The Spotlight Theatre

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,500

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Housed in the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral (built in 1929), The Spotlight Theatre combines 1920s architectural charm with modern multi-purpose event spaces in downtown Moline, Illinois. Features high vaulted ceilings, ornate archwork surrounding the proscenium stage, hand-painted backdrops, and flexible main-floor seating alongside balcony views.

Seated guest capacity

  • 150

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Museums, Galleries
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
1800 7th Ave, Moline, IL 61265

Our event spaces

The Venue

Grand entryway with original stained-glass windows, classic woodwork, and spacious transition areas for pre-show reception.

The Spotlight Theatre is a family-owned performing arts venue and community event center located in downtown Moline, Illinois. Housed in the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral (built in 1929), The Spotlight Theatre combines 1920s architectural charm with modern multi-purpose event spaces in downtown Moline, Illinois. Features high vaulted ceilings, ornate archwork surrounding the proscenium stage, hand-painted backdrops, and flexible main-floor seating alongside balcony views.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

The Venue

Grand entryway with original stained-glass windows, classic woodwork, and spacious transition areas for pre-show reception.

The Spotlight Theatre is a family-owned performing arts venue and community event center located in downtown Moline, Illinois. Housed in the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral (built in 1929), The Spotlight Theatre combines 1920s architectural charm with modern multi-purpose event spaces in downtown Moline, Illinois. Features high vaulted ceilings, ornate archwork surrounding the proscenium stage, hand-painted backdrops, and flexible main-floor seating alongside balcony views.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

Available services that can be provided by The Spotlight Theatre

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Event coordinator

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Yes. The venue offers multiple configurations: you can hold the ceremony on the Main Stage under theatrical lighting and transition guests down to the grand ballroom/dining space, or utilize the flexible main auditorium floor for both.
The main auditorium can accommodate 500+ guests in combined floor and stadium-style/balcony seating. For seated banquet dinners with a dance floor, the lower-level hall/ballroom can host up to 800 guests depending on the layout.
Yes. The venue includes multiple private dressing rooms and lodge suites upstairs that can be used as green rooms or bridal suites prior to the ceremony.
The Spotlight Theatre generally allows open/preferred outside catering for food, giving couples flexibility to select their own licensed caterers.
Bar services are managed in-house through the venue and The Blueprint Bar & Lounge. Packages typically range from open bar options to drink tickets or cash bars. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited.