Private & Social Events
Host an unforgettable private gathering in downtown Atlanta.
From milestone celebrations and family reunions to weddings, receptions, dinners, and everything in between, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is one of downtown Atlanta’s most striking settings for a private event.
Located on Pemberton Place, the Center pairs sweeping skyline views and dramatic architecture with a legacy of justice and unity, giving every celebration a backdrop that means something.
With over 60,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space, the Center can host an intimate dinner for a dozen guests or a memorable soirée for several hundred.
Why We're a top choice
The Center offers a combination few Atlanta venues can match: high-caliber architecture, skyline views, and a meaningful setting rooted in civil and human rights history. Your rental includes built-in sound and projection, tech-ready setup, and access to our minority-owned vendor network, so you can focus on your guests instead of logistics. Our team works with you from first inquiry to final details to make sure the space fits your vision.
The Center is a fit for any private or social occasion, including:
- Receptions and cocktail hours
- Weddings
- Daytime events and luncheons
- Seated dinners
- Family reunions
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Concerts and performances
Find the Right Space for Your Event
Here are a few of the spaces best suited to private and social events:
Atlanta Boardroom
Best for small, intimate gatherings. Wood-paneled walls inscribed with quotes from Dr. King’s life make this an unexpectedly meaningful setting for a small dinner or private celebration.
Capacity: 22 to 80 guests
Starting price: $1,100
The glenn
Best for mid-size receptions and banquets. Floor-to-ceiling views of Georgia-Pacific Fountain Plaza and six shadow boxes create a striking backdrop for every milestone celebration.
Capacity: 170 to 300 guests
Starting price: $2,600
The Shirley Clarke Franklin Pavilion
Best for large-scale celebrations, concerts, and showcases. This state-of-the-art hall can be divided into three breakout spaces or classrooms, with a built-in greenroom for VIP guests.
Capacity: 140 to 300 guests
Starting price: $3,800
Georgia-Pacific Fountain Plaza
Best for outdoor receptions and cocktail parties. This open-air plaza is anchored by twin water features inscribed with words from Nelson Mandela and Margaret Mead.
Capacity: 150 to 400 guests
Starting price: $2,800
Skyline Terrace
Best for evening celebrations. A sweeping outdoor balcony, this Terrace blends privacy with open-air splendor, delighting guests with its stunning view of the Atlanta skyline.
Capacity: 150 to 300 guests
Starting price: $4,900
Lower Level Buyout
Best for milestone celebrations and large events. This buyout companies multiple spaces across the Center’s ground floor so you can host an event your guests won’t forget.