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San Jose Event Venues: Theaters, Concert Halls, and Stadiums

San Jose’s theaters, concert halls, and stadiums are ideal settings performances, conferences, and lectures and also provide interesting venues for weddings, parties, meetings and other events.

Center for the Performing Arts
408-288-2800
255 S. Almaden Blvd, San Jose
The Center for the Performing Arts offers its auditorium to rent for concerts, plays, performances, lectures, meetings, and other events. The auditorium seats up to 2,665 people and has a stage, an orchestra pit, a reception area, rehearsal rooms, and a box office.

Chinese Performing Arts of America
408-605-3217
377 S 1st St, San Jose
Chinese Performing Artists of America celebrates Chinese culture in America. The venue has spaces available to rent for performances, meetings, and other events. The 5,000 square feet Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 300 people. 1,000 and 500 square feet dance studios are also available for events.

Comedy Sportz
408-224-0842
288 S 2nd St, San Jose
Comedy Sportz is an improv comedy theater located at Camera 3 Theatre in downtown San Jose. The theater is available for private events with 50 to 100 people. Group discounts are also offered for groups of ten or more.

SAP Center San Jose
408-999-5757
525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose
The SAP Center San Jose is a 450,000 square feet sports and performance venue located on 17 acres in downtown San Jose. The facility seats up to 20,000 people. Group seating is available for parties and events.

Montgomery Theater
408-288-5437
271 S. Market St., San Jose
The Montgomery Theater is a historic 1936 theater located in downtown San Jose. The theater seats 536 people and is available to rent for performances and events.

San Jose Civic
408-792-4194
135 West San Carlos Street, San Jose
San Jose Civic is a Spanish Mission style concert venue. The facility accommodates performances and events with up to 2,890 people. The main floor seats 1,064 people. The balcony seats 1,194 people. The Dress Circle seats 632 people.

San Jose Improv Comedy Club
408-280-7475
62 S 2nd St, San Jose
San Jose Improv Comedy Club features live entertainment from established and up and coming comedians. The venue is available for private and semi private events with up to 400 people.

San Jose Municipal Stadium
408-297-1435
588 East Alma Avenue, San Jose
The San Jose Municipal Stadium is home to the San Jose Giants. Group tickets and premium seating areas are available for events. The Martinelli’s VIP deck accommodates groups with 15 to 160 people.

Tabard Theatre
408-679-2330
29 North San Pedro Street, San Jose
The Tabard Theatre is available to rent for performances and other events. The theater seats up to 150 people and has two dressing rooms and a box office.

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San Jose Event Venues: Social and Golf Clubs

San Jose has clubs offering golf, fitness facilities and a place for members to get together and enjoy common interests. Many of the clubs offer their facilities to rent for events.

African American Community Service Agency
408-292-3157
304 N. 6th St, San Jose
The African American Community Service Agency is located near San Jose City Hall in a refurbished 5,000 square feet firehouse. The facility has rooms available to rent for events including a multi-purpose room that accommodates up to 150 people.

Almaden Golf and Country Club
408-268-4653
6663 Hampton Dr, San Jose
Almaden Golf and Country Club is located in San Jose’s Almaden Valley. The country club features a clubhouse, an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, a pro shop, and a pool. The club has indoor and outdoor spaces available for weddings, banquets, and other events.

Almaden Valley Athletic Club
408-445-4900
5400 Camden Ave, San Jose
Almaden Valley Athletic Club has a six acre campus with a café, a fitness center, tennis courts, swimming pools, spas, and saunas. The swimming pool is available for birthday parties.

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
408-323-7814
23600 McKean Road, San Jose
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club features a 27 holes golf course with views of the Coyote Valley, a practice facility, and a clubhouse with a restaurant and banquet facilities. The club can accommodate weddings and other events with up to 250 people.

Club Auto Sport
408-770-1200
521 Charcot Ave, San Jose
Club Auto Sport is a community and event center for people who love automobiles. The venue has a 10,000 square feet clubhouse and lounge. Indoor and outdoor event space is available for events with up to 1,500 people.

Los Lagos Golf Course
408-361-0250
2995 Tuers Rd, San Jose
Los Lagos Golf Course features a golf course, a pro shop, practice facilities, and a restaurant. The facilities are available for banquets and other events.

Mexican Heritage Plaza
408-794-6240
1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose
Mexican Heritage Plaza is a cultural facility located in the Mayfair area of San Jose. The facility’s theater is available for performances and events with up to 500 people. Other spaces that can be rented for events include five classrooms, dance studios, a gallery, and gardens.

The Ranch Golf Club
408-270-0557
4601 Hill Top View Ln, San Jose
The Ranch Golf Club features a championship golf course and a clubhouse with a restaurant and a pro shop. The golf club is available for weddings and other events.

San Jose Municipal Golf Course
408-441-4653
1560 Oakland Rd, San Jose
San Jose Municipal Golf Course has a championship golf course, a driving range, a pro shop, and a bar and grill. The golf course is available for tournaments and events. Tournaments can include up to 80 players.

San Jose Scottish Rite Center
408-978-7483
2455 Masonic Drive, San Jose
The San Jose Scottish Rite Center offers 11,142 square feet of function space. The auditorium seats up to 444 people. Room 1 seats up to 144 people. Room 2 seats up to 108 people. Room 3 seats up to 240 people.

San José Woman’s Club
408-772-6667
75 S 11th St, San Jose
San José Woman’s Club has a historic 1929 clubhouse with spaces that are available to rent for events. The 3,000+ square feet Landmark Ballroom accommodates up to 300 guests. The Tea Room accommodates up to 112 guests. The Fireside Room accommodates up to 24 guests. A foyer and a full kitchen are also available for events.

Santa Teresa Golf Club
408-225-2650
260 Bernal Rd, San Jose
Santa Teresa Golf Club features a beautiful golf course and a golf shop. The club has indoor and outdoor function space available for weddings and other events with up to 300 people.

Silicon Valley Capital Club
408-971-9300
50 W San Fernando St, San Jose
Silicon Valley Capital Club offers spaces for weddings, meetings, and other events. The meeting rooms can accommodate events with up to 195 people for seated meals or 250 for standing receptions.

Silver Creek Valley Country Club
408-239-5888
5460 Country Club Parkway, San Jose
Silver Creek Valley Country Club features a golf course, a beautiful clubhouse, a pool, tennis courts, and a fitness center. The club has a banquet room and outdoor settings available for weddings and other events.

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San Jose Event Venues: Office Buildings

San Jose has many office buildings and some offer meeting rooms and other function space for events.

Regus – California, San Jose Airport
408-573-6000
2033 Gateway Place, San Jose
Regus California, San Jose Airport is an office building located adjacent to the airport. The building’s amenities include a business lounge, a restaurant, and a fitness room. The building has meeting rooms available for events.

Regus – California San Jose North
408-432-7200
2880 Zanker Road, San Jose
Regus California San Jose North San Jose is an office building located five minutes from the San Jose airport. The building’s amenities include a courtyard and a restaurant. The building has meeting rooms available for events.

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San Jose Event Venues: Hotels and Inns

San Jose has many hotels and inns with ballrooms, meeting rooms, and other event facilities. Hotels and inns make ideal venues for events with out of town guests as they provide overnight accommodations right on site, plus hotels and inns are conveniently located.

Wyndham Garden San Jose Airport
408-453-5340
1355 North 4th Street, San Jose
Wyndham Garden San Jose Airport is a comfortable hotel located one mile from the San Jose airport. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a business center, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel has 4,000 square feet of function space available for events including a 2,500 square feet ballroom that accommodates up to 200 people.

Clarion Inn Silicon Valley
408-972-2200
3200 Monterey Rd, San Jose
Clarion Inn Silicon Valley is a 47 guestroom hotel located near downtown San Jose. The hotel’s amenities include an exercise room, an outdoor heated pool, and a hot tub. The hotel has a 256 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 26 people.

Comfort Suites San Jose Airport
408-392-9009
1510 North 1st Street, San Jose
Comfort Suites San Jose Airport is a 50 guestroom hotel with a fitness room and a business center. The hotel has a meeting room available for events with up to 60 people.

Courtyard San Jose Airport
408-441-6111
1727 Technology Drive, San Jose
Courtyard San Jose Airport is a 139 guestroom hotel with a restaurant, a fitness center, a pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel has 1,250 square feet of function space available for events. The two 625 square feet meeting rooms each accommodate up to 40 people.

Doubletree Hotel San Jose
408-453-4000
2050 Gateway Place, San Jose
Doubletree Hotel San Jose is located less than ½ mile from the San Jose airport. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop, a business center, a fitness center, a pool, and a Jacuzzi. The hotel has 48,000 square feet of function space available for events. The 9,940 square feet dividable Bayshore Ballroom and Gateway Ballroom each accommodate up to 1,200 people and have a 6,000 + square feet Foyer. The 1,088 square feet Carmel and Santa Clara Rooms, the 986 square feet San Jose Room, the 938 square feet Monteray Room, and the 928 square feet San Carlos Room each accommodate up to 90 people. The 600 square feet Boardroom seats 16 people. The 280 square feet Chardonnay, Riesling, and Zinfandel Rooms each seat 10 people. The 135 square feet Capitola room seats six people.

Fairfield Inn and Suites San Jose Airport
408-453-3133
1755 North 1st Street, San Jose
Fairfield Inn and Suites San Jose Airport is a 152 guestroom hotel with a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel’s 714 square feet Garden Terrace accommodates events with up to 60 people. The 403 square feet boardroom accommodates up to 14 people.

The Fairmont San Jose
408-998-1900
170 South Market Street, San Jose
The Fairmont San Jose is an elegant 805 guestroom hotel with restaurants, a business center, and a day spa with a pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a Jacuzzi. The hotel has 65,000 square feet of function space available for events and can accommodate groups with up to 3,000 people.

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
408-282-8800
211 South 1st Street, San Jose
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown is a historic 1911 hotel located in downtown San Jose. The 86 guestroom hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a fitness center, and bocce courts. The hotel can accommodate events with up to 250 people. Event facilities include the lobby, the outdoor plaza, and the hotel’s restaurant.

Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose
408-298-7373
55 Old Tully Rd, San Jose
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose is located five miles from the San Jose Airport and Convention Center. The 80 guestroom hotel’s amenities include a business center, a fitness room, and a pool. The hotel’s 1,050 square feet Sahara Room accommodates up to 60 people. The 150 square feet Boardroom accommodates up to 20 people.

Hilton San Jose
408-287-2100
300 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose
Hilton San Jose is located next to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The 353 guestroom hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a business center, a fitness room, a pool, and a Jacuzzi. The hotel’s dividable 2,772 square feet Almaden Ballroom accommodates up to 400 people. The 638 square feet San Carlos I room and the 609 square feet San Carlos II room each accommodate up to 75 people or combine to accommodate up to 200 people. The 638 square feet Santa Clara I and the 609 square feet Santa Clara II each accommodate up to 75 people or combine to accommodate up to 200 people. The 700 square feet University Room accommodates up to 75 people. The 736 square feet Plaza Room accommodates up to 100 people. The 304 square feet Pacific Room accommodates up to 35 people. The 615 square feet Executive Boardroom seats 14 people.

Country Inn & Suites Radisson, San Jose Airport
408-467-1789
1350 N Fourth Street, San Jose
Country Inn & Suites Radisson, San Jose Airport is a 126 guestroom hotel located one block from San Jose’s light rail. The hotel’s amenities include a business center, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel has two meeting rooms available for events totaling 1,792 square feet. The larger meeting room is 960 square feet and accommodates up to 45 people.

Hotel De Anza
408-286-1000
233 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose
Hotel De Anza is a historic 100 guestroom hotel that was originally built in 1931. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant and a club. The hotel’s Palm Court Terrace is available for weddings and other events with up to 200 people. The La Pastaia Restaurant accommodates events with up to 150 people. The De Anza Room accommodates up to 64 people. The San Jose Room accommodates up to 50 people. The Hedley Club Lounge accommodates up to 40 people. The Board Room seats 12 people. The Executive Suite seats 8 people. The Library Suites seats 6 people.

Hotel Valencia Santana Row
855-596-3396
355 Santana Row, San Jose
Hotel Valencia Santana Row is a 212 guestroom hotel located in Santana Row. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a bar, a business center, a spa, and a swimming pool. The hotel’s 2,268 square feet dividable Valencia Room accommodates up to 285 people. The 3,396 square feet Courtyard accommodates up to 250 people. The 2,640 square feet Cielo Rooftop Terrace accommodates up to 100 people. The 768 square feet Santana Room accommodates up to 80 people. The 432 square feet Bella Vista Room accommodates up to 45 people. The 336 square feet Executive Boardroom seats 10 people.

