CAPTURE YOUR IMAGINATION AT EMERALD CITY TRAPEZE ARTS!
You won’t find another event venue in Seattle quite like ours. Located in the historic SODO district of Seattle, Emerald City Trapeze Arts boasts nearly 20,000 square feet of functional, flexible, and visually stunning gathering space. With a rustic charm all its own, the beautiful post-and-beam interior transforms from its day-to-day school format into a dazzling setting for conferences, corporate parties, or weddings.
In addition to our two, separate, ground-level spaces, clients are captivated by our unique, rough-hewn wood mezzanine balcony, overlooking the main floor and spacious 600-square-foot performance stage.
Whether you are looking for the perfect spot to tie the knot, an inspiring ambience in which to launch your next product, or a team-building experience that will be truly unforgettable, Emerald City Trapeze Arts is the ideal venue for your next event!
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Rates & Spaces
Emerald City Trapeze offers a wide range of packages to bring your event to life. With several different spaces and optional add-ons such as trapeze and aerial performances, bar service, and custom lighting and design, the possibilities are endless.
All Rentals Include:
- Access to a world-class, unique, historic venue
- Complimentary tour prior to booking
- An on-site venue representative for the duration of your event
- Mic for toasts & ability to connect an iPod/Phone for music
- One lighting look for the space
- Four gender-neutral restrooms
- Heat, WiFi, and waste bins
- ADA accessibility (excluding the balcony and stage)
Optional performers, customization, and other add-ons (see below for more details)
Main Space: A-Side + Balcony
In addition to the amenities that come with all rentals, this option includes:
- Exclusive access to viewing balcony, mezzanine bar, and main bar
- Professional 600-square-foot stage
- Standard white lighting + string lights under the balconies
- Room for ~250 seated / 600 cocktail-style
Main Space: A-Side + Balcony
- Morning Rate (8:00am – 2:00pm) – $5600
- Evening Rate (Sunday – Wednesday) (3:00pm – midnight) – $5600
- Peak Evening Rate (Thursday – Saturday) (3:00pm – midnight) – $7000
B-Side Aerial Studio
In addition to the amenities that come with all rentals, this option includes:
- Use of mobile bar with the selection of one of our bar packages
- Room for ~200 seated / 350 cocktail-style
B-Side Aerial Studio
- Morning Rate (8:00am – 2:00pm) – $4000
- Evening Rate (3:00pm – midnight) – $6000
Included AV with venue rental fees
- (1) Mic | Audio Jack | (1) Lighting Look (single look lighting)
Al la carte AV:
- Twinkle Cafe lights above A-side (across center): $1,450
- (1) TV for $600.00
- (3) TVs for $1,450.00
- (4) TVs for $1,800.00
Custom AV consults available. ECTA has award-winning lighting and audio engineers available to make your event spectacular!
Additional Fees
- Venue Manager: All events require a venue manager be present ($50 charge per hour of venue access).
- Add Extra Time: Venue access for additional hours of set-up and clean-up $300 per hour.
- AV Tech: If any performance is booked, there is a $475.00 fee applied for an AV tech. Multiple performances can be added for this same fee. Only 1 AV tech is needed per event.
- Green Room: The green room can be added for $300. The location of this green room will depend on the other components of the event packaged, but discussed prior to the event date.
- Trapeze Net Up / Down: Putting the net up or taking it down during event is $450.00.
- Large Events: Large events or events with full dinner may require a partial rental of B-side for a service section. There is a $1000 fee if this is required. This fee does not allow guests access to B-side, but is used for catering and event staff only. If the event requires B-side access for guests/outside vendors, the full rental fee must be paid.
Custom Add-ons | More Information Below
- Catering & Bar Services
- Entertainment Options
- Photo Booth
- Parking Packages
- Furniture & Lounges
- Staffed Coat Check
Catering Services
Blue Ribbon Cooking
Meet our exclusive catering partner, Blue Ribbon Cooking! With a customizable, innovative, and award-winning menu featuring all of your favorites, their dishes are sure to inspire your taste buds.
