The Rotunda

Showcase your event in the one of the most iconic spaces in Dayton

Many consider the Dayton Arcade as “The most spectacular piece of architectural history in Dayton,” and upon viewing the Arcade’s famous awe-inspiring Rotunda, you’ll quickly agree.

Two years of meticulous renovation transformed this once forgotten space into Dayton’s newest event space. Imagine your guests enjoying themselves under the glass rotunda, a spectacular piece of architectural history. The Rotunda features a 70 feet high and 90 feet in diameter glass rotunda, Dutch Guild architecture, luxurious finishes, and state of the art lighting.

The spacious open floor plan offers event space for medium to large events with a wide variety of seating configurations making for easy event layouts from presentations and banquets to wedding ceremonies.

Rotunda Features:

  • Private event entrance for guests off of Fourth Street. This area also works great for event registration tables, coat checks, and silent auction tables.

  • Pre-programmed Rotunda LED Lighting from ceiling and wall sconces in a variety of lighting configurations

  • White Drape to cover windows from businesses lining the perimeter of The Rotunda.

  • Easy access to catering prep kitchen and restrooms

  • 35 - 5ft Round Tables

  • 10 - 8ft Banquet Tables (10)

  • 6 - 6ft Banquet Tables

  • 16 - 36” Round Tall Bistro or Short Cafe Tables

  • 300 Gold Diamond Back Chiavari Chairs

Rotunda Occupancies:

  • Seated Wedding Reception with Dance Floor: 450

  • Banquet Seating (no dance floor, small stage): 500

  • Cocktail (Standing) Reception/Networking Event: 1,000

  • Theater Style Seating for Presentations: 700

Rotunda Wedding and Event Gallery

Tour our other event spaces

  • The Tank Inspired by CenterPoint Energy

    The lower level of The Arcade includes dressing suites and a theatre-in-the-round, affectionately called “The Tank.” It’s perfect for presentations, wedding ceremonies, cocktail hour or smaller events.

    The Tank

  • Dressing Suites

    Whether you need to prep for a big presentation or look your best for your wedding day, our two dressing suites give you plenty of room to get ready in style and comfort.

    Dressing Suites

  • The Galleria

    The Galleria is the event space with the subway-like tunnel entrance from Fourth Street. It connects to the Pre-Event Space and The Tank Inspired by CenterPoint Energy.

    The Galleria