Private Rentals
A premium Cedar Rapids event venue
CELEBRATIONS • RECEPTIONS
PARTIES • CORPORATE EVENTS
"People have not stopped talking about the venue. They were so impressed with the vibe of the place. They love love loved the music during cocktail hour. I am still flying high!"
-Carrie G.
Corporate Event Host
Give your guests an experience they'll never stop talking about.
SKIP THE BEIGE BALLROOM
Built in 1914 as a silent film cinema, The Ideal Theater features a stunning, high-impact historical aesthetic.
SKIP THE DULL ENTERTAINMENT
Also a live music venue, The Ideal offers professional A/V production and vetted entertainment sourcing.
LOCATION
Conveniently located in Newbo, Cedar Rapids' historic arts and culture district
CAPACITY
125 guests (indoor)
Up to 250 with courtyard access
OPEN VENDOR POLICY
No exclusivity—bring your own or choose from our trusted partners.
But that's not the best part.
The best part? TRANSPARENCY.
ALL of our pricing is published publicly on this website. No surprise fees, no hidden charges, no phone calls required, no tours needed to gather more info.
Below is our pricing for the venue rental. All in. No sales tax, no service fee, no cleaning charges.
Welcome to The Ideal. Welcome to the magic.
Venue Rental Pricing
TIME | SUN | MON | TUES | WED | THURS | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FULL DAY 8AM-Midnight | $2400 | $1500 | $1500 | $2200 | $3000 | $4400 | $5400 |
Best value—more time, more flexibility, zero rush. | |||||||
EVENING 3PM-Midnight | $1500 | $1000 | $1000 | $1700 | $2400 | $3700 | $4600 |
Our most popular—everything you need. | |||||||
DAYTIME 8AM-2PM | $1000 | $600 | $600 | $750 | $750 | $900 | $1000 |
Efficient yet polished—ideal for daytime gatherings. |
Booking within the next 6 months? Take 10% off your rental fee. Booking within the next 4 months? Take 15% off!
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