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Located inside the redeveloped historic Lackawanna Station in Montclair, The Big Room is a large, flexible event space that can host up to 3,000 attendees across 34,000 square feet. Whether you’re planning a concert, conference, trade show, or community market, The Big Room offers customizable seating configurations, with AV and stage included in the rental package. The venue has a rich history as part of the Lackawanna Station arts initiative and continues to host a variety of events from public markets to product parades.

We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats, plan logistics, and find convenient places to stay and eat nearby.

Practical details for planners and attendees

  • Up to 3,000 attendees in a versatile 34,000 sq ft space.
  • Custom seating configurations are available; seating options and AV/stage are included in rental packages.
  • Two large parking lots on either side of Lackawanna Station with ~400 spaces total. Pay via the Honk app; street parking also available.
  • Transit: Near NJ Transit bus routes 11, 28, 29, 34, 97. Closest rail access via Bay Street Station (Montclair).
  • Nearby hotels: The MC Hotel (Autograph Collection) at 690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair.
  • Nearby dining and amenities: A range of restaurants and cafes near Montclair’s bustling downtown area, plus convenient shopping and services in the Lackawanna Station district.
  • Notable events: Hosted the Montclair Flea, public markets, the 2025 grand opening of the Lackawanna Station arts initiative, and the 2026 IIDA Morristown City Center Product Parade, among others.
  • Access: The venue remains active and open as of early 2026 with no reports of demolition or renaming.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: The Big Room, Lackawanna Station, 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042.
  • Capacity: Up to 3,000 attendees within a 34,000 sq ft space.
  • Venue type: Large, flexible, multi-use event space inside a redeveloped historic train station.
  • Seating/chart: Custom seating configurations available; rental includes seating options and AV/stage as part of the package.
  • Parking: Two large parking lots on either side of Lackawanna Station with about 400 spaces total; paid via the Honk app; street parking also available.
  • Transit: Near NJ Transit bus routes 11, 28, 29, 34, 97; closest rail access via Bay Street Station (Montclair).
  • Nearby hotels: The MC Hotel (Autograph Collection) at 690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair.
  • Notable events hosted: Montclair Flea and various public markets; grand opening of Lackawanna Station arts initiative in 2025; events such as the 2026 IIDA Morristown City Center Product Parade have taken place at The Big Room.
  • Renamed/demolished: No reports of demolition or renaming; The Big Room remains an active venue within Lackawanna Station as of early 2026.