Top Beaverton Venues

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Led by Emmy Award-winning choreographers Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland, BodyVox is a contemporary dance company known for combining dance, theater, and film into productions rich in imagery, athleticism, and humor. Hampton and Roland trained with Momix, ISO Dance, and Pilobolus before founding BodyVox in Portland, Oregon, where the company is now in its 29th year. The BodyVox Dance Center serves as the company's home and a hub for the Portland arts community, with four studios and a 180-seat theater hosting classes, performances, and residencies throughout the week. The center's North Wing is a versatile, multi-functional event space that has hosted gatherings ranging from concerts and art openings to birthday parties, while its four state-of-the-art studios are available to rent for rehearsals and performances. Renters and performers have access to amenities including private dressing rooms, a water filling station, and complimentary coffee at the front desk.

• Spaces for 20-110 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor

A lovely location in Portland, Oregon. The producers of the yellow strand rope used in the original Portland Street Car called this 1929 warehouse home. It was situated at the fringe of the Pearl District tucked close to the Willamette River. It was painstakingly restored to its former splendor in 2014, and it now serves as one of Portland's most celebrated event venues. There are roughly 10,000 square feet of open space at Castaway Portland. The yellow strand rope used in the first Portland Street Car was manufactured in the renovated 1929 building, which has 14-foot ceilings with exposed wood beams and original wrap-around steel sash windows. Polished concrete flooring, centralized heating and cooling, an executive office area, a full catering kitchen, and choices for outdoor space were all included during a total renovation from the ground up.

• Spaces for 30-250 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel sits along the Willamette River in downtown Portland, blending lodge-style warmth with refined design, natural materials, and layered textures that feel unmistakably Portland. Guest rooms and suites offer sweeping river views, with select suites featuring in-room fireplaces, and the hotel is home to King Tide Fish & Shell, a waterfront seafood restaurant inspired by Pacific Northwest fishing traditions. For weddings and private events, the hotel offers over 7,000 square feet of flexible event space accommodating 10 to 250 guests, from an intimate ceremony or rehearsal dinner on the riverfront courtyard patio overlooking the Willamette River and RiverPlace Marina, to larger celebrations in the Marina Ballroom, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and hand-painted wallpaper. King Tide Fish & Shell provides catering and custom menu planning for wedding events, and the hotel offers discounted room rates and blocks for wedding guests.

• Spaces for 180-560 Guests
• 4 Landmarks
• 2 Theaters
• 4 Total Spaces

The Armory is Portland Center Stage's home in the Pearl District, a renovated 1891 landmark that holds a rare distinction: it was the first building on the National Register of Historic Places, and the first performing arts venue in the country, to achieve LEED Platinum certification. That history shows up throughout the building's two-tiered lobby spaces, where original brick and timber sit alongside contemporary, sustainably minded design. Beyond its two theaters, the U.S. Bank Main Stage and the Ellyn Bye Studio, The Armory rents its Main Lobby and Alan J. Beard Mezzanine Lobby for weddings, receptions, conferences, and performances. Each space comes with complimentary stock furniture, sound and lighting support, and a full event staff, and every rental is wheelchair and walker accessible throughout. Weddings at The Armory can take over the building for a full 12-hour day, with ceremony and reception space for up to 200 guests or standing receptions for as many as 450. Clients are free to bring in their own caterer and alcohol service, giving couples and event planners flexibility to shape the day around their own vendors.

• Spaces for 150-1,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Farm
• 3 Total Spaces

NW Events & Environments is a full-service event venue and production company in Hillsboro, Oregon, built around the tagline "creating and hosting events with excellence." The company operates as a one-stop shop, pairing its venue spaces with in-house production, lighting, rentals, catering, bar service, and planning support, so weddings, corporate events, banquets, galas, and private parties can be handled without bringing in outside vendors. The facility centers on two customizable auditoriums. The Main Auditorium spans 10,000 square feet with a 500-square-foot stage and can host as few as 100 or as many as 1,000 guests, while the 3,000-square-foot Side Auditorium seats 150 in banquet style or 275 theater style. Both rooms come with dimmable LED lighting, bay door access for equipment load-in, climate control, complimentary Wi-Fi, and free parking, with sound, production, and additional A/V available for an added fee. NW Events & Environments also manages Oakwood Gardens Estate, a newly added outdoor property in Hillsboro with multiple event spaces, on-site Airbnb accommodations, and an alpaca farm store, holding up to 200 guests. The company describes its approach to design as "creating custom environments specific to your event," backed by a warehouse of seasonal environmental sets used to style each space.

