Penn Pavilion can host a variety of events, from a 650-person lecture, to a luncheon for 100, to an intimate meeting for 20, and more. The venue is equipped with house sound, AV capabilities, and is ADA compliant. 

On the main level of Penn Pavilion you will find the main event space. This space can be used as one large room or airwalls can be put in place to break up the room into 3 separate spaces (Penn 1, Penn 2, and Penn 3). There is also a smaller meeting room located on the lower level of Penn Pavilion called the Penn Garden Room. 

Please see below for more information including the package rates, floorplan, room setup options, and our event policies.

Package Rates for 2026 & 2027

Penn Pavilion Rates
Penn 1 Rates
Penn 2 Rates
Penn 2/3 Rates
Penn Garden Rates
Event Add Ons

Floor Plan & Setup Options

Penn Capacities
Penn Floorplan
Penn Setup Examples

*Please note that these styles can be done in any of the rooms in Penn Pavilion. These are just examples. 

More Information

You can request Penn Pavilion through the Space Finder Tool. Once requested, our office will send you a rental agreement in order to confirm your reservation. Your reservation will be tentative until the rental agreement is signed and returned. You will receive an email notification when your reservation is confirmed. 

If you have questions about Penn or the availability of the space email eventservices@duke.edu. 

Penn Pavilion is equipped with an LCD projector, screen, house sound, microphones, and a lectern with a microphone. Clients must provide their own laptops to connect with the system. Adaptors are available. 

If your event requires additional A/V equipment or if you would like to have a technician on-site to assist with your event, please contact Tech Services at techsvcs@duke.edu. 

For a full list of event policies, please reach out to Conference & Event Services. Here is a list of our main policies:

  • Caterers must be a Duke Catering provider. You can find the list under the Catering section of this site. 
  • A $250 fee will be charged if an outside caterer is used. Proof of an A sanitation grade and COI are required in advance.
  • Alcohol must be provided by and served by Picnic Basket. 
  • All tables which food is served on must have table cloths or table covers on them.
  • No open flames are allowed in Penn Pavilion.
  • No balloons are allowed in Penn Pavilion (professional balloon arches are allowed).
  • No hanging decorations on the walls. Decorations (including signs) can only be hung on the windows with 3M command hooks. Command hooks and adhesives must be removed post-event. Groups will be charged for the cleaning and removal of command hooks if they are left behind.
  • Glitter, bird seed, and feathers are not allowed in Penn.

Written notice must be sent to the Conference and Event Services by the following:
More than 30 Days Before Event Date: No penalty. Full refund on any deposits or fees paid.
15 - 30 Days Before Event Date: 50% of estimated charges.
Less than 15 Days Before Event Date: 100% of all estimated charges.
 

Groups that do not cancel their reservation and do not show up for their event will be charged a $250 no-show fee in addition to 100% of the estimated charges. Departments or student groups that continually cancel or no-show may have their reservation privileges revoked.