Our venues

Unique spaces for a one-of-a-kind couple

At The Commons, we manage a collection of unique and historic venues throughout Calgary. We bring people together to create impactful experiences in extraordinary spaces.

Explore our current venues below and follow along as we expand into new locations around the city and beyond!

ramsay design centre

Industrial opulence unites our collection of venues at Work Nicer Rail Yards in the Ramsay Design Centre. With soaring exposed ceilings, brick walls and chandeliers, our rooms range from cozy alcoves to bright open ballrooms. All original rooms within the historic Westeel Building (circa 1919), each room is unparalleled in its unique architectural personality

patio

Reception

Add on to Hemingway only: Starting at $750 *

*We also have package prices to book all rooms

CONTEMPORARY CALGARY

The former Centennial Planetarium, a significant work of architectural art, has been transformed into a world-class gallery thats delivers outstanding local, national and international contemporary art programming.

grotto

ceremony | reception | cocktails

11,064 SQ FT | 500 STANDING | 400 SEATED

Pricing starting at $9,000**

Your room rental includes:

• 4 hours access 1-2 days prior for set up and rehearsal

• 11am - 2am access on the event day

• 2 hour access the day after your event for teardown and vendor pick up

  • Please note that day before access is NOT guaranteed, we will do out best to accommodate all requests based on room availability and staff capacity. We will confirm closer to your event date!

atrium

Ceremony I Reception I Cocktails

5,791 SQ FT | 370 STANDING | 180 SEATED

Pricing starting at $7,000** | Add on to Grotto $2,500

Access 7pm onwards (open to public Friday & Saturday’s until 7pm)

**We’re excited to offer $1,000 credit towards your room rental rate for using our preferred vendors for both your food and beverage service

the grand

Built in 1912 by Sir James Lougheed, the historic GRAND theatre, soon became the home for arts organizations in Calgary. Our town’s first theatre, opera, ballets & concerts were performed here. Today, the GRAND theatre houses a variety of event spaces perfect for a unique wedding.