Event Spaces
Flexible venues designed for gatherings, celebrations, presentations, and uniquely Calgary event experiences.
From immersive gallery environments to vibrant social gathering spaces, Sam Centre offers a range of venues designed to create memorable guest experiences within one of Calgary’s newest cultural destinations.
Arthur’s Hall
Capacity:
Reception: 280
Existing Seating: 58
Maisie Eatery
Located within Arthur’s Hall, Maisie Eatery is Sam Centre’s exclusive in-house catering and hospitality partner, providing food and beverage service for events throughout the venue. From casual receptions and networking functions to elegant dinners and custom curated menus, Maisie works closely with clients to create dining experiences that complement the atmosphere, creativity, and scale of each event while delivering warm hospitality inspired by the spirit of Calgary and the Stampede.
At the Centre of it All
Arthur’s Hall is the central gathering space within Sam Centre — a bright, modern venue designed for connection, celebration, and hospitality. Surrounded by curated exhibits, immersive storytelling, and soaring light-filled architecture, the space offers a sophisticated alternative to traditional event venues while capturing the spirit and atmosphere of the Calgary Stampede.
Ideal for receptions, dinners, networking events, galas, and community gatherings, Arthur’s Hall combines flexible event layouts with exceptional hospitality and direct access to Maisie Eatery, Sam Centre’s exclusive in-house catering partner, creating memorable guest experiences in the heart of Stampede Park.
Vern Scown Gallery
Capacity:
Reception: 100 (with activity tables)
Gather Around the Story
Surrounded by immersive exhibits and Calgary Stampede storytelling, the Vern Scown Gallery offers a uniquely interactive event environment unlike a traditional venue space. The gallery atmosphere creates a memorable backdrop for receptions, sponsor events, launches, donor gatherings, and curated guest experiences.
Modern exhibit design, integrated media experiences, and flexible event flow allow guests to explore, gather, and connect within an engaging cultural setting designed to leave a lasting impression.
Capacity:
Theatre Style: 60
Reception: 80
Stampede Sensations Theatre
Located within the Vern Scown Gallery, Stampede Sensations Theatre offers an intimate presentation space designed for immersive storytelling, screenings, keynote moments, and curated guest experiences. Combining cinematic presentation capability with the atmosphere of Sam Centre’s interactive exhibit spaces, the theatre creates a memorable setting that feels both engaging and distinctly different from a traditional meeting or presentation room.
Ideal for speaker presentations, private screenings, announcements, educational sessions, and featured event moments, Stampede Sensations Theatre can function as a standalone experience or as part of a larger gallery event, allowing guests to move seamlessly between gathering, presentation, and exploration spaces throughout Sam Centre.
Capacity:
Reception: 80
Theatre: 60
Ross Glen Gallery
Moments Worth Sharing
The Ross Glen Gallery offers a refined and flexible setting for intimate gatherings, receptions, and smaller event experiences within Sam Centre’s modern museum environment. Surrounded by contemporary exhibit design and Calgary Stampede storytelling, the space provides a polished atmosphere suited for both corporate and social functions.
Ideal for networking functions, private gatherings, and curated guest experiences, the gallery balances modern design with a warm and welcoming sense of place.
Supplemental Spaces
Semi-Private Dining Room
Located adjacent to Arthur’s Hall, the Semi-Private Dining Room offers a quieter and more secluded setting ideal for executive dinners, breakout meetings, VIP hospitality, or smaller group gatherings.
Maisie Patio
The Maisie Patio provides a seasonal outdoor gathering space perfect for cocktail receptions, networking events, and relaxed social experiences during Calgary’s warmer months.