Capital Turnaround
Capital Turnaround
770 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
- Max Seated
- 500
- Max Standing
- 850
About Capital Turnaround
The Navy Yard Car Barn has been the final station on the Red Line for nearly a century, repairing and rerouting streetcars for the Capital Transit Company across the nation's capital. This old car barn has now been transformed into a cutting-edge event space with a range of flexible areas for retreats, corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, parties, and various other kinds of social gatherings. The Main Hall is situated in the heart of the Capital Turnaround, much like the locomotive's powerplant. The versatility of this event space makes it easy to execute any client's concept with its open floor plan, exposed brick design, and modern-LED screens. This century-old garage, which was once a historic car barn from the 1800s, has been transformed into a cutting-edge performance venue with 823 seats and LED screens. The Capital Turnaround is outfitted with three enormous green rooms, similar to how a train's sleeping compartment was designed to provide passengers with a private sanctuary to relax and unwind throughout their journey. These spaces are furnished with trendy furnishings, restrooms, a kitchenette, and a cozy fireplace to complete the ambiance and allow the speaker or musician to relax and prepare for their moment on stage. While in the Capital Turnaround green rooms, everyone feels like a true VIP. The Capital Turnaround includes a range of areas for small and big gatherings and meetings, similar to the carriage, coach, and corridor cars of a railway train, making it an ideal location for corporate meetings or social functions.
Event Spaces 8
500 max seated • 850 max standing

Loft
- 60
- Seated
- 80
- Standing

Green Room 1
- 30
- Seated
- 42
- Standing

Green Room 2
- 20
- Seated
- 40
- Standing

Green Room 3
- 20
- Seated
- 40
- Standing

Lobby & Dock 1
- 75
- Seated
- 300
- Standing

Venue Exterior
- 1
- Seated
- 1
- Standing

Main Hall
- 500
- Seated
- 850
- Standing

Auditorium
- 823
- Seated
- 982
- Standing
Pricing Packages
Event Space Buyout
$15,000 for (7) hours of access for all set up, event, and break down. Additional hours at $1,200.
Prefunction Buyout (no Auditorium)
$13,000 for (7) hours of access for all set up, event, and break down. Additional hours at $1,200.
Auditorium Only
$8,000 for (7) hours of access for all set up, event, and break down. Additional hours at $750.
Main Hall Only
$9,000 for (7) hours for all set up, event, and break down. Additional hours at $750.
Lobby + Dock 1
$2,250 for (4) hours for all set up, event, and break down. Additional hours at $100.
Green Room(s)
Individual Green Room- $100/hr, 3hr minimum Green Rooms Combined- $1,500 for (4) hours, 4hr minimum
Loft (includes Lobby)
$2,500 for (4) hours 4 hour minimum Additional Hours $100 each
Amenities
A/V Equipment
Coat Check
Handicap Accessible
Kosher Kitchen
Media Room
Pet Friendly
Pool
Street Parking
Valet Parking
WiFi
Windows
Dance Floor
Breakout Rooms
Preferred caterers only
Preferred suppliers only
Featured Video
FAQs 8
- How much does it cost to rent the venue?
- The venue is rented a la carte style. Venue buyouts start at $15,000, but our smallest spaces can be rented at $100/hr.
- What is included in the venue rental cost?
- This rate includes a Venue Manager, security/facility personnel, all our in-house lounge furniture, our in-house tech, and the event cleaning fee. Porters, AV gear, AV technicians, setup/breakdown, and catering are not included in the rental rate. These can be contracted with our required vendors.
- What is the venue capacity?
- Main Hall - Seated: 500 | Standing: 850 Auditorium - Seated: 823 | Standing: 982
- Does the venue have a liquor license?
- No, the venue does not have a liquor license. Alcohol may only be brought onsite via an approved vendor.
- Does your venue have on-site parking available for guests?
- There is no parking associated with Capital Turnaround. There are nearby public transportation options, and public pay-to-park lots. Please inquire with lot vendor for details.
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770 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA




