The Palace Center

The Palace Center is a family-owned event venue in Allentown, Pennsylvania, offering flexible indoor spaces for weddings, corporate functions, school celebrations, private parties, trade shows and other milestone events. Set in the former Ice Palace Skating Arena, the venue combines a well-known local setting with modern event facilities and an experienced team.

Five adaptable spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate meetings and receptions to large celebrations for up to 1,000 guests. The Royal Ballroom provides extensive production infrastructure, including a full stage, performance areas, dance floors, bars and space for exhibitions or large-scale dinners. The Great and Imperial Ballrooms suit medium-sized receptions, galas, corporate events and trade shows, while the Grand Foyer can be used for ceremonies, cocktail receptions or exhibition space. A smaller loft and boardroom are available for meetings, bridal parties, green room use and VIP hospitality.

Weddings are a major speciality, with reception packages covering catering, bar service, ceremony set-up, cake cutting, linen options and hospitality facilities. The venue also welcomes proms, Sweet 16 celebrations, quinceañeras, bar and bat mitzvahs, company parties, holiday events and repasses. Trade show organisers can make use of exhibition capacity, staging, power and loading access.

Food and drink are prepared in-house by the venue’s culinary team, with plated dinners, buffets, carving stations, pastry displays and adaptable menu options. Bar packages include open bar, cash bar and soft-drink service. The Palace Center also offers tours by appointment and event support from the first enquiry through to the final guest departure, making it a practical choice for organisers seeking a substantial, fully equipped venue in the Lehigh Valley.