Top Manchester Venues

• Spaces for 150-320 Guests
• 1 Event Space

UTEC occupies a landmark building in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts — a former Methodist church originally built in 1839 that earned distinction as the oldest LEED Platinum certified building in the world following a comprehensive 2012 renovation. Original architectural features, including a 30-foot cathedral ceiling and a restored domed chamber on the third floor, are paired with a fully updated event infrastructure. Four distinct rental spaces accommodate groups of 5 to 200, from the Main Hall's soaring ceilings and theater lighting to the intimate Board Room with views overlooking downtown. Each space includes full AV systems — projectors, microphones, surround sound, and wall-mounted monitors — and round banquet tables with chairs for up to 200 guests are provided in-house. In-house catering is available through See Beyond Catering, UTEC's culinary social enterprise; outside caterers are also welcome. As a nonprofit, UTEC directs event rental revenue toward programming and employment opportunities for young adults in the Merrimack Valley. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible via ramps and elevator.

• Spaces for 250-360 Guests
• 1 Convention Center

​The Inn & Conference Center features over 120 seasonal hotel rooms, 31 year-round Inn-style rooms, 50 Warren Lounge, and over 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space including outdoor patios.

• Spaces for 500-700 Guests
• 1 Theater

The Lowell Memorial Auditorium is an indoor venue on Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. Concerts, family shows, conferences, conventions, trade exhibitions, corporate seminars, and much more can all be held here. Blackall, Clapp & Whittemore, an architectural firm, designed the 2,800-seat facility in 1922. Looking for the ideal place for your 'I DO' day that is a perfect blend of classic and comfortable? The Lowell Memorial Auditorium is a historic theatre in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts, with the ambiance to properly complement your special day's vision! The Lowell Memorial Auditorium is an indoor venue on Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. Concerts, family shows, conferences, conventions, trade exhibitions, corporate seminars, and much more can all be held here. Blackall, Clapp & Whittemore, an architectural firm, designed the 2,800-seat facility in 1922. The Lowell Memorial Auditorium is administered by Lowell Management Group and is located in scenic and historic downtown Lowell. Mill City Operation, which is owned and run by Tom McKay, Terry McCarthy, and Leo Creegan, took over management of the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in 1995. The Lowell Memorial Auditorium continues to thrive as a destination for all types of attractions under MCM's guidance, and is now busier than ever. The Lowell Memorial Auditorium has hosted events about 250 days a year in previous years. Walking through the structure is like reliving Lowell's and America's military history. All of the major combat sites from the American Revolution, including Bunker Hill and Trenton, Gettysburg and Appomattox, San Juan Hill, Bellows Wood, and Chateau-Thiery, are well-known. Many more fought, bled, and died in lesser-known engagements, which are also commemorated in the entablature. Fair Oaks, Cold Harbor, Spottsylvania, Chapultec, Soissons, and other cities have been named after them. To those who fought or died in them, all conflicts are as important. The Auditorium now sits at the gateway to Historic Downtown Lowell, a beautiful and suitable monument to welcome visitors and possibly Belvidere's most proud structure.

• Spaces for 60-180 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Farms
• 2 Total Spaces

The Herb Lyceum occupies a four-acre farm on the historic Gilson Family Homestead in Groton, Massachusetts, where fragrant herb gardens, greenhouses, and flowering trees frame an event experience built around farm-to-table hospitality. The property hosts intimate weddings, private dinners, and garden celebrations, drawing on what is grown on the grounds and sourced from local producers for every menu. Two distinct spaces accommodate gatherings from small affairs to full-scale receptions. The garden setting hosts up to 60 guests for outdoor dining beneath a hickory nut tree, on a fieldstone patio, or under an open-air canopy tent — suited for bridal showers, afternoon teas, corporate luncheons, and family celebrations. The converted greenhouse accommodates ceremonies and receptions for up to 180 guests, offering a glass-roofed setting laced with twinkling lights that adapts to both understated and elaborately decorated events.

