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Emylie Hill
Emylie Hill
Sales & Design Manager - The Carnegie Hall

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Our complete restoration and renovation is complete — be one of the first to join us in 2026 & 2027! We still have dates in 2026 to join us for your dream celebration. Inquire today!

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Carnegie Hall Newport is conveniently located on the Levee, just one block from Newport, Kentucky, and minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

Facilities and Capacity

You'll enjoy the exclusive use of our entire 10,000-square-foot venue. Encompassing three beautiful floors, each space boasts its own ambiance and specific use. Enjoy the Elegant Foyer, Grand Ball Room, two Personal Suites, and our beautiful picturesque outdoor Patio. Our elegant venue will accommodate up to 250 cocktail-style and 140 for a sit-down or buffet-style dinner. At Carnegie Hall Newport, we are an all-inclusive venue designed to make your wedding planning as easy and enjoyable as possible! Our team handles everything, including your ceremony and rehearsal, day-of coordination, catering, beverages, chairs, tables, linens, serviceware, design, and staffing.

Services Offered

Carnegie Hall Newport hosts ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, elopements, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. Couples will find the following services at this beautiful venue:

  • All-day access to the Venue
  • Bridal / Grooms Lounge Suite
  • Wedding Designer/ Wedding Day Coordination
  • Beautiful Outdoor Patio - Roswell Patio
  • Exquisite Marble Foyer - Founders Library
  • Contemporary Ballroom that fits 140 for seated dinner - Whitfield Ballroom
  • Complete ceremony/reception setup & teardown
  • Tables, Chairs, Linens, Serviceware, and Staffing
  • Catering & Beverage Service

History

This venue was constructed in 1898 as one of the Carnegie Public Libraries. The building's original name, Newport Public Library, is still etched into the stone above the front door. This historic landmark has been recently restored to host weddings and events in complete historic elegance. The Italian Renaissance architecture compliments the newly renovated spaces throughout the venue.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

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Reviews of Carnegie Hall Newport

Weddingwire
4.8/5 23 reviews
Google
4.6/5 102 reviews
Maddie
Maddie Sent on 03/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

BEAUTIFUL wedding venue!

Beautiful historic venue! The owner Kristin was absolutely amazing!!!! They made our wedding day so great, highly recommend this place!
Shibabrata
Shibabrata Sent on 10/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing expericence

We were amazed by Peggy and her team. They went out of the way to help us in the wedding. We could not have asked for more. They extended their help well beyond our expectations. We will recommend this place to everyone
Jason
Jason Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

This place is amazing

Very beautiful old building to have both ceremony and reception in. Peggy was amazing at her job, would recommend this place to anyone getting married.
Meaghan
Meaghan Sent on 10/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, very welcoming

The staff are professional, very informative of items prohibited, permitted, and can accommodate.
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Olivia Sent on 08/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

I HIGHLY recommend this venue!! From the moment we met the staff until the day after our wedding, we were so thrilled to have Kim and Peggy there for us. Kim was an big part of why our day turned out perfectly. She made sure that we had everything that we needed to have. We met with them on several occasions to make sure that we were getting everything done and to make sure that our day went exactly as we wanted. There was a complimentary limo service that took us from one location to another for 3 hours prior to the ceremony to have photographs taken. Then it dropped us off back at the venue right on time. The ceremony was beautiful and every single thing was perfect!!! I have nothing but gleaming compliments of this staff and this venue! Absolutely recommend.
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Jessica Sent on 06/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue with Excellent People!!!

Our wedding at the Carnegie was absolutely gorgeous and we are so appreciative to Kim, Peggy, and Jenna for everything they did to make that happen. Their eye for detail from the very beginning of the planning process was so helpful to us, and they were so kind and patient as they helped us consider every detail. Kim thought of everything - from how to organize the tables and decorations to creating a memorial to one of our parents who had recently passed away. Jenna sat down on the floor in the back of the ballroom and played with toddler-ring-bearer who was running around during the ceremony so that everyone else could focus on the bride and groom - I mean, that is amazing - where else is there someone who would do that and do it well?! And Peggy was a rock throughout the entire wedding weekend - from organizing all the vendors to carrying out every one of our detailed requests. She even helped several impaired, elderly relatives find their way to their hotels late at night. After the wedding, my parents said that the best decision we made was to go with the venue that had such attentive, professional people working at it, and we couldn't agree more. It is such a gorgeous space with top-of-the-line service! In short, excellent value for the money. Thank you all for helping us make our wedding so beautiful!
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Ashley Sent on 01/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue

We cannot say enough great things about Carnegie Hall. First of all, the building itself is gorgeous, and it's amazing to have the whole building to yourself to be able to keep everything centralized. We felt like we were in great hands throughout the process, and they made everything so easy for us. Kim was fantastic, anticipated our needs, and made sure our day was perfect. We even went as far as having the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner there as well, just because it was so easy! Highly recommend anyone who wants a beautiful old building near downtown!
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Lauren Sent on 09/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing experience!! Kim and Peggy were so helpful, reachable at all hours of the day and took the stress off of planning. If you are looking for a beautiful venue with flexibility and a kind staff, book the Newport Carnegie!
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Emily Sent on 09/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Carnegie Hall was a huge part of how our wedding day was so perfect! Kim and Peggy did an amazing job helping us to prepare for our big day months in advance and coordinated the entire night. This venue is absolutely gorgeous with a great location and our friends and family loved it-we’ve had so many compliments! Would highly recommend Carnegie Hall Newport.
K
Katherine Sent on 09/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Carnegie Hall Newport is a gorgeous historical venue! It is very intimate, clean, romantic, and absolutely beautiful. It was the perfect place to host a wedding shower.
Peggy was especially amazing! From the beginning (nearly a year in advance!), Peggy was extremely helpful. She answered our emails quickly, she let us view the building twice, and on the day of the event, was there early to help us with set up and took the time after the party to answer questions about the building, its history, and its functions now. My friends and I agreed that if we had to do it over again, we would definitely choose Carnegie Hall for our weddings!
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Carnegie Hall Newport frequently asked questions

Carnegie Hall Newport includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Carnegie Hall Newport includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Carnegie Hall Newport includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Carnegie Hall Newport for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Carnegie Hall Newport offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Carnegie Hall Newport offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Carnegie Hall Newport offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Carnegie Hall Newport offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Carnegie Hall Newport is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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