Professional events
A venue for professional events in Old Town Scottsdale
Corporate offsites, political and nonprofit fundraisers, talks, mixers and launches, in 10,000 square feet of configurable space, with catering by our official partner Fogo de Chão.
The halls
Book one room or all of them
The Loft
A bright hall under an arched window, with a mezzanine and a 320 sq ft elevated patio with sunset views.
Entertainment Hall
The games room: the pool table, dart wall and shuffleboard, opening onto a 920 sq ft patio.
The North Hall
Fully configurable space under the chandeliers, with a 1,300 sq ft patio and the Seneca conference room.
What we host
The events we host
Corporate offsites & meetings
Leadership offsites, team trainings, all-hands and board meetings, in a working building designed for focus and conversation.
Political & nonprofit fundraisers
Campaign receptions, candidate meet-and-greets and nonprofit benefits, in a room that draws a crowd and holds it.
Talks, panels & workshops
Speaker series, panel discussions, workshops and pitch nights, with a stage, a screen and an audience that came to listen.
Professional mixers & meetups
Industry mixers, association meetups, investor nights and member gatherings, at the club that runs Sunset Socials every Saturday.
Launches & industry showcases
Product reveals, industry showcases and brand activations, in front of Scottsdale founders, operators and professionals.
Photo & video production
Commercial shoots, brand content and interviews, with chandeliered lounges, a Parisian-style bar, a rooftop terrace and a podcast studio under one roof.
Included
What the building gives you
- 10,000 sq ft of fully configurable space
- Three patios and the rooftop terrace
- Two Gatsby-style bars and the Louvre bar
- Entertainment room with pool, darts and shuffleboard
- 10 private bathrooms
- Catering by Fogo de Chão, our official partner
- QSC sound, Shure microphones and modular staging (add-ons)
- Fiber internet throughout
Past events
Recent events at Empire
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Event services
Catering, sound and staging
Catering by Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão is Empire’s official catering partner. Their team knows the building inside and out, so planning the menu, timing and service is seamless from the first call to the last course.
Professional sound & A/V
QSC CP12 loudspeakers, QSC 18-inch subwoofers, professional mixing equipment and Shure microphones, ready for keynotes, panels and live music. Wall screens with wireless connectivity throughout.
Modular staging
Stage built from 4×4-foot panels and configured to your program: 4×8 for a podium, 4×12 or 4×16 for a panel, 8×8 and larger for performances.
Seating
Folding chairs for theater, classroom or round-table layouts, set to your floor plan.
Members only
Members’ events
Empire has hosted 147+ events since 2024: talks, fundraisers, launches, watch parties and weekly socials. Members’ events are private; members find what’s coming up in the Empire app.
November 2026
- F1 Mexico Grand Prix Watch Party
October 2026
- Social Hours
- SerbFest Art Exhibit Featuring Bishop Maxim
- GET Festive 2026
- Turning Point Young Professionals: Costume Party
- Sunset Social · 3 evenings
September 2026
- Sunset Social x Isla Clothing: La Dolce Isla
- Sunset Social
- Constitution Day: What They Didn't Teach You
- Sunset Social x The Order: Gamify Your Wealth
- Glamour Gala
August 2026
- Midsummer Night Dream Mixer
- KAMP Showcase Scottsdale
- Sunset Social · 4 evenings
FAQ
Event venue questions
How large is the event space at Empire?
The building has 10,000 square feet of configurable space. The Loft is over 3,000 sq ft, the North Hall over 2,300 sq ft and the Entertainment Hall over 1,200 sq ft, plus patios.
Can I book the whole building?
Yes. The halls, conference rooms, studio and patios can be combined for larger professional events.
Is catering, A/V and staging available?
Yes. Fogo de Chão is our official catering partner and knows the building extremely well. Professional sound (QSC speakers and subwoofers, pro mixing equipment and Shure microphones), modular staging in 4×4-foot panels and folding chairs are available for an additional fee.
Who caters events at Empire?
Fogo de Chão is Empire’s official catering partner. They know the building extremely well, which makes planning seamless.
Is there outdoor space?
Yes. Empire has three patios, including a garden patio with a bocce court, and a rooftop terrace.
How many bathrooms are there?
There are 10 private bathrooms in the building.
Is there a floor plan?
Yes, you can download the floor plan as a PDF from the Events page.
How do I check availability and pricing?
Book a short call through the event inquiry link with your date, headcount and plans, and we'll follow up with pricing and a walkthrough.
Plan your event
Tell us the date, the audience and the program. We’ll set up a short call and a walkthrough.