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
408-998-0400
282 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown is located in downtown San Jose adjacent to the light rail and train station in downtown San Jose. The 234 guestroom hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a fitness center, and a sauna. The hotel’s 5,874 square feet Grand Hall accommodates events with up to 680 people. The Silicon Room accommodates up to 32 people. The Almaden Boardroom seats 12 people.

Aloft San Jose Cupertino
408-864-0300
4241 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose
The Aloft San Jose Cupertino is located in Silicon Valley, 2 miles from Santana Row. The 79 guuestroom hotel’s amenities include a business center, a fitness center, a heated pool, and a hot tub. The hotel’s 1,086 square feet Gentry Room accommodates up to 80 people. The 779 square feet Esquire Room accommodates up to 35 people.

San Jose Airport Inn
408-453-7750
1440 N. 1st St, San Jose
The San Jose Airport Inn is located one mile from the San Jose Airport near the light rail. The hotel’s amenities include an outdoor pool. The hotel has a conference room available for events with up to 30 people.

Four Points By Sheraton San Jose Airport
408-452-0200
1471 North 4th Street, San Jose
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Airport is located less than one mile from the airport and five miles from downtown San Jose. The 196 guestroom hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a business center, a fitness center, and a pool. The hotel has over 6,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space and can accommodate events with up to 250 guests.

Residence Inn San Jose South
408-226-7676
6111 San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose
Residence Inn San Jose South is a 150 suite hotel with a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel has a 696 square feet meeting room that is available for events with up to 50 people.

The Westin San Jose
408-295-2000
302 South Market Street, San Jose
The Westin San Jose is located in downtown San Jose. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a business center, and a fitness center. The hotel has 10,000 square feet of meeting space available for events. The 3,425 square feet Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 300 people and connects to the Atrium. The Sainte Claire Room accommodates up to 200 people. The 1,025 square feet Courtyard Room accommodates up to 100 people. The Courtyard Atrium accommodates up to 100 people. The 750 square feet Santa Vesta Room accommodates up to 80 people. The 750 square feet Saratoga and Santa Cruz Rooms each accommodate up to 65 people. The Boardroom seats 10 people.

Staybridge Suites San Jose
408-436-1600
1602 Crane Court, San Jose
Staybridge Suites San Jose is located 1.5 miles from the airport and 4 miles from downtown San Jose. The hotel’s amenities include a business center, a fitness center, a pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel has a 768 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 40 people.

Wyndham Garden San Jose Silicon Valley
408-972-7800
399 Silicon Valley Boulevard, San Jose
The Wyndham Garden is a 208 guestroom hotel with a restaurant, a lounge, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel has 5,651 square feet of function space available for events. The 2,622 square feet White Oak Room accommodates up to 200 people. The 1,152 square feet Bay Room accommodates up to 100 people. The 900 square feet Madrone and Mission Rooms each accommodate up to 80 people. The 810 square feet Monterey Room accommodates up to 80 people. The 342 square feet Carmel Room accommodates up to 20 people. The 77 square feet Santa Cruise Room seats 10 people.

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San Jose Event Venues: Event and Convention Centers

San Jose has several event and convention centers including single and multiple rooms facilities which can accommodate all sorts of events.

Corinthian Grand Ballroom
408-292-1141 x 2332
196 N 3rd St, San Jose
The Corinthian Grand Ballroom is located in an impressive 1924 building in downtown San Jose. The Grand Ballroom features 60’ceilings with crystal chandeliers, a granite balcony, and 30’ palm trees. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 600 people for standing events or 300 people for seated events. The Phoenix Lounge is available for events with up to 120 people. The Gold, Silver, and Bronze Rooms are available for events with up to 40 people each. The Olympia and Decathlon Rooms are also available for events.

Fallon House
408-918-1055
Corner of San Pedro and West St. John Streets, San Jose
Fallon House and Garden is a historic house located in downtown San Jose. The grounds are available for events with up to 300 people. The meeting room accommodates up to 60 people for standing events or 30 people for conferences. The dining room accommodates up to 20 people.

