Unique Venues in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge is full of surprises and its collection of unconventional event spaces is no exception.
Across the Capital City, historic landmarks, industrial spaces, art galleries, and outdoor venues are redefining what a great event can look like. Find your perfect match for a wedding, meeting, crawfish boil, or any occasion worth celebrating.
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
Capacity: 200
For a truly unexpected outdoor event venue, look no further than the Baton Rouge Zoo. Host your event at the Capital One Pavilion and Picnic Grove to enjoy access to the public areas of the zoo before sunset and exclusive event activities. Make your event even more memorable with the zoo’s additional event services, including catering, private animal experiences, inflatables for kids, climbing wall, and face painting.
Capitol Park Museum, a Louisiana State Museum
Capacity: 500+
Art, architecture, and history converge at the Capitol Park Museum. The striking use of glass, marble, and metal throughout creates beautiful backdrops for wedding ceremonies, receptions, fundraisers, holiday parties, corporate celebrations, and more. Spaces feature incredible works of art that will mesmerize your guests, including a rare mosaic by Conrad Albrizio and a shimmering hanging sculpture that evokes the Mississippi River. If you’d like your event to be held outdoors, the covered Plaza frames a magnificent view of the State Capitol against green lawns and a quiet reflecting pool.
Cary Saurage Community Arts Center
Capacity: 80
Creative events call for a creative space. The Cary Saurage Community Arts Center spans more than 12,000 square feet and includes a black box theater, recording studio, visual artist studios, an exhibition gallery, conference rooms, and a rooftop terrace.
Jubans Restaurant & Bar
Capacity: 8-200
Jubans Restaurant & Bar is home to more than 11 uniquely designed rooms, making it a natural choice for gatherings of any size. Host an intimate gathering in the wine cellar or a chic get-together in the Tigre Lounge. Chateau Juban is perfect for larger gatherings and The Patio brings an outdoor option to the mix.
Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM)
Capacity: 700
Wow your guests with an event held in a working planetarium! The Louisiana Art & Science Museum accommodates elegant cocktail parties and buffet dinners in the Bert S. Turner Family Atrium, private shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, lectures and boardroom-style meetings in the classrooms, and corporate meetings in the auditorium. The museum can also host small wedding receptions.
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
Capacity: 300
Designed like a castle and registered as a National Historic Landmark, Louisiana's Old State Capitol sits high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. The Gothic Revival interior features stunning stained glass windows and intricate quatrefoil accents that lend color and drama to any occasion. Weddings, galas, fundraisers, banquets, and corporate luncheons are all at home here, and the space can also be booked for photo sessions and filming.
LSU Museum of Art at the Shaw Center for the Arts
Capacity: 400
Amaze your guests with an event surrounded by incredible works of art at the LSU Museum of Art at the Shaw Center for the Arts. Social, corporate, and nonprofit events all find a home here, with spaces ranging from the expansive 13,000-square-foot LSU Museum of Art to the intimate Cary Saurage Object Lab. The rooftop terrace is a showstopper, treating guests to sweeping views of the river, downtown, and the Old State Capitol.
Burden Museum & Botanic Gardens
Capacity: 300
Lush gardens and open skies are a main feature of the venues at Burden Museum & Botanic Gardens. The 2,400-square-foot open-air Botanic Gardens Pavilion is as fitting for a crawfish boil as it is for a black-tie reception. The Steele Burden Memorial Orangerie seats up to 100 guests in a stunning atrium, and the historic Windrush Gardens at the LSU Rural Life Museum can host up to 300 guests.
Red Stick Social
Capacity: 600+
Spread across five levels, Red Stick Social is a dynamic and activity-packed venue. With a restaurant, two bars, rooftop lounge, live music venue, Brunswick bowling alleys with four lanes, private meeting rooms and more, this venue is designed to accommodate all of your event needs. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, and events can incorporate live music, karaoke, trivia, and games. The space is a great fit for corporate events and team-building, weddings, retirement parties, birthday celebrations, and more.
The Tunnel
Capacity: 50
Few venues in Baton Rouge carry the mystique of The Tunnel. Brick walls, velvet and leather furnishings, and a Gatsby-esque atmosphere set the scene for an event unlike anything else in the city. Extravagant multi-course feasts for up to 20 guests are served on fine china and crystal, and intimate receptions of 50 or fewer are warmly accommodated. Customized lighting and music bring each event to life, and the venue's storied history adds a layer of intrigue that no traditional ballroom can match.
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