Oak Hall Event Space

An auditorium with rows of black chairs facing a stage. The stage has a person playing the piano. The ceiling has lighting fixtures and speakers.
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Oak Hall is a spacious, flexible event venue designed for a variety of gatherings, including weddings, banquets, lectures, concerts, recitals, and community events. The recently renovated hall features a 2,646-square-foot, column-free layout with high ceilings.

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The Building

Located in Seattle’s University District at 1604 NE 50th Street, the building sits near the University of Washington and is just a few blocks from the U District light rail station, making it convenient to reach by public transportation.

View of the University Lutheran Church with a modern glass extension on the side, brick walls, arched windows, and a steeple. The scene shows people walking outside on a sunny day, with trees and street signs indicating the location as 16th Ave NE.

Oak Hall can transform effortlessly from an elegant banquet setting to an intimate concert, lecture, or performance-in-the-round. Its integrated theatrical lighting, surround-sound system, live-streaming capabilities, reconfigurable stage, and direct access to the Courtyard and Gathering Place make it more than a traditional hall—it’s a fully adaptable setting designed to bring each event to life.

Oak Hall

An auditorium with a stage, a grand piano, and rows of black chairs arranged for an audience. The walls are wood-paneled, and there are large windows at the back. Overhead, there are stage lights and speakers.
An auditorium with a stage, a grand piano, and rows of black chairs arranged for an audience. The walls are wood-paneled, and there are large windows at the back. Overhead, there are stage lights and speakers.

Commercial Kitchen

Empty commercial kitchen with stainless steel countertops, ovens, and a large stove with multiple burners. Bright overhead lighting, white tiled walls, and a closed wooden door in the background.
Empty commercial kitchen with stainless steel countertops, ovens, and a large stove with multiple burners. Bright overhead lighting, white tiled walls, and a closed wooden door in the background.

Oak Hall’s commercial kitchen adds convenience and flexibility for events that include catering, food service, or receptions. Designed to support professional-scale food preparation and service, the kitchen provides a practical back-of-house space that allows caterers and event teams to work efficiently while keeping food service seamlessly connected to the main event.

Additional Add-On Spaces

Oak Hall becomes even more versatile with the addition of the adjacent Gathering Place and Courtyard, offering natural extensions for guests to gather, mingle, and enjoy moments outside the main event. The Gathering Place serves as an inviting pre-function area—ideal for receptions —while the Courtyard provides an outdoor setting for fresh air, socializing, and a change of atmosphere. Together, these optional add-on spaces allow events to flow naturally beyond Oak Hall’s main room, creating a more dynamic experience and giving hosts additional flexibility for welcoming guests, hosting receptions, or incorporating indoor-outdoor elements into their event.

The Gathering Place:

A room with large windows and wooden ceiling panels, furnished with chairs and small tables, with a woman reading a book while seated.

The Courtyard:

People walking outside a modern building with glass and metal features, a bell tower, and brick walls under a clear blue sky.
Modern building with large glass windows reflecting trees and sky, metal staircase, and outdoor greenery.

FAQs

  • The facility includes two vertical platform lifts (VPLs), providing accessible movement between levels and helping guests comfortably access the event spaces. Oak Hall’s adjacent all-gender restrooms are fully accessible, and the hall can be reached directly from both the Courtyard and Gathering Place.

  • Parking is located at the north end of the campus for guests attending events at Oak Hall and other event spaces.

  • Oak Hall offers the flexibility to create a customized event experience by allowing renters to reserve multiple spaces together. In addition to the main hall, hosts can add the Gathering Place and Courtyard to create dedicated areas for registration, receptions, dining, networking, or outdoor activities.