Event Spaces in Adams Morgan Washington D.C.
Host meetings, national fly-ins, and celebrations of all kinds
The Festival Center provides a unique event space to nonprofits and individuals based in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland. Our three-story 19,000 square foot building has served as a hub for activists, artists, people of faith and no faith, seekers, and mission-driven groups for over 30 years.
Our team treats each guest in our space as unique. We look forward to working with you to make your event at the Festival Center successful, whether it is a training on confronting racism in your church or a celebration for your grandmother’s 80th birthday.
Spaces to fit 8 to 120 people
High-speed internet
On-site catering by Vejigante Foods
Personalized support
High-tech solutions for hybrid meetings
We hosted our network’s annual gathering here and can’t recommend it highly enough! Their mission, team, community partners, catering, and physical space made such a powerful space for faith-based service leaders to connect, reflect, and engage together in our work for the future…The heart and soul of The Festival Center is a powerful witness to the community and the world.
Haley Todd
Catholic Volunteer Corps
In-house catering by Vejigante Foods
Our in-house catering services offers a culinary experience that not only satisfies your taste buds but also elevates the spirit of your event.
With our chef, Lisbeth, we will explore the fusion of flavors, thematic considerations, and dietary preferences that align seamlessly with the essence of your gathering.
Experience the synergy of culinary artistry and justice at the Festival Center, where every bite is a step towards the pinnacle of your event’s success.
Our Spaces
Cosby Hall
1600 square foot room with 90 person capacity, banquet style, and 120 person capacity, theatre style
Room separator available
AV equipment available
- DTen and Meeting Owl
- Dual Screens and Projectors, for wired and airplay
- Hybrid Meeting and Livestream Capabilities
- Sound Equipment (Mics, High-end built-in speakers)
First Floor Conference Room
Seats 8
AV equipment available
- DTen and Meeting Owl
- TV Screen for Projection
Third Floor Conference Room
Seats 12
AV equipment available
- DTen and Meeting Owl
- TV Screen for Projection
Co-Working Space
Only available after hours
Seats 30
AV equipment available
- DTen and Meeting Owl
- TV Screen for Projection
Elizabeth O'Connor Chapel
For individual prayer or solitude and small group gatherings of faith
Podcasting Room
For recording, editing, or small group podcast sessions, offering a creative space for storytelling and media production
Open Air Deck
Third floor roof-top terrace, perfect for networking events and more
Event Space Pricing
The Festival Center takes pride in collaborating with both organizations and individuals, offering a flexible pricing structure on a sliding scale on a case-by-case basis. While we provide base prices for reference, our commitment is to tailor our services to accommodate your specific budgetary considerations. For precise and personalized pricing details, we encourage you to complete a request form. This allows us to better understand your requirements and collaborate effectively to ensure our services align seamlessly with your financial parameters.
Event Space Packages
Self Service = You manage setup and cleanup.
Full Service = Staff handles setup, breakdown, and cleaning.
Food & Beverage
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Continental Breakfast $12-$16 per person
Meal
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Hot Breakfast $15-$18 per person
Meal
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Dinner $25-$35 per person
Meal
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Basic Beverage $6-$8 per person
Coffee, tea, and water
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Enhanced Add-Ons $10-$12 per person
Basic beverages plus infused water and snacks
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All-Day Service $14-$16 per person
Enhanced beverages and snacks refreshed throughout the day
All meals and hospitality services are coordinated through Chef Lisbeth, whose menus celebrate the connection between food, culture, and justice.
Our pricing structure is straightforward and transparent. In addition to the listed prices for our services, please note that a 3% processing fee is applied to cover administrative and handling costs. We believe in open communication, and this fee is a small contribution to ensuring the smooth processing of your transactions.
Newly renovated class-A facility with high quality state-of-the-art systems
We’re a proud recipient of the 2024 District Sustainability Award, presented by the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
107 solar panels
LED lighting
Electronic catering kitchen with inductive cooktops
New HVAC system
Motion sensor lights to improve the efficiency of when lights are used
Circulating hot water loop on the domestic hot water system to minimize the amount of wasted water
Spaces for celebrations of all kinds
National Fly-ins
Fundraisers
Meetings
Trainings
Worship
and much more!
Conveniently located in Adams Morgan
Located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood (bordering the Mt. Pleasant and Columbia Heights neighborhoods), our site is accessible via public transportation and is an ideal location for nonprofits serving DC neighborhoods and the surrounding regions.