If you’re planning an event in 2026, whether it’s a wedding, a micro wedding, a corporate gathering, or the party of the year, now is the ideal time to schedule a walkthrough at The Woodward Theater. Touring the space is one of the most important steps in your planning process, and it gives both you and our team the chance to make sure your celebration is the perfect fit for our venue’s unique charm and layout.
Walkthroughs Help You Truly Feel the Space
Online photos are great, but nothing replaces stepping inside a venue and experiencing it for yourself. The Woodward is full of character with historic brick walls, our iconic marquee, an open floor plan, and built-in architectural details that shape the flow of every celebration. When you walk the space, you get a real sense of how your guest count will feel, where your ceremony, dance floor, or band could go, how the lighting transforms the room, and what kind of layout will complement your celebration. It’s the moment when everything becomes real and you can start picturing exactly how your event will look and feel.
Making Sure Your Event Is the Right Fit
Every venue has its strengths, specialties, and limitations. Ours included! A walkthrough helps us understand your vision, and it helps you understand exactly how the Woodward works logistically.
One of the biggest things we talk about during tours is our room flip process. Because of the layout of our historic theater, we can only flip the room up to a certain guest count. If you’re within that range, it’s a great experience: your guests enjoy cocktail hour by the bar while our team transforms the ceremony setup into your reception layout. It’s efficient, seamless, and keeps your celebration moving.
For larger guest counts, we walk you through alternative layout options that still honor the flow of your event. A walkthrough lets you see these possibilities in person so you can make informed decisions early.
Booking Now Gives You Better Availability
2026 may feel far away, but dates (especially Saturdays) fill faster than most couples expect. Touring now gives you the chance to: compare dates, get ahead of seasonal demand and start planning your vendors with confidence.
And if you're planning a non-wedding event (birthday, anniversary party, fundraisers, concerts, film screenings), early tours give you priority on the calendar before peak wedding season grabs the most popular weekends.
Our Team Is Here to Answer Every Question
Walkthroughs are also the best time to ask about catering recommendations, bar packages, timeline structure, guest flow, setup logistics, vendor access and sound and lighting (we are a concert venue after all!). We’re here to guide you through every detail and make sure The Woodward is the best possible home for your event.
Let’s Start Planning Your 2026 Celebration
If you’re dreaming up a 2026 wedding or event, consider this your sign: now is the time to come see The Woodward in person.
Schedule a walkthrough, bring your questions, and let’s start shaping a celebration that feels true to you… and fits beautifully within our historic space!
Ready to take the next step? We’d love to show you around: book a visit.