With breathtaking architecture, beautiful tropical grounds and stunning views of Sarasota Bay, The Ringling is a favorite rental space for wedding and receptions. Our friendly and professional staff looks forward to working with you.

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Whether you are hosting an intimate gathering or a large party, our team is ready to help. Simply submit your inquiry below and we will be in touch!

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Museum of Art Courtyard

Lend your gathering an air of timeless elegance in a setting that defines romance. Dine and dance into the night surrounded by replicas of ancient Greek, Roman and Baroque statuary on magnificently manicured lawns.

Rental Includes
  • Venue Rental from 6:00 to 11:00 PM
  • Private Access to Museum of Art North or South Galleries for self-guided tours for your guests from 6:00 to 8:00 PM during event
  • Two-Hour Photoshoot Permit, scheduled with Event Coordinator
  • One-Hour Rehearsal, scheduled with Event Coordinator
  • One-Year Ringling Membership for wedding couple
  • Security staffing for event
  • Ringling Museum Event Specialist will collaborate with you and your professional planners and vendors through each phase of your event.
Price
  • $20,000 + tax (6.5%)
  • Includes up to 125 guests; each additional guest is $35, with a maximum of 400 guests.
Additional Services
  • Services such as food and beverage, tables and chairs etc. must be booked through outside vendors registered with The Ringling. A listing of registered vendors is available upon request. The rental fee is for the venue only and does not include any additional services.
  • Bar service must be provided by The Ringling’s premise partner, Culinary Creations by Metz. All-inclusive rates and incentives are offered when booking both bar and catering services together. Contact Becky Souflis at Culinary Creations by Metz – [email protected] / 941-218-3671 for additional information or to inquire about holding your rehearsal dinner at our onsite restaurant, The Ringling Grillroom. 
Important to Know
  • In the case of inclement weather there is the option of using the covered loggias to accomodate your guests. The Museum of Art Courtyard is strictly an outdoor venue, and indoor space is not available.
  • The Ringling cannot guarantee that scheduled special events, programming, maintenance, or construction will not interfere aesthetically, logistically, or physically with a private rental of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard.
Scheduling Your Event
  • Wedding and receptions may be booked on select Friday and Saturday evenings only. Limited dates are available.
  • Bookings will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment of one-half of the total venue rental fee plus tax is required to secure the date. The second half of the venue rental fee is due 180 days prior to the event date. Final payment aligned with the final guest count will be due two weeks prior to event date.
  • For more information and available dates contact [email protected]

Ca’ d’Zan Terrace & Bolger Campiello

On the Terrace of Ca’ d’Zan, and the Bolger Campiello, your guests will find themselves swept up in the atmosphere of Sarasota’s most breathtaking setting. As the sun sets over the Bay, the lights of Sarasota, Longboat Key and a sky full of stars illuminate the night, and it is magical!

Rental Includes:
  • Venue Access 6:00 to 11:00 PM.
  • Choice of white* or clear** tent on the Campiello
  • Private access to first floor of Ca’ d’Zan for self-guided tours for your guests from 6:00 to 8:00 PM during event, dependent on your location
  • Two-Hour Photoshoot Permit, scheduled with Event Coordinator
  • One-Hour Rehearsal, scheduled with Event Coordinator
  • One-Year Ringling Membership for Wedding Couple
  • Security staffing for event
  • Ringling Museum Event Specialist will collaborate with you and your professional planners and vendors through each phase of your event.
Price 
  • *Venue rental with standard white tent on Campiello: $26,400 + tax (6.5%)
  • **Venue rental with clear tent on Campiello: $34,800 + tax (6.5%)
  • Includes up to 125 guests; each additional guest is $35, with a maximum of 175 guests.
Additional Services
  • Services such as food and beverage, tables and chairs etc. must be booked through outside vendors registered with The Ringling. A listing of registered vendors is available upon request. The rental fee is for the venue only and does not include any additional services.
  • Bar service must be provided by The Ringling’s premise partner, Culinary Creations by Metz.  All-inclusive rates and incentives are offered when booking both bar and catering services together. Contact Becky Souflis at Culinary Creations by Metz – [email protected] / 941-218-3671 for additional information or to inquire about holding your rehearsal dinner at our onsite restaurant, The Ringling Grillroom.
Important to Know
  • Ca’ d’Zan Terrace may only be used for the wedding ceremony; the cocktail hour and reception must be conducted on the tented Campiello.
  • Ca’ d’Zan does not have an indoor space to accommodate guests in case of inclement weather as it is strictly an outdoor venue.
  • With interior and exterior renovations scheduled to take place at Ca’ d’Zan over the course of the 2025-26 season, The Ringling cannot guarantee that maintenance or construction will not interfere aesthetically, logistically, or physically with a private rental of the venue.
Scheduling Your Event
  • Wedding and receptions may be booked on select Friday and Saturday evenings only. Limited dates are available.
  • Bookings will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Payment of one-half of the total venue rental fee plus tax is required to secure the date. The second half of the venue rental fee is due 180 days prior to the event date. Final payment aligned with the final guest count will be due two weeks prior to event date.
  • For more information and available dates contact [email protected]

Micro-Weddings

Featured areas of The Ringling are available for micro-weddings. Choose from Mable Ringling’s Rose Garden, the Zodiac Mosaic located on the promenade to Ca’ d’Zan, Under the Banyans, and the Searing Loggia of the Museum of Art.

Available Locations
  • Mable Ringling’s Rose Garden
  • Zodiac Mosaic – East Lawn
  • Under the Banyans
  • The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Searing Loggia

Year Round
$2,000 + tax (5.5%)
Two total hours of event time between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM
Approx 30 min. for ceremony, 90 min. for photography outside on the grounds.

Summer Special Evening Ceremonies June – September
$2,500 + tax (5.5%)

  • Two hours of event time 5:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Approx 30 min. for ceremony, 90 min. for photography outside on the grounds.

Maximum Number of Guests: 25
(Guest count includes officiant, photographer, musician, etc.)

Important to Know

  • The micro-wedding rental is for the venue space only. Bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres are allowed. However, additional equipment such as chairs, or décor may not be brought onto the grounds for Micro-Weddings. The Micro-Wedding option does not include an officiant, photographer, and/or videographer.  A list of vendors registered to provide these services at The Ringling is available upon request.
  •  Wedding couples are encouraged to book reception activities at The Ringling Grillroom. Receptions on The Ringling grounds themselves are not permitted for micro-weddings. For information about The Ringling Grillroom, contact Becky Souflis, Director of Catering and Events, Culinary Creations by Metz; [email protected] or 941-218-3671.
  • In the case of inclement weather there is the option of using the covered loggias to accommodate your guests. Micro-wedding locations are strictly outdoors, and indoor space is not available.
  • The Ringling cannot guarantee that scheduled special events, programming, maintenance, or construction will not interfere aesthetically, logistically, or physically with a Micro Wedding at The Ringling.
Scheduling Your Event

Chao Lecture Hall

Located on the third floor of the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Center of Art, the Chao Lecture Hall is a dedicated meeting space able to host up to 100 people. The Chao Lecture Hall features advanced audio/video capabilities and the ability to stream and broadcast virtual events.

Includes
  • Up to 100 guests with theater style seating.
  • Up to 36 guests with classroom seating w/ tables (2 per table x 18 tables).
  • Up to 36 guests with conference style seating (various arrangements available).
Price
  • Full-day (up to 8 hours): $1200 + tax (6.5%)*
  • Half-day (up to 4 hours): $600 + tax (6.5%)*
  • Contact [email protected] for non-profit rates.
How to Schedule Your Event

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