Facility Rentals

The OperaDelaware Studio is the perfect place to schedule a meeting, art show, book reading, birthday gathering, cocktail party or wedding reception! With floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the Christina River, it is truly a breathtaking space.

Interested in hosting your special event at OperaDelaware? Please fill out the form below, and we will contact you within 24 to 48 hours. Information on rates, availability, and more is available below the contact form. Thank you!

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Rental Rates

AFTERNOON EVENTS (12 pm to 5 pm)

Up to 50 guests

  • 3- or 4-hour limit

  • Rate: $150/hour

  • Includes chairs and 48” tables which seat 6 per table; use of 3 8’ tables; use of 6 high-top tables)

Up to 80 guests

  • 3- or 4-hour limit

  • Rate: $200/hour

  • Includes chairs and 48” tables which seat 6 per table; use of 3 8’ tables; use of 6 high-top tables

Up to 100 guests

Please note that 100 is our maximum room occupancy

  • 3- or 4-hour limit

  • Rate: $275/hour

  • Includes: Chairs and 48” tables which seat 6 per table (We only have 16 48” tables available—if there are more than 96 attendees, renter would need to rent additional tables from a third-party vendor); use of 3 8’ tables; use of 6 high-top tables

EVENING EVENTS (5 pm to 11 pm)

Up to 50 guests

  • 3- or 4-hour event limit

  • Rate: $200/hour

  • Includes chairs and 48” tables which seat 6 per table; use of 3 8’ tables; use of 6 high-top tables

Up to 80 guests

  • 3- or 4-hour event limit

  • Rate: $250/hour

  • Includes: Chairs and 48” tables which seat 6 per table; use of 3 8’ tables; use of 6 high-top tables

Up to 100 guests

Please note that 100 is our maximum occupancy

  • 3- or 4-hour event limit

  • Rate: $300/hour

  • Includes chairs and 48” tables which seat 6 per table (We only have 16 48” tables available—if there are more than 96 attendees, renter would need to rent additional tables from a third-party vendor); use of 3 8’ tables; use of 6 high-top tables

Rules and FAQs

Two free hours are allowed for set up; additional set-up time is billed at $25/hour.

One free hour is allowed for clean up; additional clean-up time is billed at $25/hour.

If event runs beyond contracted end time, additional time is billed at the hourly room rate.

Linens and any other equipment needed must be rented from an outside vendor.

Rental rate includes security fee for on-site person ½ hour prior to contracted event start time and 1 hour after contracted event end time.

A deposit of 25% of the room charge is due at the time a contract is signed. An additional check for 25% of the room charge is also required. This check will be returned at the end of the event if all contract terms are satisfied.

Can I tour the space? Yes! Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. Limited evening appointments are also available. To schedule a tour, please fill out the event information form above and request a tour in the "Additional comments/questions" field. We will generally respond within 24 to 48 hours.

What dates/times are available for booking? The Studio is available for rent at limited times during the year. Please see our rental calendar to check availability.

Is there an on-site kitchen? Yes, there is a kitchen available with access to a sink, microwave, fridge/freezer. Please note that there is no oven or stove.

Additional questions? Feel free to email us at rentals@operade.org.