The Armory
Sports and Convention Arena
Welcome to The Washington Avenue Armory in Albany, New York. This multi-million renovated complex contains a multi-functional arena with sound, lighting, and concert-quality acoustics. Washington Avenue Armory is a leader in the field among venues in the Albany Area and will host concerts, sporting events, conferences, cultural programs, and conventions. With approx. 15,000 square feet of extended floor space, Washington Avenue Armory is ideally suited for large-scale performances.
Equipped to accommodate any type of event, The Armory features a powerful speaker  system that can enhance the sound of small stage productions.
The technical expertise and dedication of The Armory staff ensure that audiences will be exhilarated and entertained with shows they will always remember. Washington Avenue Armory is conveniently located in downtown Albany and is a main attraction for audiences of varying tastes and interests.
The Washington Avenue Armory
Has The Best Kept Secret In The Northeast
It's ALSO A Convention Center!
We Are Now Accepting Convention Dates.
Please Call 518-694-7160
Meeting Facilities
Meeting facilities at Washington Avenue Armory provide the premier location for your conference, convention, or event. The Northway, the New York State Thruway, Interstate 90, Interstate 787, Interstate 88, and the Massachusetts Turnpike are conveniently accessible to the New York State Capital, Albany, New York. Albany is within three hours of New York City, Boston, Syracuse, Rochester, Hartford and Montreal. Albany's vibrant economy insures that you will have the ultimate of all the support services that your event requires in order that participants are fully prepared to achieve their goals and meet their objectives.
The Patroon Room
The Patroon Room located on the main concourse of Washington Avenue Armory features approx. 15,000 square feet without bleachers* (10,000 square feet with bleachers) of convention style space that can accommodate up to 4,000 in a theater or convention type setting. The completely renovated Patroon Room was built in 1891 in a castle-like setting and is equipped with a state-of-the-art Bose sound system, halide lighting system, and a 40' x 60' stage.
*only available for events longer than one month
Executive Parlors
The five Executive Parlors provide for a comfortable and relaxed choice for meetings, planning, or training. Five parlors on the facility's 2nd level offer rooms of various sizes: 192 square feet, 204 square feet, 304 square feet, and two rooms of 1,950 square feet each for a total of 4,600 square feet of meeting and catering space on this floor alone.
Conference Meeting Rooms
The ten full-service Conference Rooms on the facility's third level afford the ultimate flexibility for getting down to business. Ten professionally appointed rooms combine for up to 4,700 square feet of presentation space or as small as 200 square feet for a more intimate setting. The Conference Meeting Rooms offer a comfortable and upscale setting for important or private meetings.
15 Parlors and Conference Meeting Rooms combine for 9,300 square feet along with the Patroon Room's approx. 15,000 square feet provides a total of 24,300 square feet of meeting space for your convention and conference needs.
Location...Location...Location
Parking
Catering Services
Audio-Visual & Decor Provisions
Enhancing your meeting with the proper presentation and decor is essential. Our experienced staff is of particular service in helping create the ideal environment for your event. Proper audio-visual techniques help you communicate your ideas effectively and Washington Avenue Armory will arrange state-of-the-art presentation.
Support Services
Washington Avenue Armory provides a variety of support services for your event such as:
- advertising
- publicity
- box office services
- ticketing
- operational equipment
- production
- labor or equipment
- event staffing
- concession booths
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Each of these requested services is handled in-house by our experienced team.
Early Armory Info
- home of the Albany Patroons professional basketball of the CBA
- (2) jumbo re-play screens & scoreboard
- 4,300 capacity for concerts & conventions
- 3,600 capacity for
- basketball
- wrestling
- boxing and
- one ring circus
- up to 25,000 square feet for
- flea markets
- auctions
- antique shows
- motorcycle shows
- car shows
- home shows
- ski shows
- food shows
- flower shows
- etc.
- now scheduling dates for 2008
- now scheduling dates for concerts beginning 2008
- venue will provide a minimum of 100 event days during the calendar year
- soon to open an underground mall
- 2 1/2 city blocks of upscale flea market
- arts & crafts outlets
- food court and
- bar
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Call or email for available dates, rentals, prices, and space needs for the underground mall, events or shows. |
