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Constructed in 1882, Turner Hall began as a showplace for the panoramic painters and other German immigrant artists who dominated the Milwaukee art scene until the 1920’s and throughout the early 1900’s. It is the only building in Milwaukee that currently holds the three following honorary architectural and historical designations: a National Landmark, a listing on the National Registry of Historic Places, and a local Historical Landmark. Located in the heart of downtown, across from the brand new Fiserv Forum and Entertainment District, the two-story, 7,000 – plus square foot Ballroom is a central hub for a vast array of events in the city of Milwaukee. Turner Hall features a variety of customizable options, from bar packages to catering, that make your wedding as unique as the space that’s hosting it.

For questions, more information, or to reserve Turner Hall, please email Ann Lennart , alennart@ptglive.com

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

$4,000

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

$4,000

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

Yes

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

$4,000

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

$4,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Set Up

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$29

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

House Beer
House Wine

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

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Turner Hall Ballroom

Stacey
Stacey Sent on 06/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue

We had such an amazing time at our wedding thanks to the team at Turner Hall Ballroom! We worked with Ann, who was a big help before and during the wedding day. I knew we were in good hands with her. When we had questions, she was quick to respond. The whole staff was helpful and sweet. We love the unique space of Turner. We couldn't ask for a better venue that fit us as a couple.
Emily
Emily Sent on 08/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful venue with incredible staff!

My husband and I had an amazing experience working with Turner Hall while planning our wedding. Ann is so responsive and helpful, we can't thank her enough! And the space is absolutely beautiful, it fit our style and personalities so well. We 100% recommend Turner Hall! (Photos courtesy of Lo McCarville Photography)
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Annie Sent on 05/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue

Huge accolades to Turner Hall and staff! This is one of our favorite places to see see live music in Milwaukee. It only made sense to celebrate our wedding there. The day was perfect! Absolute professionals and made sure everything went smoothly.
Briana
Briana Sent on 11/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue and staff

Turner Hall was the absolute perfect venue for our October 22 wedding reception. Ann was accommodating, had great recommendations for us, and everything went off without a hitch! Not to mention how gorgeous the space is. We wouldn’t have changed a thing and would absolutely recommend Turner Hall for a Milwaukee wedding!
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Benjamin Sent on 10/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue and staff

Absolutely recommend!

The venue is beautiful, which is obvious from checking out their website and social media. The Director of Private Events, Ann, was so responsive we didn’t feel the need to hire a wedding coordinator.

Ann communicated timely with us and our vendors prior to the event, coordinated the appropriate staffing for the day of the event, and ensured everything went smoothly until every guest had left the venue.

If you’re getting married in MKE, there isn’t a better venue. Our family and friends still comment on how much they enjoyed the space.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 07/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Turner Hall began offering elopement packages during covid and my fiance (now husband) and I decided to take the opportunity as we’d always wanted a more intimate and less traditional wedding. We were able to accommodate up to 30 guests and add on items through the venue easily (and affordably!!) like an officiant, bar service, photographer, and catering. Their event director Ann Lennart was easy to get ahold of, answered all our questions and made sure our elopement would go smoothly, even when random things popped up like a huge event at the Fiserv she kept us informed on how it may affect us. We really liked the aspect of the elopement that you could basically fill your time however you wanted - it was great for us who didn’t want to stress over small details, just wanted our loved ones together for some food and celebration. The format of the elopement was a lot less formal than traditional weddings I’ve been to, but the staff seemed just as caring and professional as they would for a full scale formal event. I recommend Turner Hall for any type of wedding, it seems like they can accommodate a wide range!
Katelyn
Katelyn Sent on 11/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding canceled due to Covid - but astounding experience through planning

I have long loved Turner Hall for all it's charm and old Milwaukee character, and was thrilled for our wedding there. Unfortunately dues to Covid, we had to postpone our original wedding date, and finally cancel altogether, after it became clear that our postponed date wouldn't work either.

From our initial tour, to pivoting and re-planning for a second date, and finally canceling, Ann (the Director of Private Events) was the absolute best. She was informative, responsive and flexible in an extremely hard time for both vendors and couples.

While I am so sad we won't be getting married at Turner Hall, I wouldn't hesitate to encourage anyone looking for an extremely professional and kind wedding planning experience to book here. They went above and beyond every step of the way, and we are SO grateful for the Turner Hall team. If I could do it all over again, I would hire them in a heartbeat to host my wedding reception.

Paige
Paige Sent on 09/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Turner Hall is Amazing

I sadly had to cancel my wedding at Turner Hall due to COVID restrictions. I toured about 15 venues in Milwaukee and Turner was easy to say yes to above all others. However, before canceling, my wedding was 90% planned and Ann @ Turner Hall was SO SO amazing to work with! I appreciate Ann being so flexible as well since we did end up having to cancel and Ann made the process so easy and helpful for our situation. I highly recommend having your wedding / any event at Turner!
Sam
Sam C. Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Iconic Milwaukee

We had a large number of out of town guests, and really wanted a venue that captured Milwaukee. You can't beat iconic Turner Hall. The venue certainly has character, and our guests loved it. It looked stunning during our ceremony, and even better once night arrived with the string lighting and a band on the stage. Our guests raved about the venue. In addition, Ann was fantastic, helping us coordinate everything and the day/night went off without any hitches. The band sounded amazing, as did our accompaniment during the ceremony. We had a large (and thirsty) crowd, and despite that, the bar lines moved quickly and were never long. Turner Hall nailed it.
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Tally Sent on 09/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Turner Hall - awesome venue!

Having our wedding at Turner Hall was one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. They were open to new ideas, willing to help and made our wedding day totally stress free. We would highly recommend having a wedding at Turner Hall!
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