Host single or multi-track conferences across flexible, well-equipped spaces designed for professional presentations.
Team-buildings
Bring your team together in a dynamic environment that supports both structured activities and social engagement.
Fundraisers
Elevate your next fundraising event in a distinctive, historic venue designed to maximize attendance and impact.
Banquets
Recognize milestones, host award ceremonies, or entertain clients in a refined setting.
Trade shows and Expos
Transform the venue into a centralized hub for exhibitors, networking, and industry engagement.
Trusted by Akron’s Leading Organizations
Everything You Need in One Venue
We provide everything essential to ensure every event runs smoothly.
Easy accessibility
Our downtown Akron Location keeps Quaker Station easy to access for local teams, regional guests, or visiting attendees.
Free parking
We offer multiple free parking options nearby, allowing your guests to arrive just steps from the entrance.
Historic, photogenic setting
Capture stunning photos around every corner of Quaker Station. Its historic charm shines beautifully in every shot.
11,900 sq ft of adjustable event space
Enjoy the freedom to bring your vision to life!
Flexible catering options
Choose from our curated list of preferred vendors to craft the perfect dining experience for your guests.
No Holidays Are Complete Without a Proper Celebration
From company-wide celebrations to client appreciation events, our venue provides the space and atmosphere to end the year on a high note.
Reception
Entrance to main hall
Main hall
See How Your Event Fits
Explore the true scale of our venue. Take a closer look at how our distinct spaces connect and see the flexible layout configurations available for your next event.
Conference-style table setup for smaller meetings, leadership discussions, planning sessions, interviews, and private business gatherings.
Lounge
65 x 24 ft, 1,560 sqft, 10 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 60 Conference Seating
Executive U-Shape
Private Meeting
Seated: 25
Standing: 0
Private meeting setup with U-shaped tables, ideal for board meetings, planning sessions, interviews, presentations, and executive discussions.
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
The Platform
Irreg. 74 x 28 ft, 1,817 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Expo Full
Exhibit Booths: 69
Versatile trade show and conference setup featuring exhibit booths and networking areas designed to encourage engagement and interaciton.
Grand Hall
Irreg. 136 x 95 ft, 11,901 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max: 70 Exhibit Booths
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
The Platform
Irreg. 74 x 28 ft, 1,817 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max: 10 Exhibit Booths
Lounge
65 x 24 ft, 1,560 sqft, 10 ft ceilings
Max: 8 Exhibit Booths
Expo Speaker Full
Exhibit Booths: 63
Flexible expo and conference layout featuring exhibit booths and adjacent networking space for trade shows, industry expos, career fairs, and business conferences.
Grand Hall
Irreg. 136 x 95 ft, 11,901 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max: 70 Exhibit Booths
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
The Platform
Irreg. 74 x 28 ft, 1,817 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Lounge
65 x 24 ft, 1,560 sqft, 10 ft ceilings
Max: 8 Exhibit Booths
Gala Full
Awards/Fundraiser
Seated: 488
Standing: 126
Formal seated dinner layout with stage, podium, bars, check-in, sponsor displays, and space for auctions, awards, or fundraising moments.
Grand Hall
Irreg. 136 x 95 ft, 11,901 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupany: Up to 850 Banquet Seating
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupany: Up to 150 Standing
The Platform
Irreg. 74 x 28 ft, 1,817 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupany: Up to 150 Standing
Lounge
65 x 24 ft, 1,560 sqft, 10 ft ceilings
Max Occupany: Up to 150 Standing
Gala Half
Awards/Fundraiser
Seated: 280
Standing: 86
Formal seated dinner layout with stage, podium, bars, check-in, sponsor displays, and space for auctions, awards, or fundraising moments.
Grand Hall North
93 x 58 ft, 5,428 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 380 Banquet Seating
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
The Platform
Irreg. 74 x 28 ft, 1,817 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Lounge
65 x 24 ft, 1,560 sqft, 10 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Keynote Full
Keynote / Presentation
Seated: 1008
Standing: 0
Large-format presentation setup with chairs facing the stage/screen, ideal for keynote speakers and formal program sessions.
Grand Hall
Irreg. 136 x 95 ft, 11,901 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupany: Up to 1,625 Theater Seating
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Keynote Half
Keynote / Presentation
Seated: 396
Standing: 0
Large-format presentation setup with chairs facing the stage/screen, ideal for keynote speakers and formal program sessions.
Grand Hall North
93 x 58 ft, 5,428 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 725 Theater Seating
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Luncheon Full
Seated Lunch
Seated: 608
Standing: 34
Formal seated dinner layout with stage, podium, bars, check-in, sponsor displays, and space for auctions, awards, or fundraising moments.
