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Venue Details

Download our comprehensive PDF venue guide to discover everything you need to know about hosting your event at one of Washington DC’s most iconic venues. Inside, you’ll find detailed rental information, floor plans, capacity charts, amenities, and booking guidelines for weddings, galas, corporate events, and more. 

Exterior View of the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium from Constitution Avenue
Expansive view of the main auditorium featuring chevron wood flooring, 45ft columns, and massive chandeliers.
Green rooms featuring dark emerald walls with gold detailing, parquet wood flooring, and gold chandeliers.

All About that Space

From the Auditorium to the glittering Green Rooms, the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium is where grandeur meets versatility. There's a perfect space available for your next big event, whether it's for 100 or 1000. 

Mellon Auditorium Washington, D.C.'s top venue for corporate events, galas, and weddings.
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Expansive view of the stage, chevron flooring, towering columns, and massive chandeliers in the main auditorium of the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium.
Vibrant herb-crusted tenderloin with yellow and purple heirloom carrots on matte black plate with gold flatware.
Ridgewells Catering Logo Mellon Auditorium

As steeped in history as the venue itself, Ridgewells Catering has been raising the bar in the D.C. social scene for over 95 years. From intimate gatherings to elegant galas Ridgewells approaches every special event with a commitment to excellence, and a passion for celebration.

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Ridgewells Catering actively manages events at the Mellon Auditorium, and our team is uniquely equipped to guide you through every step of the planning process.

Perfectly grilled beef tenderloin atop multicolored tiny potatoes and carrots
Ridgewells Catering Exclusive Events Catering Mellon Auditorium

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Mellon Auditorium Washington D.C.

A Classic Destination Since 1935

Dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 25, 1935, the Mellon Auditorium has been the home of countless storied events throughout the decades. Its classical revival architecture and home directly on Constitution Avenue have positioned the auditorium as a premiere space in Washington, D.C., and recent renovations have ensured it stays that way for years to come. 

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Galas, corporate events, weddings, and all things newsworthy. Check out our blog for news and inspiration at Washington, D.C.'s Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium!

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