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The Horowitz Events Centre

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Last reviewed: August 8, 2026 | Edmonton | Wedding Banquet Halls |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 8, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Horowitz Events Centre Edmonton wedding venue is located in the Students’ Union Building on the University of Alberta campus. Its official wedding offering encompasses ceremonies, cocktail hours and receptions, as well as engagement parties, bridal showers and rehearsal dinners. Couples can combine eligible spaces and work with the venue’s coordination team on event details.

The official wedding page identifies three principal options: Dinwoodie Lounge, Room at the Top, and the Atrium and Plaza. Their layouts, wedding guest ranges and seasonal availability differ, making the venue relevant to both smaller celebrations and larger seated receptions. This profile was last reviewed on August 8, 2026, using only current pages on the venue’s official domain. The unrelated Ital-Canadian Seniors Association website previously attached to the legacy listing has been replaced with the confirmed Horowitz Events Centre website.

Services and specialization

Horowitz Events Centre describes itself as an all-inclusive event space. Its documented wedding services include onsite venue management, catering, fully serviced bars, event staff, integrated audiovisual and sound systems, and banquet furnishings. Coordinators can help couples finalize details, select additions and combine suitable venue spaces.

Food options described on the wedding page include plated dinners, buffets, hors d’oeuvres, grazing boards, action stations and midnight snacks. Bar formats include cash, host and subsidized “toonie” service, with champagne service and table wine available on request. The venue also states that its own ProServe-certified bartenders are used and that couples cannot supply their own alcohol.

Wedding ceremonies and receptions
Cocktail hours and rehearsal dinners
Engagement parties and bridal showers
Onsite catering and staffed bar service
Integrated AV and sound
Venue coordination and banquet furnishings

Wedding spaces and guest ranges

Dinwoodie Lounge is the largest of the wedding spaces and is available throughout the year. The wedding page lists banquet seating for 75 to 225 guests, theatre-style ceremony seating for 50 to 300, and standing cocktail capacity for 75 to 300. Floor-to-ceiling windows can be curtained for privacy, and the lounge’s own page confirms that it is wheelchair accessible.

Room at the Top occupies the seventh floor and has a 270-degree outlook across downtown Edmonton, the river valley and campus. For weddings, it is listed for receptions and ceremonies of 10 to 120 guests and cocktail gatherings of 10 to 140. It is available from May through August. The Atrium and Plaza provide a combined indoor-outdoor option during the same months, with ceremony seating for 10 to 160 and cocktail capacity for 10 to 120. The Atrium can serve as the rain location for a Plaza event.

Dinwoodie Lounge: year-round wedding availability
Room at the Top: May through August
Atrium and Plaza: May through August
Final capacity depends on the chosen layout and event plan

Service area and who it may suit

This is a fixed-site Edmonton venue rather than a mobile service. The official address places it on the University of Alberta’s North Campus, and no wider service radius is published. The Dinwoodie page notes access to nearby bus and LRT service, two covered parkades, restaurants and other campus amenities.

The range of spaces may suit couples wanting one campus location for a ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Dinwoodie addresses larger wedding plans, while Room at the Top supports smaller and midsize celebrations. The seasonal Atrium and Plaza option may interest couples considering an indoor-outdoor ceremony with a documented rain alternative. Couples should still tour the specific space rather than assume that its maximum listed capacity will suit their preferred tables, dance floor, entertainment and décor.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Confirmed features include multiple wedding spaces, in-house catering, staffed bar formats, integrated AV and sound, banquet furnishings, an accessible Dinwoodie Lounge, and a documented indoor fallback for Plaza ceremonies. Room at the Top’s panoramic outlook and Dinwoodie’s configurable windowed room are physical characteristics, not subjective endorsements.

Important practical limitations are also published. Room at the Top and the Atrium and Plaza are offered for weddings only from May through August, while Dinwoodie is the year-round option. External catering is generally not permitted, although requests may be assessed individually. All alcohol must be ordered or supplied through the centre. Renters also require at least $2 million in commercial liability insurance, and mandatory SOCAN and Re:Sound music fees apply.

External food requests require advance discussion
Couples cannot bring their own alcohol
Seasonal spaces have a limited booking window
Insurance, music tariffs and possible service charges should be included in budget comparisons

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official booking page explains that most services receive custom quotes because each event has different requirements. The wedding page directs couples to contact the coordination team for the current wedding package, while the Dinwoodie page says a hold must be placed before the venue issues a formal estimate.

A useful comparison should request an itemized estimate covering space rental, catering, bar service, staffing, AV or technical support, furnishings, décor or equipment, gratuity, catering handling charges, music tariffs, insurance and taxes. A deposit may be required when the contract is issued, and the full event balance must be paid before the event begins. Couples should rely on their dated estimate and contract rather than older package information found elsewhere.

Contact and booking

Booking enquiries should begin in writing through the official online form or by emailing bookings@horowitzevents.ca. The centre says telephone staff can provide guidance, but an online or emailed request is required to start a booking. Its public number is 780-492-4764.

After receiving an enquiry, a client coordinator discusses the date, venue, attendance and services, then works toward a hold and estimate. The general FAQ advises allowing up to five business days for a response. A signed contract and deposit are required to fully confirm applicable bookings. Dinwoodie’s page recommends starting at least 90 days before an event because its contract and deposit deadline is 60 days before the date; weddings may be considered beyond its usual 13-month booking window.

Official website: horowitzevents.ca
Wedding enquiries: bookings@horowitzevents.ca
General email: info@horowitzevents.ca
Venue tours can be requested through the wedding coordination team

What couples should confirm

Ask the coordinator which space is available on the wedding date and request a layout-specific capacity rather than relying only on the maximum range. Confirm whether the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception can be held in the desired combination of spaces, including transition time and the Atrium rain plan where relevant.

Before signing, obtain the current wedding package and an itemized estimate. Confirm menu choices, dietary accommodations and tasting eligibility; external-food rules; bar format and special liquor requests; staffing; furnishings; AV connections and technical support; setup and removal windows; accessibility throughout the complete guest route; parking and campus directions; insurance wording; music fees; payment deadlines; cancellation terms and every applicable service charge.

Exact space and layout for the expected guest count
Seasonal availability and weather backup
Food, bar and dietary arrangements
Accessibility, parking and transit directions
Included furnishings, AV and staffing
Deposit, insurance, fees and cancellation terms

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Frequently asked questions

Can Horowitz Events Centre host both a wedding ceremony and reception?

Yes. Its official wedding page offers spaces for ceremonies, cocktail hours and receptions. The available combination depends on the date, guest count and selected spaces.

How many wedding guests can Dinwoodie Lounge accommodate?

The wedding page lists banquet seating for 75 to 225 guests, theatre-style ceremony seating for 50 to 300 and standing cocktail capacity for 75 to 300. Couples should obtain a layout-specific capacity from the coordinator.

Are Room at the Top and the Atrium available year-round for weddings?

No. Both Room at the Top and the Atrium and Plaza wedding option are listed as available from May through August. Dinwoodie Lounge is listed as available year-round.

Does the venue provide catering and bar service?

Yes. The official wedding offering includes onsite catering and staffed bar service. Cash, host and toonie bar formats are documented, and the centre supplies its own ProServe-certified bartenders.

Can couples bring outside catering or their own alcohol?

External catering is generally not permitted, although the centre assesses requests individually. Couples cannot bring their own alcohol; it must be ordered or supplied through Horowitz Events Centre.