Space Rentals - Cathedral of Saint John the Divine

The Cathedral welcomes inquiries about use of its capacious and dramatic spaces across the Close for corporate and not-for-profit events and film and television location rentals.

While the Cathedral primarily serves its diverse communities and cohorts, its history, architecture, and size makes it a highly desirable New York City event and performance venue, with guest count capacities ranging from 100 to 700 for seated dinners and up to 1,400 for performances. When not in use for its own programming, the Cathedral is pleased to consider requests for public and private events.

The Cathedral also offers multiple programs for families interested in holding children’s parties on the grounds. Please contact ACT Programs for more information on these programs.

CATERING

The Cathedral welcomes inquiries from all caterers.

Past catering partners include:

PHOTO GALLERY

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For more information about hosting an event at the Cathedral, please fill out the inquiry form below.

For additional details on rental availability for large-scale events or live performances, please email [email protected].

The Cathedral’s Nave and Crossing are the largest spaces to rent. Together, they can host a gala for 700 people including cocktails and a seated dinner, or 1,400 people with a large stage for a seated performance. They can also be rented separately:

The iconic Cathedral Nave is surrounded by towering columns and a 124-foot-high ceiling. It can hold up to 850 people for a cocktail party, 400 people for a gala with dinner and cocktails, or up to 800 people for a performance with theater style seating.

The Crossing sits under the largest freestanding dome ceiling ever designed by Rafael Guastavino. It is a perfect space for a seated dinner for up to 350 people, a cocktail reception for up to 450 people, a full gala with dinner and cocktails for up to 200 people, or live performances with theater style seating for up to 550.

The Chapel of St. James is the perfect, intimate setting for a seated dinner for up to 70 people, a cocktail reception for up to 125 people, or a small performance with theater style seating for 125 people.

Synod Hall is a neo-Gothic style building on the campus, just steps from the Cathedral. It’s perfect for wedding receptions, birthday or anniversary celebrations, conferences, or intimate concerts. It can hold up to 160 people for a seated dinner, up to 250 for a cocktail reception, or 250 people with theater style seating.

For more information about outdoor spaces and additional chapels, please email [email protected].

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