Top Montclair Venues

• Spaces for 100-450 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Loft

South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit performing arts venue in South Orange, New Jersey, that opened in 2006 after nearly a decade of planning. The center emerged from a redevelopment initiative led by South Orange Village Trustees in partnership with Seton Hall University, with a mission to serve as the cultural heartbeat of the greater South Orange/Maplewood region. The Jennifer & Tony Leitner Performance Hall anchors the building: a 439-seat proscenium theatre built with superior acoustics and sightlines, hosting music, comedy, theater, and spoken-word performances. The intimate scale fosters close artist-audience connection in a way that larger venues rarely achieve. The building's 3-story glass-enclosed atrium and the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery add to its distinctive architectural character. For private events, The Loft at SOPAC offers 2,185 square feet of flexible space accommodating up to 225 guests for receptions or 100 seated. Two walls of windows overlook South Mountain Reservation, and the room is equipped with a sprung hardwood dance floor, ceiling-mounted projector and screen, and a full adjacent kitchen available to licensed caterers.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 350-600 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is a full-service hotel and event venue situated directly on the grounds of Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, with complimentary shuttle service to all EWR terminals. The property features more than 27,000 square feet of event space, making it one of the more expansive meeting and banquet facilities in the Newark area. The Grand Ballroom — one of the largest event venues in Newark at approximately 10,000 square feet — accommodates large-scale weddings and private celebrations. The Junior Ballroom spans just over 6,000 square feet and is well suited for gatherings of approximately 150 to 350 guests. In-house catering and event planning services support both ballrooms. On-site dining at Aviation Grill and the Greatroom complements the event offering, and group room rates are available for out-of-town guests attending celebrations at the property.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Meeting Space

The Kenilworth Hotel is a boutique hotel in Kenilworth, New Jersey, situated just off the Garden State Parkway about 30 minutes from New York City and 15 minutes from Newark International Airport. The hotel offers more than 6,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event and banquet space, accommodating gatherings that range from corporate retreats and seminars to weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations. Three dedicated event rooms give planners the flexibility to match room size to group size. The Arbor Room hosts up to 126 for a reception or 100 for a seated banquet. The larger Woodland Room accommodates up to 150 reception-style or 130 for a seated event, with a built-in air wall that allows the room to be divided for smaller groups and state-of-the-art audio/video equipment available for presentations and celebrations. The Garden Room seats up to 50 for intimate meetings or small gatherings. The hotel's experienced management team and fully trained staff provide individual attention throughout the planning and coordination process.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 500 Guests

• Spaces for 65 Guests

• Spaces for 80 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 225 Guests
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

Atlantica is a 145-foot mega motor yacht available for private charter in the New York City area. Designed specifically to host events for corporate and social clients, the vessel has welcomed weddings, fundraisers, product launches, employee award luncheons, HR recruiting dinners, dock-and-dine events, seminars, and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Three distinct levels give event planners a range of settings within a single charter. Guests arrive to a cocktail lounge appointed with leather seating and high-top tables, then descend the center hall grand stairway to the main deck's elegantly appointed dining salon, which seats up to 225 and features a parquet dance floor. Above it all, the open-air Sky-Deck on level three frames 360-degree panoramic views of the New York skyline, major bridges, and the Statue of Liberty — an elevated perch suited to ceremonies, cocktail hours, or simply taking in the scenery at sunset. The onboard banquet team offers a range of cuisine options including classic American fare, Kosher, and Indian catering to accommodate the preferences of any gathering.