venue
Where it happens
A venue is a place where an event happens—a concert venue, a wedding venue, a sports venue.
The word emphasizes location as setting rather than mere address: We're still looking for a venue for the reception.
In law, venue refers to the jurisdiction where a case is tried, which can be changed if local prejudice threatens a fair trial.
Venue for live drama
- stageRaised performance platform
- auditoriumRoom for spectators
- concert hallVenue for orchestral performances
- amphitheaterOpen-air tiered venue
playhouse · opera house · curtain · spotlight · backstage · wings · orchestra pit · balcony
Large venue for spectators
- arenaVenue for contests
- fieldArea of specialty
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
- pitchFrequency of sound
rink · gymnasium · track · pool · circuit · diamond · coliseum · velodrome
Venue for formal dances
- meeting roomSpace for scheduled gatherings
- exhibition hallSpace for public displays
- boardroomCorporate decision venue
- auditoriumRoom for spectators
lecture hall · podium · breakout room · registration · keynote · panel · seminar · workshop
Speak to formally
- siteDesignated location
- localeSpecific place or area
- destinationIntended arrival point
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
map · directions · parking · accessibility · capacity · layout · proximity · neighborhood
Evening entertainment venue
- barDrinking establishment
- loungeComfortable waiting room
- casinoFacility for wagering
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
dance floor · DJ booth · VIP section · bottle service · bouncer · cover charge · happy hour · karaoke
Formal entrance gathering space
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- banquet hallVenue for large formal dinners
- gardenCultivated plant area
- chapelSmall worship room
estate · vineyard · barn · country club · rooftop · beachfront · tent · gazebo
theater
Venue for live drama
- stageRaised performance platform
- auditoriumRoom for spectators
- concert hallVenue for orchestral performances
amphitheater · playhouse · opera house · curtain · spotlight · backstage · wings · orchestra pit · balcony · mezzanine
stadium
Large venue for spectators
pitch · rink · gymnasium · track · pool · circuit · diamond · coliseum · velodrome · grandstand
ballroom
Venue for formal dances
- meeting roomSpace for scheduled gatherings
- exhibition hallSpace for public displays
- boardroomCorporate decision venue
auditorium · lecture hall · podium · breakout room · registration · keynote · panel · seminar · workshop · symposium
address
Speak to formally
- siteDesignated location
- localeSpecific place or area
- destinationIntended arrival point
coordinates · map · directions · parking · accessibility · capacity · layout · proximity · neighborhood · landmark
nightclub
Evening entertainment venue
cabaret · dance floor · DJ booth · VIP section · bottle service · bouncer · cover charge · happy hour · karaoke · pub
reception hall
Formal entrance gathering space
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- banquet hallVenue for large formal dinners
- gardenCultivated plant area
chapel · estate · vineyard · barn · country club · rooftop · beachfront · tent · gazebo · altar
- competitioncompete, competitor, contender, winner, sports
- celebrationcelebration, celebrate, party, festive, festivity
- French Loanwordsa la carte, ballet, a la mode, au revoir, bon appetit
- Benefit ConcertsLive Aid, Farm Aid, proceeds, relief fund, disaster relief
- concertsconcert, live show, gig, arena, headliner
- conferencesconference, symposium, conferences, keynote, forums
venuehome
One's personal residence
private residence · residence · household · living room · domicile
- festival venueSite hosting public celebrations
- music venuesSpaces for live performances
- wedding venueLocation for nuptial ceremonies
- change of venueMoving legal proceedings elsewhere
- concert venuePlace for live performances
- live music venueSpace hosting performing artists
event, prevent, invent, convention, revenue, intervene, convene, convent, prevents