About Miami Event Venue
It was 1939. The Great Depression still had its grip on the country. And yet, on the corner of Flagler Street and Second Avenue in downtown Miami, something extraordinary was rising out of the ashes of the empty Halcyon Hall Hotel.
Seventeen stories. Wisconsin limestone. Alabama black granite. 124 ceiling panels painted by hand, telling the entire history of Florida from 36 feet above the Tennessee marble floors.
Alfred I. duPont designed this building because he believed Miami would be something. He was right. Since then, the duPont building has survived World War II, two foreclosures, and decades of reinvention.
Today, we’re known for offering something rare in Miami: a space that holds history without limiting creativity. From Vogue-featured weddings to high-profile corporate events and record-breaking non-profit fundraisers, the building continues to evolve with every client who steps inside.
Keep scrolling to explore our Miami event venue and fall in love with every detail.
The North Ballroom is a space that invites movement, conversation, and a celebration with real personality. Order a martini from a bartender tucked behind a 1930s hand-wrought bank teller window. Sip it in the cozy confines of the original bank vault. And raise a glass as live music drifts from the stage above the vault doors.
Step through custom Art Deco ironwork into a room with 30-foot vaulted ceilings and windows overlooking the Miami skyline.
The South Ballroom sets the stage for an opulent celebration that feels both elegant and lively.
THE DUPONT DIFFERENCE
For 86 years, we’ve protected every detail worth preserving. Each surface is actively cared for to meet modern standards without compromising the history that makes it significant in the first place. Because we’ve always believed originality is worth the extra effort.
Most venues tell you what you want to hear. We tell you what you need to know. Street closures, vendor logistics, parking limitations. Everything is discussed before it matters because hidden fees and last-minute surprises have no place in your planning process.
In 1939, they didn’t cut corners. Harold Hilton painted our cypress ceiling by hand. Abraham Goodman, the Chrysler Building’s own metalsmith, cast our brass elevator doors. Every detail of our space was crafted with intention. We’ve simply refused to let that standard slip.
– CHRIS WEINBERG, CHRIS WEINBERG EVENTS
The total cost of the venue will depend on the size and length of the event. Please fill out the contact form to receive more information.
We don’t have any time or sound restrictions; you may party as long and loud as you’d like.
Yes, we require a full time certified event planner.
Yes, as long as they are licensed and insured.
We host any style event such as weddings, birthday celebrations, engagement parties, Mitzvahs, Quinces, corporate galas, brand activations, holiday parties, corporate conferences, fitness and wellness events, and many more.
We do not hold dates until a contract is fully executed.
No. Venue fees are standard throughout the year. A 25% Premium may apply to select dates.
Please inquire with Venue Management for those dates.
Parking is not provided as part of the Venue Rental Fee. Valet parking services are available under separate agreement.
When it comes to the best and one of the most special event venues in Miami, there is nowhere more historic or charming than The Historic Alfred I Dupont Building.
