perfect for parties
PARTIES OF ALL KINDS
Don’t want to host your next celebration at home? Rent our party venue in Durham, NC instead! Located in the heart of Durham & just minutes away from everything, The Durham Exchange has space to make your party dreams a reality!
Bridal showers? Bar mitzvahs? Our venue provides the perfect space for you to have a great time with your friends and family! You can dress up our space, or leave it as is. The Durham Exchange is a chic blank slate for any kind of celebration!
- Birthday Parties
- Graduation Parties
- Retirement Parties
- Bridal Showers
- Baby Showers
- Engagement Parties
- Holiday Parties
- Anniversary Celebrations
- Rehearsal Dinners
- Family Reunions
CUSTOMIZE our SPACE
Parties, Showers, Dinners...Oh my!
We’ve hosted all types of events with so many different themes.
The Durham Exchange provides speakers, microphones, and a projector if you want to be your own emcee, or you can hire your favorite to get the party started. You can pick where you want the dance floor, choose to dim the lights, and pump the music as loud as you’d like!
Use our lobby for food, drinks, or a photo booth. Dress up our newly refinished porch for a little breathing room. The possibilities are endless!
You can decorate our space knowing that our tables and chairs will already be in place.
One of our event managers will be onsite to take care of any venue-related needs that may arise.
PARTY RATES
Our pricing ranges from $300 – $500 per hour depending on the time of the year.
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Three different event duration options
(5 hours, 7 hours, or 10 hours) - 80 white padded folding chairs
- Ten (10) 60-inch round tables
- Eight (8) 6-foot rectangular tables
- Use of our new audio system, projector, and wireless microphones
- Payment plans
- 1-hour ceremony rehearsal 1-2 days prior to your event
- Access to two private suites (optional/additional)
- Use of our lobby, porch, and multi-purpose room
- Market lights strung in main venue space ($800 value)
- Onsite, remote, and street parking for guests
- Time to set up, decorate, clean up, and break down for your event occurs within your purchased timeframe
- Onsite manager for building-related needs
- Caterer's prep kitchenette
- Unlimited walkthroughs with loved ones and vendors
- Open vendor policy
please note...
Renter Responsibilities
In addition to our rental fee, you are responsible for:
Alcohol
If you choose to serve alcohol, you are responsible for hiring a licensed and insured bartender.
Event insurance
For every event, you are responsible for purchasing event insurance for the day of your wedding.
PET & SECURITY insurance
You are responsible for a security fee for all events with a scheduled end time of 10pm or later.
You are responsible for a pet fee (dogs only allowed) for each individual pet brought into the venue.
extra, extra!
ADD-ONS
You might be interested in:
EXTRA VENUE HOURS
Add additional hours (for rehearsal, decorating, etc.).
PRIVATE SUITES
Our private suites can be used for anything! Add on starting at $150 per room.
ACCESSORIES
Add linens, an arch, and/or cocktail tables. Prices vary depending on choice.
