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Venue Rental
Thank you for considering The Trust Performing Arts Center for your next event. Sitting in the heart of downtown Lancaster, The Trust is a stunning venue for music, theater & dance, and community events. We invite you to join our re-imagining as we seek to create a venue that will elevate our humanity and encourage excellence among artists.
Please note: The Trust does not host weddings.
Contact Us About Venue Rental Availablity
Please call The Trust Performing Arts Center Operations Manager at 717.569.7071 x 5516 if your event is Arts & Culture related. Please call the Director of Events & Conferences of LBC at 717.569.7071 x 5219 for all other event requests.
Spaces for Rent at The Trust Building
We have several rental options to fit the needs of your event.
Amenities Included With Your Space Rental
- Tables
- Chairs
- Basic A/V equipment (podium, microphone, and set lighting)
Entire Building
Base Rental Fee up to 8 hours. Each additional hour is a rate of $250.
Rates
- Monday- Thursday $2,500
- Friday- Sunday $3,500
Great Hall
Base Rental Fee up to 6 hours. Each additional hour is a rate of $200.
The capacity for the Great Hall is 250 (seated) or 150 (banquet) and includes the Lobby and Green Room.
Rates
- Monday-Thursday: $1,500
- Friday-Sunday: $2,000
Black Box Theatre
Base Rental Fee up to 5 hours. Each additional hour is a rate of $100.
The capacity for the Black Box Theatre is 85 (fixed seating) and includes the Lobby and Green Room.
Rates
- Monday-Thursday: $500
- Friday-Sunday: $750
Square Halo Gallery
Base Rental Fee up to 3 hours. Each additional hour is a rate of $50.
The capacity for the Square Halo Gallery is 60 people.
Rates
- Monday-Thursday: $150
- Friday-Sunday: $300
Boardroom (Historic Space)
Base Rental Fee up to 3 hours. Each additional hour is a rate of $25.
The capacity for the Boardroom is 20 people. No food or beverage is allowed in the Boardroom.
Rate
- Monday-Sunday: $150
Additional Personnel & Equipment Rates
Personnel
Personnel needs are determined by the Trust’s Event staff.
Hourly Rates
- Monitor: $30
- Sound/Lighting Technician: $35
*If choosing to use your own technician, a mandatory walk-through is required with our in-house technician. This ensures proper understanding of and integration with any Trust equipment that is used, and provides an opportunity for questions and clarification.
Hourly Rates
- Housekeeping: $30
- House/Stage Manager: $30
Equipment & Services
Flat-Rate Fees
- Additional A/V Equipment: $300
- Piano Tuning: $140
A-la-Carte Prices
For linens and additional miscellaneous equipment, please speak to the Office of Events at Lancaster Bible College.
Contact Us About Venue Rental Availablity
Please call 717-560-8241 (Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm from September-May), or contact us if you’re interested in renting space at The Trust for your event.