Host your event in our coveted Pauley Ballroom. The 2nd largest venue in the East Bay, the ballroom boasts prestigious oak paneling, a 30 foot high ceiling, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows revealing remarkable views of Sather Gate and the Campanile. Pauley Ballroom can divide into 2 sections for intimate events or breakout sessions. West Pauley is 2/3 of the ballroom, while East Pauley is 1/3 of the ballroom.
Please note that a reservation request for Pauley Ballroom must be submitted no later than 30 days in advance in order to accommodate staffing, catering, and/or logistical needs. If you are hosting or planning a Major Event, please refer to Campus's procedures for Non-Departmental Users to request access to campus facilities. This policy also explains the definition of a major event. For Student Groups, if you have any questions about this policy, please contact the LEAD Center at lead@berkeley.edu. For non-campus affiliates, if you have any questions about this policy, please contact Risk Services at risk@berkeley.edu.
| Room | Reception | Classroom | Lecture | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Ballroom | 999 | 500 | 900 | 550 |
| West Pauley | 600 | 200 | 450 | 300 |
| West Pauley Balcony | 185 | N/A | N/A | 150 |
| East Pauley | 250 | 100 | 250 | 150 |
| Full Ballroom | 108'x84' (9072 sq. ft) |
|---|---|
| West Pauley | 66'x84' (5544 sq. ft) |
| West Pauley Balcony | 76'x45' (3375 sq. ft) |
| East Pauley | 42'x84' (3528 sq. ft) |
Your rental includes a planning meeting with an Event Coordinator. The meeting should take place 60 days before your event. Please come prepared with: exact times, set-up needs, and catering needs.
3 room diagrams depicting the layout of your event are created during this meeting. Additional diagrams are $77 each. Room diagrams are final 3 business days before your event.
| Room | Campus Affiliates | Non-Campus Affiliates |
|---|---|---|
| Full Ballroom | $2500 | $5000 |
| West Pauley | $1530 | $3060 |
| East Pauley | $970 | $1940 |
Built in projector 11'x18'
Lapel microphone
Wireless microphone
Presentation remote
Mac adapter
Pipe and drape
Podium
Rolling whiteboard
Table 30" cocktail round (19)
Rectangular table 6'x30" (100)
Table 5' diameter round (12)
Table 6' diameter round (60)
Chairs (900)
KERR LOBBY
Your rental of Pauley Ballroom can includes Kerr Lobby at no extra charge. The lobby is a wood-paneled space perfect for registration and handout tables.
| Room | Reception | Lecture |
| Kerr Lobby | 70 | 50 |
42’ x 36’ (1,512 sq. ft.)
| Room | Reception | Lecture |
| Kerr Lobby | 70 | 50 |
