Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $1,500 for off-peak dates, and $2,500 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $1,500
Guest capacity
Up to 500 seated guests
About this venue
The historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater is a versatile location for any style of wedding. Looking for fun? One couple invited friends and family to perform a talent show on the stage during the reception. Seeking elegance? This 1922 theater already has style in spades. Ready to boogie? The stage or the orchestra pit can be used as a dance floor; adding our disco ball is a must. And don’t forget about the marquee, which will welcome guests to your big day, along with the flashing lights of the historic “Indiana” sign. We also offer one-hour weddings for couples looking for something more affordable and less stressful! Check out our current rates and availability at our website!
Our event spaces
Lobby & Mezzanine
Cocktails and buffets
Our lobby and mezzanine areas feature art deco décor and are the ideal location for cocktail hour and a buffet setup. Our concessions area is outfitted to serve everything from beer, wine, and cocktails to movie favorites such as popcorn and gummy bears.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Ideal for
Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Rental includes usage of our lobby space, auditorium and stage, dressing rooms, mezzanine area, and the History Exhibit. It also includes all of the lighting and sound equipment in the building. Rental also includes: - use of poster display cases at front of theater - personalized marquee message - 6ft rectangular tables and maroon linens - photo booth / draped background for photos - a House Manager to help your day run smoothly
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Dressing Rooms
Feel like a star in our theater dressing rooms
We have three separate dressing rooms, two located downstairs and the third located just off stage. The basement rooms are large enough to hold your bridal party and provide the perfect lighting in which to style your hair get your makeup done. The other dressing room is single use, and is the perfect place to step into for quick touch ups throughout the night!
Guest capacity
Up to 10 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Rental includes usage of our lobby space, auditorium and stage, dressing rooms, mezzanine area, and the History Exhibit. It also includes all of the lighting and sound equipment in the building. Rental also includes: - use of poster display cases at front of theater - personalized marquee message - 6ft rectangular tables and maroon linens - photo booth / draped background for photos - a House Manager to help your day run smoothly
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Auditorium
An art deco experience
The historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater is a versatile location for any style of wedding. The stage or orchestra pit can be used as a dance floor; adding our disco ball is a must. And don't forget about the marquee, which will welcome guests to your big day!
Guest capacity
Up to 626 Seated
Up to 626 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Rental includes usage of our lobby space, auditorium and stage, dressing rooms, mezzanine area, and the History Exhibit. It also includes all of the lighting and sound equipment in the building. Rental also includes: - use of poster display cases at front of theater - personalized marquee message - 6ft rectangular tables and maroon linens - photo booth / draped background for photos - a House Manager to help your day run smoothly
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Lobby & Mezzanine
Cocktails and buffets
Our lobby and mezzanine areas feature art deco décor and are the ideal location for cocktail hour and a buffet setup. Our concessions area is outfitted to serve everything from beer, wine, and cocktails to movie favorites such as popcorn and gummy bears.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Ideal for
Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Rental includes usage of our lobby space, auditorium and stage, dressing rooms, mezzanine area, and the History Exhibit. It also includes all of the lighting and sound equipment in the building. Rental also includes: - use of poster display cases at front of theater - personalized marquee message - 6ft rectangular tables and maroon linens - photo booth / draped background for photos - a House Manager to help your day run smoothly
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Dressing Rooms
Feel like a star in our theater dressing rooms
We have three separate dressing rooms, two located downstairs and the third located just off stage. The basement rooms are large enough to hold your bridal party and provide the perfect lighting in which to style your hair get your makeup done. The other dressing room is single use, and is the perfect place to step into for quick touch ups throughout the night!
Guest capacity
Up to 10 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Rental includes usage of our lobby space, auditorium and stage, dressing rooms, mezzanine area, and the History Exhibit. It also includes all of the lighting and sound equipment in the building. Rental also includes: - use of poster display cases at front of theater - personalized marquee message - 6ft rectangular tables and maroon linens - photo booth / draped background for photos - a House Manager to help your day run smoothly
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Auditorium
An art deco experience
The historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater is a versatile location for any style of wedding. The stage or orchestra pit can be used as a dance floor; adding our disco ball is a must. And don't forget about the marquee, which will welcome guests to your big day!
Guest capacity
Up to 626 Seated
Up to 626 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Rental includes usage of our lobby space, auditorium and stage, dressing rooms, mezzanine area, and the History Exhibit. It also includes all of the lighting and sound equipment in the building. Rental also includes: - use of poster display cases at front of theater - personalized marquee message - 6ft rectangular tables and maroon linens - photo booth / draped background for photos - a House Manager to help your day run smoothly
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Buskirk-Chumley Theater packages
Standard Wedding Package
8-500 guests
Peak pricing $2,500-3,500
Off-peak pricing $1,500-2,500
Check out our current rates and availability here: https://buskirkchumley.org/rentals/ or email events@buskirkchumley.org to schedule a tour.
Available services that can be provided by Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Limo
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
8 reviews
A Beautiful, Unique Venue in Bloomington!
The team at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater was exceptional in helping us plan our wedding. Their communication was easy and quick, and they were always friendly and responsive. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful - a historic, unique space that received so many compliments from our guests. We also loved that the venue is right downtown, making it easy for our guests to get to their accommodations (and late night bar hopping) without having to drive. Jordan, Clayton, and Maggie went above and beyond to help us bring our vision to life, guiding us through the planning process from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding day, thanks to the incredible service and support of the Buskirk-Chumley team.
So helpful!
The team at Buskirk-Chumley Theater provided excellent communication and consistency throughout the entire wedding planning process. Their friendly and professional staff were a huge help, walking me through every detail needed for the space. The quality of their work and the value they provided was top-notch - they even included a tech specialist who assisted with the lighting and music setup. The staff arrived early and had the tables beautifully arranged, making the day so easy and stress-free. I'm grateful for their large, high-quality contribution to making our special day a success!
One hour wedding!
Jordan, the theatre manager, was amazing to work with as we planned our event. We had to make some changes and she was very helpful and guided us through the process. We decided to go the more untraditional route and have a “1-hour wedding”. We were married in the gorgeous entrance lobby of the theater with 8 of our closest family and friends. Additionally, we arrived and were surprised to have our names and wedding announcement on the marquis. It was such a cool touch and great for photos. We are so thankful we had such a small, intimate event. It was perfect!
The Coolest and Most Unique Wedding Venue
When we were looking for a wedding venue in Bloomington, we wanted something unique and the Buskirk-Chumley Theater was just that! Guests loved it and so did we. From getting ready in theater dressing rooms (which have the best lighting for wedding day makeup), to being on stage during the ceremony, to dancing in the orchestra pit with a disco ball, the whole day was perfect. The Tech Director, David, was so incredible and helped with lighting, music, and rearranging after the ceremony to the dinner setup. We were planning the wedding from 2 hours away which made things tricky at times but the Event Manager, Jordan, made things easy and was able to answer any questions we had. The venue is unique, affordable, and within walking distance from most of the hotels which made things easy for us and our guests! I can't recommend the Buskirk-Chumley Theater enough for your big day.
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