• Spaces for 40-200 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces
• 4 Historic Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

Set within nearly 50 acres of trails, meadows, and pond views in Groveland, Massachusetts, Veasey Memorial Park is a Town of Groveland conservation property that has welcomed private events since the town acquired it in 1996. The main building — originally constructed in 1909 — houses four distinct rental spaces. The Great Hall is a 1,500-square-foot former chapel with a high arching buttressed wooden ceiling and tall tinted-glass windows; it accommodates 70 guests seated in reception style, or up to 100 for a ceremony. The Veasey Suite is a craftsman-style living room and adjoining dining room anchored by a working fireplace built from striated rock from the Merrimack River. The Mill Rooms comprise two rooms with honey-toned hardwood floors and an Inglenook fireplace, suited for up to 40 guests. The Boardroom is a recently renovated meeting room with comfortable seating and a presentation setup, accommodating up to 50. Full-venue bookings bring together all indoor spaces and the grounds for up to 200 guests. The park places no restrictions on outside caterers or tent rentals. Tables, chairs, and Wi-Fi are included in all rentals; two commercial kitchens are available on request. Proceeds from private events directly support the Groveland Conservation Commission and the ongoing stewardship of the park.

• Spaces for 11 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Stevens-Coolidge House is available as a photography site. It’s the perfect place for photoshoots for family, friends, a bridal party, an anniversary, and more. The Trustees are the owners and managers of the land. This member-supported nonprofit conservation group works to safeguard rare places across Massachusetts and protects properties of extraordinary aesthetic, historic, and ecological importance for public use and pleasure. The Stevens-Coolidge Place is accessible for professional outdoor photography/portraits on a commission or in-kind basis. Enter the world of a former farm that became an early-20th-century estate, where an elegant and polished mansion is complemented by a newly expanded array of abundant gardens and flora. From 1914 to 1962, Helen Stevens Coolidge and her husband, John Gardner Coolidge—a diplomat descended from Thomas Jefferson and a nephew of Isabella Stewart Gardner—had their vacation home at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. The Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens are situated on land that was once used for hunting and fishing by the Pennacook, Pawtucket, Massa-adchu-es-et, and Pentucket peoples. John and Elizabeth Stevens, who emigrated from England in the 1640s, were among North Andover's early European residents. Their grandchildren bought the land in 1729 and began farming it, naming it Ashdale Farm after the huge number of white ask trees that originally thrived on the property. For six generations, the Stevens family has cultivated this land. When Helen Stevens Coolidge inherited Ashdale Farm in 1914, it had become more of a family getaway than a money-making enterprise. Helen and her husband, John Gardner Coolidge, a US diplomat, made the property their holiday home. The home and gardens were renovated by noted preservation architect Joseph Everett Chandler, and the Coolidges converted the property into an extraordinary example of a neo-Georgian Colonial Revival mansion over the period of over five decades.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Private events held at Smolak Farms will be remembered for its serenity and tranquillity, which will make your next event extremely memorable. Our Pine Grove, which is adjacent to the Antique Apple Orchard, is the venue for our events. Your event might be huge or little, a birthday party or corporate gathering. Our objective is to make your event an experience that you and your guests will remember for a long time. Quality, consistency, and value are the cornerstones of our reputation, which we are committed to maintaining. All events are tailored to meet your specific requirements. Send an email to events@smolakfarms.com if you want to plan the perfect event. Please specify the date of your event as well as an estimate of the number of guests so that we can get started! Smolak Farms will host weddings in 2021. Even when life begins to return to more of the routine that we anticipate, Smolak Farms is still here to help our brides and grooms arrange safe and enjoyable festivities for their special days! We continue to comply to state laws and mandates, but we have successfully hosted events of all sizes in recent months, and we want to continue to do so throughout the rest of the year. Please contact Ashley Piazza, our Director of Events, if you have any questions or would like more information! Smolak Farms Information Smolak Farms has a long and illustrious history. Michael Smolak, the farm's owner, was present during his Aunt Willie's wedding on the farm when he was two years old. He had no idea at the time, back in 1954, that his wedding would mark the beginning of a long and lovely history of couples choosing Smolak Farms as their wedding location of choice. The farm has roots that date back as far as 4500 years, to the time when Native Americans originally settled on the property. The lovely rolling hills of orchards and farmland that cover 125 acres serve as the perfect setting for this extremely important bonding experience between two individuals. Being linked to nature and all of the beauty it has to offer is a great way to begin a union that brings together not only two people, but two families and two lives as a whole. The pine forest was a favorite picnic spot for Farmer Smolak and his family when they were children, and it has since become a destination for friends and relatives from all over the world. What stories those 100-year-old pines could tell about the many families who have enjoyed their shade and the countless couples who have exchanged holy vows beneath their canopy, if only they could communicate. Their sheer size and presence causes one to take a moment to reflect.

