Host an event

Host your event at the home of the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association in the historic Bohemian National Hall. 

Occasionally, the BBLA rents space to external groups and organizations with no affiliation to the BBLA to hold events on the BNH's premises. Any views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by those groups and organizations, including their members and guests, are solely those of the said groups and organizations and do not reflect the views, opinions, policies, or positions of the BBLA.

We offer premises for:

 
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Corporate Events

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Art Fair

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Nonprofit Events

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Fashion Shows

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Social Events

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Movie Productions

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Available Spaces

 

Grand Ballroom

Capacity 300 people, Fourth Floor

The Grand Ballroom is a true gem for midsize events on the Upper East Side. The Ballroom has been reconstructed to replicate the original design of this space, including a stage. It can be utilized for a variety of events such as concerts, fashion shows, corporate meetings, gala receptions as well as formal private events.

The Ballroom is A/V equipped, contains a spacious kitchen and a bar and can be divided into smaller areas using movable partitions to accommodate special events requirements.

 
 
 
 

Multifunctional Room & Library

Capacity 180 and 74 people, Third Floor

The Multifunctional Room and the Library are equipped with state of the art audio/visual equipment. There is a kitchenette connecting the two rooms which is ideal for catered events. These spaces are ideal for corporate meetings, seminars, presentations and catered reception.

 
 

Cinema

Capacity 60 people, First Floor

The interior consists of luxurious red leather seating and state of the art technology. This space can be used for private movie screenings, lectures and corporate meetings.

 
 

VIP Conference Room

Capacity 20 people, Fifth Floor

The Ballroom Balcony/VIP Conference Room has a seating capacity for 20 people. This area can be used in conjunction with the Ballroom or can be separated by a curtain for private VIP events.

 
 

Roof terrace

Capacity 74 people

This space offers amazing views of the Upper East Side skyline. This is a unique space for outdoor receptions and entertaining with a bar area and sunshades.

 
 

In-House services

The services fees are customized and based on the kind of event, number of people, and time frame of the event (min. 4 hours)

• Preparation of premises
• Cleaning
• Trash collection
• Restroom assistant
• Coat check personal (optional)
• Elevator operators
• Deliveries assistant

 

• Security services / fireguards
• Event supervisor /assistant
• Stage manager
• A/V & Light technicians

 

Available in-house equipment & amenities

• State-of-the-art-sound
• Audio-visual equipment
• High end lightning
• Wi-Fi
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Built-in bar area
• Coat check area
• Wheelchair accessible
• Two elevators

 

 

• Restrooms on every floor
• Multiple signage options
• Air conditioning through-out the building
• Two Petrov pianos
Furniture
• Round tables (60”)
• Cocktail tables (32”)
• Rectangular tables (56”x 32”)
• Chairs

 

Contact

To receive more information on holding an event at the Bohemian National Hall or to schedule a tour of our spaces, please fill out our online inquiry form for further information on pricing and availability.