Upcoming Events at Holmes Lounge

Holmes Lounge sits in the historic Ridgley Hall on Washington University’s Danforth Campus in St. Louis, MO. This on-campus event space hosts a range of gatherings, from student fairs to intimate performances like Jazz at Holmes. The room is configured to accommodate up to 140 guests in flexible layouts, with options for reception, lecture, or performance setups. When you’re ready to secure your event, we’ve got you covered with simple, no-fuss ticketing and venue details to help you move forward confidently.

Venue details at Holmes Lounge include flexible seating and a setup that can accommodate up to 140 guests. For events requiring different configurations, the maximum seating for buffet or lecture setups is 124. The space is part of Washington University’s Danforth Campus and is managed as an on-site venue option for campus programming.

Parking and Transportation

Parking is available in campus facilities, including the Danforth University Center (DUC) Garage and the East End Garage. Visitor parking rates apply.
Public transit options include the MetroLink with nearby stops in the loop area, plus local bus routes servicing the Danforth Campus (Gold/Red/Green lines and campus shuttles when applicable).

Nearby Hotels and Dining

Plan overnight stays or convenient meals nearby with these trusted options:

Moonrise Hotel — 6177 Delmar Blvd
Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta — 212 N Kingshighway
Cheshire Inn — 6300 Clayton Rd
Drury Inn Brentwood — 8700 Eager Rd
Hampton Inn Clayton/Galleria — 216 N Meramec Ave

For dining, you'll find a range of cafes and eateries in the Delmar Loop, Clayton, and Central West End areas, offering quick bites to sit-down meals within a short drive or ride from Holmes Lounge.

Notable Events and History

Holmes Lounge hosts a variety of campus events, including the historically famous Jazz at Holmes series. It remains a versatile space for lectures, receptions, performances, and receptions. The venue’s history as Ridgley Library adds a layer of local heritage to any event.

Booking and Access

Holmes Lounge is a dependable on-campus venue option with straightforward logistics for event organizers and guests. Whether you’re planning a small lecture, a formal reception, or a performance, we can help secure your seats and coordinate the details so your event runs smoothly.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Location: Holmes Lounge, Ridgley Hall, Danforth Campus, St. Louis, MO 63105.
Capacity and seating: 100–140 total; Standard setup configured for 140 seats; 31 pedestal tables; 123 wooden chairs; 16 leather lounge chairs; 12 folding tables; 1 Steinway grand piano.
Venue type: On-campus event space (Danforth Campus) run by Washington University; historically the former Ridgley Library.
Seating/chart notes: Space options include Standard Set (Tables + Chairs for 140) with max seating 124 for buffet/lecture setups.
Parking: Danforth University Center (DUC) Garage; East End Garage also referenced for campus events; visitor parking rates apply.
Transit: WashU campus accessible by MetroLink (closest lines/stops on the loop area) and bus routes (e.g., Gold/Red/Green lines).
Nearby hotels: Moonrise Hotel (6177 Delmar Blvd), Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta (212 N Kingshighway), Cheshire Inn (6300 Clayton Rd), Drury Inn Brentwood (8700 Eager Rd), Hampton Inn Clayton/Galleria (216 N Meramec Ave).
Notable events hosted: Jazz at Holmes (free jazz series historically held in Holmes Lounge); Volunteer Fair and other campus events have been listed for Holmes Lounge.
Renamed/demolished: No evidence of demolition or renaming; Holmes Lounge is described as the current space and history indicates it was the former Ridgley Library.

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