This is a great venue for ANY event! My friend had a gig here and being supportive, came through to watch him perform. There are two big halls to use, one on each of the two floors. There are also plenty of rooms where performers or crew can unwind before going on stage. Plenty of spots to set up bars and photo booths. There are also stages if your gig requires it. It's a really pretty place! And they have a huge parking lot. Street is also available should it get full. Great for weddings, birthdays and anything in between. Recommending! read more

Long Beach Scottish Rite - Performing Arts Near Me - Long Beach, California

We went to a show here and it's an architecturally cool building with interesting history.

December 2021, I found out about this event through yelp and since we love tamales we figured it would be a great event to attend. The event took place outside in the parking lot. There was limited parking available around the outside of the building and near the neighborhood. There were several different types of local businesses as well as Long Beach Metro link vendors. For the cost of admission, each member receives a complimentary Tamale from the vendor Roxann bar. The Tamale was served open face with pickled slaw on top. In addition to our tamale, we picked up a few from another vendor who won the award for the best tamale place from (dt. LA). The security guards posted outside of the event were very strict on protocol but due to the large crowd, it's understandable. read more

It was nice. Everyone is friendly. Big and roomy. Hidden gem in Long Beach. Alot of history, and a lot of beautiful decor that has interesting history. read more

Lifeline Scans was here at the Scottish Rite Temple hosting and offering a variety of scans recently. I have lived in Long Beach for a while and have never been inside of this place. I can tell you the architecture inside is very nice! The Lifescan ladies were terrific and the scans were handled in a timely manner. I would visit here again. read more

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My husband and I were at the Catalina Film Festival here last summer, and it was a beautiful location! The event was awesome, and the weather was so amazing. Great time all around. read more

I had my wedding here in October 2021 and I have no words to describe how grateful I was with all the staff especially Donald, he helped me with all my event and the security did a great job the ballroom is beautiful and very big I was extremely satisfied with the service I received I will continue to keep booking for my future events If you are looking to book your next event here don't think about it twice book it here. Thank you Scottish rite for everything. read more

Long Beach Scottish Rite - Performing Arts Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've been to a few musical events here, and I honestly do not like this venue. I require the use of a cane, and other than a difficult to locate elevator after steep steps, this location is not what I would call ADA accessible. Positives are clean restrooms, as well as large accessible adjacent parking. The atmosphere inside is decidedly creepy, including a dark hallway with portraits of (presumably deceased) former Scottish Rite members. Plus, many of the auditorium seats lean forward, making a long show's viewing uncomfortable. Needed renovation is apparent, yet seemingly maintaining things status quo allows rental prices more attainable for use. Though not a fave location, I realize it's necessary to enable non-professional groups access on a budget. read more

If you are looking to book a cool venue for a show or special event, this place is more than worth a look. The outside of the building is very plain. The inside will immediately get your attention with the giant domed foyer with double stair cases. Oh yeah, it's classy. The theater it self is doubly impressive. It's an old vaudeville style theater beautifully decorated. The hand painted stage back drops are original to the theater as well as the full pipe organ and date back to the late 1920s. They also have a smaller auditorium down stairs that has a kitchen that would be great for a wedding or bar mitzvah or something like that. read more

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I was introduced to The Scottish Rite Center by a client. My first experience was over the phone with the manager Stephanie Wiley. I had the pleasure of having a meeting and walk through with Stephanie. It was a wonderful experience! She knew the protocol and etiquette of the catering and hospitality industry. She was patient, kind, and professional. I was thinking to myself how wonderful and easy it was, I felt comfortable with a venue I had no knowledge of. Our meeting needless to say was flawless and I left there with a wealth of information of the Venue. The Long Beach Scottish Rite Center in my opinion is rated at the top for any occasion, corporate and or social. It has a commercial kitchen, stove, oven, grill, it also has a walk in cooler, a commercial ice maker, a commercial dishwasher and many other amenities. The dinning area is huge and opened, making it easy to create the vision of the worst BRIDEZILLA happy. Lol The ceiling has a beautiful Chandelier and is draped in white with Elegant Tiny Lights. It also has a stage (perfect for a Djay, guest speakers) The restrooms are immaculate actually the entire venue was immaculate including the surrounding area outside. The parking lot is gated, huge with handicapped parking available. The customer service is excellent (since I am known for caring more about customer service than the actual product) I would rate it a 10. After my meeting I was completely delighted and assured of all my concerns. I highly recommend The Long Beach Scottish Rite Center. read more

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The Scottish Rite Event Center is the premier location for events in Long Beach. Conveniently nestled within a neighborhood of many long-time Long Beach residents and institutions, such as St. Luke's Episcopal Church and St. Mary's Hospital. The Scottish Rite has ample parking and conveniently located near public transportation. The facilities are top rate. The ballroom is perfect for virtually any event. With a stage, large open floor, guests are able to any variety of event. The amazing staff will help you maximize your event with the knowledge and experience with event planning. The staff, saving the best for last. My organization was in a critical crunch for an event. The Scottish Rite was able to help us pull something together with less the 24 hours notice. They are that good and I promise you'll be in great hands. read more

