The Imperial Event Center

08/29/2026

It's never too early to be planning for the holidays. We're currently working on holiday menus for your dinner, gala, and holiday meetings. Mark your calendars and contact us today for a tour of our ballrooms and meeting spaces and stay tuned for our new 2026 Holiday Menus.

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

Take advantage of our meeting and catering break package discount for bookings between September 22nd and December 31st.
Contact [email protected] for more details

08/10/2026

Join us on the Imperial Terrace August 14th from 3-9pm and visit the tables of our 6 fabulous vendors at Celebrate Lancaster!

📍The Imperial Event Center, 26 East Chestnut Street

✨ Riah’s Wrapped Reads riah 🎀
✨ Embrace the Link Permanent Jewelry
Embrace The Link
✨Fairy Fringe Fairy Hair - hair tinsel
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✨Aloria Studio - face painting
Aloria Studio
✨ Party Privileges Photo Booth
Party Privileges Photobooth
✨TasteLanc
TasteLanc

Enter through the stairwell in Ewell Plaza (by the library) and we’ll meet you upstairs!

Come experience Celebrate Lancaster from a whole new perspective.

08/03/2026

Celebrate Lancaster is just around the corner, and the Imperial Terrace is opening to the public for one of the city’s biggest celebrations!

Take in the energy of downtown Lancaster from above with a bird’s-eye view of Binns Park and Ewell Plaza. Grab a drink from the Terrace Bar, settle into a shady seat, and enjoy the music, excitement, and community spirit unfolding below.

Plus we’ll be featuring a line up of fabulous vendors!
✨ Rhiah’s Wrapped Reads
✨ Embrace the Link Permanent Jewelry

✨Fairy Fringe Fairy Hair - hair tinsel

✨Aloria Studio - face painting
✨ Party Privileges Photo Booth
✨TasteLanc

Enter through the stairwell in Ewell Plaza (by the library) and we’ll meet you upstairs!

Come experience Celebrate Lancaster from a whole new perspective.

07/20/2026

We had a fantastic time hosting the Central Pennsylvania Wedding Show this weekend. A room full of couples with amazing vendors made for an exciting afternoon! If you missed the show contact us for a tour and more information about our ballrooms and terrace plus all the perks of having your wedding in a venue where we take care of everything from catering to lodging.

A special thanks to Noelle Turco from Red House Design Co. for her gorgeous decor and staging on the Terrace and Blue Ballroom. Also big thanks to Jordan our catering sales manager, the banquet team and of course Central PA Wedding Shows for a successful day.

07/15/2026

Take advantage of our Christmas in July promotion and get 25% off of your room rental fee. We're thinking ahead to the holidays during the heatwave and Holiday parties are our specialty. Contact us for a consultation or tour and explore your options!

05/21/2026

Sparkling linens make a room shine! Our banquet team did a great job preparing the Blue Ballroom for the Samaritan Center Gala tonight. We love a glittering celebration.

Book a tour with us today and envision your special event at the Imperial Event Center.

05/14/2026

Terrace season is here with fresh plants and open air! We consider the terrace to be the gem of the event center and you'll agree when you host your event with us overlooking Lancaster city. Come take a look for yourself and imagine the options with us. We invite you for a tour anytime.

05/12/2026

Venue shopping for a corporate lunch or dinner? Our city view terrace is the location you've been looking for! Our partially covered terrace spans 5,000 square feet making the possibilities endless. Contact us today for a tour and more info on our expansive catering menu.