The Gala Event Center
Wedding venue in Columbia, South Carolina
About The Gala Event Center
The Gala Event Center is an event venue in Columbia with indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, ceremonies, receptions, seated dinners and other celebrations. Its event areas include the Kennedy Ballroom and the Robinson Room/Patio, with a pergola patio and décor options for customizing events. The venue offers wedding packages as well as venue rentals, and describes its setting as an intimate, rustic-chic space.
The facts
- Guests
- 25–250 guests
- Price
- $500–$3,950
- Pricing note
- Published venue-rental rates range from $500 for the Robinson Room/Patio to $3,950 for a Saturday full-day Kennedy Ballroom rental in 2027. Kennedy Ballroom rates vary by year, day and rental length; weddings or receptions for more than 75 guests require a full-day rate. Holiday rates do not apply, additional hours vary, and multiple-room rates are available.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Banquet hall
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Gala Event Center
- Website: thegalavenues.com
- Phone: (803) 724-4662
- Address: 1801 Bush River Road
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