Conference room setup with stage, chairs, and presentation area.

University Avenue

This venue is centrally located downtown within the historic Varsity Theatre. You and your guests will love this unique venue with indoor and outdoor spaces inspired by old-world European coffeehouses. This space is dynamic, versatile, and customizable to fit your event vision. Choose between a variety of layouts ranging from theater-style seating to cocktail reception events and even keynotes with breakout sessions. We can also recommend a unique setup that caters to your event scope.

  • Outdoor courtyard with arches, string lights, tables, and people socializing.

  • Modern event space with tables, chairs, a raised stage, and blue accent lighting

  • Conference room setup with two chairs, small table, water bottles, podium with laptop, rows of empty chairs, and stage lighting.

  • A group of people having a breakfast meeting at a table with bread, orange juice, and bottled water. Flowers are in a vase on the table. The background shows a yellow wall and more people.

  • Art Deco movie theater marquee with "Varsity," displaying events at Hanahaus.

Space Specifications

What’s included:

  • Foldable Chairs

  • Highchairs

  • Lounge Chairs

  • High Top Rectangular Cocktail Tables

  • Tables

  • Whiteboards

  • Total Capacity: 130 People

Add-ons:

Reach out to Sway’s event planning team to explore all of our add-ons. From catering to entertainment, we have everything you need to make your event a success.

Getting there:

Located in downtown Palo Alto and is just a 5-minute walk from the nearest Caltrain station. At the midpoint between San Francisco and San Jose, we are accessible to all of Silicon Valley.

Parking:

Street parking and city lots are available. Parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends.

Additional amenities:

  • Lobby & Courtyard

  • Custom Room Setup

  • Theater Marquee Signage

  • Front Desk Monitor Message

  • Private Rooms

  • Screen, Projector, Wireless Microphones, Sound System, Stage Lighting, and On-site Tech.

  • Live Streaming Recording Teleprompters

The more you know:

During the day, this venue is a vibrant coworking space.

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