The Backstage Event Center

I hosted my sister's bridal shower here and it truly turned out better than I could have expected! At first we had a slight hiccup in communication with working with their hospitality department, but the GM and assistant GM more than made up for it. I worked with Natalie after that and she went above and beyond. She was there for every question and concern I had. She was there on the day of my event and was so hands on and helpful, as well as the rest of the staff! From helping me with communication on road closures and traffic with Pride falling at the same time and day as my event, to setting up and breaking down, she was there. The Garden Room came with the patio and it was the perfect place to bring together my vision of a summer garden party. We had the perfect amount of food from their brunch options and add ons and it was delicious! We also still had the inside room to keep the food and utilize before we went outside for the brunch. Amazing time and super grateful to Natalie and her team!

The Backstage Event Center is locates across from the Arnoff Center and above Horse and Barrel (door adjacent). I attended an after party for the Heart Mini here that was sponsored by my work.The space is open and inviting. I'm not sure what the capacity is but if definitely felt like if accommodated a decent number of people without cramping us together.The floor was perfect for dancing and the bars were easily accessible. The catering quality was good. We had three different types of sliders (pulled pork, ham and cheese, and veggie) all were good. They had an excellent selection of cheeses and the desserts were petite and fantastic (perfect size for trying a few). The Mac and Cheese was good but maybe a bit garlicky.The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The service was friendly and efficient. This event center is definitely worth a look!

I recently had my wedding reception here after discovering it when my work had our annual Christmas party there this past year and it was amazing, especially with the new addition they added. We received SO many compliments on the food from our wedding guest and how we had everything served family style with prompt service for each table. The bar selection and service was amazing as well. Every person I've dealt with was very helpful and easy to work with and not to mention its such a great deal for everything you get and the awesome quality of service you have the entire time. I also want to add how beautiful the outside deck/patio is that overlooks the city life it's a great feature for your guest to enjoy if they want to mingle and relax. I would highly recommend the backstage event center for anyone who is looking for a place to host a wedding reception or for any party in general!

Wow, so much to say about The Backstage Event Center! We've decided to highlight three (3) things: Our wedding size: Approximately 90 people The ServiceShortly after we got engaged, we wanted to start our venue search early because we live in Phoenix but were planning a wedding in Cincinnati. From day 1, we received nothing but excellent service from Kelly which put our minds at ease. She never grew tired of answering all of the questions, she was quick to respond and even let us know when she wouldn't be available in case we had questions while she was out. And then the wedding weekend arrived! Kelly and her team went above and beyond to make our day smooth. We didn't have to worry about ANYTHING. The team was fantastic and made sure we both were well fed, hydrated and happy throughout the entire night. Words cannot explain how grateful we are for The Backstage Event Center team. They made sure our day was an absolute success. The VenueWe researched the space a lot from their website but also put our trust in social media (mainly Instagram) to see what others are posting about the space. Photos do NOT do this place justice. Make the time to schedule a visit and be prepared to be amazed. The space is huge but warm and cozy with a very modern/industrial vibe. The FoodBring your appetite, because the portions are huge. We ate at Nicholson's to try out some food and thought they would dial back the portions and Kelly told us that is not the case. Besides the portion size, the quality of food was amazing. Our guests raved about the food and probably slowed a few people down when hitting the dance floor after dinner. Not your typical rubber chicken wedding food at all. They nailed it! Thank you again to The Backstage Event Center! We're still glowing from the night and can't wait to see our photographer photos.