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Event Planning: Rate Information

Private Function Room Price Capacity
North Atrium Foyer $800.00 80 seated / 100 standing
South Atrium Foyer $800.00 80 seated / 100 standing
Atrium and Foyers $3,000.00 500 seated / 650 standing
South Opera Tier Lounge $900.00 80 seated / 120 standing
Bird Room $950.00 60 seated / 80 standing
Israeli Lounge $950.00 60 seated / 80 standing
Chinese Lounge $950.00 40 seated / 60 standing
South Gallery $15,000 570 seated / 900 standing
South Plaza $20,000 1500 seated / 3000 standing
Roof Terrace Restaurant Call Restaurant Associates at (202) 416-8560
KC Café Call Restaurant Associates at (202) 416-8560

These prices are subject to change at any time. Events scheduled after midnight will incur an additional charge of $2,295.00

Item Rate Policy
Usher Starting at $50.00 Ushers are required at every event. The number of ushers required and length of time they are needed depends upon the size of the event. Ushers are $50.00 per usher for the first 5 hours and $10.00 per usher for every hour thereafter.
Insurance $175.00 If the client presents a proper certificate of insurance, this fee will be waived.
Facilities $2,295.00 This fee is in effect for events occurring after midnight.
Parking $17.00 Parking passes are available for guests. The Client will be billed after the event. The Kennedy Center Shuttle Bus runs to and from the Foggy Bottom Metro Station every fifteen minutes free of charge.
Production Resources Production elements can be scheduled for you event through the Special Events Office. Items such as additional lighting, rope & stanchion, lecterns, microphones, sound systems, staging, drapes & curtains, and audio/visual equipment are available.  Rates on these items vary depending on the complexity of your event.