HQO Events

HQO sits at the edge of the Anacostia River in Navy Yard, within walking distance of D.C.’s premier sporting and event stadiums, Nat’s Park, and Audi Field. This unique venue features a sleek, modern façade of undulating glass and three stories of innovative and contemporary indoor and outdoor space. The venue is LEED Platinum+ certified, so you can feel great about hosting an event with minimal environmental impact.

Our waterfront venue features over 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space with a rooftop boasting 360-degree views of the city. Whether you’re searching for a spot to host your wedding or a corporate gala, our flexible event space can be catered to your unique occasion.

The first floor can host 100-300 size receptions and includes a patio with outdoor event space right on the Anacostia River. The rooftop features views of the Anacostia River on one side and our growing Navy Yard community on the other.

The second floor features a boardroom overlooking D.C.’s waterfront. The boardroom is great for formal dining and conferences or meetings. It can seat 160 guests and has an A/V system with a stand-alone projector, six simultaneous displays that require a computer with an HDMI connection, free high-speed internet, and WiFi accessibility. The atrium is great for receptions, buffets, and conferences and features six break-out rooms. This space accommodates up to 300 standing guests.

Rental fees help support DC Water. We are a nonprofit organization, created by DC Water, with a mission to relieve the strain on DC Water ratepayers by generating revenue and cost savings as a result.