Specialty Venues
Events & Venues manages four specialty venues across the George Washington University campus - Lisner Auditorium, Jack Morton Auditorium, City View and State Room. From meeting spaces and conference rooms to theaters and reception spaces, there are many options to choose from for your next event.
Lisner Auditorium
Beginning Fall 2025, events held in Lisner Auditorium must use the University's Box Office and official online ticketing platform to sell any and all advance and walk-up tickets. Tickets shall be subject to per-ticket and per-order non-refundable service charges and/or handling fees.
Location:
730 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Lisner Auditorium is a state-of-the-art venue that is an anchor for arts and culture at the George Washington University. Lisner Auditorium is uniquely suited to host high profile political and celebrity speakers, iconic musical artists, international entertainers, and a wide variety of community events for GW and the greater Washington D.C. area.
Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU
Parking: University Student Center Garage
- Maximum Capacities
Theater up to 1400
- Venue Features
- Lisner is a column-free interior with access to greenroom with eight (8) stage level dressing rooms, four (4) choral dressing rooms, and one (1) small conference room for staff if needed and a box office for onsite ticket sales.
- Stage has removable pit, custom band shell and risers available.
- Front rows of orchestra seating removable for pit extension.
- 31 Lineset counter weight system, with working grid height of 45’
- Comprehensive in-house AV, Sound, Lighting and Staging equipment rental, able to service a large variety of events
- State-of-the art production technology managed by professional AV technicians
- Offers full multimedia and production capabilities, video production and webcasting available with up to six (6) cameras
- Inventory of in-house furniture to accommodate stage and lobby setups
- Convenient, accessible loading dock that can house up to 2 tractor trailers
- Price List and Event Estimate
Beginning Fall 2025, events held in Lisner Auditorium must use the University's Box Office and official online ticketing platform to sell any and all advance and walk-up tickets. Tickets shall be subject to per-ticket and per-order non-refundable service charges and/or handling fees.
Department and student organization events will have costs associated with them. To view the university price lists and estimates please log into the University Box folder. Please note only University Clients will have access to these links.
External Clients please complete the External Client Request Form to receive pricing and availability.
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Jack Morton Auditorium
Scheduling Notice
The Jack Morton Auditorium will be closed starting June 1, 2025 - August 10, 2025 for a renovation project, and all space requests have been paused. More specific details on the new spaces will be shared as they become available.
Location:
805 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
Housed in the Media and Public Affairs building on the 1st floor
Jack Morton Auditorium (JMA) is a fixed seat auditorium that offers full multimedia and television production capabilities, digital sound, video recording and video conferencing. It is an ideal location for hosting panel discussions, debates, keynote speakers, and multi-media presentations.
Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU
Parking: University Student Center Garage
- Maximum Capacities
Theater 246
- Venue Features
- Events & Venues audio visual technicians are required to control all in-house equipment. The technical team will discuss AV needs with Event Hosts and determine the number of technicians needed to execute the event.
- Six (6) built-in cameras for recording and webcasting
- Large built-in screens for projection to display PowerPoints, videos, and graphics for marketing purposes
- Access to green rooms, kitchenette with glassware for speakers/panelists on stage, and dedicated coat room for guests use or storage during events
- Outlets built into audience seating for convenient access to power
- Inventory of in-house easels and furniture to accommodate stage and registration setups
- Price List and Event Estimate
Department and student organization events will have costs associated with them. To view the university price lists and estimates please log into the University Box folder. Please note only University Clients will have access to these links.
External Clients please complete the External Client Request Form to receive pricing and availability.
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City View Room
Scheduling Notice
The 7th Floor at 1957 E Street (City View and State Rooms) will be closed starting June 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 for a major renovation project, and all space requests have been paused. More specific details on the new spaces will be shared as they become available.
Location:
1957 E Street NW,
Washington, DC 20052
Housed on the 7th floor in the Elliott School of International Affairs building.
The City View Room (and rooftop terrace) features sweeping views of the top landmarks in the nation’s capital. This customizable event space provides an exceptional backdrop for your ideal event.
Nearest Metro: Farragut West
Parking: Elliott School Garage
- Maximum Capacities
Seated Banquet (8 people per table): 112
Box: 48
Classroom: 50
Conference: 25
Standing Reception: 200
Theater: 150Capacities are for estimates only and will vary based on specific A/V, set-up and catering needs.
- Venue Features
- Built-in AV technology that includes projector, screen, computer, microphones, and mounted camera for web conferencing on back wall. Portable TV monitors can also be used for programming or to display information in the venue.
- Access to the rooftop terrace that includes tables and chairs.
- Catering kitchen included with venue rental.
- Inventory of in-house furniture to accommodate banquet, reception, panel, conference, classroom, theater, and reception setups.
- Lobby for event registration
- Price List and Event Estimate
Department and student organization events will have costs associated with them. To view the university price lists and estimates please log into the University Box folder. Please note only University Clients will have access to these links.
External Clients please complete the External Client Request Form to receive pricing and availability.
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State Room
Scheduling Notice
The 7th Floor at 1957 E Street (City View and State Rooms) will be closed starting June 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 for a major renovation project, and all space requests have been paused. More specific details on the new spaces will be shared as they become available.
Location:
1957 E Street NW,
Washington, DC 20052
Housed on the 7th floor in the Elliott School of International Affairs building.
The State Room is a fixed-seat venue with the capacity to seat up to 70 people in a horseshoe-style seating arrangement with windows that showcase the picturesque view of the monuments and the National Mall.
Nearest Metro: Farragut West
Parking: Elliott School Garage
- Maximum Capacities
U-Shape 70
- Venue Features
- Built-in AV technology that includes push to talk microphones at each seat, computer, dual projectors and screens, three (3) large floor monitors, a translation booth (operators and equipment contracted separately), and mounted cameras for web conferencing
- Inventory of in-house furniture to accommodate registration or reception setups in the lobby
- Lobby for event registration
- Price List and Event Estimate
Department and student organization events will have costs associated with them. To view the university price lists and estimates please log into the University Box folder. Please note only University Clients will have access to these links.
External Clients please complete the External Client Request Form to receive pricing and availability.
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