Blank Canvas Venues

10 Transformable Spaces for Any Event

Showcase your brand’s distinctive personality with an unforgettable event held in Austin. Choose a venue that’s essentially a blank slate — a place that’s flexible, customizable and unique. You’ll find plenty of options in Austin, ranging from rustic venues with industrial-chic vibes to rooftops boasting stunning city views.

Fair Market

Embrace East Austin’s industrial history at the Quonset hut-style Fair Market. Roll-up warehouse doors open to reveal the 12,000-square-foot indoor space, simply adorned with polished concrete floors and twinkling cafe lights hung from the vaulted 17-foot ceiling. Check out the additional 10,000 square feet of green lawn to expand the space. This special venue accommodates 450 for a seated dinner, 1,100 for a concert or 1,400 for a buyout.

Group of people in a venue with a neon backdrop on a stage, enjoying a conference after party.
800 Congress. Credit to Lauren Maria.

800 Congress

Historic bones meld beautifully with modern touches at 800 Congress in Downtown Austin. Impress 300 seated attendees or 600 standing in the 5,800-square-foot space indoors and on the patio. Inside, exposed brick and foundation walls are framed by floor-to-ceiling windows that allow natural light to stream in from the covered patio. Modern amenities include a 200-inch projection screen, a catering kitchen, bar packages and a private VIP green room. An on-site venue manager ensures that your event comes together seamlessly.

Springdale Station

Enter Springdale Station through a leafy archway that sets the scene for the wood-floored Blue Room, with blue walls and a handsome blue-tiled bar. From here, some of your 400 attendees can move into the adjacent White Room, where long tables or high-tops are perfect for business meetings or group meals. There’s plenty of room to mingle in the 4,300-square-foot space. Or move everyone outside to the surrounding one-acre property. Turnkey service means Springdale Station’s planners take care of the details, whether you choose do-it-yourself or all-inclusive options.

Event venue Brazos Hall set up for an event with decorated stage and lounge seating, and hundreds of neatly lined acrylic audience chairs. Distribution Hall. Credit to Angelica Marie Photography.

Distribution Hall

Distribution Hall, which once housed Austin’s first German beer importer, is a go-to for ample space with various venues. The East Austin venue, which doubles as a production studio, offers a 6,250-square-foot warehouse, 2,750-square-foot open-air hangar, and a 10,000-square-foot courtyard and lawn. Amenities include production suites, a 30-foot-long pre-lit infinity wall, urban backdrops, a catering area and plenty of room to park food trucks on-site. A buyout comfortably accommodates up to 1,000 attendees.

Palmer Events Center

Meetings or events requiring separate spaces for groups may find the perfect fit at Palmer Events Center, nestled in a gorgeous setting next to Butler Park. Use the Center’s space as is or divide it into two halls — one measuring 45,000 square feet and the other 25,000 square feet. Make use of the five smaller meeting rooms upstairs, which accommodate a combined total of 380 people. Balconies overlook Lady Bird Lake, with Austin skyline views in the background. Events held under a canopy outdoors is another popular choice.

Exterior of an event venue with sign on the roof reading Assembly Hall. The building has a modern facade with dark green fencing, a large patio and native Texas landscaping Assembly Hall Exterior. Credit James H. Ruiz Photography.

Assembly Hall

An elegant East Austin industrial venue, Assembly Hall offers options for indoor and outdoor events for up to 600 attendees. Bring your design ideas to the 5,500-square-foot main hall, 1,000-square-foot Waller Room (equipped with a big screen) or 2,000-square-foot courtyard. Stunning features include 16-foot ceilings, exposed steel beams, polished concrete floors and arched windows that bring in natural light. Buy out the entire property for 750 attendees. Or plan a seated dinner for 280 or a reception for 500.

Peached Social House

Peached Social House offers a memorable, modern place to gather in North Austin. The 4,500-square-foot venue accommodates 104 people seated and 250 for a reception in indoor and covered patio spaces. Some of the essentials to consider include AV services like a 130-inch drop-down projection screen, BASSBOSS speakers and mood-controlled lighting. Hire your own caterer or engage the services of The Peached Tortilla for bar needs and plated, family-style or buffet meals.

LED dance floor in front of an Austin-themed stage on the rooftop of Brazos Hall. Brazos Hall. Credit to Julie Wilhite.

Brazos Hall

Host up to 1,500 guests during your meeting or event at Brazos Hall. With its brick exterior, longleaf pine floors and exposed steel beams, the two-story former warehouse exudes turn-of-the-century charm. Book the main hall, rooftop deck or both. On the 3,500-square-foot deck, the Austin skyline offers a sweeping backdrop for 150 people seated or 500 standing. Make use of the provided banquet tables, fruitwood folding chairs and mobile bars. Then, customize the spaces to match your needs, whether for a presentation, reception or seated dinner.

Vuka

Enlist the services of the experienced staff at Vuka North Loop to help plan your Austin meeting or event. This stylish space in the Brentwood neighborhood features 25-foot windows, hand-painted murals and handmade furniture. The venue can accommodate 350 attendees standing or 200 seated, with a covered patio also available. Amenities include portable stages, projection screens, flexible seating arrangements, and in-house bar and catering services.

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