Event Venues In Atlanta Georgia

Unique Event Venues, Breathtaking Views

Located in downtown Atlanta GA, the Aquarium’s extraordinary Oceans Ballroom event venue is designed to house private events that make a serious splash. With up to 23,000 square feet of flexible space, Oceans Ballroom can be tailored to suit your event needs perfectly. The dramatic event space will set the tone of the evening as your guests enter at the private ballroom entrance with a passed signature drink. Later, we’ll satisfy even the most picky palate with our creative menu options from Wolfgang Puck Catering.

Event Venue Options

When it comes to hosting events, we have a wide variety of options available that can accommodate groups of all shapes and sizes.

Oceans Ballroom
For your next special event, select the Oceans Ballroom to accommodate up to 1,000 people for a seated dinner or 1,200 for a reception. You can also split the ballroom into three smaller sections, Arctic, Pacific or Atlantic, to accommodate a smaller group. Take a virtual tour of our event space.
Room Details
- 16,400 sq ft
- (23,000 sq ft including pre-function)
- 150×112 Dimensions
- 19-21 Ceiling Height
- 1,200 Reception
- 1,000 Banquet
- 1,500 Theater
- 600 Classroom
Atlantic Ballroom
The Atlantic Room has easy access to the Antarctic Pre-Function space where you can greet your guests and set up a bar for them to grab a beverage as they walk down to the Aquarium for admission prior to your event. Take a virtual tour of our event space.
Room Details
- 3,200 sq. ft.
- 42×91 Dimensions
- 19-21 Ceiling Height
- 200 Reception
- 180 Banquet
- 400 Ceremony
Pacific Ballroom
This Pacific Room is the center section of the Oceans Ballroom and the largest area available, with accommodations for up to 300 people. The Indian Pre-Function space is directly outside this room, which will provide you easy access to one of our aquatic viewing windows. Take a virtual tour of our event space.
Room Details
- 5,500 sq ft
- 60×92 Dimensions
- 19-21 Ceiling Height
- 400 Reception
- 300 Banquet
- 700 Theater
- 250 Classroom
Arctic Ballroom
The Arctic Room is our most popular, with a private view of our beluga whales. Watch the beluga whales as they perform and entertain your guests while their taste buds are awakened by a custom menu from Wolfgang Puck Catering. Include Aquarium admission as a part of the evening, and your guests will have the opportunity to visit the galleries prior to your event. Take a virtual tour of our event space.
Room Details
- 4,200 sq ft
- 48×88 Dimensions
- 19-21 Ceiling Height
- 250 Reception150 Banquet
- 340 Theater
- 140 Classroom
Entire Aquarium Event
For large events, Georgia Aquarium can be yours exclusively after hours. The entire Aquarium can be made available as a distinctive reception space for a genuinely inspiring experience. Our six galleries are always changing with new animals and features to provide a unique colorful backdrop for your special event.
This option can accommodate events up to 5,000 guests.
Gallery Events
Our exclusive exhibit gallery event program was designed for smaller, intimate groups that want to dine amongst the Aquarium inhabitants. Imagine cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while beluga whales enchant your guests. Dine alongside whale sharks, the ocean’s “gentle giants.” Escape to the tropics and marvel at one of the largest living reef exhibits in the world. Georgia Aquarium’s exclusive gallery event program was designed to help you create an unforgettable event inside one of the Aquarium’s galleries.
Ocean Voyager
Enchant your guests with a voyage to the ocean floor. They will be captivated as tens of thousands of fish swim overhead and will marvel as they dine alongside the largest aquarium viewing window in North America.
Cold Water Quest
Transport your guests to the Arctic as they experience a reception or seated dinner among the chilly unknown….
Tropical Diver
Escape to the tropics and engage your guests in the relaxing and intimate menu as they are mesmerized by one of the largest living reef exhibits in the world.
Pemberton Place
For events of more than 10,000 people, there’s no better way to make a splash than by combining the city’s two most popular attractions: The World of Coca-Cola and Georgia Aquarium — as well as the green space in between. When you reserve all of Pemberton Place, you’ll give your guests an impressive experience that teaches them about the past, present and future of Coca-Cola, the world’s best-known brand.
Combined, Georgia Aquarium and The World of Coca-Cola will be your playground with more than 750,000 square feet of event space. Your guests can mingle between the two attractions while they enjoy culinary creations from Wolfgang Puck Catering.