Top Tampa Gala Venues

• Spaces for 125-225 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Art Gallery
• 1 Garden

Duncan McClellan Gallery occupies a transformed 7,800-square-foot former fish and tomato packing plant in the heart of St. Petersburg's Warehouse Art District. The full campus spans 13,000 square feet, encompassing the main interior gallery, a covered Chill Lounge, and lush tropical sculpture gardens set among fruit-bearing trees — an unexpectedly verdant oasis within the surrounding industrial neighborhood. The gallery's rotating exhibitions showcase work from more than 40 nationally and internationally recognized glass artists, spanning sculpture, jewelry, wall art, and garden installations. On-site, the St. Petersburg Hot Glass Workshop — one of the most advanced hot glass facilities in the region — makes live glassblowing demonstrations a distinctive feature of any event held here. Private events accommodate up to 125 guests across the interconnected indoor and outdoor spaces. The venue supports a range of gatherings, from corporate team-building and donor appreciation events to weddings and private celebrations. Bar service, catering access, a raised performance stage, A/V projection, and specialty glass experiences — including guided gallery tours, glassblowing demos, and glass-etching workshops — are available as event add-ons. All event revenue supports DMG School Project, Inc., the gallery's affiliated 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Akwaaba Hall at the Uhuru House is a community event space in St. Petersburg, Florida, available for rental at affordable rates. The hall is designed to serve the local community, offering a culturally enriched setting adorned with African-inspired decor, stage lighting, and a dedicated stage area with curtained backdrop. The main hall accommodates up to 150 guests and comes equipped with tables and chairs, a sound booth, multiple lighting configurations, and an adjacent staging kitchen. A registration and greeting entryway provides a welcoming arrival experience for guests. The space is wheelchair accessible and includes wireless internet, making it well suited for banquets, community gatherings, celebrations, and private events of all kinds.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Secret Garden at Paradise Spring is a BYO outdoor wedding and event estate set on 32 acres in Lithia, Florida, southeast of Tampa. The property centers on the Secret Garden — a lush outdoor ceremony space featuring a spring, swing, altar, benches, and garden furnishings — alongside the 5,000-square-foot, air-conditioned Paradise Spring Pavilion for indoor receptions. Couples may book the Secret Garden alone or take the entire estate, which adds the Villa for up to three nights of on-site accommodations for up to 20 overnight guests. As a bring-your-own-vendor venue, Paradise Spring gives couples full flexibility to select their own caterers, DJs, photographers, and other vendors. All-inclusive catering and décor packages — covering tables, chairs, linens, glassware, silverware, plates, and table décor — are available at an additional per-person rate for those who prefer a more turn-key experience.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

Ballroom 66 is a family-owned event venue in Pinellas Park, Florida, offering 3,000 square feet of customizable space for weddings, birthday parties, quinceañeras, anniversaries, and corporate events. Built in 2015 and renovated in 2022, the venue accommodates up to 150 guests and features a wooden dance floor, disco ball, LED color uplighting, and a built-in music system with microphone. The venue includes a bar area, two upstairs changing rooms, an outdoor photo space, and complimentary parking. Ballroom 66 operates with an open vendor policy, allowing clients to bring their own DJ, caterer, photographer, bartender, and event planner. A range of décor add-ons — including centerpieces, arches, draping, photo booths, and specialty lighting — is available through the venue.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Country Club

Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club is a full-service private event venue set on a renowned 18-hole golf course in Seminole, Florida, in the heart of Pinellas County. The club has hosted 13 PGA and LPGA tour events and underwent a course renovation in 2003 by Gary Koch, earning recognition as the 2019 Best Golf Course in Tampa Bay. Situated just minutes from some of Florida's most celebrated beaches, Bardmoor's clubhouse combines scenic fairway views with a newly renovated ballroom and outdoor patio suited for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, and social gatherings. The ballroom and outdoor patio together accommodate up to 200 guests, with the club also welcoming more intimate events from around 30 guests. Bardmoor's professional catering team offers flexible menu options spanning continental breakfasts, cocktail receptions, and formal sit-down dinners. The broader campus includes the Harry Hopman Tennis Center — featuring 14 clay and hard courts — six dedicated pickleball courts, and the Pizzeria & Grille at Bardmoor, offering full dining and bar service. The club is owned and operated by PGA Professionals.

