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Corsair Creative / Corporate Events in Washington, DC

Corporate events at DC's most unexpected venues. Planned end to end.

For DC event planners, HR directors and association teams: five distinctive venues, with planning, catering, bar, staffing and AV under one contract. Not a hotel ballroom. See the space on a private tour.

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One of the Corsair Creative event spaces in Washington, DC.

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Why Corsair

You have a day job. The event shouldn't be a second one.

Most corporate events in DC get planned by someone who also runs HR, the office, or the whole department. Corsair takes the coordination off your plate: planning, catering, bar service, staffing and AV, all under one flexible contract, with a dedicated account manager looking after you end to end.

We move fast. Speed to contract is one of the reasons planners come to us, and our staff is non-union, so you're not navigating a maze of venue rules to host your own event.

Choose from multiple venues with their own personality: the six floors of the historic National Union Building, the 13,000 sq ft indoor-outdoor Hook Hall, the 70,000 sq ft Kraken, The Square, and District Still & Supply Co. Annual meetings, holiday parties, offsites, product launches, team days. We deliver the unexpected.

The Venues

Conference-style seating facing three screens at The Square — The Square: conference-style setup for presentations and meetings.

A bright lounge area with plants and armchairs at The Square — The Square: a lounge for networking and receptions.

A long dinner table set for a group in a bright room at the National Union Building — National Union Building: long-table dinners in a historic setting.

Team Days

Not every offsite belongs in a ballroom.

People roller skating together at Kraken — Kraken: an indoor roller rink for team events.

Two people on the Kraken games floor with a ball cart — Kraken: pickleball, table tennis, darts, shuffleboard and a beer garden.

Fair Questions

What planners ask before they book

Let's clear a few things up.

Isn't this just another venue rental, or a hotel ballroom with a different name?

Some of it is a venue rental, and that's fine. Every Corsair venue is available for dry hire, with no required packages, if you just want the space as a blank canvas. What's different is what you can add: event planning, production, and turn-key packages, plus a portfolio of historic and one-of-a-kind spaces. We are not a hotel.

Planning events is only part of my job. I don't have time to coordinate five vendors.

That's exactly who we built the turn-key option for. Planning, catering, bar service, staffing and AV sit under one contract, with a dedicated account manager from first call to last guest. Tell us whether you're working with a planner, doing it yourself, or still deciding, and we'll step in only as far as you want us to.

Can you handle a group our size?

Likely, and the range is wide. Hook Hall holds up to 1,375 guests across the main hall and garden, with 500 seated banquet-style. The National Union Building spans six floors and up to 840 guests, with rooms from 50-person receptions to 150-guest floors with built-in projectors and screens. Kraken is 70,000 sq ft. Tell us your headcount on the tour and we'll match you to the right room.

Do we have to use your caterer? We have dietary needs and our own preferred vendors.

You can bring your own vendors unless a venue specifies otherwise, and we have a vetted preferred list we're happy to share. If you'd rather not coordinate, our packages include food, beverage and A/V. Dietary accommodations are routine for our team: one of our guests wrote that they were handled seamlessly.

What will this cost, and are there surprises?

We don't post a flat price, because it depends on the venue, the date, your guest count and how much support you want. Come to the tour with a date range and a rough headcount, and we'll talk through the options. Our staff is non-union, which means one less set of rules to plan around.

How far ahead do we need to book?

The sooner the better, especially for spring and fall dates. Some of our venues book out 6 to 12 months ahead. Speed to contract is one of our advantages, so once you've seen the space and picked your date, we move quickly.

Why Now

Spring and fall dates go first.

Some Corsair venues book out 6 to 12 months ahead, and spring and fall are the busiest seasons. If you're planning a 2027 annual meeting, offsite or holiday party, the best time to see the room is before you need the date.

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From Planners Like You

What Corsair guests say

★★★★★

We had a corporate event at Kraken DC and the team's energy and support made it a huge success. Everything was well-prepared and professionally run.

Alan Klapper

CORSAIRCREATIVE.COM

★★★★★

We held our company all-hands here recently, and it was amazing. The space was spacious, the food was great, and Brian/Dan/Phil were so helpful with the planning and any last-minute changes. Will definitely be looking to book with them again!

Criza B.

HOOK HALL PAGE, CORSAIRCREATIVE.COM

★★★★★

We had a great experience booking our holiday party with Hook Hall! Very responsive and provided a great space for our small non-profit!

Diandra Bosch

HOOK HALL PAGE, CORSAIRCREATIVE.COM

★★★★★

We held a multi-day event at the National Union Building. The spaces and rooms are gorgeous - so much more character than most conference venues! The staff were attentive and responsive to our every need.

Siri E.

NATIONAL UNION BUILDING PAGE, CORSAIRCREATIVE.COM

★★★★★

We had a special company event here and it was great. From the small details to the catering option, it was great. The staff were so kind and felt like they were invested in our event too.

Sara Gibson

NATIONAL UNION BUILDING PAGE, CORSAIRCREATIVE.COM

★★★★★

Great venue and even better staff. From dietary accommodations to last-minute music setup, everything was handled seamlessly. Will definitely book again.

Rick Woler

CORSAIRCREATIVE.COM

★★★★★

I couldn't be more happy with all of the staff that assisted in making my event a success.

Tara Rosen

NATIONAL UNION BUILDING PAGE, CORSAIRCREATIVE.COM

★★★★★

We received red carpet treatment from the beginning of the event until the end. ... Our guests were in awe of the event space, and we are looking forward to returning for our next event!

Michellay

NATIONAL UNION BUILDING PAGE, CORSAIRCREATIVE.COM

Come see the space. Bring a date range and a rough headcount, and we'll take it from there.

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