Metropolitan Pavilion, Full Pavilion
125 W 18th St, New York, NY, 10 011 -
Up to
1565 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
About Venue
If you're after a New York City venue that can flex, scale, and still feel one-of-a-kind, Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea is a standout. This iconic loft-style space has been hosting some of the city’s most memorable events for over 25 years. From fashion shows to art fairs and major brand activations, it’s designed to wow and built to work.
With six distinct venues in one location, it's an ideal choice for product launches, trade shows, weddings, corporate galas, and private celebrations. The newly added Metropolitan Creative Studios brings even more to the table, offering seven bright and modern meeting rooms that are great for team sessions, offsites, and client-facing events. Whether you're hosting 50 guests or 16,000, the space adjusts to fit your vision.
What really makes this place shine is the thoughtful setup and service. Each space comes with full AV, flexible layouts, and extras like two contemporary kitchens, spacious lounges, and quiet breakout pods. The staff is experienced, easy to work with, and genuinely focused on helping you deliver a seamless event from start to finish.
You’ll also find it incredibly convenient. Located in Chelsea with multiple street-level entrances, easy subway access, and an indoor loading dock, it’s built to keep things smooth on the day.
What you’ll love:
Venues for 50 to over 16,000 guests
Full-service AV, lighting, and production support
Stylish new meeting rooms and breakout areas
Central Chelsea location with great transport links
Friendly, knowledgeable team to guide your event
Metropolitan Pavilion gives you space to create something memorable without the stress. It's flexible, professional, and ready when you are.
Spanning a massive 25,000 sq. ft., the Full Pavilion is our largest and most flexible space. Ideal for everything from high-end galas and conferences to art expos and trade shows. The room can be used as one impressive hall or divided into North and South Pavilions, each with their own private entrance and lobby.
If you're after serious wow factor in the heart of Chelsea, this space delivers.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 1565
Dining
up to 1000
Theatre
up to 1100
Cabaret
up to 700
Classroom
up to 700
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Disabled access
Air conditioning
Whiteboards
Public transport
Premises parking
Overnight accommodation
Breakout rooms
Audio & Visual
Sound system
Projector & screen
TV screen
WiFi
Location
Reviews
- Alycia PhylisDecember 2022
Went here for the oddities market today. Spacious and laid out nice. I wish they had a few more vendors than what they offered. Get the VIP tickets, don’t go to regular admissions.. all the good stuff will be gone!
- GlitterMarch 2025
joined in the MOCCA 2025 had so much fun here!
- Melissa NajaOctober 2024
I attended JFRE event last month or another name is Japanese Food & Restaurant Expo. It was super nice to see tons of vender and restaurant owner. It is a good opportunity to get contract and explore more high quality or get a good deal for your business if you are in this industry. The convention has separate section between food, drink and equipment. It was less people in the morning but super packed in the afternoon.
- Nash WilliamsMarch 2023
A very pleasant experience with an art fair. High recommend! A group of us went at noon when it opened this Saturday. It was the fairs 4th day and it was hopping!! The energy was good and sales abounded! All sorts of people walking out with new treasures. It was well organized and the layout very user friendly. Everyone I talked to (galleries/artists) were happy. My group had a good time enjoying the art. Lots of things I’d like to see on my own walls. And THAT says a lot! We’re looking forward to the Fall show!! Even with a small admission fee it’s definitely worth the stop!!
- Liz P.February 2024
I've been to the Metropolitan Pavilion multiple times for industry trade shows over the years. It's a relatively small, two-story venue that has been around for a very long time. They typically feature a coat check, and promoters usually arrange for food and drinks available for purchase. The trade shows are common, creating a small and cozy space for vendors, buyers and designer to connect. It’s the right size as the venue is not too overwhelming.
