Combining our Main Stage and West Lawn, the Amphitheater is ready for massive concerts and shows. It can also handle showstopping product launches, showcases, and many other event types boasting enough space for up to 7,000 guests. Guests will receive the best of both worlds viewing EECO towering over the Main Stage and the mountain vistas of the West Lawn, all while enjoying our full suite of customizable lighting and sound.

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Capacity: 7000 People

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After-hours, our galleries, exhibits, and lobbies are waiting for you and your guests to bring your curious minds to Explore, Discover, and Learn. If you’re wanting to give your guests a night out and an exclusive experience, the Aquarium can be rented for private use. It can also be added to an event rental where our lobbies and certain galleries become an extension of the ballroom spaces.

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Capacity: 2000 People

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Our most intimate outdoor space is nestled in a shaded area of the Rio Tinto Kennecott Plaza between the Aquarium and the Main Stage. Built-in seating for 14 guests surrounds a fire pit creating a cozy atmosphere. The Grotto is the perfect location for a VIP dinner, a small gathering of friends, or even a pop-up restaurant. The space has the ability to accommodate up to 20 guests and will surely make your guests feel special in the uniquely designed space.

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Capacity: 20 People

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The southwest corner of the Rio Tinto Kennecott Plaza is ready for you to add a culinary twist to your events. Featuring four fully outfitted food truck pads, guests will have plenty of options to choose from with the food trucks available in Salt Lake. The pads also offer the opportunity to set up outdoor kitchens for your chosen caterer to showcase their action stations or beautiful displays. The Grove is perfect as a VIP lounge or outdoor bar with access to a dual fire pit gathering space and ample room for additional seating.

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Capacity: 100 People

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Islands Ballroom is an ideal space for more intimate gatherings or focused business meetings. Flanked by a wall with multiple windows and a door leading out to the patio, guests will have plenty of southern light during the day and a bright and colorful light show at night. When guests step out onto the 5,000 square foot patio, they will be greeted by our 165’ mega-structure, EECO (Ecosystem Exploration Craft and Observatory). EECO is a recycled concert stage that spent its time before coming to the Aquarium touring around the world with U2 and now stands as a landmark for exploration, discovery, and learning.

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Capacity: 120 People

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Standing in the center of Rio Tinto Kennecott Plaza, your guests will be amazed as they find themselves looking up and knowing they’re under Utah’s newest landmark, EECO. Situated on an elevated 70-foot wide circular pad, our Main Stage overlooks the expanse of the plaza and provides a 360° view of the Salt Lake Valley. During the evening, your guests will be treated to spectacular Utah sunsets and will be able to enjoy tailored lighting selections with a wide range of color and intensity to match your company’s brand, the mood you’re wanting for the event, or a specific design you’re envisioning.

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Capacity: 450 People

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An outdoor alternative to our interior ballrooms, the Multi-Use Space is the perfect mid-sized location for many different types of events. The Multi-Use Space was designed to be a blank canvas with it’s perfectly paved surface ready for tenting, dancing under the night sky, or any other elements you can imagine. With enough space for up to 450 people, there will be plenty of room for imagination and exploration for you and your guests.

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Capacity: 450 People

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The Oceans Ballroom takes guests under the sea, bringing them face to face with some of our oceans’ most interesting animals. Featuring a large window to our 300,000-gallon shark habitat, this ballroom provides an undeniably picturesque setting that will leave your guests amazed. Oceans Ballroom is flexible for many types of events, but will always be one of our most unique.

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Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 300 People

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The Oceans and Islands Ballroom provides 6,000 square feet of combined interior space and access to a 5,000 square foot patio. Our 300,000-gallon shark habitat provides a mesmerizing living backdrop to your event, complete with sharks, stingrays, and colorful reef fish, to further entertain while your guests sip carefully crafted cocktails and enjoy delectable dishes.

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Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 500 People

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Our largest stand-alone event space anchors the west side of the Rio Tinto Kennecott Plaza. The West Lawn is expertly manicured and is the perfect place for hosting massive seated dinners, company picnics, and even festivals. Your event will have a breathtaking backdrop complete with EECO framed by the majestic Rocky Mountains. Guests will surely take advantage of this photo-worthy space.

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Capacity: 6000 People

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