Now Presenting: Venues with Theaters for Your Arlington Event

When a classic theater space is the best fit for your event, you’ll find several great options available in Arlington.

Whether for educational sessions, presentations, screenings or performances, our destination has several auditoriums from which you can choose to help make your meeting or event extra engaging.

Pictured | Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse

Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse

This local-favorite landmark in Arlington’s Columbia Pike neighborhood is more than 70 years old. A traditional theater with a full-service restaurant and bar, Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse offers an informal setting complete with comfortable, oversized chairs. Tucked behind the large movie screen is the original theater stage with lighting, storage and a green room.

Cooperative Plaza Conference Center

The Cooperative Plaza Conference Center offers in excess of 7,000 square feet of superior meeting space, conveniently located in Ballston. With on-site catering, the capability to provide one, two or three conference rooms and separate break out areas, the Cooperative Plaza Conference Center provides a one-stop shop for groups from 12 to 750 persons and can accommodate for auditorium style seating.

The David M. Brown Arlington Planetarium

When you want attendees to have stars in their eyes, The Arlington Planetarium, operated by Arlington Public Schools, is the right location for a private group show that’s out of this world.

The planetarium can be scheduled for private shows subject to staff and theater availability. Weekdays in the school year are reserved for school groups, and the planetarium is closed for most Arlington Public Schools holidays. Call (703) 228-6070 for more information.

Arlington Public Schools Planetarium

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Van Metre Hall at Mason Square, George Mason University

Van Metre Hall at Mason Square, George Mason University has a sleek 300-seat auditorium with tiered seating. The auditorium offers state-of-the-art in-room or portable audiovisual equipment for your event needs, and the university’s technical staff can assist with all of your needs including presentations, panels and video recording. The auditorium also has the capability to host a panel discussion on stage.

Marymount University Conference Center

Marymount University’s Ballston Center features a theater-style auditorium along with bright, contemporary meeting spaces for groups from 10 to 150, including classrooms and conference rooms. The university offers audiovisual equipment rental and staff assistance, and on-site catering service is available.

GMU's Mason Square Campus

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Regal Ballston Quarter

Located inside of the ever-popular Ballston Quarter, Regal Cinemas is more than just a place to catch the latest movie! Regal's theaters offer top of the line A/V equipment, signage, registration tables, and display space, concessions and catering, and you can even request an on-site events meeting manager, if needed.

UVA Darden Sands Family Grounds

Situated on the top two floors of a 31-floor high-rise in Arlington’s Rosslyn neighborhood, University of Virginia Darden School of Business state-of-the-art learning location has panoramic views of Washington, D.C. and the region.

Its 2,425-square-foot theater seats up to 260, and two-tiered classrooms with presentation equipment seat 72 or 95 attendees. Darden also offers chef-created seasonal fare for meals and receptions.

UVA Darden Sands Family Grounds Lobby

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Virginia Tech National Capital Region Executive Briefing Center

Located in the Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood, the Executive Briefing Center is just a short walk from Metro. The center’s tiered 1,900 square-foot classroom holds 55 people and has a 20-foot, ultra-high-resolution projection screen with 3D capability. The facility also has several additional well-equipped meeting rooms with large windows.

Vaught Center at the Military Women's Memorial

Offering one-of-a-kind historic views, the Military Women's Memorial stands at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery and honors women who have defended America throughout history. Their brand-new rental space, the Vaught Center, accommodates 150 guests seated theater-style and 100 for a seated reception. This multipurpose space can be divided in half for small events and has a new audio-visual system and stage, making it the perfect space for ceremonies, receptions, conferences, and more.

Vaught Center

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Let Us Help You

To learn about these and other unique venues in Arlington, reach out to ACVS Director of Sales, Portia Conerly, at 703-228-0873, or Destination Sales Manager, Roxana Rivera, at 703-228-5108. We look forward to working with you!