COLUMBIA CENTER EVENT VENUE
OUR HOME IS YOUR STORY
Who We Are
The Columbia Center Event Venue, home of the Junior League of Cincinnati, located in the Columbia-Tusculum neighborhood of Cincinnati, is a beautiful, historic location that serves as a unique and charming event space. It is located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati, Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout and all the major highways. The building features modern amenities with everything needed to create a successful and memorable event. From hosting small- to large-scale business meetings to entertaining intimate or extravagant social gatherings, the Columbia Center is truly the perfect place.
The 10,000 square foot facility provides affordable rental space at your convenience. The Columbia Center features wireless Internet access and an audio/visual system to meet your communication needs. Patrons are free to use caterers and vendors of their choice.
When you choose the Columbia Center Event Venue for your event, you are supporting the work of the Junior League of Cincinnati of empowering women to do a world of good. Learn more about our 107 year impact and past projects of the Junior League of Cincinnati below.
What Makes the Columbia Center Special
You will work with our Columbia Center Manager to ensure the details of your rental run smoothly.
Plan with Purpose
Every rental comes with a complimentary 30 minutes prior to your event and 30 minutes post event to allow you to settle into the space.
Our rentals include the use of tables, chairs and linens as well as a staff member on site.
We also provide AV in our auditorium and have a full hybrid boardroom, perfect for virtual or hybrid meetings.
What’s Included
We allow outside food and beverage, and are also happy to provide recommendations for caterers and bar tending services. Should your caterer or bar tending provide service at your event we require they provide us proof of insurance prior to the rental. If you are hosting a ticketed event that serves alcohol we may require a liquor permit.
Food & Beverage
Columbia Center Spaces
This elegantly appointed space features cathedral ceilings and gorgeous crown molding, a spacious balcony and a small stage. The room seats up to 200 guests theatre-style and can accommodate 120 with round banquet tables and chairs. It’s a perfect space for lectures, cocktail parties, weddings and showers. The room can be configured per your instructions.
Seating up to 30 guests, this space is ideal for business meetings, including brainstorming sessions, presentations and luncheons. The Board Room contains a traditional room-length table and two buffet bureaus for refreshments. The Columbia Center welcomes you to bring your own food and beverages or cater from any company of your choice. We are happy to provide recommendations upon request.
The Kuemple/Richards Room
Offering conference table seating for up to 20 guests and featuring a white board, this executive-style meeting room is ideal for board or sales meetings.
The Sustainer Room
Ideal for smaller meetings, this room can accommodate up to 8 guests and offers a white board and lovely natural light. It’s intimate enough for conversational lunch meetings and small brainstorming sessions.
Special add on packages available
Work with some of our pre-designed packages or work with us to design the right package for you and your event!
Make your event extra special by adding on elements like centerpieces, downlighting, a dance floor, twinkle lights, a personalized photo-booth or more!