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Banquet &
Gala
Floor plans & Specs

From Intimate Banquets to Grand Galas

Anvil Centre Ballroom

Our conference centre’s versatile, configurable floor plans and multi-use spaces accommodate a wide variety of event formats and set-ups, offering endless possibilities for event planners.

Anvil Centre’s Ballroom has movable partitions customizable for multiple configurations to accommodate events from 50 to 400 guests.

  • Ballroom Full (East, West, North)

  • Ballroom East & West

  • Ballroom North

Ballroom Full (East, West, North)
  • WiFi
  • Ceiling Height
  • Carpet
  • Fir exterior walls
  • 7387 Square Feet
  • Configurable into 5 spaces with moveable partition walls (Ballroom East, West, North 1,2,3)
  • Dimensions 89’X83’
  • Maximum Rounds of 10 - 430 people
  • Maximum Theatre Style – 500
  • Maximum Reception Style – 739
  • Maximum Classroom Style - 444
  • Suitable for: Keynote presentations, Banquets, Conferences & Meetings
Ballroom East & West
  • Wi-Fi
  • Ceiling Height
  • Fir exterior walls
  • 4408 Square Feet
  • Dimensions 53’11” X 83’
  • Maximum Rounds of 10 – 300
  • Maximum Theatre Style – 489
  • Maximum Reception – 441
  • Maximum Classroom – 315
  • Maximum U-Shape – 115
  • Maximum Boardroom - 106
  • Suitable for: Conferences, Banquets, Educational Events, Annual General Meetings, Small tradeshows
Ballroom North
  • Wi-Fi
  • Ceiling Height
  • 1669 Square Feet
  • Configurable into 3 separate spaces with moveable partition walls
  • Dimensions
  • 66’ X 25’6”
  • Maximum in Rounds of 10 – 100
  • Maximum Theatre Style – 156
  • Maximum Reception Style - 167
  • Maximum Classroom Style - 72
  • Maximum Boardroom Style – 40
  • Maximum U-Shape – 58
  • Suitable for: Breakout spaces, small meetings, networking reception

Anvil Centre Theatre

Anvil Centre Theatre is a vibrant, contemporary space ideal for presentations, banquets and galas, conferences and other business events.

Multiple configurations, state-of-the-art theatre features, an experienced theatre staff and 5-star catering options create a customized audience experience for all types of events.

Additional staffing fees may apply to events outside of our regular operating hours.

Are you producing a play, concert or community performance? 


Please contact our performing arts team.

Included in Every Theatre Rental:

  • Day-of-event manager/Duty manager (for events with catering)
  • General technician and supervisor for eight hours
  • Tables and chairs
  • One standard event set-up/conversion (additional labour charges may apply to non-standard event requirements and/or for additional furnishing and equipment)
  • Linens for events with catering
  • Access to the in-house sound system for background music
  • Microphones
  • Standard event housekeeping (post-event cleaning fees may apply to certain events such as consumer shows and festivals)
  • Washroom cleaning during event
  • Standard building security (additional security fees may apply for events with alcohol service)

Anvil Centre Theatre Features

  • Wooden wall-to-wall sprung floor
  • Risers
  • Complete in-stock lighting
  • Sound inventories
  • Ample, comfortable dressing room spaces
  • Green room
  • Easy-to-access rigging
  • Overhead tension grid with load-ins and lighting hangs (no ladders or lifts required)
  • Reception capabilities
Full Seating
Half Seating
Half seating with bistro tables
Open Floor
Thrust Seating

Tell us more about your event

Your next event starts here. We can set up a guided tour, share creative ideas and approaches, answer all your technical questions, and help establish a budget.

To inquire, please submit your requirements using this form. You can also provide additional information using the Attach File feature. We will respond promptly to your request.

For immediate assistance, please call 604 515 3830 or email anvilcentre@newwestcity.ca.

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