Ballroom by Columns

Ballroom by Columns is a distinctive event venue in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District, housed in a landmark former banking hall dating from 1927. The space combines historic character with the scale and flexibility required for modern celebrations. High ceilings, Tennessee marble, hand-carved columns, travertine flooring, ornate plasterwork and original chandeliers create a dramatic setting for events that need a strong sense of occasion.

The venue is available for weddings, wedding ceremonies, receptions, gala dinners, corporate functions, private celebrations, rehearsal dinners and other special events. Its open, adaptable layout allows organisers to shape the room around their preferred format, whether that means a formal seated dinner, a cocktail reception, a lively party or a carefully styled celebration with entertainment and dancing. The setting can work for more intimate gatherings as well as large-scale occasions, with the main ballroom able to accommodate substantial guest numbers.

Event organisers can also benefit from the venue’s hospitality-led approach. Food and drink, service and event details are considered as part of the overall experience, helping planners create an occasion that feels cohesive from arrival through to the final farewell. The central location places guests close to New Orleans hotels, restaurants, transport links and the city’s best-known attractions, making it practical for local and destination events alike.

With its grand architectural backdrop, versatile floor plan and experience hosting weddings, receptions, dinners and business occasions, Ballroom by Columns offers planners a memorable New Orleans setting for events that call for history, elegance and generous space.