• Spaces for 16-175 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Meeting Spaces

El Gaucho Portland is a steakhouse, bar, and cigar lounge on SW Broadway in downtown Portland, part of a Pacific Northwest restaurant group that traces back to the original El Gaucho, which operated in downtown Seattle from 1953 to 1985 before Paul Mackay revived the concept in 1996. The kitchen dry-ages Niman Ranch Prime Certified Angus Beef for 28 days and prepares steaks and chops on a charcoal grill in an open exhibition-style kitchen, alongside a selection of fresh seafood, with tableside preparations such as filet mignon tartare among the dining rituals the restaurant is known for. Beyond the main dining room, the restaurant includes a cigar lounge with flat-screen TVs and a full menu, plus a bar available for seated dinners or cocktail receptions, and live music nightly. Several private rooms can be reserved for business meetings, celebrations, and other gatherings, including a room overlooking the working wine cellar. Valet parking is available for guests arriving downtown.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

South Waterfront Park sits along the banks of the Willamette River in Portland's South Waterfront neighborhood, running roughly 1,000 feet along the riverbank. The 4.5-acre park was designed by landscape architecture firm Walker Macy on a site once home to a lumber mill and the city's steam plant, and it provides direct public access to the river year-round — a rarity along the downtown riverfront. At its heart are four lily ponds, home to local ducks and surrounded by irises, azaleas, wild geraniums, and rhododendrons, along with meditation benches for guests who want a quiet moment. Paved, accessible pathways connect the RiverPlace Esplanade to the north with the Tilikum Crossing bridge to the south, opening up views of the Marquam and Hawthorne bridges and, on clear days, Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens. A pair of boulder-lined paths lead down to a natural silty beach exposed at low water, and the sculpture "River Shift" by Mathieu Gregoire anchors the grounds in basalt, concrete, and steel. The park is open from 5am to midnight and includes accessible restrooms, benches, and nearby shops and restaurants, making it a flexible outdoor backdrop for gatherings that want to take advantage of Portland's waterfront setting.

• Spaces for 35-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Rooftop
• 4 Total Spaces

The Ecotrust Building is a green-restored 1890s warehouse in Portland's Pearl District, known for its exposed timber beams and historic brick archways. As the home base of the nonprofit Ecotrust, the building offers event organizers flexibility across a full city block, with spaces suited to everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations and outdoor festivals. Three distinct spaces make up the venue: the Rooftop Terrace, an outdoor "park in the sky" with scenic views for al fresco events; the Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center, framed by exposed beams and suited to conferences and formal events; and Irving Street Studio, a 7,000-square-foot space showcasing the building's original brick archways and wood beams. Rental packages include a dedicated event professional for planning and logistics, plus an on-site venue coordinator throughout the event. Wi-Fi and basic audiovisual equipment are included, and clients may bring in their own DJ or band. All event rentals support Ecotrust's nonprofit work advancing environmental well-being, economic opportunity, and social equity.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Shemanski Plaza sits within Portland's South Park Blocks, a 12-block greenspace running from Salmon to Jackson Street in the city's Cultural District. The plaza is anchored by the Shemanski Fountain, a triangular structure of cast Oregon sandstone designed by architect Carl L. Linde and given to the city in 1926 by Joseph Shemanski, a Polish immigrant businessman who founded the Eastern Outfitting Co. The fountain is completed by a bronze statue, "Rebecca at the Well," created by Oliver Laurence Barrett. The South Park Blocks, including Shemanski Plaza, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and feature paved paths, public art, and shaded lawn areas beneath a canopy of trees. The plaza regularly hosts the Shemanski Park Farmers Market, drawing more than 30 vendor booths of farm-fresh and locally made goods. As part of Portland Parks & Recreation's citywide system, the plaza can be reserved for weddings, picnics, and other gatherings through the city's park permit process.

• Spaces for 9 Guests

Voodoo Doughnut got its start in 2003, when Kenneth "Cat Daddy" Pogson and Tres Shannon rented a small storefront between two nightclubs in Old Town Portland after noticing downtown Portland had no doughnut shop of its own. The shop's mix of traditional and unconventional flavors, playful branding, and round-the-clock hours drew national media attention within a month of opening, and the brand has since expanded to locations across the country. Beyond doughnuts, Voodoo Doughnut hosts legally binding wedding ceremonies at select locations, offering couples a distinctive, sprinkle-covered alternative to a traditional chapel. Ceremony packages scale from intimate gatherings of up to 9 guests to celebrations of up to 40, each built around custom doughnut centerpieces, newlywed dolls, and coffee service, with a blessing from the shop's "Spirit Channeler" as part of the short ceremony. The brand also supports corporate and private events through doughnut and coffee catering delivery, along with custom doughnut orders for birthdays, baby showers, corporate conferences, brand activations, and other group gatherings.

