host your next event here!
a venue steeped in legacy
- designed for today
Welcome to the newly renovated Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts. Perched on the shimmering shores of Lake Merritt, Oakland’s premier historic event venue has been beautifully restored to offer six unforgettable settings for events, celebrations, meetings, and extraordinary experiences.
Every space has been thoughtfully renovated to honor the building’s historic soul while meeting modern expectations for technology, accessibility, and comfort.
The Henry J offers a canvas as vibrant as Oakland itself - a place where heritage, innovation, and artisty converge.
HJK ARENA
Capacity: 2,500
NORTHSTAGE BALLROOM
Capacity: 250
GOLD ROOM
Capacity: 225
CALVIN SIMMONS THEATER
Capacity: 1,350
LAKEVIEW CLUB
Capacity: 150
LAKEVIEW TERRACE
Outdoor Venue
Whole venue buyouts available for large events & conferences
Image Credit: Oakstop
Other Space Uses
Is your arts organization looking for new office space, storage, or access to music rehearsal rooms? Reach out to the HJK Arts team to learn more.
Offering space for local arts to thrive
The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts is home to some of the region and nation’s most distinguished civic and arts spaces. Since the building’s original opening in 1915, our event venues have been the setting for a number of Stories by local patrons.
5 INDOOR VENUES
1 OUTDOOR VENUE
OFFICES
REHEARSAL ROOMS
MEETING ROOMS
