Civic Hall East Village

Civic Hall, located in the heart of NYC's tech community at Union Square, is a new learning and training center within the state-of-the-art Zero Irving building. It offers multiple spaces for rental, each designed to accommodate a variety of events with style and functionality: - The Craig Newmark Auditorium The Craig Newmark Auditorium is New York City’s newest and most versatile event and conference space, designed to impress with its stunning architecture, cutting-edge technology, and flexible layout. Perfect for any occasion, it accommodates everything from 250-person gala dinners and 300+ keynote speeches to standing cocktail receptions for over 500 guests. Boasting 11,000 square feet, the auditorium combines dynamic elevations, floor-to-ceiling windows that provide abundant natural light, and cinema-quality audio and video systems with theatrical lighting. A state-of-the-art catering kitchen ensures seamless event support, making this venue an ideal choice for any gathering. - The Symposium Spaces The Elevated Symposium Spaces offer 9,000 square feet of flexible areas, perfect for cocktail parties, conferences, and events requiring multiple breakout rooms. Featuring a reception area, open-concept meeting spaces, a food pantry, networking areas, private phone booths, and cutting-edge audiovisual systems, these spaces are designed to adapt to various group sizes with customizable configurations. A standout feature is the double-height Lounge, which boasts breathtaking views of Irving Place, the Union Square streetscape, and the iconic Chrysler Building. The Lounge accommodates up to 300 guests and is fully equipped with advanced conferencing technology to meet all audiovisual needs. - Conference Rooms, Event Rooms, and Classrooms Civic Hall offers smaller conference rooms, event rooms, and classrooms, providing ideal settings for workshops, training sessions, and intimate gatherings. Civic Hall Event Center serves a greater purpose – to empower underserved communities through digital education and tech job training initiatives, advancing its mission to create opportunity and inclusion through technology.