• Spaces for 24-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 11 Museums
• 11 Total Spaces

Set on the banks of the Willamette River in Portland, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry offers waterfront event spaces alongside its interactive science exhibits, accommodating anywhere from 25 to 2,500 guests. Theory Restaurant anchors the museum's dining and reception venue, with an open, airy floor plan, custom furnishings, reclaimed wood accents, a built-in bar, and a fireplace overlooking the Portland skyline. Beyond Theory, OMSI's after-hours exhibit halls, Auditorium, Kendall Planetarium, and Empirical Theater give planners a range of settings for dinners, receptions, meetings, and screenings, while the Riverfront Courtyard's seasonal tent hosts picnics and evening events along the river. Guests can also add on experiences like planetarium shows, laser light shows, submarine tours aboard the USS Blueback, and hands-on chemistry and physics labs. Theory Catering by Epicurean Group provides full-service, scratch-made catering for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with menus built around local and seasonal ingredients. OMSI offers complimentary bus parking and more than 500 parking spaces for event guests.

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden

Lan Su Chinese Garden is a walled, one-city-block garden in Portland's Old Town Chinatown, built in the tradition of centuries-old Chinese scholar gardens that combine art, architecture, and nature. Its name, Lan Su Yuan, draws on the sounds of Portland and its sister city Suzhou, China, and translates poetically as "Garden of Awakening Orchids." At the center of the garden is Lake Zither, ringed by covered walkways, pavilions, and the two-story Yun Shui Teahouse. For private events, the garden can be rented in full or paired with the Yun Shui Teahouse, hosting up to 120 seated or 250 standing guests across its courtyards and pavilions, with the Teahouse itself accommodating up to 50 guests split between its two floors. Rentals take place after the garden's public hours, giving couples and event hosts exclusive use of the space, including complimentary parking at the Lan Su Annex. VT Group's Vibrant Table Catering is the venue's recommended partner for food and beverage service.

• Spaces for 300-640 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Historic Space

Nestled within Oaks Amusement Park along the Willamette River, the Historic Dance Pavilion is one of Portland's most enduring landmarks. Built in 1905, the antique ballroom has hosted more than a century of dances, weddings, auctions, reunions, and holiday parties, and it was fully renovated in 2025 to pair its original wood-beam architecture and vintage character with modern updates. The Pavilion's main hall centers on a large hardwood dance floor beneath an elevated stage, with flexible layouts that suit everything from an intimate dinner to a grand reception, fair, or trade show. Rental includes seating tables and chairs, kitchen facilities, a bride's room, updated restrooms, decorative lighting, air conditioning, a podium, sound equipment, a projection screen, water cooler service, WiFi, and an on-site event host. The space accommodates up to 300 seated guests or 640 for festival-style gatherings. Beyond the Pavilion's walls, guests can take in Oaks Park's historic roller rink, picnic grounds, and amusement rides, adding photo opportunities and entertainment to the celebration.

• Spaces for 60-450 Guests
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 5 Total Spaces

Set on six acres of former pioneer farmland in Hillsboro, Cornelius Pass Roadhouse traces its original structures back to the mid-1850s, when the Imbrie family first settled the property. Today it sits as a tree-filled retreat within Oregon's high-tech corridor, pairing that early Oregon heritage with an on-site brewery and a distillery housed in the original granary building. The property offers multiple event spaces suited to different kinds of celebrations, together accommodating up to 400 guests. The rustic Octagonal Barn and adjoining Barnyard work well for barn-style weddings and receptions, the leafy Orchard opens up for larger gatherings between June and September, and Imbrie Meadow offers a tented outdoor option that scales from an intimate winter gathering to a large summer reception. The Roadhouse's two-level indoor space and the outdoor Wedding Grove round out the property's ceremony and reception options. Couples and event hosts working with Cornelius Pass Roadhouse get full onsite catering and access to McMenamins' own beverages, with no additional room rental fee once the food and beverage minimum is met. Guests are also free to explore the grounds' brewery, distillery, and gardens throughout their event.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Meriwether National Golf Club sits along the Tualatin River in Hillsboro, Oregon, known for its mature trees and flat, walkable terrain. The club opened in 1961 with a course designed by Fred Federspiel, and a 1994 expansion added a third nine holes along with an 11,000-square-foot clubhouse, bringing the property to its current 27 holes across the West, North, and Executive courses. The clubhouse is home to the Meriwether Grill, a relaxed bar and restaurant overlooking the 18th green, offering full bar service alongside casual food. Beyond the course itself, Meriwether hosts private events and gatherings, pairing its riverside scenery and welcoming clubhouse spaces with the kind of flexible setting that suits everything from casual get-togethers to larger celebrations. Now under new ownership as of September 2025, Meriwether continues as a public golf facility open to golfers of all skill levels, with the course's long history along the Tualatin Valley remaining central to its character.

