Empire Event Center
1517 16th Street SW, Rochester, MN
325 Capacity
$550 to $1,600 for 50 Guests
Create an unforgettable evening in our elegant ballrooms. Our Royale Ballroom and Grand Ballroom are both available for wedding receptions. Our Royale Ballroom seats a maximum of 250 guests, and the Grand Ballroom seats a maximum of 325 guests.
Empire Event Center
1517 16th Street SW, Rochester, MN
325 Capacity
$550 to $1,600 for 50 Guests
Create an unforgettable evening in our elegant ballrooms. Our Royale Ballroom and Grand Ballroom are both available for wedding receptions. Our Royale Ballroom seats a maximum of 250 guests, and the Grand Ballroom seats a maximum of 325 guests.
Event Pricing
Wedding Receptions
325 people max
$3,500 - $8,000
per event
Catering Menu
325 people max
$11 - $32
per person
Availability (Last updated 1/26)
Event Spaces
Grand Ballroom
Royale Ballroom
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Indoor Pool
- On-Site Catering Service
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 325
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 2
- Special Features: Grand Ballroom - 5016 Square Feet - can divide into three separate spaces. Royale Ballroom - 3750 Square Feet - can divide into 2 separate spaces. Common Area - 1100 Square Feet for reception area/continental breakfast and more.
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 8,766
- Year Renovated: 2023