Venue Rental

Click to download a floorplan for the Calderwood Studio and the Fraser Performance Studio.

Click here to download a floorplan for Cahners and Reno.

Click here to download a floorplan for the Yawkey Atrium.

Click here to download a floorplan for the Yawkey Theater.

Click here to download a floorplan for all WGBH venues.

Step 1. Submit a space rental inquiry form below with three options for desired dates. Allow five business days for a response.
Step 2. Schedule a site visit.
Step 3. If the requested date is available, we can place a courtesy 48-hour hold at no cost.
Step 4. To lock in your event date, you must return a signed contract to GBH with required insurance documentation.

All inquiries must be submitted online a minimum of eight weeks in advance of an event request date.

There is no commitment or cost to submit a rental inquiry or to view in person GBH’s rental spaces. Walkthroughs are not required but we strongly encourage renters who are not familiar with the space to schedule a site visit.

There is no commitment or cost to place a hold on an event date. You can place holds on multiple dates for your event. Held dates must be confirmed with a contract within two business days. No date will be held without a contract. Holds are limited to one year prior to the event date.

Your rental space is confirmed and reserved once a contract has been issued. The client has 72 business hours to return the signed rental agreement for countersign by GBH. Full payment of the rental fees is due one day prior to date of the event. All reservations and rental fees are final and non-refundable.

Yes, there will be additional direct hard costs. The renter shall be responsible and pay for direct hard costs required for the event, including but not limited to design, lighting, security, cleaning, engineering services, and administrative fees. GBH shall provide an estimate based on event details provided by the renter to GBH. A final invoice shall be provided by GBH to renter no later than 30 days after the event.

Submission of Rental Inquiry: All inquiries must be made 8 weeks in advance of requested event date. GBH will respond within 5 business days.
Courtesy Hold: Client will be notified and a rental contract will be generated by GBH. Client has 72 business hours to return signed rental agreement.
Proof of Insurance: Client and all vendors coming to work in the GBH facilities must list WGBH as additionally insured. Must provide all paperwork prior to the event.
Event Date Confirmed: All rental fees are final and non-refundable. Rental fees are due one day prior to date of the event.
Venue Direct Hard Costs: GBH shall provide a Full Facility Services Estimate based on event details provided by the renter to GBH. A final invoice shall be provided by GBH to renter no later than 30 days after the event.

Rooms can be rented Sunday through Saturday from 9am to 11pm, pending availability.

Yes, food and drinks can be served. Renters must use a vendor on GBH’s approved caterers list. Renters should arrange for services directly with one of the approved vendors.

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There is access to the Guest Street parking garage after 6pm, Mon-Fri, and one hour prior to your event. Garage parking is available Sat and Sun, from 9am to 11pm, one hour prior to your event. Get directions to GBH.

Yes, GBH must approve the use of GBH’s logo and mention of GBH on all invites and collateral.

Renters are required to provide an event contact person, “greeter,” or lobby attendant who is responsible for ensuring that only authorized equipment and invited attendees enter the space.

Get more information on renting Calderwood Studio for production purposes.