Arts Ballroom

Arts Ballroom

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Arts Ballroom Positioned on the ground level of the Arts Condominium, this 1920s Art Deco inspired building was the former site of the Hotel Sylvania.

Arts Ballroom Catering and Events is Philadelphiaโ€™s premiere special events venue located directly off of the Avenue of the Arts, where cultural sophistication and diversity meet the richness of tradition and history. Boasting a two-story Grand Hall, Ballroom, and Mezzanine, the Arts Ballroom offers both historical distinction and contemporary style for events from 100-550 guests. All showings by appointment only.

10/05/2026

A beautiful space sets the stage. The right people bring it to life. โœจ

Because what happens before the doors open matters just as much as what happens after.

Every event at Arts Ballroom begins with listening, planning and understanding what our clients envision for their day.

๐ŸŽฌ Behind the scenes, our team works through the details, coordinates the moving pieces and helps turn ideas into moments that feel effortless when guests finally arrive.

Itโ€™s personal attention combined with the experience of a team that understands how much every detail matters.

Because unforgettable events arenโ€™t simply hosted. Theyโ€™re carefully brought to life. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ“น Discover Arts Ballroom | The People

09/28/2026

Step inside Arts Ballroom. โœจ

In the heart of Center City Philadelphia, the history meets timeless elegance in a setting designed for extraordinary occasions.

From the architectural details to the scale and atmosphere of the ballroom, every element creates possibilities. A grand reception. An intimate ceremony. A corporate gala. A celebration transformed by lighting, florals, music and your own vision. ๐Ÿ˜

Itโ€™s a space with a distinctive character, yet one that can become uniquely yours.

Because at Arts Ballroom, a beautiful space is only the beginning.

๐Ÿ“น Discover Arts Ballroom | The Space

Photos from Arts Ballroom's post 09/25/2026

Two hearts completely in sync, sharing a moment that was theirs alone. ๐Ÿ’›

A beautiful pause between โ€œI doโ€ and โ€œletโ€™s celebrate!โ€ ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฅ‚ Just married, Jeremy & Denise stepped into the ballroom for a quiet moment together before the doors opened and the celebration began. โœจ A first dance, a few spins, a chance to take it all in... just the two of them, surrounded by the beauty of the room and the excitement of everything still to come.

๐Ÿ“ท Beautifully captured by Mike Morby

Photos from McShea Photography's post 09/23/2026
09/21/2026

Every celebration has a story. So does the place where it happens. โœจ

Before becoming Arts Ballroom, our home at 1324 Locust Street was already part of Philadelphiaโ€™s history.

Built in 1923 as the Hotel Sylvania, the building has witnessed more than a century of stories, gatherings and transformations. Today, that legacy lives on in a space where new memories are created every day. ๐Ÿฅ‚

๐“ฆ๐“ฎ๐“ต๐“ฌ๐“ธ๐“ถ๐“ฎ ๐“ฝ๐“ธ ๐““๐“ฒ๐“ผ๐“ฌ๐“ธ๐“ฟ๐“ฎ๐“ป ๐“๐“ป๐“ฝ๐“ผ ๐“‘๐“ช๐“ต๐“ต๐“ป๐“ธ๐“ธ๐“ถ, a series that takes you beyond the celebration to discover the history, details, people and experiences that make this place so special.

This is where our story begins. And thereโ€™s so much more to discover.

๐Ÿ“น Discover Arts Ballroom | The Story

Photos from Arts Ballroom's post 09/15/2026

โœจ After saying โ€œI do,โ€ Natalie & Scott celebrated the beginning of their new chapter with all the people who matter most.

A reception full of energy, laughter, love, and joyful moments shared with family and friends - the kind of memories that last a lifetime. ๐Ÿค๐Ÿฅ‚

๐Ÿ“ท Amanda Nichols | Documentary Family & Wedding Photographer

๐Ÿ”— ArtsBallroom.com | ๐Ÿ“ž 215-621-8561

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Photos from Arts Ballroom's post 09/05/2026

Natalie & Scott said โ€œI do,โ€ Loka said โ€œwoof,โ€ and a new family began. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿค

Beautiful memories from this special ceremony, filled with love, joy, and the sweetest moments at The Arts Ballroom.

We feel so lucky to collect so many beautiful memories like these. ๐Ÿฅฐ Theyโ€™re what inspire us and make what we do so special!

๐Ÿ“ท Amanda Nichols | Documentary Family & Wedding Photographer

To learn more about us:
๐Ÿ”— ArtsBallroom.com
๐Ÿ“ž 215-621-8561 ๐Ÿ’Œ[email protected]

Photos from Key Moments Photography's post 08/31/2026

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1324 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA
19107

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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