Rent the Rozsa

exterior of the rozsa in the summer

About the Rozsa Center


Across our 80,000-square-foot facility, the Rozsa Center is the largest center for the arts in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, offering unparalleled spaces designed to impress and accommodate events of all kinds.


Our Community Engagement Manager is happy to assist with all Rozsa rental inquires.

Rent the Rozsa


Weddings, Receptions, Dinners, Galas, Memorials, Dances, Award Ceremonies, Recitals, Fundraisers, Expos, and more.
backstage rozsa with a live band

About our Spaces

Across our 80,000-square-foot facility, you'll find six exceptional spaces ready to host your event:

James and Margaret Black Performance Hall at the Rozsa Center

James and Margaret Black Performance Hall


This state-of-the-art theater features superb acoustics and excellent lines of sight. It comfortably seats over 1,000 or can be reconfigured for a smaller audience of 580, placing your guests closer to the action. See Technical Specifications.


rozsa lobby decorated with pink silks and gala table settings

Samuel and Grace Horner Lobby


With its soaring 160-foot glass wall and neutral color scheme, this is the Keweenaw Peninsula's most dramatic and customizable indoor venue, perfect for receptions and large social events. See Technical Specifications.


backstage rozsa setup for jazz concert

Rozsa Backstage


Perfect for gatherings under 150 guests, offering a smaller, more exclusive feel than our grand lobby or main hall. This space provides a distinctive, customizable atmosphere for intimate live music, fundraisers, receptions, and more.


photo the sign in the rozsa lobby that has an arrow to the mezzanine

Upper Mezzanine


Our North Mezzanine is ideal for smaller meetings and presentations. This flexible space offers essential tech amenities like a projector, screen, and microphones, or can be configured for a comfortable ambiance with soft seating, a satellite concessions bar, and piano. With elevator access and room for mingling, it’s perfect for intimate gatherings during your event.


McArdle Theatre black box theatre set with dim lighting

McArdle Theatre


A versatile black box theatre ideal for smaller-scale productions, workshops, and rehearsals. Its customizable seating and staging make it perfect for summer camps, festivals, and experimental performances requiring an intimate and adaptable setting.


guests in the rozsa art galleries posing for a photo together

Rozsa Art Galleries


Beyond serving as a premier gallery space for exhibitions, the surrounding lobby area is ideal for hosting small art gatherings like artist receptions, public talks, or other intimate cultural events.

Full Service Amenities

  • On-site Catering
  • Production Services and Technical Support
  • Linens and Equipment Rentals
  • Backstage Dressing Rooms and Facilities
  • Rehearsal and Warm-up Rooms
  • Loading Dock Space
  • Event Coordination Assistance 

Our Community Engagement Manager is happy to assist you with all of your reservation questions and requests, including assistance with planning logistics like space layout, accessibility accommodations, linen rentals, equipment needs, directions, and more.

Contact our Community Engagement Manager

 

Rozsa Box Office

Regular Box Office Hours
(Beginning August 8)
Monday-Friday
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
and one hour before events.

Box Office Contact
Phone 906-487-1906
Email rozsa@mtu.edu

Closed for academic recesses.

Location

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton MI 49931
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McArdle Theatre
2nd Floor, Walker Arts and Humanities Center
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton MI 49931
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