• Spaces for 135-425 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

The Exchange Ballroom and Cascade Rooftop occupy the historic Eastside Exchange Building on the east bank of the Willamette River, near the Burnside Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Built in 1925 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building was renovated in 2013 and is silver LEED certified, giving the venue an industrial backdrop of exposed ceilings alongside dramatic views of the downtown Portland skyline. The Ballroom spans 6,200 square feet of column-less space, accommodating up to 300 seated or 425 standing guests for weddings, corporate parties, and fundraisers. Its neutral design serves as a blank canvas that can be tailored to nearly any theme, and rental includes 300 chiavari chairs, 30 round tables, cocktail bistro tables, movable bars, and a built-in sound booth with AV capabilities and customizable lighting. A blown glass sculpture by Andy Paiko greets guests at the main entrance. Atop the building, the Cascade Rooftop offers over 2,200 square feet at the confluence of the Willamette River and the Burnside Bridge, with sweeping skyline views suited to a seated ceremony or cocktail hour. The rooftop features a patio built from sustainably harvested wood, built-in perimeter seating with ambient lighting, and a built-in BBQ available to rent. The venue is operated and managed by VT Group, which also handles on-site catering.

• Spaces for 500 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Cathedral Park Amphitheater sits along N Pittsburg Avenue in Portland's St. Johns neighborhood, directly beneath the St. Johns Bridge, the city's only steel suspension bridge. The bridge's soaring concrete arches, which give the park its cathedral-like name, form a natural backdrop for the amphitheater's stage and grass seating area. The amphitheater accommodates up to 500 guests and is available for both wedding ceremonies and receptions through a Portland Parks & Recreation permit. Food and beverages are permitted with the proper reservation, and a noise variance can be arranged for a band, DJ, or amplified sound. The site carries historical significance as one of the region's believed Lewis and Clark landing areas, and it sits within Cathedral Park, a 21.85-acre riverfront park with paved paths, a boat dock, and views of the Willamette River. A Z50 key and key deposit are required to access electricity at the amphitheater, and the space is not ADA accessible.

• Spaces for 60-292 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Loft

Union/Pine occupies a 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Portland's Central Eastside that was designed in 1960 by Margaret Fritsch, Oregon's first female architect. The building previously served as a Volunteers of America storage facility and later housed the all-ages music venue Meow Meow, which hosted acts like Death Cab for Cutie and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. In 2011, Patrick Triato purchased the deteriorating building and partnered with Summer Killingsworth to convert it into an art gallery and event space, renovating it themselves over several years, including building a pallet bar and constructing a stage. Today the venue offers two distinct spaces within the same building. The Main Venue spans a sunken living room built over the original loading dock, a hand-crafted wood bar area, and a back room that large cedar doors can divide into smaller sections, along with a Green Room lounge for guests. It accommodates 20 to 300 guests, with capacity for 130 seated or 292 standing. Upstairs, The Loft is a well-furnished, 3,500-square-foot space suited to workshops, photoshoots, meetings, and intimate gatherings, with room for up to 60 guests. Union/Pine maintains an open catering and vendor policy, allowing clients to hire any licensed Portland or Oregon caterer as well as their own rental, A/V, floral, and coordination vendors, while also offering a curated list of recommended partners. The space comes complimentary with furnishings, cafe bulb lighting, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and is designed as a blank-slate aesthetic requiring little additional decor.

• Spaces for 40-800 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Historic Spaces
• 4 Meeting Spaces

The Melody Event Center occupies a restored 1925 building in Portland's Central Eastside, originally constructed as a Woodsmen of the World lodge and home to Portland social events for more than 90 years. A comprehensive remodel culminated in a November 2018 grand re-opening, and the venue now encompasses five distinct event spaces able to host gatherings from intimate affairs of 15 guests to celebrations of up to 1,000. At the center of the building is the Melody Ballroom, a 6,000-square-foot space with 30-foot ceilings, brass chandeliers, and an expansive hardwood floor, well suited to weddings, banquets, quinceaneras, and galas. Four additional rooms — the Morrison, Hawthorne, Portlandia, and Broadway — offer smaller footprints filled with natural light for meetings, ceremonies, and breakout sessions, and can be combined with the ballroom to expand capacity for larger events. The venue provides state-of-the-art programmable lighting, built-in audio/visual equipment, and customized on-site catering, pairing historic character with modern event infrastructure.