City Hall is a unique heritage building in downtown Victoria. It is a resource for citizens to access information and services, and members of the public can book spaces in City Hall for meetings and events.
Some types of events suitable for City Hall include:
- community group meetings
- non-profit events
- workshops, weddings
- arts and culture related events.
Commercial activities, registered political parties, or public rallies are not permitted to rent space inside City Hall.
A fee of $150 will be charged for private weddings. All other events will be charged on a cost-recovery basis only, which can include staffing costs for events taking place outside of normal operating hours. However, no room rental fees will apply.
The Zero Waste Event Guide and Zero Waste Service Providers Directory for Events provides event organizers with the tools and resources needed to host sustainable events. These tools offer practical strategies to reduce waste and support environmentally responsible practices.
Spaces for Rent
- Antechamber: Seats up to 75 theatre style and 56 with round tables. A projector and screen are available. Other room setups are available.
- Songhees Nation Meeting Room: Seats up to 16 at a boardroom table, with room for an additional 15 chairs at the end of the room.
- Esquimalt Nation Meeting Room: Seats up to 10 at a boardroom table.
All bookings are subject to availability. Please note, Thursdays are generally not available due to Committee of the Whole and Council meetings.
Weddings
Looking for a unique space to hold your wedding? Our heritage City Hall building is open for weddings four days a year!
The following dates have been set for weddings, with ceremonies at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.:
- In 2025:
- February 14
- June 13
- September 12
- December 12
- In 2026:
- February 13
- June 12
- September 11
- December 11
Ceremonies include a one-hour rental of the Antechamber, with seating for guests as needed. The room rental fee of $150 is payable at the time of the booking. Payment can be made in person at the Public Service Counter in City Hall, or by credit card over the phone by calling 250.385.5711.
Couples are responsible to book their own marriage Commissioner and obtain a licence. Bookings will be subject to availability. Find out more about how to get married in British Columbia, including information on marriage licensing, registration, and booking a Commissioner.
Weddings in City Parks
For information on holding your wedding in a City of Victoria park, please visit the Special Event Permits page.
Booking City Hall
If you are interested in getting married at City Hall on any of the above dates, please:
- Review the policy and guidelines for renting the space
- Check availability by emailing us at bookaroom@victoria.ca.
- Secure your spot by sending your completed rental application form to bookaroom@victoria.ca.
Insurance
Insurance for the wedding or event must be obtained by the Applicant. The Applicant must provide proof of coverage at least two weeks prior to the booked timeslot. Failure to obtain and provide proof of coverage by this time will result in cancellation of the booking. Coverage may be obtained through a provider of the Applicant's choice or Instant Risk. Please contact Instant Risk directly for any question or concerns regarding that platform or coverage.
If arranging coverage through your own own provider, the Certificate of Insurance must evidence Commercial General Liability coverage with a minimum of $5 million limits, and include The City of Victoria as an Additional Insured, with a cross liability clause.
Indemnification
In booking the facility, the Applicant agrees to indemnify the City against any and all claims, actions or demands that may be brought, made or arise in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by the Applicant pursuant to facility rental or resulting from the use of the Facility, save and except to the extent that such claims, actions or demands arise from or relate to the negligence, wrongful act or omission of the City, or any of its officers or employees.