you with an ideal location near RDU and amenities for a perfect stay in the North Carolina Triangle. Our fully renovated hotel is 4 miles from the Raleigh airport and offers complimentary airport transportation. While on-property, enjoy breakfast and dinner at our Season’s Restaurant, or all-day dining and drinks at &More by Sheraton. Keep fit at the Fitness Connection and refresh in our seasonal outdoor pool. We are an easy commute to RTP businesses and near entertainment such as Boxyard RTP, TopGolf Durham, and Andretti Karting. We are a pet friendly hotel. Planning an event? We welcome corporate meetings, social groups, and weddings in our 32,000 square ft Durham event venue. Hourly coworking space is available in our innovative studios. Finally, end your day in our deluxe guestrooms with wi-fi, desk, luxurious bedding, and Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience beds

• Spaces for 20-99 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

YV Porch is a collection of fun, comfortable, affordable, spacious and unique spaces that appeals to all ages. So many options for people to disconnect and find meaningful interactions with each other during your event including just relaxing or telling their favorite stories. Great event space for: Birthday Parties Rehearsal Dinners Graduation Parties Fundraisers Girls weekends Reunions Bachelorette Events Baby Showers Bridal Showers and Unique Weddings All of the games and plants you see in the photos are a living part of the space. They are included, and the space continues to evolve. Games can be moved from space with prior coordination. Space has a prep kitchenette for food including a fridge and sink for you to bring food in as desired. You can bring drinks of your choice or we can negotiate drinks. There is the option to use the outdoor porch gardens in front and back.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Curate Studio is your boutique event space! Offering hourly rates, this space has a max occupancy of 100. Tables and chairs are included. Built in platform stage, wall-mounted TVs for projecting, and built-in sound system make this a multi purpose, versatile, space used for social and business events and gatherings. Contact us today! Www.Curatestudioevents.Com

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 2 Total Spaces

Laurel Park offers an elevated yet approachable setting in Charlotte’s SouthPark neighborhood for unforgettable private events, from rehearsal dinners and corporate gatherings to cocktail receptions, birthdays, and milestone celebrations. With thoughtfully designed private and semi-private spaces accommodating approximately 10 to 100 guests, plus a spacious covered outdoor patio and full-service bar, Laurel Park provides a versatile backdrop for gatherings of every kind. Our seasonal menus showcase fresh, locally sourced ingredients with Mediterranean and Italian influences, paired with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine selection. From intimate dinners to lively cocktail receptions, every event is thoughtfully curated to deliver exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a seamless guest experience. With dedicated event coordination, flexible spaces, and a distinctive SouthPark setting, Laurel Park makes it effortless to bring your vision to life—and creates the perfect backdrop for memorable celebrations in Charlotte.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Vibe Central Events is your premier one-stop shop for all your private party and event needs. We provide a versatile event space, perfect for baby showers, graduations, bridal showers, corporate meetings, community gatherings, and more. What sets us apart is our bundled packages that include everything from tables and chairs to Wi-Fi, making event planning stress-free and seamless. With a cozy and inviting atmosphere, our venue allows you to create your unique vibe while offering the flexibility to bring in your own catering and personal touches. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a special celebration, Vibe Central Events has everything you need to make your event unforgettable.