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At Brown Derby Ballroom, we take great pride in being the premier event space in downtown Waterloo. Throughout its rich history, Brown Derby Ballroom has always been an entertainment venue at its heart, whether it was for the Elks Club and Knights of Columbus in the early 20th century, or an elite night club in the 1950s. Today, we are a space dedicated to hosting everything from weddings and charity events, to corporate gatherings and concerts. If you're interested in having us host your event, we're ready to connect with you. Please click the buttons below to contact us online or complete our quote request form to tell us more about your event.

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Brown Derby Ballroom Key Features

Our building is located at 618 Sycamore Street in downtown Waterloo and features an elegant first floor lobby and a spacious ballroom on the second floor. The lobby is a perfect place for smaller, more intimate gatherings and can hold up to 50 people for a reception. If you need a larger space, the ballroom on the second floor offers roughly 5,500 square feet and can comfortably seat 220 people while offering space for catering and dancing. 

While our space was designed to match the heyday of the original Brown Derby Bottle Club and restored using historic photographs, we have made sure our event space is equipped with the latest features. Our space is wired for sound and features color-changing LED lights to allow you full control over how your event looks and sounds. 

Our Venue Layouts

One of the many advantages of choosing the Brown Derby Ballroom as your event venue is that you have options to make sure all your guests are seated comfortably. From wedding receptions that require a head table, to a concert that requires seating around an orchestra, our venue can accommodate several seating configurations. Click on the buttons below to view your layout options when you choose to hold your event at Brown Derby Ballroom.

Layout Options #1-3 Layout Options #4-5 Orchestra Seating Layout

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