Bar Packages
Fully Hosted Bar – Open Bar
Per guest rates for drinks (per WSLCB regulations)
- $39.00 – Beer, Wine, Well, and Premium Liquor
- $36.00 – Beer, Wine, and Well Liquor
- $30.00 – Beer and Wine
- $8.00 – Non-alcoholic drinks (soda and water)
Additional Information:
- All packages are subject to a 23% service charge and Washington State Sales Tax
- Bartender rates (includes up to 5 hours of drink service):
- $500 per bartender for full bar service
- $400 per bartender for beer and wine
- One bartender per 100 guests (five hour minimum)
- Cash bar is also available for all events
- Feel free to BYOB – we ask for a $12/person corkage fee
Unforgettable Performances
We know why you’re really here – our one-of-a-kind performances! Imagine flying trapeze artists in full costume, aerialists suspended above your event, and dazzling feats of acrobatics and artistry that will leave your guests speechless.
World-Class Aerial and Acrobatic Entertainment
The Flying Trapeze Show: $2400
Imagine surprising your guests with a show! Our world-class flyers and catcher will dazzle your guests with high-flying tricks, flips, and daring acts! This adrenaline-packed show features artists in full costume and makeup and includes custom MC, lighting & show music! Includes a team of 4 flyers and 1 catcher! (15-20 minute show)
Learn to Fly: $1500
Give your guests the opportunity to try Flying Trapeze! No experience is necessary. Includes 6 instructors and a 1 hour Learn to Fly session.
Aerial Ambience Performance Package: $2400/hour | $1500/30 minutes
Create a true show atmosphere with a performance by our amazing aerialists. Leave all the decisions up to us, or create a customized act just for your event! You can weigh in on the artistry (theme, music, and costume) and apparatus (Cyr Wheel can be added to replace one of the aerialists).
Roaming Character: $900 per hour
Add a dash of excitement to your dinner or cocktail hour with a roaming character, magic, stilting, flow arts, juggling, contort, solo or partner acrobatics! This rate includes one artist for one hour of entertainment.
Aerial Champagne Pour: $2400/hour
Elevate your event with champagne poured from the sky by an aerialist!
Mainstage / Full focus Acts: By Arrangement Only – Starting at $1800
Choose from Solo Static Aerial, Cloud Swing, Duo Aerial, Partner Acrobatics, and Cyr Wheel!
Photo Booth Packages
Treat your guests to the fun and memories of an in-house photo booth!
All packages include:
- Unlimited photos
- A booth attendant (in costume if desired)
- High-res digital photos available within 24 hours (free downloads)
- Glittery silver sequin background
#1 – Making Memories Package – $650
- 3.5 hours of coverage
- Digital photos only
#2 – Memories and Keepsakes Package – $750
- 3.5 hours of coverage
- Unlimited printing (classic 2×6 strip with four pictures)
- Customized print design including business/event name and logo
#3 – Super Deluxe Package – $900
- 5 hours of coverage
- Unlimited printing (classic 2×6 strip with four pictures)
- Customized print design including business/event name and logo
Additional Services
Staffed Coat Check
$350 fee for up to 150 guests and $2 per guest for any additional guests.
Don’t need the full-service package? Our self-service option is available for a flat rate of $100.
Parking
Additional parking is available for rent. Please inquire for more details.
Furniture
Blue Ribbon Cooking offers a large variety of lounge seating options, special event decor and a variety of dining tables and styles. Please consult with our team for different options to capture your event vibe.
Audiovisual
We are fortunate to have an array of professional lighting, sound, and video production available in house, to bring your meeting, celebration, or show to life. Ask us for our full menu of options, including dance lighting, presentation packages, custom color looks, and projection.
Ready to book?
To reserve your date, we ask for a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total contract. Call or email us today and we will get the ball rolling on planning your next memorable event!
Please reach out to us at [email protected] Blue Ribbon Cooking will help you coordinate a complimentary tour!
