Upcoming Events at Kridel Grand Ballroom at Portland Art Museum

The Kridel Grand Ballroom at the Portland Art Museum offers a refined, versatile space in the heart of downtown Portland. With 9,000 square feet of flexible floor space, this large ballroom is ideal for galas, fundraisers, weddings, and corporate events. The venue features a full proscenium stage, built-in sound and projection systems, and an adjoining lobby that provides a natural flow for receptions and pre-function areas. Capacity supports receptions up to 1,000, banquets for up to 560 (rounds of 10), theater seating for 900, and classroom setups for 400. The space remains a staple for premier events in the city, closely tied to the PAM campus expansion and the Mark Rothko Pavilion opening in 2025.

Located at 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205, the Kridel Grand Ballroom is walkable to transit options and surrounded by dining, lodging, and cultural attractions. We’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transportation, and nearby hotel and restaurant choices to help you plan a seamless event experience.

Planning an event at the Kridel Grand Ballroom? Secure your seats and coordinate logistics with a trusted contact. We offer straightforward, no-fuss assistance to help you book the right setup, confirm technical needs, and align with preferred hotel partners for guest accommodations. The venue remains active and well-regarded, with a long track record of hosting city-wide galas, weddings, and corporate gatherings.

Venue Details

: 9,000 sq ft ballroom with adjoining lobby
Seating configurations: Reception 1,000; Banquet 560 (rounds of 10); Theater 900; Classroom 400
Stage/AV: Full proscenium stage; built-in sound and projection systems
Floor plan: Floor plans available via venue listings (e.g., Zola)

Parking & Transit

Nearby paid parking lots and metered street parking; accessible parking spaces available
Transit: TriMet lines nearby (NS and A/B loop); stops at SW 10th/Jefferson and surrounding streets
Smart payments: Reef app commonly used for parking payments

Nearby Hotels & Restaurants (Affiliate Partners)

Nearby Dining & Amenities

Downtown Portland dining options within easy reach for pre- or post-event meals
Assorted coffee shops and casual eateries in the Pearl District and downtown core

Notable Highlights

Historic city-center venue with a modern expansion, now part of the PAM campus footprint
Regularly hosts galas, fundraisers, weddings, and large corporate events

For venue-specific inquiries, floor plans, and technical requirements, contact us and we’ll connect you with the right resources. We’ve got you covered for a smooth, reliable booking process.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Location and venue: Kridel Grand Ballroom, Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205.
Space and capacity: 9,000 sq ft; Reception up to 1,000; Banquet (rounds of 10) up to 560; Theater 900; Classroom 400.
Venue type: Large ballroom with adjoining lobby, full proscenium stage, and built-in sound/projection systems; used for galas, fundraisers, weddings, and corporate events.
Seating chart/floor plan: Floor plans available via venue listings (e.g., Kridel Grand Ballroom floor plan shown on Zola; capacity details corroborated by vendor listings).
Parking: Nearby paid lots plus metered street parking; accessible parking spaces available; Reef app often used for parking payments.
Transit: Walkable to bus and streetcar lines; TriMet stops near the museum (NS and A/B loop lines; SW 10th/Jefferson bus stops).
Nearby hotels: AC Hotel Downtown Portland and The Paramount Portland Hotel are listed as preferred hotel partners.
Notable events hosted: The ballroom has hosted city-wide galas, fundraisers, weddings, and large-scale corporate events; PAM notes this space has hosted premier events for decades.
Renaming/demolition status: Not demolished or renamed; the PAM campus was expanded (Mark Rothko Pavilion opened in November 2025) and Kridel remains in use.

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