Please refer to the Orpheum Rental Rates & House Specifications 2024 for rules & further pricing. Rental fees may be paid by cash, check, or credit/debit cards (+4% service charge).

Basic Wedding Package (Ceremony Only): $1,500
• Event day rental fee includes up to three (3) consecutive hours of occupancy of the theatre on ceremony day, and one (1) hour of occupancy on pre-scheduled rehearsal day. Clock begins when ANY MEMBER AFFILIATED WITH ORGANIZATION enters the building and the clock ends when the last member from organization and/or patron leaves the building-- NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Basic sound setup
- CD, MP3 or Spotify playback for music
- Microphones for officiant and vows (up to 3)
• Basic front lighting for stage
• Grand red curtain as backdrop, use of apron and side stairs
• Use of dressing rooms, main floor, and mezzanine
• Additional hours are charged at the rate of $100/hour for occupancy outside of the three contracted hours.
• Rate includes basic sound & lighting setup, operated by Orpheum Staff.
• A 25% deposit is required upon submission of a completed contract.
• Balance of base rental rate plus any other agreed-upon rental charges
for services as outlined below are due ten (10) business days prior to first day of Theatre occupancy. Additional charges will be billed to renter with net due in 10 business days from last day of Theatre occupancy.

Advanced Wedding Package (Ceremony Only): $2,000
• Event day rental fee includes up to three (3) consecutive hours of occupancy of the theatre on ceremony day, and one (1) hour of occupancy on prescheduled rehearsal day. Clock begins when ANY MEMBER AFFILIATED WITH ORGANIZATION enters the building and the clock ends when the last member from organization and/or patron leaves the building-- NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Includes three (3) consecutive hours of occupancy on ceremony day and one (1) hour of occupancy on pre-scheduled rehearsal day

• Includes aforementioned in Basic Wedding Package

• Expanded sound setup (i.e. accommodating musicians)
• Theatrical lighting setup (i.e. special colors, dramatic special lighting)
• Grand red curtain as backdrop, use of apron and side stairs
• Use of dressing rooms, main floor, and mezzanine
• Includes “Save the Date” photo setup with marquee
• Additional hours are charged at the rate of $100/hour for occupancy outside of the three contracted hours.
• Rate includes basic sound & lighting setup, operated by Orpheum Staff.
• A 25% deposit is required upon submission of a completed contract.
• Balance of base rental rate plus any other agreed-upon rental charges
for services as outlined below are due ten (10) business days prior to first day of Theatre occupancy. Additional charges will be billed to renter with net due in 10 business days from last day of Theatre occupancy.

Deluxe Wedding Package (Ceremony & Reception): $5,000
• Includes ten (10) cumulative hours of occupancy on ceremony/reception day and one (1) hour of occupancy on pre scheduled rehearsal day. Clock begins when ANY MEMBER AFFILIATED WITH ORGANIZATION enters the building and the clock ends when the last member from organization and/or patron leaves the building-- NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Additional hours are charged at the rate of $100/hour for occupancy outside of the three contracted hours.
• Includes four (4) cumulative hours for setup and tear down as well as up to six (6) consecutive hours of occupancy on ceremony/reception day and one (1) hour of occupancy on pre scheduled rehearsal day
• Advanced Wedding components

• Round tables, black banquet chairs, and white table linens
• Rate includes basic sound & lighting setup, operated by Orpheum Staff.

• This rental rate does not include the cost of catering or bar services. This package assumes cash bar and includes 2 bar staff. Without exception, ALL alcohol beverages must be coordinated through the Orpheum Theatre. Your caterer MAY provide NA beverages, or the Orpheum can provide those as well.
• A 25% deposit is required upon submission of a completed contract.
• Balance of base rental rate plus any other agreed-upon rental charges
for services as outlined below are due ten (10) business days prior to first day of Theatre occupancy. Additional charges will be billed to renter with net due in 10 business days from last day of Theatre occupancy.

A La Carte Services: Add-Ons
• Center Staircase $350
• Cafe Lights $400
• Gobo market price
• Additional occupancy hours $100
• Piano rental & tuning $300
• Cyclorama rental & lighting $150
• Stage left masking $150
• Stage extension $150
• Projector Rental $100
• Da-Lite Screen $75
• Commemorative Chair Plaque $200

ANY ADDITIONAL HOURS ACCRUED IN THE THEATRE ARE BILLED AT THE RATE OF $100/HOUR

Insurance
A comprehensive liability insurance policy must be secured noting all days of occupancy including rehearsals. Policy must include public liability and property damage in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence.

• Proof of insurance policy must be received prior to load-in. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Orpheum Theatre reserves the right to refuse access or occupancy of the theater until such time that proof of insurance is received in the theater administrative offices.
• The Orpheum Theatre reserves the right to require additional coverage(s) if a production requires exceptional or unusual effects (i.e. fire, water, etc) or physical demands (i.e. flying).
• Such policy will name and indemnify Orpheum Theatre, management, staff, ownership and contracted personnel against any claim which may arise during or as a result of the terms of the contract agreement, or thereafter, for any incident complained of having occurred during the renter’s occupancy of the Theatre.
• Renter’s failure to provide such proof of policy within the time frame specified by Theatre management in either the Rental Contract makes the contract void at the option of Theatre management.
• Policy will name as “Additionally Insured” as The Knox County Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Authority, DBA The Orpheum Theatre.