Graduation Celebrations
Graduation party venues in Washington, DC
Event Venues DC offers three private spaces for graduation celebrations across Dupont Circle and downtown DC, from a family gathering to a large cohort party.
All venues are Metro-accessible from DC-area universities and are 21+ during regular hours; private buyouts may accommodate younger guests.
The Reservation Team replies within 2 business hours, with a written proposal within 24 hours. Pricing comes in your written proposal.
Which venue suits it.
All three hold 400+ guests across 5,000 sq ft. Here is where each one fits best.
Saint Yves
Dupont Circle · 400+ guests
Law and med school celebrations, and upscale commencement-weekend receptions
Abigail
Dupont Circle · 400+ guests
Senior week celebrations, joint class parties, MBA and grad-program send-offs, and 21+ graduation nights out
Strand
Downtown · 400+ guests
Large graduation celebrations, student organization and cohort events, and daytime-to-evening receptions
The Reservation Team replies within 2 business hours, with a written proposal within 24 hours.
What the team arranges.
- Full venue buyouts with private bars
- Semi-private sections for smaller groups
- Bar service, with partner or outside caterers
- Entertainment, photography and personalized décor
Questions, answered.
Yes, all venues are 21+ during regular hours; private buyouts may accommodate younger guests.
DC commencements cluster in mid-to-late May, and venues across the city book out for those weekends by March.
Yes, all three are Metro-accessible from DC-area universities.
Tell us about your event.
The Reservation Team replies within 2 business hours, with a written proposal within 24 hours.
Pricing comes in your written proposal.