Studio Bell & Simply Elegant
Studio Bell represents an exciting partnership between National Music Centre (NMC) and Bell, Canada’s largest communications company. Simply Elegant is proud to be the preferred supplier of catering, weddings, decor and floral design services. We love Studio Bell and here’s why… Request a QuoteFind your Perfect Space at Studio Bell
Studio Bell offers a number of space options for various event types throughout both the East and West wings of this architectural marvel located in the heart of Calgary. Looking for an artsy wedding reception venue or an elegant event space? Check out these options.
East Block Event Spaces
Canada Music Square
Venue Size: 2,700 sq. ft
Seated dinner: 75 people
Reception: 200 people
Theatre: 125 people
The Drop-in Zone
Venue Size: 1,340 sq. ft
Seated dinner: 50 people
Reception: 100 people
Theatre: 75 people
Performance Hall
Venue Size: 3,300 sq ft
Seated: 276
Seated dinner: 160 people
Reception: 250 people
The Cloud Lounge
Venue Size: 2,100 sq ft
Seated Dinner: 40 people
Reception: 70 people
Skybridge
Venue Size: 1,700 sq ft
Seated dinner: 100 people
Reception: 150 people
Special Exhibitions Gallery
Venue Size: 2,460 sq ft
Reception: 200 people
West Block Event Spaces
King Eddy
Venue Size: 2,500 sq ft
Seated Dinner: 50 people
Standing Reception: 120 people
Theatre Seating: 110 people
King Eddy Rooftop Patio
Venue Size: 2,500 sq ft
Seated dinner: 140 people
Reception: 200 people
Theatre Seating: 175 people
RBC Terrace Commons
Venue Size: 850 sq ft
Seated dinner: 25 people
Reception: 60 people
Theatre: 25 people
Prairies Room
Venue Size: 430 sq ft
Fixed Boardroom: 15 people
* AV and conference phone capability included in rental
Central and Northern Canada Room
Northern Canada Room*
Venue Size: 580 sq ft
Boardroom: 15 people
Central Canada Room*
Venue Size: 390 sq ft
Boardroom: 15 people
* AV and conference phone capability included in rental
* Northern and Central Canada rooms can be combined for a Pan-Canadian experience.
Look Inside Studio Bell
Watch this video to walk inside these beautiful spaces. Have a tour from the president and a senior venue manager. See how it actually looks and choose your preferred venue space for your next event.
Our experiences team is committed to delivering creative solutions for your event planning needs. From coordinating your theme to customizing your menu: we take care of every detail.
Explore Studio Bell
Studio Bell is an amazing venue right in the heart of Calgary. Here’s some links to explore:
- National Music Centre / Studio Bell Wikipedia entry
- An article on the busiest architectural website in the world
- “Inside Studio Bell, Calgary’s new National Music Centre” article in Calgary Sun
- “Studio Bell set to welcome public on Canada Day with free open house” article in Calgary Herald
Studio Bell, National Music Centre
Ideal Location
Studio Bell is conveniently located in the heart of Calgary – the East Village. It has plenty of parking space any day of the week so your guests will thank you. It’s also easily accessible by public transit. Its central location makes it walking distance from downtown Calgary.
The City of Calgary Parking Authority has lots located at 363 9 Avenue SE, 724 4 Street SE, and street parking on 8 Avenue SE and throughout the East Village. Parking is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week on a first come, first serve basis.
Studio Bell Reviews
Don’t take our word for it. Both Calgarians and guests alike have commented on the beauty of Studio Bell event spaces. Here’s just a few of the comments.
Beautiful design/architecture, impressive collection of everything music, fun/interesting interactive displays, informative tour, well worth the price of admisson!
Martha Hergertbeautiful space! Haven’t seen the museum yet but I have attended events and it was amazing.
Aaron PrasadWonderful facility and staff. Lots to do. Gourmet coffee downstairs and a number of interactive rooms. Gorgeous architecture!
Jon LimThis is a beautiful space. A great addition to the Calgary downtown skyline. The architecture is wonderful and the acoustics were perfect. I attended a Christmas party in the main atrium last week and was blown away by the space. I can’t wait to come back to walk through the museum. Definitely a must see for architecture alone.
Nhi TranWent for a Private Reception before it opened but we were allowed to tour a bit of the Museum, cannot wait to go back and see the finished product
Jim HeatonWe're in the business of events
Simply Elegant is a one-stop hospitality company that offers catering, event planning, decor and florals for all types of parties.
Simply Elegant @ Studio Bell
Here’s a quick review of the wedding we recently did at Studio Bell.
Julie and Stephen held their wedding at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Entertainment included dueling pianos. Tables were dressed in ivory, elegant, majestic linens. Centerpieces were created with crystal pedestals topped with rose ivory balls. Gold Chivari chairs with ivory leather cushions added to the classic feel for this spectacular wedding.
Photos by Elle R PHOTOGRAPHY
Peter and the staff at Simply Elegant were AMAZING to work with – the perfect combination of professional, fun and practical. We used them for our wedding at the beginning of February 2017, and were extremely pleased with the service, the quality of the food, and their decor services . Peter worked closely with us leading up to our wedding to develop a menu and set up that stayed within our budget. He also acted as the go-between with our venue and was able to provide a lot of guidance and expertise on how to best orientate the space. We also used Simply Elegant staff to operate the bar and for the event set up and take down. They took care of everything on the day of, which allowed us to simply enjoy the day with our friends and family. We had such a great time in fact, that I think they were also potentially the only “responsible adults” left standing by the end of the night 🙂 Thank you for all your hard work and for making our day so special.
Julie & Steve