Lisner Auditorium
Location:
730 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU
Parking: University Student Center Garage
Perfect for: Live performances, high-profile speakers, and community events
When you experience the gravitas and drama of the 1,400-seat Lisner Auditorium, you’ll understand why this 1,400-seat late Art Deco gem not only holds a place on the National Register of Historic Places, but also its decades-long status as DC’s preferred venue for cultural icons and high-profile events. Renowned for hosting a vast range of celebrity speakers, keynote events, musical and performing artists from around, Lisner has the versatility, state-of-the art production technology, and theatrical splendor to make any event shine.
Maximum Capacities: Theater up to 1400
- Price List
External Clients please complete the External Client Request Form to receive pricing and availability.
Department and student organization events will have costs associated with them. To view the university price lists and estimates please log into the University Box folder. Please note only University Clients will have access to these links.
- Column-free interior with access to greenroom with eight (8) stage level dressing rooms, four (4) choral dressing rooms and a box office for onsite ticket sales.
- The stage has a removable pit, custom band shell and risers available.
- The front rows of orchestra seating are removable for pit extension.
- 31 Lineset counterweight system, with working grid height of 45’
- Comprehensive in-house AV, Sound, Lighting and Staging equipment rental, able to service a large variety of events
- State-of-the art production technology managed by professional AV technicians
- Offers full multimedia and production capabilities, video production and webcasting available with up to six (6) cameras
- Inventory of in-house furniture to accommodate stage and lobby setups
- Convenient, accessible loading dock that can house up to 2 tractor trailers
Universal Features and Services
- Devoted Venue Managers to provide personalized, VIP service, including overseeing event logistics from the venue perspective, coordinating key campus partners and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.
- High-Speed Wireless Internet
- AV / Tech Support
- Setup
- No Required Catering (Recommendations Provided Upon Request)
- Security Services via George Washington University Police Department (GWPD)
- Centrally located with access to GWU/Foggy Bottom Metro stop and several bus lines
- All Facilities are ADA Compliant (Learn more about Accessible Events at GW)
