Event Rentals
Host your next event with Hartford Stage!
Whether it’s casual cocktails, a corporate presentation, or an elegant affair, our theatre has many unique spaces to accommodate any event – large or small. We offer competitive rates, creative packages and the industry’s top professionals for all your event planning and production needs.

Garmany Room
Capacity: Up to 20 guests
Monday-Friday (4 hour rental): $650
Saturday-Sunday (4 hour rental): $860
Pre/Post-Show (2 hour rental): $350
must include tickets for the performance
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Upper Lobby
Capacity: Up to 75 guests
Monday-Friday (4 hour rental): $875
Saturday-Sunday (4 hour rental): $1,100
Pre/Post-Show* (2 hour rental): $550
must include tickets for the performance
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Lower Lobby
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Monday-Friday (4 hour rental): $1,100
Saturday-Sunday (4 hour rental): $1,300
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Theater
Capacity: Up to 400 guests
Monday-Friday (4 hour rental): $2,700
Saturday-Sunday (4 hour rental): $3,500
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Bar Options
Cash bar sales must be managed by Hartford Stage. Open bar options through Hartford Stage and licensed caterers are available. Beverages are not allowed to leave the premises.
Pricing Based on 2 Hour Event
- Open Bar Package $30pp
- Beer and Wine $24pp
- Soda Water Only $10pp
- Consumption – pay as you go
Standard Bar Menu


Catering Options
There is no kitchen on-site for food preparation. Only Hartford Stage preferred caterers may be used for events. Catering to be billed directly to the client via the caterer.
Preferred Caterers
Other caterers may be permitted with proof of insurance, food service license and prior approval.
Nonprofit Rates
Organizations must provide their tax exempt permit prior to signing the event agreement.
Garmany Room
Capacity: Up to 20 guests
Monday-Friday (4 hour rental)
$480
Saturday-Sunday (4 hour rental)
$640
Pre/Post-Show (2 hour rental)
$262.50
must include tickets for the performance
Upper Lobby
Capacity: Up to 75 guests
Monday-Friday (4 hour rental)
$650
Saturday-Sunday (4 hour rental)
$825
Pre/Post-Show* (2 hour rental)
$412.50
must include tickets for the performance
Lower Lobby
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Monday-Friday (4 hour rental)
$825
Saturday-Sunday (4 hour rental)
$975
Theater
Capacity: Up to 400 guests
Monday-Friday (4 hour rental)
$2,000
Saturday-Sunday (4 hour rental)
$2,600
All Rental Events Include
- On site event management
- One hour each of setup and breakdown
- Background music
- Wi-Fi
- Event branding on digital screens
House Rental Tables and Chairs
- Folding chairs (115)
- 60” inch round tables (5)
- 6’ banquet tables (10)
- 42” high top tables (6)
- Adjustable height high-top tables (6)
- Bench seating
- Tablecloths (black only)
Questions
Please contact Sonya Thiel for more information. You can email her at sthiel@hartfordstage.org or call 860-520-7250
- Hartford Stage will discuss event details and provide an event summary and quote within 1-3 business days from client request.
- Client must confirm the event details in writing no more than 5 business days after receiving the initial quote to reserve space.
- Hartford Stage requires a 50% deposit of estimated expenses 30 days after contracting to confirm the date.
- If the event is confirmed with less than 30 days’ notice, deposit is due within 7 days.
Certificate of Insurance must be provided no later than 10 days prior to event date, showing coverage in the amount of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for both bodily and property damage during the rental period. “Hartford Stage Company, Inc” is to be listed as the “Additional Insured” on the policy.
The MAT Garage provides a special flat rate of $7 for guests attending events at Hartford Stage. Additional garages throughout Hartford and on street parking is also available.
Parking Options
There is 1 hour for each setup and breakdown included in the rental. If your event requires more than 1 hour before and/or after, you will be charged $100 per additional hour.
A facility cleaning fee is charged to all rentals for $175
Requirements determined by Hartford Stage
| Bartender | $20/hr. 2 hr minimum |
| Stage Crew | $25/hr. 4 hr minimum |
| Lighting Operator | $35/hr. 4 hr minimum |
| Sound Operator | $40/hr. 4 hr minimum |
| House Manager | $35/hr. 4 hr minimum |
| Production Staff | $40/hr. 4 hr minimum |
Events must hire Hartford Stage Staff to operate
| Microphone & Speaker | $50 |
| Podium | $25 |
| House Lighting Package | $150 |
| House Sound Package | $150 |
