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San Jose Event Venues: Event and Convention Centers

San Jose has several event and convention centers including single and multiple rooms facilities which can accommodate all sorts of events.

Corinthian Grand Ballroom
408-292-1141 x 2332
196 N 3rd St, San Jose
The Corinthian Grand Ballroom is located in an impressive 1924 building in downtown San Jose. The Grand Ballroom features 60’ceilings with crystal chandeliers, a granite balcony, and 30’ palm trees. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 600 people for standing events or 300 people for seated events. The Phoenix Lounge is available for events with up to 120 people. The Gold, Silver, and Bronze Rooms are available for events with up to 40 people each. The Olympia and Decathlon Rooms are also available for events.

Fallon House
408-918-1055
Corner of San Pedro and West St. John Streets, San Jose
Fallon House and Garden is a historic house located in downtown San Jose. The grounds are available for events with up to 300 people. The meeting room accommodates up to 60 people for standing events or 30 people for conferences. The dining room accommodates up to 20 people.

Napredak Hall
408-435-9933
770 Montague Expy, San Jose
Napredak Hall is available for weddings, receptions, banquets, parties, and other events. The hall accommodates theater seating events with up to 600 people, classrooms seating events with up to 500 people, or banquet seating events with up to 400 people. Amenities include an elevated stage, a large conference room, a commercial kitchen, and an outdoor barbecue area.

San Jose City Hall
408-535-3500
200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose
San José City Hall has spaces available for events. The 6,948 square feet Rotunda features a 110’ tall dome ceiling and accommodates events with up to 400 people. The Council Chambers seat 319 people. The 18,797 square feet West Plaza accommodates up to 1,233 people. The 15,945 square feet East Plaza accommodates up to 1,063 people. The 5,867 square feet Bamboo Courtyard accommodates up to 392 people.

San Jose Convention Center
408-792-4538
408 Almaden Blvd., San Jose
The San Jose Convention Center is located in downtown San Jose. The facility has 143,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 22,000 square feet ballroom, 100,000 square feet of prefunction space, and up to 31 meeting rooms. The convention center has banquet space for up to 5,000 people and the meeting rooms capacities range from 50 to 2,400 people.

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San Jose Event Venues: Churches, Chapels, and Temples

San Jose has churches, chapels, and temples that provide event space for weddings and religious ceremonies as well as secular events.

Temple Emanu-El
408-292-0939
1010 University Avenue, San Jose
Temple Emanu-El has an elegant domed sanctuary that seats 500 people in upholstered chairs and features stained glass windows, a carved Torah Ark, and an adjoining chapel. The Temple’s social hall features a stage and kitchen and is available to rent for events. The property also includes a pre-school, a gift shop, and a private courtyard.

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San Jose Event Venues: Bowling Alleys

San Jose’s bowling alleys are fun places to have birthday parties and other events. Many have party packages available.

Bowlero San Jose
408-578-8500
5420 Thornwood Drive, San Jose
Bowlero San Jose is a bowling alley with 9 bowling lanes, 6 billiards tables, multimedia screens, and a bar. The 50,000 square feet facility is available for events with up to 700 guests. Birthday party packages are also available.

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Event Venues in San Jose, California

San Jose, the third largest city in California, is located 50 miles south of San Francisco. The city is sunny most of the year and offers a host of activities and attractions. More information about San Jose, California.

There are too many event venues in San Jose to list them all on a single page, so a selection of venues are split into categories on the following pages.

Bowling Alleys
Churches, Chapels, and Temples
Event and Convention Centers
Hotels and Inns
Museums, Galleries, and Zoos
Office Buildings
Parks and Community Centers
Restaurants, Bars, and Clubs
Schools, Colleges, and Learning Centers
Social and Golf Clubs
Theaters, Concert Halls, and Stadiums

Take Home Gifts
Once you decide on a venue for your event, there are lots of other decisions that you will need to make. Here is a suggestion: instead of the usual goody bags, why not send guests home with something that will really provide them with a memory of your event? Photos from one of our photo booths and the always fun flip-books make great take-home souvenirs.

More Locations
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San Jose Event Venues: Schools, Colleges, and Learning Centers

San Jose’s schools, colleges, and learning centers offer workshops and event space including classrooms and auditoriums.

Cevalo Riding Academy
408-227-3529
1896 Senter Rd, San Jose
Cevalo Riding Academy is a nonprofit riding school located near Uvas Canyon County Park. The riding academy offers birthday party packages, team building activities, and riding camps.

Evergreen Valley College
408-270-6405
3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose
Evergreen Valley College has a 175 acre campus located in San Jose’s eastern foothills. The college offers its facilities to rent for events. Spaces include an amphitheater, theaters, halls, classrooms, computer labs, dance studios, gyms, and sports fields.

National Hispanic University
408-254-6900
14271 Story Rd, San Jose
The National Hispanic University has an 11 acre campus located in East San Jose. The campus includes eighteen classrooms, two science labs, two computer labs, a library, an amphitheater, and an athletic field.

Petroglyph Ceramic Lounge
831-458-1117
140 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose
Petroglyph Ceramic Lounge is a ceramics glazing (painting) studio. The studio offers birthday party packages for adults and kids.

A Work of Heart
408-266-1005
2196 Lincoln Ave, San Jose
A Work of Heart is an art workshop offering classes and studio space for kids and adults. The venue offers birthday party packages.

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