The Ritz Theatre & Museum

The Ritz Theatre & Museum is a performance venue and cultural landmark in Jacksonville, Florida, offering event organisers distinctive spaces for private and corporate gatherings. Its auditorium seats up to 400 guests and includes a performance stage, sound system and lighting, making it suitable for concerts, talks, presentations, screenings and other stage-led events.

For receptions and celebrations, the theatre's lobby provides a more flexible setting. It can accommodate up to 150 people for a banquet-style event or up to 500 guests for a cocktail reception. The venue welcomes enquiries for corporate events, weddings, anniversaries, business meetings and social occasions, and provides a request-to-book option for prospective clients. Organisers can discuss their event requirements directly with the venue team.

Located in Jacksonville's historic LaVilla district, the site brings together a working theatre and a museum focused on African American heritage and local history. The museum's exhibits share stories connected with Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, giving the venue a strong cultural identity for events seeking a sense of place. Museum visits and group tours are also available by arrangement, with scheduled public opening hours during the week.

With its seated auditorium, stage facilities and lobby for receptions, the Ritz offers organisers a choice of formats within one central downtown location. It is an option for planners seeking a theatre setting for a performance or presentation, as well as a distinctive space for a celebration or business gathering.