A beautiful historical venue with the nicest people ever!!! We are having a show next week there. Stephanie Wiley, the person responsible for events and marketing, went out of her way to accommodate us. She is kind, professional and beautiful too. The Director also was so nice, a gentleman in the best way. We cannot wait to have the show. Will update next Update: Today we had our show. Hailey and Josh were amazing. The place is beautiful and clean. We will hopefully be able to come back and have other events their. BTW we were in the theater. That also have a beautiful ballroom. read more

Thank you to ScottishRite Freemasonry for your continued support of LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL NJROTC. The Banquets & Awards that you sponsor mean a lot to The Cadets, Parents & Guardians. And a Special THANK YOU to CAPTAIN DONALD McMACKIN. read more

What a cute place! Went here last month to see a show put on by the SCC (www.sccsingers.com if ur interested!) and what a shocker! It looks like an abandon building from the outside, straight up. But it's actually really nice inside.. dare I say RITZY?!?!? They have a super cool double staircase with marble flooring. The theater itself is upstairs and had nice layout and new (I think) seats. There's a really cute reception area too. I could totally see someone hosting a wedding/reception here. Again, the outside isn't much, but the inside is worth a gander :) read more

I am extremely satisfied with the service at the Scottish Rite! Their management and coordinators are a joy to work with! They provided great help to make our event a success! I definitely recommend this facility for any sorts of event! read more

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Great resource to rent out for an informal, no frills, meeting room/conference facility. My company used the space for a 160+ person, three hour meeting. The parking is excellent, it is located in a safe location in Long Beach, the staff is friendly, and the building is old-school beautiful. There are no amenities (hence the three star rating), but for an easy place in Long Beach to host a meeting/event, it works well. read more

The Long Beach Scottish Rite is an amazing venue! We held a fundraising dinner for a non-profit and the guests were blown away with the location. It is definitely a hidden gem in Long Beach. Stephanie and her team were incredibly helpful with planning, suggesting table layouts, and ensuring our event was a success. Worth checking out for your next event! read more

The Long Beach Scottish Rite Event Center was he perfect venue to celebrate our graduates. All the staff did a stellar job making sure our every expectation was met. The venue size and accommodated our group well and we were really pleased with the parking. They had security on hand as well as a tech person. It was excellent working with Stephanie and Haily and I would highly recommend this venue again. read more

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The Long Beach Scottish Rite Event Center was amazing in working with us as a non-profit and we appreciate them giving back to the community. The venue and set up of things were awesome every thing ran smoothly, Haily and Stephanie did a great job! I encourage anyone looking for an event venue to definitely consider the Long Beach Scottish Rite Event Center as first choice. Everything you need there from tables to tech support. Thank you! read more

I called a few weeks ago to ask about the venue and the lady/manager who answered the phone was very rude, she would answer my questions before I would even finish asking. She didn't explain why or listen to the rest of my question. I will definitely not recommend this place to anyone. I can't imagine how it would be like working with them if that was just on the phone. read more

The Long Beach Scottish Rite is a wonderful venue. With downstairs spacious ballroom and lounge, and upstairs theater-- LB Scottish has something for any great event. Stephanie and her staff, especially Ana, are phenomenal. Thank you Stephanie and LB Scottish Rite for making my daughter's college graduation party in a word -- Awesome!! read more

Beautiful building but accessibility sucks. First there's no accessible front experience and second, the bathroom doesn't have a stall for wheelchair users. So those are in wheelchairs, make sure you go before you come read more

I really enjoy the team at the Long Beach Scottish Rite event center. They have a positive energy, they care about the client & their guests, and use their experience to make sure the event goes without a hitch. I would recommend using them any day. read more

I emailed them because I was interested in renting their space for an event, Stephanie emailed me back to ask what kind of event it was and when I said it was a 25th birthday party, she never responded. I will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

The Scottish Rite is truly a gem amongst all the event spaces available in Long Beach. With a ballroom that fits hundreds, a beautiful theater with stage, and several different meeting rooms; the Scottish Rite was able to meet all the needs of what we were looking for. Stephanie and her staff were incredibly helpful and made us feel like the event center was our 2nd home during our event. We will definitely be using the Scottish Rite for future events. read more

My wedding reception was going to happen at this venue, and I say WAS because they cancelled on me. I was told that they are no longer doing events. Their last event they are doing is the end of April 2019. My wedding is in June 1st. How can I find a place within three months on a JUNE month wedding? I've tried to get a hold of management but no luck. I will keep trying, but if they don't respond, I will have to take legal action. read more

I can't rate the actual building because I was too scared to get out of my car. The plain, unmarked building was in apartment land near Long Beach Blvd. and the Gold Line. While driving around the block, I saw a lot of homeless (including a tent seemingly set up for sleeping in front of a business) and what appeared to be druggies. I didn't feel comfortable parking my car, nor would I have felt comfortable walking to my car in the dark. read more

