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Cleveland Public Auditorium

4.4(628)
Auditorium

About

The Cleveland Public Auditorium stands in downtown Cleveland as a versatile venue with a grand opera house heritage. Its 10,000-seat main auditorium, 2,800-seat Music Hall, and 603-seat Little Theater offer flexible spaces for conferences, fundraisers, and performances, accommodating groups from 10 to 700 comfortably.

Surrounded by top hotels and dining, the venue features 13 meeting rooms and a spacious 21,780-square-foot registration lobby. Convenient parking and public transit access make it easy for business events, while accessible seating and facilities ensure comfort for all guests.

Best for

  • Large-scale conferences & conventions
  • Corporate fundraisers & galas
  • Downtown meetings near hotels & transit

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What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Grand opera-style auditorium with 10,000 seats
Architecture & Capacity
Grand opera-style auditorium with 10,000 seats
The venue features a spacious auditorium built in the grand opera tradition, accommodating up to 10,000 guests, alongside the 2,800-seat Cleveland Music Hall and a 603-seat Little Theater, offering versatile event space configurations.
Central downtown setting near hotels and restaurants
Location
Central downtown setting near hotels and restaurants
Situated in the heart of downtown Cleveland, the Auditorium is within walking distance of first-class hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and sightseeing venues, and just 15 minutes from the airport, making it highly accessible for business events.
Thirteen meeting rooms for groups from 10 to 700
Event Facilities
Thirteen meeting rooms for groups from 10 to 700
The venue offers 13 meeting rooms that can accommodate small to medium-sized groups, supporting a range of business events such as conferences, fundraisers, and exhibitions within a single complex.

At a glance

Rated 4.4 on Google · 628 reviews