• Spaces for 210 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

Magic Ballroom is a family-owned event venue in Largo, Florida, serving the Tampa Bay area since 2007. The ballroom spans approximately 5,000 square feet, with a 2,300-square-foot beechwood dance floor at its center, and accommodates up to 210 guests. Marble flooring, a six-foot chandelier, and built-in LED color uplighting give the space a polished foundation for weddings, quinceañeras, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events. The venue includes two on-site ceremony spaces, two changing rooms, a private bridal preparation room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Rental packages cover an 11-hour ballroom period and include the music system with microphone, projector, LED uplighting, and cleaning. Clients are welcome to bring their own DJ, caterer, photographer, and event planner, and an open vendor policy lets each event reflect the host's own vision. The venue also offers optional décor and entertainment add-ons — from centerpieces and floral arches to photo booths and specialty lighting — for clients who prefer a more turnkey experience.

• Spaces for 175-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Country Clubs

Crescent Oaks Country Club is a golf and events venue situated on an 18-hole championship course in Tarpon Springs, Florida, north of Tampa. The newly renovated clubhouse offers flexible ceremony and reception spaces framed by cypress-lined fairways and lush open greens. The indoor ballroom seats up to 175 guests for dinner and dancing, while the covered outdoor veranda with gazebo and patio accommodates up to 250 guests — offering an open-air setting surrounded by trees and green space. A secluded bridge tucked among the trees provides a quiet backdrop for ceremony photos. Both indoor and outdoor ceremony options allow celebrations to take shape in whatever style suits the occasion. Crescent Oaks provides in-house catering overseen by an executive chef, full bar services, a private bridal suite, a groom's room, and day-of coordination — supporting events from weddings and milestone celebrations to corporate meetings and reunions.

• Spaces for 75-1,000 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 7 Total Spaces

Innisbrook, a Salamander Golf and Spa Resort, is a 600-acre destination resort in Palm Harbor, Florida — a short drive from Tampa Bay — built around four championship golf courses, including Copperhead, the longtime host of the PGA TOUR's Valspar Championship. The resort combines a natural landscape of rolling hills and peaceful lakes with resort amenities including a spa, multiple restaurants, and six pools. For private events, Innisbrook offers a range of settings that span indoor ballrooms and outdoor garden and poolside spaces. The Edinburgh and Stirling Ballrooms each seat up to 580 guests in more than 8,000 square feet of space with sparkling chandeliers and a permanent stage, while the Toscana Room offers an intimate setting for up to 100 guests with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Island golf course. Outdoor spaces include the Salamander Spa Garden Terrace, the Championship Terrace at Copperhead's 18th hole, and a storied oak tree beside the Island course — a majestic ceremony setting framed by Spanish moss and a panoramic water view. An in-house culinary team provides customizable catering for all events.

• Spaces for 100-140 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Seminole Lake Country Club is a family-owned, semi-private country club set on the west side of the Tampa Bay area in Seminole, Florida, where the Cunningham family has operated the property since 1962. The club traces its roots to a 300-acre Old Florida estate and gained early distinction when Arnold Palmer participated in an exhibition match following the course's opening. Today it welcomes non-members alongside its membership for private events. The clubhouse and patio accommodate up to 100 guests for a wide range of occasions — wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, awards banquets, holiday parties, anniversary celebrations, birthday gatherings, and celebrations of life. Events are supported by a full liquor selection, quality food service, and a professional staff who manage the details from inquiry through event day. The semi-private setting strikes a casual, personal note distinct from larger resort venues. The club's scenic grounds include an 18-hole championship golf course, 13 har-tru tennis courts, and views of Long Bayou amid native Florida landscaping — a backdrop that gives outdoor and golf-adjacent events a distinctive character.

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

Dunedin Golf Club is a historic, public-access golf and event venue on the west coast of Florida, built on a Donald Ross course that opened in 1927 and served as the former home of the PGA of America. The property underwent a full course restoration in 2024 and welcomes members and visitors alike. Events at the club are hosted through The Highland House, an on-site restaurant and event space open to the public. The Edinburgh Ballroom spans 4,000 square feet and accommodates up to 200 guests for weddings, receptions, and private celebrations. The Donald Ross Room seats up to 40 guests and suits rehearsal dinners, baby showers, and intimate corporate gatherings. Full venue buyouts are also available for groups of up to 300. The Highland House culinary team provides customized menus — elevated buffets, plated dinners, cocktail receptions, and brunch service — with a dedicated event coordinator on staff to guide clients through planning.