Napredak Hall
408-435-9933
770 Montague Expy, San Jose
Napredak Hall is available for weddings, receptions, banquets, parties, and other events. The hall accommodates theater seating events with up to 600 people, classrooms seating events with up to 500 people, or banquet seating events with up to 400 people. Amenities include an elevated stage, a large conference room, a commercial kitchen, and an outdoor barbecue area.

San Jose City Hall
408-535-3500
200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose
San José City Hall has spaces available for events. The 6,948 square feet Rotunda features a 110’ tall dome ceiling and accommodates events with up to 400 people. The Council Chambers seat 319 people. The 18,797 square feet West Plaza accommodates up to 1,233 people. The 15,945 square feet East Plaza accommodates up to 1,063 people. The 5,867 square feet Bamboo Courtyard accommodates up to 392 people.

San Jose Convention Center
408-792-4538
408 Almaden Blvd., San Jose
The San Jose Convention Center is located in downtown San Jose. The facility has 143,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 22,000 square feet ballroom, 100,000 square feet of prefunction space, and up to 31 meeting rooms. The convention center has banquet space for up to 5,000 people and the meeting rooms capacities range from 50 to 2,400 people.

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San Jose Event Venues: Churches, Chapels, and Temples

San Jose has churches, chapels, and temples that provide event space for weddings and religious ceremonies as well as secular events.

Temple Emanu-El
408-292-0939
1010 University Avenue, San Jose
Temple Emanu-El has an elegant domed sanctuary that seats 500 people in upholstered chairs and features stained glass windows, a carved Torah Ark, and an adjoining chapel. The Temple’s social hall features a stage and kitchen and is available to rent for events. The property also includes a pre-school, a gift shop, and a private courtyard.

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San Jose Event Venues: Bowling Alleys

San Jose’s bowling alleys are fun places to have birthday parties and other events. Many have party packages available.

Bowlero San Jose
408-578-8500
5420 Thornwood Drive, San Jose
Bowlero San Jose is a bowling alley with 9 bowling lanes, 6 billiards tables, multimedia screens, and a bar. The 50,000 square feet facility is available for events with up to 700 guests. Birthday party packages are also available.

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Event Venues in San Jose, California

San Jose, the third largest city in California, is located 50 miles south of San Francisco. The city is sunny most of the year and offers a host of activities and attractions. More information about San Jose, California.

There are too many event venues in San Jose to list them all on a single page, so a selection of venues are split into categories on the following pages.

Bowling Alleys
Churches, Chapels, and Temples
Event and Convention Centers
Hotels and Inns
Museums, Galleries, and Zoos
Office Buildings
Parks and Community Centers
Restaurants, Bars, and Clubs
Schools, Colleges, and Learning Centers
Social and Golf Clubs
Theaters, Concert Halls, and Stadiums

Take Home Gifts
Once you decide on a venue for your event, there are lots of other decisions that you will need to make. Here is a suggestion: instead of the usual goody bags, why not send guests home with something that will really provide them with a memory of your event? Photos from one of our photo booths and the always fun flip-books make great take-home souvenirs.

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San Jose Event Venues: Schools, Colleges, and Learning Centers

San Jose’s schools, colleges, and learning centers offer workshops and event space including classrooms and auditoriums.

Cevalo Riding Academy
408-227-3529
1896 Senter Rd, San Jose
Cevalo Riding Academy is a nonprofit riding school located near Uvas Canyon County Park. The riding academy offers birthday party packages, team building activities, and riding camps.

Evergreen Valley College
408-270-6405
3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose
Evergreen Valley College has a 175 acre campus located in San Jose’s eastern foothills. The college offers its facilities to rent for events. Spaces include an amphitheater, theaters, halls, classrooms, computer labs, dance studios, gyms, and sports fields.

National Hispanic University
408-254-6900
14271 Story Rd, San Jose
The National Hispanic University has an 11 acre campus located in East San Jose. The campus includes eighteen classrooms, two science labs, two computer labs, a library, an amphitheater, and an athletic field.

Petroglyph Ceramic Lounge
831-458-1117
140 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose
Petroglyph Ceramic Lounge is a ceramics glazing (painting) studio. The studio offers birthday party packages for adults and kids.

A Work of Heart
408-266-1005
2196 Lincoln Ave, San Jose
A Work of Heart is an art workshop offering classes and studio space for kids and adults. The venue offers birthday party packages.

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