• Spaces for 10-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 5 Hotels
• 4 Meeting Spaces

Andover Inn is a classic New England hotel situated on the 500-acre campus of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, 25 miles north of Boston. Built in 1930, the inn blends historic character with updated amenities across 30 guest rooms and a collection of event spaces suited for weddings, social celebrations, and corporate gatherings. Five distinct venues accommodate a range of group sizes and occasions. The Phillips Room and Stevens Room each seat up to 50 guests — the Phillips Room features crown moldings and windows on three sides overlooking the academy grounds, while the Stevens Room opens directly onto the back lawn, merging indoor and outdoor dining. Samuel's Private Event Space handles larger groups of up to 70 in a warm, restaurant-style setting. For more intimate needs, the Abbot Room and Boardroom seat 12 and 10 respectively. The inn supports events with in-house catering, dedicated sales team assistance, and on-site accommodations for out-of-town guests. Milestone celebrations, rehearsal dinners, showers, receptions, and executive meetings all find a fitting home on the property.

• Spaces for 210-500 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Country Clubs

Black Swan Country Club is a 38,000-square-foot Victorian-style venue set on 120 acres in Georgetown, Massachusetts, on Boston's North Shore. The property combines a traditional New England setting with a country club ambiance, anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Philip Wogan. Two dedicated ballrooms — the Andover and the Essex — host weddings, corporate events, showers, proms, fundraisers, galas, and milestone celebrations. The Andover Ballroom accommodates up to 325 guests beneath cathedral ceilings with pewter chandeliers and walls of windows, while French doors open to a balcony overlooking the course and a waterfall. The Essex Ballroom seats up to 210 guests under similar cathedral ceilings with chandeliers and elegant window treatments, with its own private balcony and spacious dance floor. Both ballrooms feature hardwood dance floors, silver Chiavari chairs, full-length linens, seasonal coat rooms, and a dedicated event manager who coordinates ceremony logistics, place cards, and day-of details. Outdoor and indoor ceremony options are available on the property, and American Flatbread Pizza, an on-site restaurant, rounds out the venue's dining offerings.

• Spaces for 98-400 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Theater
• 1 Convention Center

The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center is a full-service hotel and event venue in Westford, Massachusetts, situated off Interstate 495 between Boston and the Merrimack Valley. The property combines Old New England charm with contemporary hospitality across 18,000 square feet of indoor event space and a seasonal 6,000-square-foot outdoor tent. At the center of the venue's wedding and celebration offerings is the newly renovated Regency Ballroom, appointed with crystal chandeliers and 14-foot ceilings. A Grand Foyer adjacent to the ballroom provides a natural setting for cocktail hours before guests move into the main reception. All-inclusive wedding packages include a personal consultant, in-house catering, and discounted room rates across 193 hotel rooms and suites for wedding-party guests. For meetings and conferences, the Concord Amphitheater seats 98 and is recognized as one of the few venues of its kind in the Westford area. Twenty additional function rooms — including a dedicated boardroom — scale from small breakout sessions to multi-day events accommodating 900 or more guests. Professional audiovisual support, complimentary self-parking, and complimentary wireless internet are available throughout the property.

• Spaces for 8-300 Guests
• 7 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