The Grand Ballroom at our hotel can accommodate up to 800 guests and contains 4,000 square feet of conference space spread across 17 separate rooms. We are able to host outdoor gatherings on any one of our four exclusive beachside covered decks. Modern A/V equipment is also available. To host your event, you have the option of selecting either the Dolphin Room, the Coral Room, the Grand Ballroom and Foyer, the Waters Edge Ballroom, the Sandpiper, the Flamingo Terrace, or any of the other available spaces. After exchanging your vows on a picture-perfect beach with sand the color of powdered sugar, wander over to one of our oceanfront covered outdoor terraces to celebrate with your family and friends as the sun sets over the Gulf of Mexico. The Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa provides a wedding experience that is all-inclusive, so you can focus on enjoying your special day.

• Spaces for 80-100 Guests
• 1 Resort
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Waterfront

Beso Del Sol Resort sits on the waterfront in Dunedin, Florida, overlooking St. Joseph Sound with Caladesi and Honeymoon Island on the horizon. The property is a natural backdrop for destination weddings and private celebrations, offering guests a Gulf Coast setting just steps from the water and within walking distance of Dunedin's Main Street dining and shops. The Sunset Room, a 4,000-square-foot two-story venue, accommodates up to 80 guests for weddings, receptions, and private events. The space is fully air-conditioned and features sweeping waterfront views, with the resort's pier available for intimate ceremonies. Bar service is provided exclusively by Marker 8 Tiki Bar & Grill, located on the property. High-speed internet, A/V equipment, and flexible room configurations make the space suitable for meetings and corporate gatherings as well. For groups hosting multi-day events, the resort offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and penthouse suites — including the Bella-Vista, a three-bedroom penthouse with a chef's kitchen and private balcony overlooking the Sound — giving wedding parties and corporate groups a full resort experience alongside their event.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Pasadena Yacht & Country Club is a private waterfront club set on nearly 300 acres along Boca Ciega Bay in southern Pinellas County, Florida, near St. Petersburg, Treasure Island, and St. Pete Beach. The property's subtropical landscaping and bay views give the grounds a distinctive Florida character, and the club has been hosting notable guests since the 1920s — Walter Hagen served as its first club professional, and the championship golf course has since drawn Arnold Palmer, who led a renovation in the 1980s, as well as PGA and LPGA events over the decades. The club makes its facilities available on a limited basis for weddings, special parties, galas, and fundraisers, with waterfront ceremony and reception settings on the property. Amenities include the 18-hole championship golf course, a full marina and yachting facilities, a pool, a health and wellness center, and multiple dining venues overlooking the water. Current ownership, which acquired the club in 2016, has been carrying out extensive renovations across the property.

• Spaces for 60-225 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 4 Country Clubs
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Seven Springs Golf & Country Club is a semi-private club situated along Trophy Boulevard in New Port Richey, Florida, offering event facilities alongside two golf courses — a championship 18-hole course and an executive course — set among palm-lined fairways and water features. The club's banquet facilities include four distinct indoor event rooms accommodating groups from 60 to 225 seated guests. Ceremony and reception packages are available for weddings, with on-site getting-ready suites, photo-friendly grounds, and water and fairway views as backdrops. The club also hosts corporate functions, golf outings, and social milestones including birthdays, anniversaries, and showers. On-site catering, customized room setup, and a dedicated event coordinator are available across all event types, making Seven Springs a full-service option for private gatherings in the greater Tampa Bay area.

