Warner Theatre

Classic Elegance

Your wedding, banquet, corporate meeting, dinner, dance, business luncheon … this important event demands a unique atmosphere. Host your event in Erie’s only art deco motion picture palace, which brings with it an opulence not seen any where else in the region — the Warner Theatre.

Since 1983, the historic Warner Theatre has provided an elegant atmosphere for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, luncheons and dances. The Grand Lobby offers a classic ambiance with its majestic setting at surprisingly affordable rates. Add to that the Warner’s flexibility, hospitality and outstanding service, and you can rest assured your event will be a memorable one.

Erie’s most versatile facility adapts easily to any type of function. Our experienced, professional and adept staff will help you coordinate an event where no detail will be overlooked.

Our staff is committed to making your event a success by giving you our expert advice and professional support. You can be assured that every detail will be attended to from beginning to end.

Grand Lobby

The ambiance of the Warner Theatre’s Grand Lobby offers a majestic setting at unexpected affordable rates. The Warner’s flexibility, hospitality and outstanding service ensure your event will be a success. Erie’s most versatile facility adapts easily to any type of function. The Grand Lobby can easily accommodate up to 250 people for a sit-down dinner or more than 500 for stand-up functions.

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Rehearsal Hall

With more than 4,000 square feet of programmable event space, the Rehearsal Hall can accommodate small performances, weddings, private and corporate events.

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Erie Insurance Arena

The Erie Insurance Arena is a state-of-the-art facility that is available for a wide variety of events. In addition to hosting sporting events, national touring artists and family shows each year, the Erie Insurance Arena has the unique versatility to host your private event such as a business meeting, luncheon, cocktail reception or seated dinner. Our qualified staff can offer a variety of professional services and will assist you in coordinating your event.

For an Erie Insurance Arena technical packet, please email rwilliams@erieevents.com or call (814) 453-7117.


Bayfront Convention Center

The Bayfront Convention Center’s Great Hall is Northwest Pennsylvania’s largest banquet venue.
Great Hall | 28,800 square feet

Great Hall Features

The Bayfront Convention Center’s infrastructure includes a separate grid for utilities including compressed gas, natural gas, water, drainage and electricity. Also available are services that include box office operations, ticket-takers, ushers, police, nurses, phone operators and coat checkers.

The Bayfront Convention Center’s Great Hall is Northwest Pennsylvania’s largest banquet venue.

  • 28,800 square feet
  • 4,000 theater capacity
  • 2,000 banquet capacity
  • 160 tradeshow booths (10×10)

Grand in scale and service
Grand Ballroom | 13,500 square feet
Designed with the insight of meeting professionals, the Bayfront Convention Center’s beautiful Grand Ballroom covers 13,500 square feet, ideal for your business and social events of up to 1,000 guests.

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Ballroom Details

BALLROOM Depth Length Sq. Ft. Theater Banquet Booths Classroom Ceiling Height
West Ballroom 90 90 8,100 1,157 540 27 540 19'
East Ballroom 60 90 5,400 771 360 56 360 19'
Combined 150 90 13,500 1,929 900 77 900 19'

 

Meeting Rooms | 14,000 square feet

Meeting Rooms

The convention center’s 15 meeting rooms provide more than 14,000 square feet of space for 25 to 385 people, depending on setup needs. You can view each meeting room floor plan below by hovering over the room number. When in mobile, you can horizontally scroll to view the details of each room.

*Audio and Visual services are not included. Estimated space needed per room in guest capacity count

Enjoy the spectacular views
Sunset Terrace | 8,800 square feet

Sunset Terrace

You can’t miss beautiful views of Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie’s spectacular sunsets on the Sunset Terrace, which offers 8,800 square feet of outdoor space for your cocktail reception or outdoor event.