Decorations or displays brought into the venue must be pre-approved through our Special Events Manager. Rice, flower petals, confetti or glitter are not to be used for any event. The client may bring in candles only if they are in a votive, and the top of the flame is at least 2 inches from the top of the votive. You will also need to acquire a permit from the LAFD.

Yes! We sometimes have multiple events running at once.

Yes, you will need to provide a $1 million liability insurance certificate for your event with the venue added as additionally insured. This can be added to your homeowners insurance, renters insurance, etc. Furthermore, all of your vendors must have insurance and add the venue as additionally insured.

Yes, though a fire permit must be obtained and a copy provided to The MacArthur prior to your event.

Yes! We love working closely with your professional event or wedding coordinator, and one is required for all events. Our Special Events Team can recommend coordinators if you don’t have one.

We include 5 hours of event time, 4 hours for setup and 2 hours to strike. Any additional hours for event time, setup or strike, will incur extra fees. All events must end by 2:00 am, with last call at 1:30 am.

Yes, all outdoor music must end by 10pm. Music can be played indoors until 2am.

Yes. Tours are scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Yes, The MacArthur is ADA-compliant.

The rental fee includes access to the event space, tables, chairs, linens and napkins (in ivory or black), plates, glassware, flatware, and bathroom attendants.

Complete bar service of distilled spirits, liqueurs, wines, beer and soft drinks must be provided by The MacArthur for any event either on a host or no-host basis. Should The MacArthur find any customer or guest has brought any alcohol onto the venue premises or allows any minor (under the age of 21) to consume alcohol or if a member of the party serves someone who has been deemed intoxicated, The MacArthur may choose to stop the service of alcohol and or ask that individual to leave after notifying the event contract person.

Chef Wickenhagen has been creating culinary visions across the world in kitchens in The Netherlands, Italy, London, Spain, Russia, and, now L.A. With a flair for the creative and a deep understanding of taste profiles and options, he’d be pleased to create a custom menu that draws upon your vision.If, for some reason, our chef and in-house team cannot meet the needs for specific ethnic catering or for clients with specific religious requirements, we do allow outside catering which is coordinated with our in-house team which then handles the management of on-site services on the day of the event.The MacArthur must approve the catering company and proposed menu, as any like or similar catering is not allowed. All outside caterers must provide a current copy of their General Liability Insurance, including Worker’s Compensation, and the venue must be listed as additional insured on their provided certificate. We require a minimum of $1 million in coverage, and we require that the caterer agree to comply with The MacArthur’s outside catering requirements.

There is metered parking available on Park View Street in front of the building. There is also a public parking garage on Carondelet Street behind the venue. We highly recommend using valet parking, which can be provided for an additional fee.

The venue can accommodate a wide range of events, including weddings, corporate events, conferences, birthday parties, concerts, and social gatherings.

The venue’s capacity depends on the event type and layout. The MacArthur has multiple event spaces that can accommodate small gatherings for 50 people to larger events with up to 3,000 guests. Capacities may differ for seated versus standing events.