Historic Market Hall


All-inclusive venue

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

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $25,000 for off-peak dates, and $35,000 for peak dates

Catering services pricing

$75 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $10,000

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests


About this venue

Market Hall is the largest full service wedding and events venue in the heart of downtown Raleigh! Hosting events from 100 to 450 with two separate indoor options, outdoor covered patio, and two VIP Getting Ready Suites. Our Executive Chef provides an unparalleled level of service with our American Southern menu for an elegant and elevated southern flare! The charming cobblestone streets are the oldest streets in Raleigh. We are a proud historic landmark as the first integrated State Farmer's Market in 1914 and the first craft brewery in North Carolina, Greenshields, in 1989. We are a 7 minute walk to hotels for guest accommodations and minutes to nightlife, shopping, museums and restaurants. Come and enjoy all that Raleigh has to offer you and your guests at Market Hall!


Our event spaces

Park View

Park View hosts modern weddings in Downtown Raleigh at an historic venue!

Park View offers a modern industrial backdrop of reclaimed wood, white brick, exposed beams & market lights for ceremonies and /or cocktail hour.

Guest capacity

100-200 Seated

100-220 Standing

Square footage

2,800

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

200 Black Chiavari Chairs, Market Lights, Reclaimed Wood Wall Ceremony Backdrop, White Foyer Draping and access to our VIP Getting Ready Suite.

Market View

The Largest Modern & Historical Full Service Venue in Downtown Raleigh!

Host your wedding reception for up to 350 guests in our Market View room!

Guest capacity

100-350 Seated

100-450 Standing

Square footage

5,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, After party

Included in this room:

350 Black Chiavari Chairs, Round & Rectangular Tables, 10 Cocktail Tables, Market Lights, LED Up Lights, Foyer Draping, Lounge Furniture, Two Mobile Bars, Wood Wall Mobile Backdrop.

Blake Street Closures

The most unique wedding ceremony or cocktail hour in Downtown Raleigh on our historic cobblestone streets!

Hosting your ceremony or cocktail hour on our historic cobblestone streets provide a memorable experience for you and your guests and allows you to enjoy the views of City Market and Moore Square beneath the shining market lights!

Guest capacity

100-220 Seated

100-320 Standing

Square footage

2,803

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Market Lights, Covered Outdoor Patio, 220 White Padded Folding Chairs, Raleigh PD for security (required by the city), two street closure permits, the ability to host a mobile bar with beer, wine and liquor within the street closure area.

Room cost

1800

Park View

Park View hosts modern weddings in Downtown Raleigh at an historic venue!

Park View offers a modern industrial backdrop of reclaimed wood, white brick, exposed beams & market lights for ceremonies and /or cocktail hour.

Guest capacity

100-200 Seated

100-220 Standing

Square footage

2,800

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

200 Black Chiavari Chairs, Market Lights, Reclaimed Wood Wall Ceremony Backdrop, White Foyer Draping and access to our VIP Getting Ready Suite.

Market View

The Largest Modern & Historical Full Service Venue in Downtown Raleigh!

Host your wedding reception for up to 350 guests in our Market View room!

Guest capacity

100-350 Seated

100-450 Standing

Square footage

5,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, After party

Included in this room:

350 Black Chiavari Chairs, Round & Rectangular Tables, 10 Cocktail Tables, Market Lights, LED Up Lights, Foyer Draping, Lounge Furniture, Two Mobile Bars, Wood Wall Mobile Backdrop.

Blake Street Closures

The most unique wedding ceremony or cocktail hour in Downtown Raleigh on our historic cobblestone streets!

Hosting your ceremony or cocktail hour on our historic cobblestone streets provide a memorable experience for you and your guests and allows you to enjoy the views of City Market and Moore Square beneath the shining market lights!

Guest capacity

100-220 Seated

100-320 Standing

Square footage

2,803

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Market Lights, Covered Outdoor Patio, 220 White Padded Folding Chairs, Raleigh PD for security (required by the city), two street closure permits, the ability to host a mobile bar with beer, wine and liquor within the street closure area.

Room cost

1800


Available services that can be provided by Historic Market Hall

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - paid

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Chiavari Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting

Reviews

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    Christina F.

    Rating: 5
    Incentivized review
    May 10, 2026

    wonderful

    Great venue. They communicated with us in a clear and direct way that made the whole planning process feel manageable and stress-free. The space itself is stunning. Their staff was genuinely kind on our wedding day, jumping in to help with setup and making sure our guests felt welcomed and comfortable throughout the evening. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we'd recommend Historic Market Hall to any couple looking for a beautiful and spacious venue.


No, we have a full ABC retail permit and do not allow outside alcohol. Please select from a range of our beer, wine and liquor packages for a flat rate or consumption bar.
A 12 hour rental is included which provides 5.5 hours of setup, 5.5 hour event and 1 hour for vendor breakdown.
We are a 25 minute drive to RDU via I-40.
No, our venue is fully insured, but we strongly recommend you purchase event insurance for your own liability coverage.
No, we are in the center of Downtown Raleigh and public parking is available directly next to us at City Market Lot and at two parking decks next to Moore Square. Weekend parking is $5/car and street parking is free upon availability.
Yes, all our first floor facilities are wheelchair accessible except for our two getting ready suites which are located on the second floor.
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