Make Her Quinceañera Magical at St. Paul Event Center

Make your quinceañera an unforgettable celebration at St. Paul Event Center, where 14,000 square feet of flexible space transforms to match your vision—whether it’s a glamorous ballroom affair, a modern celebration, or a traditional fiesta. With room for up to 420 seated guests or 680 standing, there’s plenty of space for dancing, dining, and celebrating with all your loved ones.

Our sleek, stylish venue features customizable layouts, elegant décor options, and state-of-the-art audiovisual technology to set the perfect mood. From breathtaking stage backdrops to sparkling table settings and dramatic lighting, every detail is designed to make your special day feel truly magical. Want to make a grand entrance? Our spacious design allows for creative entrances, from classic limo drop-offs to choreographed dances that steal the show.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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  • With over 14,000 square feet of space, the venue capacity is 400 seated and 680 standing. A combination of both can be utilized to facilitate higher guest counts.

  • 12 hours of event time (includes load in and load out)

    On-site suite/ready room

    Open concept lounge area off of main venue

    4 windows that open to create a unique urban balcony

    6' round tables

    2.5' high top tables

    Cafe-style chairs in neutral slate/white

    8' banquet tables

    Lounge furniture, artwork, and decorative accessories in venue available for use

    Portable wall dividers - white with black framing

    Theatrical lighting on pillars in your choice of colors and cue times

    LED theatrical par lighting in your choice of colors and cue times

    Automated dance lighting

    In-House sound equipment (DJ Mixer & Speakers)

    Microphones (1 Wired + 1 Wireless)

    Double, high-resolution projection in main room

    Two mobile TVs for graphics, slideshows, and videos

    Staging with skirting and stairs

    Cleaning crew before and after event

    Set up and tear down crew before and after event for venue inventory

    Day-of staffing: event manager, A/V technician, security/door host

    Use of prep kitchen for caterer

    Event direction and venue coordination services

    All venue and utility fees

  • Pricing is customized from the ground up to best suit event details and budget. Our event specialists are here to help you quickly and efficiently with details and pricing. Please contact an event specialist by clicking here>

  • A signed contract and deposit will secure the date. Payment arrangements are also available.

  • We offer complete flexibility when it comes to catering. You can choose any licensed and insured caterer to create the perfect menu for your event. A 20% fee will be applied to the final food total on your caterer’s invoice, with a minimum fee of $1,000. This fee applies only to the food total and does not include additional items like servers, tableware, taxes, or other fees.

    This fee covers the convenience of selecting your own caterer, access to our prep kitchen, utilities such as water and electricity, post-event trash removal, and vendor coordination to ensure everything runs smoothly with your caterer.

    For your convenience, we can provide catering recommendations tailored to your food preferences and budget. If you prefer, the venue can arrange catering on your behalf, adding the catering costs to your final invoice for simplified payment.

    Please note, for events with a buffet or plated meal, serving staff will be required to ensure proper food service and a seamless guest experience. Our goal is to give you the flexibility to customize your catering while offering support to make the process stress-free.

  • All beverages must be supplied and served in-house at the venue. Open bar, cash bar, or a combination of both. You’ll have plenty of options for alcohol and non-alcoholic choices! Beverages can also be purchased in quantities(kegs, bottles, etc)

  • It’s really up to you! You may select other vendors of your choice. We do need to pre-approve all vendors to be sure they understand venue policies.

  • Our entire team is involved in the production of your event. This includes event coordinators, venue manager, event manager, bartenders, security, cleaning crew, and set up and tear down crew.

  • While we do provide you support and guidance, our team does not serve as an event planner or coordinator for your personal details. We highly suggest hiring a planner or coordinator to help make things run smoothly.

  • A parking ramp with 600 parking spots is attached directly to the venue. Parking entrance “Ramp C” is located on Wabasha Street North. Parking is discounted through the venue at $7 per parking space for the event.

  • It’s very important that we can get in touch with you to discuss available dates, event details, and budgetary guidelines. The best way is to submit an inquiry form HERE or by calling us at 651-352-6000. From there you’ll have a better idea of your event at the venue and necessary pricing for your budget.

