Looking for a space to host your special occasion?
Consider venues at The Bay for rental!
There are a range of indoor and outdoor options for small to large events, casual to formal, personal to professional. The historic Municipal Auditorium, Sarasota Garden Club and the Bayfront Community Center, and the well-manicured outdoor Civic Green lawns are ready and available for your upcoming event.
Municipal Auditorium
Over the next few months, management of the Municipal Auditorium will be transitioning from the City of Sarasota to The Bay Park Conservancy. The Bay park Phase 2 construction which impacts Municipal Auditorium operations is also underway. Please inquire for events that will take place December 1, 2025 or after.
In the heart of the Cultural District at The Bay, this Art Deco icon stands out as a premier space for a range of events — from elegant galas to business meetings, seminars, trade shows, and private parties.
Venue Capacity:
- 450-600 people (with tables and chairs — with or without a dance floor)
- 850 people (theatre-styled seating)
- 1,200 people (standing room only)
Venue Dimensions: 98 ft x 70 ft (plus 54 ft x 28 ft stage)
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Sarasota Garden Club
This gorgeous 1960 mid-century Sarasota School of Architecture building with its floor-to-ceiling windows, an outdoor patio and pristine botanical gardens offers plenty of room to celebrate your special occasion.
Venue Capacity:
- 145 people (with tables and chairs)
- 300 people (without tables and chairs)
Venue Dimensions: 75 ft x 29 ft
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Bayfront Community Center
The Bayfront Community Center is currently being renovated. Please inquire for events that will take place December 1, 2025 or after.
This venue boasts lots of natural light and is a great fit for all types of events: birthday parties, baby showers, celebrations of life, meetings, and more.
Venue Capacity:
- 65 people (with tables and chairs)
- 140 people (without tables and chairs)
Venue Dimensions: 78 ft x 46 ft
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Civic Green Lawns
Two impeccably manicured lawns located along the north side of the Municipal Auditorium are convenient for those who would like to host an event outdoors. Each provide plenty of space to feature yard games, bring in a tent, or allow space to run.
Venue Capacity:
- North Lawn: 2,000 people (120 x 120 ft)
- South Lawn: 1,600 people (95 x 120 ft)
Municipal Auditorium and the Sarasota Garden Club buildings are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.