Bull Run Restaurant has operated as a tavern and gathering place in Shirley, Massachusetts since 1740, making it one of the region's most historically rooted event settings. Family-owned since 2009, the farm-to-table restaurant and concert hall maintains the original character of its colonial-era building through features like century-old barrel tables and the historic "Drunkard's Progress" mural in the rustic tap room. Seven private event rooms accommodate groups ranging from 2 to 300 guests, from the intimate Chimney Room to the full Sawtelle Banquet Hall, which can be configured to host gatherings of 75 to 300. The Garden Room and its adjoining patio offer the flexibility of indoor-outdoor dining, accommodating up to 80 guests combined. A covered bridge on the property serves as a distinctive setting for outdoor ceremonies. The restaurant holds a 3-star green certification and also manages catering at three nearby historic venues — the Shirley Center Meeting House and Town Hall, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and Farandnear Reservation, an 89-acre outdoor venue with a stone fireplace and pavilion.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Farandnear is an 89-acre reservation in Shirley, Massachusetts, managed by The Trustees of Reservations and available for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and other private celebrations. The name traces to the property's origins as a Banks family summer retreat — built in 1902, it sat far enough from Boston for a two-day horse journey yet near enough for a seasonal return. The grounds offer an entirely outdoor setting: wooded trails, fields of wildflowers, an arboretum with more than 80 conifer species, remnants of a historic cranberry bog, and a 10-acre hemlock grove called Paradise. Events are anchored by an open-air pavilion with a fire pit. The Bull Run Restaurant serves as exclusive catering manager for all private events at Farandnear, bringing farm-to-table menus and full-service event coordination to the property.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

Michael's Harborside Restaurant & Bar sits on Tournament Wharf in Newburyport, Massachusetts, overlooking the Merrimack River. Known as Newburyport's favorite waterfront seafood restaurant, it draws local diners, boaters, and North Shore visitors with fresh seafood and sweeping river views — and extends that same setting to private functions. For events, the venue offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces that shift character with the seasons. The downstairs Dining Room suits cozy fireside gatherings in winter and open, seaside celebrations in summer, accommodating up to 50 seated guests or 100 cocktail-style. The upstairs Pub & Dining Room handles up to 50 for a plated meal or buffet and up to 80 for a cocktail reception. Two outdoor decks — one downstairs with the Landing, a 16-seat waterfront bar, and one upstairs with panoramic views of historic Newburyport and the river — each accommodate up to 100 guests. The venue's catering team also serves off-site events within a 60-mile radius, bringing the same food quality and coordination to locations beyond the waterfront.

• Spaces for 18-200 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

Steeple Hall occupies the second floor of Mission Oak Grill, housed in a converted Baptist church in historic Newburyport, Massachusetts. The building dates to 1805, and its cathedral ceilings, stained glass details, and floor-to-ceiling windows give the space a character suited to weddings and private celebrations. A 2002 renovation preserved the historic architecture while adding contemporary updates including new flooring, a refreshed bar, and a greenery wall. With capacity for up to 180 seated guests, Steeple Hall is the only wedding venue in Newburyport able to host that size of event comfortably. The space scales from 25-person corporate meetings to full receptions, and accommodates cocktail parties and private dinners of various sizes in between. A private outdoor patio offers a garden setting for up to 35 guests, and a Farmers Table in the main dining room provides a more intimate option for groups of up to 18. The venue is fully handicap accessible, air-conditioned, and equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and a wireless microphone. An on-site Event Director is available full-time, and catering across all spaces is provided by Mission Oak Grill.

• Spaces for 35-300 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Total Spaces

Set along the shores of Lake Contoocook with views of Mount Monadnock, the Woodbound Inn in Rindge, New Hampshire has welcomed guests since 1892 on land first settled in 1760. The property's mix of inn rooms, lakeside cabins, and working grounds give it a distinctive sense of place in the heart of the Monadnock Region. For weddings and private events, the inn offers five spaces spanning a range of scale and setting. The Edgewood Ballroom accommodates up to 160 guests, while the Playbarn and Brummer Room serve smaller gatherings of up to 60 and 35 respectively. Outdoor options include the private beach on Lake Contoocook — available for groups of 40 to 100 — and tented grounds with capacity for up to 200. All indoor event packages include tables, chairs, tableware, glassware, setup, breakdown, and an on-site event coordinator. Executive Chef Rudy Rosalez leads a gourmet catering program with menus customized for each event.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Shaker Hills Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course in Harvard, Massachusetts, named the number-one public course in Massachusetts by Golf Digest. The club has hosted multiple US Open Qualifiers and maintains a superior practice facility alongside its well-regarded championship layout. The clubhouse accommodates private events through two dedicated spaces: the Canterbury Ballroom for larger celebrations and the Ann Lee Room for smaller gatherings. The venue hosts golf outings, weddings, corporate functions, and holiday parties, and requires use of a licensed, insured, and pre-approved external caterer for all on-site food service.

• Spaces for 1 Guests

• Spaces for 50 Guests