Rooms and Spaces
Whether you´re planning a gathering for 40 or 4,000, Monona Terrace offers the best space to meet in one of the Midwest´s most vibrant cities.
Each level is made up of multiple meeting places. From formal board rooms to a 37,000 square foot exhibition hall to a stunning rooftop terrace, there is a space for every one and every event at Monona Terrace. Take a virtual tour or come in to tour the facility in person.
Level 1 – Lakeside
40,000 square feet of essential convention amenities, including a show manager office, a concession area, seven loading bays and a truck wash bay comprise the Exhibition Hall.
| Exhibition Hall | Hall A & B each | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 37,200 | 18,600 |
| Dimensions | 310’x120′ | 155′ x 120′ |
| Ceiling | 20′ | 20′ |
| Banquet Capacity | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| Classroom Capacity | 1,856 | 928 |
| Theater Capacity | 3,300 | 1,600 |
| Reception Capacity | 3,300 | 1,600 |
| 10″x10″ Booths | 212 | 106 |
| 8″x10″ Booths | 230 | 115 |
An open and engaging space, perfect for registration, or small displays.
| Lakeside Commons | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 3,500 |
| Dimensions | multi-dimensional |
| Ceiling | 11′ |
| Banquet Capacity | 200 |
| Reception Capacity | 250 |
Level 2 – Mezzanine
An executive boardroom with stunning lake views for 15 people
| Wisconsin Room | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 493 |
| Dimensions | multi-dimensional |
| Ceiling | 12′ – 16′ |
Perfect for meetings, receptions and banquets, the Community Terrace hovers above the main Exhibition Hall Space on one side and looks out toward the majestic Lake Monona on the other.
| Community Terrace | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 5,500 |
| Dimensions | multi-dimensional |
| Ceiling | 11′ – 16′ |
| Banquet–Rounds of 8 | 288 |
| Banquet–Rounds of 9 | 324 |
| Reception | 400 |
An executive boardroom with stunning lake views for 15 people.
| Dane Room | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 493 |
| Dimensions | multi-dimensional |
| Ceiling | 12′ – 16′ |
Be inspired by some of Madison´s most successful and inspiring athletes in this dynamic mid-sized meeting room. Qualifying nonprofit organizations may use the Hall of Fame room free of charge, up to three times per calendar year, pending availability.
| Hall of Fame Room | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 600 |
| Dimensions | 30′ x 20′ |
| Ceiling | 8′ |
| Banquet–Rounds of 8 | 24 |
| Banquet–Rounds of 9 | 27 |
| Classroom | 35 |
| Theater | 48 |
| Reception | 48 |
| Conference | 24 |
| Hollow Square | 24 |
| U-shape | 20 |
Level 4 – Main Level
A stunning 14,000 square feet of space adorned with Wright-inspired chandeliers make the Madison Ballroom one of the city´s premiere spaces for events of all kinds. This room can be divided into two or four sections.
Overlooking Lake Monona, the Grand Terrace is a breathtaking venue for social functions, breaks, registration or gathering areas.
| Full Ballroom | Ballroom – A & B each | Ballroom – C & D each | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 13,524 | 3,822 each | 2,940 each |
| Dimensions | 138′ x 98′ | 78′ x 49′ | 60′ x 49′ |
| Ceiling | 16′ | 16′ | 16′ |
| Banquet–rounds of 8 | 832 | 208 | 160 |
| Banquet–rounds of 9 | 936 | 234 | 180 |
| Classroom | 832 | 224 | 176 |
| Theater | 1,518 | 418 | 330 |
| Reception | 1,400 | 384 | 275 |
| 10″x10″ Booths | 67 | 19 | 13 |
| 8″x10″ Booths | 84 | 23 | 18 |
| Full Grand Terrace | Half of the grand terrace | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 7,000 | 3,500 |
| Dimensions | multi-dimensional | multi-dimensional |
| Ceiling | 16′ | 16′ |
| Banquet–Rounds of 8 | 360 | 176 |
| Banquet–Rounds of 9 | 405 | 198 |
| Reception | 600 | 300 |
| 10′ x 10′ Booths | 28 | 12 |
| 8′ x 10′ Booths | 34 | 15 |
The Hall of Ideas is 6,840 square feet of versatile function space.
| Hall of ideas combined | Hall of ideas E -J each | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 6,840 | 1,140 |
| Dimensions | 90′ x 76′ | 38′ x 30′ |
| Ceiling | 16′ | 16′ |
| Banquet–Rounds of 8 | 400 | 64 |
| Banquet–Rounds of 9 | 450 | 72 |
| Classroom | 448 | 72 |
| Theater | 792 | 112 |
| Reception | 700 | 104 |
| Conference | n/a | 28 |
| Hollow Shape | n/a | 40 |
| U-shape | n/a | 32 |
| Semi-Circle | n/a | 54 |
| 10′ x 10′ Booths | 32 | n/a |
| 8′ x 10′ Booths | 37 | n/a |
The Meeting Rooms provide an additional 3,680 square feet of multi-functional meeting space.
| Combined Meeting Rooms | Meeting Rooms k – r each | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 3,680 | 460 |
| Dimensions | 80′ x 46′ | 23′ x 20′ |
| Ceiling | 12′ | 12′ |
| Banquet–Rounds of 8 | 192 | 24 |
| Banquet–Rounds of 9 | 216 | 27 |
| Classroom | 210 | 21 |
| Theater | 380 | 40 |
| Reception | 380 | 40 |
| Conference | n/a | 18 – 22 |
| Hollow Shape | n/a | 22 – 24 |
| U-shape | n/a | 18 – 20 |
| 10′ x 10′ Booths | 15 | n/a |
| 8′ x 10′ Booths | 19 | n/a |
The 315-seat Lecture Hall is the perfect setting for breakout sessions, research presentations, corporate training… the sky’s the limit.
| Lecture Hall | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 5,540 |
| Dimensions | multi-dimensional |
| Ceiling | 16′ |
| Theater | 315 |
Level 6 – Rooftop Gardens
| West Circle | Center Circle | Center and West Circle | Olin Terrace | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 40,160 | 5,000 | ||
| Dimensions | multi-dimensional | multi-dimensional | ||
| Banquet | 1,176 | 1,376 | ||
| Banquet–Rounds of 9 | 1,323 | 1,548 | ||
| Reception | 3,000 | 3,043 |
| Center Circle | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 5,000 |
| Dimensions | multi-dimensional |
| Banquet–Rounds of 8 | 1,376 |
| Banquet–Rounds of 9 | 1,548 |
| Reception | 3,043 |
| Center and West Circle | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 40,160 |
| Dimensions | multi-dimensional |
| Banquet–Rounds of 8 | 1,376 |
| Banquet–Rounds of 9 | 1,548 |
| Reception | 3,043 |
| Olin Terrace | |
| Total Sq. Feet | 5,000 |
| Dimensions | multi-dimensional |
| Banquet | 96 |
| Reception | 150 |
| 10′ x 10′ Booths | 34 |
