The Pella Opera House
611 Franklin St, Pella, IA
250 Capacity
$3,000 to $4,000 / Wedding
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Pella Opera House has a classic setting for events worth remembering. Our unique spaces can be utilized in numerous ways to support a wide array of event types and styles. Plan every detail yourself or let our staff help you customize the occasion to fulfill your needs. We are excited to share the possibilities with you!
The Pella Opera House
611 Franklin St, Pella, IA
250 Capacity
$3,000 to $4,000 / Wedding
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Pella Opera House has a classic setting for events worth remembering. Our unique spaces can be utilized in numerous ways to support a wide array of event types and styles. Plan every detail yourself or let our staff help you customize the occasion to fulfill your needs. We are excited to share the possibilities with you!
Event Pricing
Wedding and Reception
250 people max
$3,000 - $4,000
per event
People Often Ask
Our beautiful Great Hall can comfortably accommodate receptions for up to 225 to 250 guests. For more intimate gatherings, the space can also be partitioned to create a smaller, cozy setting.
We do have other options for smaller gatherings available on our 2nd and 3rd floors.
For weddings the Great Hall rental includes access to the space the day before your event (from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM) for decorating at no additional charge, and up to 12 hours of use on the day of your wedding. It also includes tables, chairs, white table linens, china, silverware, glassware, a large built-in dance floor, a raised head table for the bridal party, and an in-house sound system with a microphone.
For Corporate events it includes everything above except for the day before decorating.
Yes! You can host your ceremony in our Historic Theatre. The theatre rental includes access to dressing rooms, our newly renovated bridal suite, state-of-the-art stage lighting, a drop-down projection screen with an LCD projector, an in-house sound system with microphones, and a dedicated sound and lighting technician to support your event.
Yes, you are welcome to choose any licensed caterer of your choice for your meals or heavy appetizers. For smaller, casual events like graduation parties, simple snacks such as cake, cookies, cupcakes, party mix, and popcorn do not need to come from a licensed kitchen and may be brought in directly by the host.
The Pella Opera House holds a liquor license and provides professional alcohol services. All alcohol must be purchased through the venue, and no outside liquor is allowed to be brought in. We are happy to work with you to design a customized bar package that fits your budget.
Yes! Our wedding rental packages include a dedicated facility coordinator to assist you on your decorating day as well as on the day of your wedding to help ensure everything runs smoothly.
Our Great Hall rentals are as follows
Monday-Thursday hours:
Two hours: $200 Five hours: $400 Six hours: $475 Seven hours: $525
Eight hours: $600 additional hours: $50 an hour.
Friday-Saturday Two hours: $400 Five hours: $750 Six hours: $800
Seven hours: $870 Eight hours: $950 additional hours: $75 an hour.
Please note that your rented hours must include your setup and teardown time. For non-wedding events extending past 6:00 PM, a facility coordinator is required for an additional fee.
The Great Hall is equipped with an in-house sound system, a microphone, and a drop-down screen, with an option to rent an enhanced dance sound system. The Historic Theatre features professional stage lighting, a drop-down projection screen, an LCD projector, microphones, and a technician to assist with your production needs.
Yes, we have a catering kitchen located directly off the Great Hall. It includes a commercial dishwasher. If venue-provided dishware is used for your event, it must be washed and returned to storage afterward.
Absolutely! We highly recommend scheduling an in-person tour of the Pella Opera House so you can visualize your special day in our historic spaces. Please reach out to our team to set up a time that works best for you.
Event Spaces
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Full Bar/Lounge
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 250
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 3
- Special Features: In-house sound system with microphone, projector and drop down screen, Large built in dance floor, China, silverware and glassware, Dressing room for bridal party, State-of-the-art stage lighting
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet):