Portland Event Space Rental for Meetings, Offsites, and Team Retreats
Where Portland’s creative history meets your next big idea
Skip the Hotel Conference Room
Designed in the 1940s by noted architect Pietro Belluschi, our building originally housed one of Portland’s first four-color printing companies—a cornerstone of the city’s creative history.
Today, that same spirit of artistry lives on. We’ve transformed the space into a modern theater that blends industrial character with contemporary comfort. High ceilings, exposed brick, and a sense of history make it as inspiring for a brainstorming session as it is for a performance.
Fun, Flexible Rental with Character
Not Your Typical Venue: Skip the beige walls and fluorescent lights—host your event somewhere with personality.
Designed for Creativity: Flexible seating, stage, lighting, and A/V support make it ideal for presentations, classes, or breakouts. Make it yours.
Downtown Convenience: Easily walkable from downtown Portland or Nob Hill, accessible, easy, on-street parking.
Catering Options: Use our beer, wine and soft drink service, or bring your own caterers for full meals. No minimums or vendor lock-in.
Available Add-Ons and Creative Support
If desired, we can enhance your space rental with:
Foolproof icebreakers: Kick off your event with get-to-know you exercises that have everyone connecting and laughing.
Meeting facilitation: Our expert trainers can help your meeting run smoothly and ensure every voice is heard.
Applied improv and ideation training: Build your team’s ability to collaborate, connect, and think on their feet.
Entertainment customized to YOU: Start or end your event with an interactive improv show where your company is the star.
Talk to us about how we can help support your event.
Learn More and Book Your Event Space
$200 - $400 / hr. 2-hour minimum. Discounts for longer bookings. Non-profit pricing available.
25% non-refundable deposit. Remainder due 7 days before rental date. Simple contract.
Outside food, drink, and catering IS permitted. We’re happy to suggest our favorite vendors.
Available beer, wine, and soft drinks, no minimum required.
A/V support and special requests appreciated — let us know how we can make your event amazing.
Email Rick Steadman or call 503-236-8888 for inquiries and booking. Or fill out the handy-dandy form below.
Location:
Portland Comedy Theater
535 NW 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
Underneath the Pearl District Ace Hardware and just around the corner from myriad restaurants, coffee shops, bars and the best of downtown Portland and Nob Hill.
Easily accessible by foot, car, or public transportation.
Photography courtesy Picture That Property