Grand Hall
Irreg. 136 x 95 ft, 11,901 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupany: Up to 850 Banquet Seating
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Lounge
65 x 24 ft, 1,560 sqft, 10 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Luncheon Half
Seated Lunch
Seated: 312
Standing: 0
Seated lunch layout with guest rounds, stage or podium, catering support, and a simpler, more casual setup than a formal gala.
Grand Hall North
93 x 58 ft, 5,428 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 380 Banquet Seating
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Lounge
65 x 24 ft, 1,560 sqft, 10 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Networking Foyer
Standing Cocktail
Seated: 56
Standing: 39
Cocktail-style reception layout with high-top tables, bar service, sponsor displays, and open circulation for professional mingling.
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupany: Up to 150 Standing
The Platform
Irreg. 74 x 28 ft, 1,817 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupany: Up to 150 Standing
Networking Full
Standing Cocktail
Seated: 72
Standing: 221
Cocktail-style reception layout with high-top tables, bar service, sponsor displays, and open circulation for professional mingling.
Grand Hall
Irreg. 136 x 95 ft, 11,901 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupany: Up to 150 Standing
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
The Platform
Irreg. 74 x 28 ft, 1,817 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Lounge
65 x 24 ft, 1,560 sqft, 10 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Networking Half
Standing Cocktail
Seated: 48
Standing: 163
Cocktail-style reception layout with high-top tables, bar service, sponsor displays, and open circulation for professional mingling.
Grand Hall North
93 x 58 ft, 5,428 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 900 Standing
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
The Platform
Irreg. 74 x 28 ft, 1,817 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Lounge
65 x 24 ft, 1,560 sqft, 10 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Training Foyer
Classroom
Seated: 48
Standing: 0
Classroom-style seating with tables facing the front presentation area, ideal for workshops, employee training, and educational sessions.
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
The Platform
Irreg. 74 x 28 ft, 1,817 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 90 Classroom Seating
Training Full
Classroom
Seated: 315
Standing: 0
Classroom-style seating with tables facing the front presentation area, ideal for workshops, employee training, and educational sessions.
Grand Hall
Irreg. 136 x 95 ft, 11,901 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 700 Guests Classroom Seating
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Standing
Training Half
Classroom
Seated: 192
Standing: 0
Classroom-style seating with tables facing the front presentation area, ideal for workshops, employee training, and educational sessions.
Grand Hall North
93 x 58 ft, 5,428 sqft, 14 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 300 Guests Classroom Seating
Foyer
Irreg. 53 x 26 ft, 1,357 sqft, 20 ft ceilings
Max Occupancy: Up to 150 Guests Standing
Training Expo
Classroom Stations
Seated: 144
Standing: 0
Full-hall training setup with multiple classroom or station-based areas, allowing groups of 18 guests to rotate between 8 learning zones/demonstrations.
Our historic space offers a striking backdrop, a flexible layout, and the capacity to host everything from weddings and galas to corporate events and large-scale gatherings.
Choose your team
Select from our list of preferred partners to customize every detail. If needed, we can provide an elegant table setup with premium linens, flatware, and décor, plus professional cake cutting and serving.
We provide excellent adaptable spaces for organizing your corporate event.
The venue features a spacious stage that will make every presentation stand out.
Ready for the afterparty?
Our professional technical infrastructure supports events of every scale.
Experience It in Person
Not sure what to expect from our venue?
Come for a tour! We’ll gladly show you our spaces in person so you can see if they perfectly match your vision of a dream event.
I organised a corporate Christmas party for 500 people here. The main criteria for choosing the venue were great acoustics as we had a live band and easy car access. Quaker Station ticked all these boxes. I highly recommend it!
Madison
Definitely planning on holding our next banquet here.
Ed
FAQs
What types of events can I host at Quaker Station?
Quaker Station is a versatile event venue perfect for weddings, receptions, corporate
events, conferences, fundraisers, galas, expos, proms and more.
How many guests can your Akron event space accommodate?
Our spacious ballroom holds up to 850 guests for wedding receptions or social events with a dance floor, and up to 1,000 guests for corporate functions, seminars, or conventions. Thanks to its flexible layout, the ballroom is also ideal for more intimate events, starting at 200 guests.
Do you accommodate multi-day conferences or recurring events?
Yes, absolutely! We provide consistent service and flexible space configurations to suit any duration.
Does Quaker Station offer free parking for events?
Yes! We provide ample free parking for all guests right on site, making it easy and convenient for everyone attending your event.
Do I have to use your preferred vendors and caterers?
Yes. At Quaker Station, we provide a curated list of preferred vendors for you to choose from. We are here to help you customize your event exactly as you envision with our trusted partners.
Is Quaker Station located near downtown Akron hotels and accommodations?
Yes, our event venue is centrally located in downtown Akron with overnight accommodations available. Perfect for out-of-town guests.
How much does it cost to rent Quaker Station for my event?
All price quotes are tailored to your specific event needs, including date, guest count, and setup. Please contact us for a customized proposal.
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