GALLERY

Entrance to St. Paul Event Center with open glass doors, decorative lighting, and two people standing inside.
Modern interior with pendant lights, wooden columns, sleek furniture, and a wall-mounted mirror in a contemporary lounge setting.
Modern office lounge area with black leather armchairs and sofas around a rectangular coffee table, large windows, and city view.
Modern waiting area with leather sofas, marble tables, and abstract artwork on the walls.
Modern lobby with decorative plants, a large round table, stylish seating, and a glass entrance to "St. Paul Event Center."
Modern interior of an office lounge area with large windows, brown leather sofas, white chairs, wooden tables, and decorative plants.
Open office window with view of historic urban buildings on a sunny day.
A formal event with a dance floor covered in fog, featuring a couple dancing in elegant attire in front of a decorated backdrop with large illuminated numbers "15". Guests are seated around the room, and the setting is adorned with ambient lighting a
Elegant banquet hall setup with a long dining table, decorated with flowers and place settings, surrounded by modern chairs and softly lit by overhead lights.
People dancing at an event with draped ceiling and string lights.
A lavish event hall decorated for a celebration with white drapes on the ceiling, round tables with pink tablecloths, and floral centerpieces. People are seated and standing around the tables. A stage is visible at the far end with decorative lightin
Elegant wedding reception setup with long decorated dining table and floral centerpiece.
A young girl in a red and gold gown stands at a formal event, likely a quinceañera or similar celebration. She is wearing a tiara, and the background features decorative red and white drapes with flowers. People are seated around, watching.
A young woman in a red ball gown with silver embroidery dances with an older man at an indoor event, likely a quinceañera, surrounded by seated guests and elaborate decor.
Elegant table setting with white tablecloth, centerpiece of purple and white flowers, gold chargers, folded napkins, and glassware.
Elegant event venue with round tables set for dining, featuring white tablecloths, gold-rimmed glassware, and floral centerpieces; large windows with city view in the background.
Decorated banquet table with flowers, chairs, and a DJ in the background.
Elegant wedding reception venue with round tables, white chairs, floral centerpieces, and tableware, set in a spacious hall with dim lighting and a stage in the background.
Elegant table setting with white plates, napkins, cutlery, glasses of water, candles, and greenery centerpiece on a wooden table.
Dessert table with glasses of strawberry parfaits, assorted cupcakes, and twinkling lights.
Elegant wedding table setup with a silver candelabrum, pink and white floral decorations, and shimmering drapes.
Sweet 16 party backdrop with floral decorations and a large chair
Elegant table setting with floating candles, purple floral arrangement, and a table number at a modern event venue with large windows overlooking a city street.
Elegant wedding table setup with flowers
Table setup with elegant white floral centerpiece and upside-down glasses, in a banquet hall setting.
A young girl in a green dress being lifted on a lighted dance floor at a celebration with pyrotechnics and guests watching.
Elegantly decorated room with a large mirror, lit candles, lamps, and flower arrangements on a wooden sideboard.

  • The BEST venue in the Twin-Cities! If you’re looking for an elegant and sophisticated event - this is it! The sound the venue provides and the lights made our event magical, just the perfect touch. Very easy to locate, and great parking! The people are amazing to work with! They were very reliable, flexible and got back to our requests very quickly. They truly made our dream event become a reality.

    Fiore T.

  • We had the pleasure of being a part of a quinceañera. As a vendor working with Nicole was good. Super cute and big space right in the heart of downtown St.Paul. Parking was reasonable and the venue is really nice. The rest of the staff were very nice during the event. Guest had a blast using the FotoGenic Photo Booth and loved their photos.

    -Felipa C.

  • Very elegant space to have an enjoyable special occasion in convenient indoor parking sheltered from the weather elements. Helpful knowledgeable staff. Comfortable seating arrangements, controllable entry, spacious ceilings with floor to ceiling window for natural lighting.

    -Reuben C.

Your vision, your style, your perfect quinceañera—let’s make it unforgettable!

From the big moments to the smallest details, we’re here to bring your quinceañera vision to life! With a stunning, flexible space and a team of experienced pros by your side, planning becomes easy, exciting, and completely your style. Whether you have every detail planned or are just starting to dream up your perfect day, we’re here to guide, support, and add to your experience—not take over. Ready to make it real? Let’s chat and create a quinceañera that’s as unforgettable as you!

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