Encore Event Center

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,500 for off-peak dates, and $6,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Encore Event Center is the historic XETV6 studios which was renovated in 2018 with to incorporate the nostalgic mission style past along with modern amenities. Each hall is a unique "set" that comes fully decorated but also can be modified to express your vision. Encore is a full service facility with in house award winning catering, beverage service, DJ's, rental options as well as beautiful indoor and outdoor settings for both ceremonies and receptions.

Seated guest capacity

  • 30-400

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
8253 Ronson Rd, San Diego, CA 92111

Our event spaces

Cantina Banquet Room

Beautiful rustic themed room accented with Venetian plaster and exposed brick.

This space features a nearly 2,000 square foot indoor rustic hall and an adjacent 1,200 square foot courtyard with ample space for a beautiful ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 140 Seated

Up to 230 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Dimmer for total lighting customization - Ceiling mounted projector - Modular room setup - Farmwood furniture available

Room cost

$1,650 for a Saturday 6PM to 2AM

Sunset Lounge

A unique indoor/outdoor space where you can dance under a 15 foot light up willow tree.

Our most popular hall for weddings. This California themed hall opens to a beautiful courtyard perfect for a cocktail hour or outdoor dance space under market lights.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Square footage

2,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

- Ceiling mounted projector - 15' LED willow tree - Built in bar - Rope lights - Cocktail hour space

Room cost

$1,950 for a Saturday 6PM to 2AM

Cantina Banquet Room

Beautiful rustic themed room accented with Venetian plaster and exposed brick.

This space features a nearly 2,000 square foot indoor rustic hall and an adjacent 1,200 square foot courtyard with ample space for a beautiful ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 140 Seated

Up to 230 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Dimmer for total lighting customization - Ceiling mounted projector - Modular room setup - Farmwood furniture available

Room cost

$1,650 for a Saturday 6PM to 2AM

Available services that can be provided by Encore Event Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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2.8 out of 5

6 reviews

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    •Verified review
    •Carla•Feb 23

    Encore Event Center was an incredible choice for our wedding venue. From the moment we first reached out, their communication was amazing - they were always in time with their responses and incredibly helpful. The quality of their work and the value they provided was beautiful and nice. They were so attentive to our needs and would do anything to make our special day perfect. We are so grateful to the Encore team for helping to create the wedding of our dreams.

  • Thank you Encore Events!

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    •Adilene Z.•Feb 16

    The team at Encore Event Center was a joy to work with from start to finish. Their communication was always clear, they were available whenever we had questions, and they were completely transparent about all costs upfront. We found their services to be incredibly affordable and truly felt like we got the best bang for our buck. They took care of everything, which was a real perk, and the team - especially Patricia and Anna - went above and beyond to ensure our special day went off without a hitch. While there may be some negative reviews out there, our experience was that the Encore staff was always willing to help and address any concerns we had. We couldn't be happier with our decision to host our wedding at Encore Event Center.

  • Disappointed

    •Verified review
    •Savannah B.•Dec 7, 2025

    I wish I could give Encore Event Center a better review, but unfortunately our experience was quite disappointing. From the beginning, their communication was completely non-existent - even after repeated calls and emails, it would take them months to get back to us. And when we finally did visit the venue, we were shocked by how run-down it looked. The floor planks were lifting, the artwork was dusty, and the furniture was in desperate need of refurbishing. It was clear they weren't putting any effort into maintaining the space. Honestly, they only provided a space because we had paid for it - they didn't contribute anything to making our special day memorable. I should have read the reviews before booking, but it was my mistake. I would not recommend this venue to any couple looking to have a beautiful, well-cared-for wedding. In the end, there were just so many bumps at every turn that I don’t feel positive feelings about my wedding day and deeply wish I could get a redo. We absolutely had our wedding there out of obligation. The only best thing to come out of that day was our ceremony and saying our vows to each other as well as our first dance. That’s literally it.

  • NEEDS NEW LEADERSHIP AND MAKE OVER

    •Verified review
    •TraFoo•Sep 26, 2025

    Unfulfilled Expectations and Frustrating Service We booked this venue for our wedding expecting a smooth experience but were disappointed. Communication with staff was inconsistent and unprofessional, and organization was poor. The advertised top chefs were misleading--the food arrived in coolers and tin pans and was more than 50 minutes late. We found out the Day of that another wedding reception was booked at the same time as our event. That had a loud Marching band drowning out our guest, again no notice. Can I say that they had collected monthly installments on their contract and had received full payment for many services that were not delivered. The food was Cold, mac and cheese were hard as a rock, they had tin foil around pans. The Manager on Duty set the plates in the middle of the buffet lines so people had to reach past others to get a plate. When asked, I was told that they had never severed a set up like that before. Which is a poor excuse. This venue was paid 18,000 dollars, For Dirty white chairs, with crooked legs and some chairs had dirty cushions to cover up the already scratched and dirty chairs. The servers never cleared the tables, the manager on duty would go missing, I assumed at the other party. My dessert cupcakes never put out. I also paid for full open bar; they knew what the couple's drinks were and they had run out of the needed liquor before the reception even got started. Subpar Facilities and Cleanliness Lack of Transparency and Hidden Fees The Venue front was dirty not swept, stained, bathrooms no paper towels. One of my guests had to tell a food server to wash their hands while in the bathroom... After the event, we discovered, that staff had to be told to clear the table due to the tablecloths being my property. Someone broke my brand new 1 half Galloon drink holder with no notification, of course the manager knew nothing about it. The lack of transparency felt dishonest and added insult to injury. Manager left a 9:00pm leaving staff to have to try and answer all my questions. My guest stacked chairs and cleared tables due to them standing around confused. What about any of this was worth 18,000 dollars. We were served about 3000.00 dollars of cold finger food; while on their web site the boast of CHEF, to make you think food is being prepared on sited. this is a total MONEY GRAB!! Conclusion Our wedding day was meant to be one of the happiest moments of our lives, but this venue made it unnecessarily stressful and disappointing. I would strongly advise future couples to look elsewhere for a venue that truly values their clients and delivers on its promises. Keep Looking Don't make this your choice avoid the disappoint, of the sales pitch, rushed contract signing with credit card and changes without notice of staff or lack there of staff and then when you have questions they will send you to voicemail with AI . Just Beware!!!!!!!

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