• Spaces for 40-650 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a working marine animal hospital and nonprofit conservation center located in Clearwater, Florida, that opens its doors — and its remarkable waterside spaces — for private events year-round. The Jacobson Ballroom, the aquarium's flagship event space, offers 7,200 square feet of open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling bay windows and an outdoor balcony, accommodating up to 300 seated guests or 650 for cocktail receptions. The Jacobson Theater seats up to 287 and is equipped for presentations, screenings, and ceremonies. Outdoors, the Dolphin Terrace provides above-water views of the resident dolphin habitat with market lighting and seating for up to 100, while the Ruth & J.O. Stone Window of Wonder surrounds guests with 360-degree underwater views of the rescue dolphins — an experience found nowhere else in the region. Beyond the dolphin-centric spaces, the Rescue Deck and Harborview Deck offer intimate waterfront settings overlooking Clearwater Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, with sea turtles, otters, and rays nearby. The aquarium hosts corporate meetings, galas, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and social celebrations, with an after-hours full buyout available for exclusive access to the entire facility.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Our multi-award winning culinary and catering professionals are here to offer you the best service possible for all of your most memorable occasions and to accommodate to all of your requirements. The Club at Treasure Island will make sure your special occasion is a five-star extravaganza when it is held in one of our conference rooms or banquet halls with a view of the water. We have previously participated in a wide range of occasions, such as bridal showers, birthday celebrations, anniversary parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, rehearsal dinners, weddings, sweet 16/quinceaneras, or memorial services. Our team can provide you a wealth of knowledge in planning and carrying out your special day. Your wedding should be a vision of perfection—beautiful, classic, and brimming with love. Your wedding day will go down in history, and at The Club at Treasure Island, we create the idyllic setting for the fairytale wedding of your dreams. From the time they arrive until the very last dance, your guests will be spellbound by our magnificent and adaptable banquet spaces. Your wedding awaits at The Club TI, which offers flawless service, exceptional dining choices, and a bayside backdrop of spectacular beauty just steps from immaculate white sand beaches. Make it a tale that will endure forever!

• Spaces for 175 Guests

Island Way Grill is an upscale waterfront restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, set along the marina at 20 Island Way. Part of the Baystar Restaurant Group, the restaurant specializes in fresh seafood with a direct sourcing program — from Caribbean Grouper to Pistachio Hogfish — alongside a full bar and an extensive wine program. The venue accommodates private events with both indoor and outdoor waterfront seating, offering a naturally scenic backdrop of palm trees and marina views. Dock slips are available daily on a first-come, first-serve basis, making it a convenient destination for guests arriving by boat. Island Way Grill hosts a range of special occasions throughout the year, from wine dinners and Sunday brunches to holiday celebrations and corporate gatherings.

• Spaces for 60-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

The Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club is the ideal location for your private gathering, whether it is for work or play. Visit our private beachfront to organize a beachside party for your closest guests or an intimate private wedding or vow renewal ceremony. For gatherings of 250 people or fewer, the Boca Ceiga Ballroom, which was named for the lovely waterway it overlooks, offers a charming setting for wedding receptions and social functions. Looking for a more private experience? For groups of 60 or fewer, our Private Dining Room is also accessible and provides stunning waterfront views in addition to an upscale atmosphere. Only a few steps away from our magnificent clubhouse, our 18-hole championship golf course is open seasonally for golf competitions. Whatever kind of event you're organizing, we have the venues, gourmet treats, and qualified employees to match your vision and unique occasion.

You can be sure that it will be nothing short of extraordinary whether you are having a private business meeting, a corporate conference, or a romantic celebration. Our 22,000 square feet of adaptable space, cutting-edge technology, and careful planning team will make sure everything goes as planned. Of course, when participants need a break, our stunning beachfront location and sumptuously furnished guest rooms offer the ideal solace. Our upscale, modern resort, located on Florida's best beach, is the ideal location for the celebration of a lifetime. Up to 600 guests may be accommodated in our 22,000 square feet of adaptable event space, which includes the largest ballroom in the neighborhood. Our renowned chef and his talented culinary team will create an exceptional sit-down supper for you and your guests. Find a group of friendly wedding experts who are committed to making sure that every aspect of your special day and the related festivities is ideal. They can help you plan excursions and events in Clearwater Beach for all of your visitors as well as make expert recommendations for caterers, florists, and photographers. In our 343 exquisitely designed guest rooms, all of which have soft pillow-top mattresses, free WiFi, opulent bath amenities, and stunning views, we are glad to offer special group pricing for your friends and family.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

If you've always imagined getting married on the beach in St. Pete, there is no more romantic setting than Treasure Island, especially after sunset, where you may exchange your vows in front of a breathtaking view. This is what you can expect from Bilmar Beach Resort's services. Your wedding day is a very special day, and we want to make sure that everything, from the location to the food, and so much more, is perfect for you. We will ensure that your special day is wonderful in every way possible, from ensuring that you and your guests are pampered with gourmet cuisine cooked by our Executive Chef to ensuring that you are pampered with newly refurbished wedding locations, rooms, suites, and penthouses. Together with us at our beachfront resort on Treasure Island, where the day ends and the night begins, you may make memories that will last a lifetime.