There are special challenges for event planners who have to coordinate events for large groups of 1,000 or more. The details can be endless. Whether you have to plan for a concert, a business meeting, or something else, you need to find a venue you can trust with events of this magnitude. You can trust all of our Tops Picks for large gatherings with your event. All have state-of-the-art technology, delicious world class culinary options to meet all of your attendees’ desires. They also have professional event planning teams with extensive event planning experience for large groups ready to make your next event a huge success.
The University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick can accommodate groups up to 6,000 for social events, corporate events, expos, competitions, family reunions, meetings, trainings, conferences, retreats, weddings, and more. Their 100 meeting areas come in a wide variety of flexible spaces, and the university also has overnight accommodations for 1,300. Your guests will love staying at The University of New Brunswick, close to walking and biking trails, uptown restaurants, shopping and downtown Fredericton attractions. Offering flexible spaces, picturesque views and great value, it is the perfect venue to host any large meeting, conference, or special event.
Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan can host groups up to 15,000 in their 230 spaces. Overnight accommodations are available for up to 13,750. Michigan State University is perfect for expos, competitions, family reunions, meetings, trainings, conferences, retreats, camps, or weddings. Your attendees can get a taste of college life by spending their day exploring the university’s gardens and park-like campus at this Big Ten University.
University of Alberta Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta is another one of our Top Picks for large corporate social events, expos, competitions, professional meetings, trainings, conferences, retreats or camps. They can accommodate up 400 in their 12 meeting rooms and house up to 2,000 overnight guests comfortably. The University of Alberta Conference Centre is located in the heart of Edmonton with easy access to downtown and the west end and south side of the city and within walking distance to the historic Whyte Avenue, with its boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops and festivals. The university is stunning with its surrounding mature trees, gardens and parks.
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The University of New Brunswick Fredericton, New Brunswick ![]() |
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI ![]() |
University of Alberta Conference Centre Edmonton, AB ![]() |
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Temple Denver Denver, CO ![]() |
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