In my professional capacity I have held 2 large events at The Scottish Rite Temple in the last month. The event staff are wonderful! I cannot say enough about how helpful, cooperative and professional they are. They think of all the details and are willing to help with any task regardless of how large or small. The venue is nice and I received many compliments from those in attendance. The on site free parking is a bonus! We will definitely become a regular customer of this venue and recommend others use this gem! read more

Long Beach Scottish Rite - Performing Arts Near Me - Long Beach, California

From a perspective of a quinceañera, I enjoyed my party very much. Stephanie and Hali were great at helping us in preparation for my big day. The servers were also a blessing to have. I would recommend this place to have a party! read more

Great venue! Charming and fun, great for any event! Ample, safe parking and easy to find! I had the privilege of attending a wedding reception here, complete with catering and live band, and it was excellent for it! Big enough for everyone but not too big!!! Gorgeous look inside, outside has older architecture charm! Definitely worth attending for an event as a guest or to use personally or professionally as a host!!! A+!!! read more

I attended a few events at the Long Beach Scottish Rite between 2015 and 2016. Here is some info about the venue: 1. The building is one of kind, circa 1926. 2. There is a professional theater upstairs and it can hold about 700 people. 3. Downstairs is a ballroom with a stage, holds about 250-300ish. 4. There are a lot of side rooms for bride, groom, prep etc... 5. There is a full commercial kitchen facility onsite. 6. The parking lot is large and gated. My experience: The staff is very professional and works very hard to make clients happy. The building is totally awesome (ornate detail) The parking is convenient, no hassle whatsoever. Don't ever forget parking! It is so important! Very impressed! read more

We held an educational estate planning seminar at the Scottish Rite Event Center and have nothing but positive things to say about both the staff and the facility. Stephanie and Hailey were both very helpful in every aspect of our event planning and when it came to the day of the event were right there lending a helping hand. We look forward to having another seminar at Scottish Rite next year and highly recommend them for any big event in the Long Beach area. read more

Just saw their performance of Evita. Great show! Cast was unbelievably good and theater is very nice. Not a bad seat in the house.

The Long Beach Area Coalition for the Homeless along with many other community partners hosted a Community Connections for Homeless Solutions at this venue in April 2017. The staff was amazing and we'll organized. They worked tirelessly to make sure that our event was successful and well planned. We look forward to working with them in the future. read more

My wife and I went to see The Secret Garden yesterday, what a great show from staging to lighting to sound to ambiance to parking from basically getting there and back home. Beautiful theater and what a diamond in Long Beach. read more

Not that many people inside and then stopped people from coming in even if they were related to the bride and groom security was so rude and disrespectful! Don't recommend for parties read more

Where to begin!! I have so many wonderful things to say about the Long Beach Scottish Rite as a wedding venue. From my first telephone inquiry to packing up our wedding decor the day after our wedding, we had the best possible experience with planning and executing the wedding of our dreams with the help of Elizabeth and Jackie. The venue is a dream!! You get the whole place to yourself! And it's huge!! So many fun regal rooms to explore and take pictures, a dramatic staircase, a gorgeous theater stage that gives you endless opportunities to have a creative ceremony, huge room for the reception with tables, chairs and linens included, and a full service kitchen with access to silverware, plates, cups, coffee maker and walk in refrigerator and ice machine. You will not find any other place that is more accommodating. We felt like we were family! Now, let me tell you about Elizabeth. She was my fairy godmother. I knew very little about planning a wedding and she helped me plan it all and made me feel so at ease. I had very little stress leading up to the big day and I thank her for that. Jackie was there the day of the wedding was very sweet and helped make sure things went smoothly. They let you bring in your own caterer so we were able to shop around and have a great meal without breaking the bank. One thing that I absolutely could not believe was that they let us set up the day before (as they didn't have an event the day prior) and we had the venue from 11 am to midnight the day of the wedding, and we were allowed flexibility in picking up our wedding stuff the day after. You just don't find that kind of accommodation anywhere! But the best compliment I can give is how so many of our guests raved about our choice in venue. How beautiful it was, how it was the best wedding they have been to, how they wished they knew about the Scottish Rite when they got married, how fun it was attending a wedding in a theater, on and on! We couldn't have been happier with our venue! Thank you Scottish Rite! read more

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This venue is perfect for an elegant wedding. I can't wait for my guests to see it ... and to have our pictures taken there. The staff is very helpful, too. I met with them yesterday to go over floor plans, kitchen plans, planning plans ... it is getting so real and they are really there for me. read more

If I want to do my daughter quinceanera there and I want to invite 150 guest and include food and drinks how much does it coast? The total coast? read more

I recently got married here April 30th and for the most it went great both coordinators Elizabeth and Jackie were amazing and very helpful when it came to resolving my concerns. A couple of things did arise where I kept getting conflicting messages from both coordinators which was frustrating me but at the end Elizabeth was a professional and was able to get it squared away. The venue looks very sketchy from the outside but the inside is beautiful and definitely has a lot of room. The only thing that I was not too happy about was on how strict their security was my guests felt as if they were going to a club, the security guards asked the guests to remove all of their belongings and were scanned by a metal detector. I totally understand the need to make sure that we are all safe but the security did go overboard. The security even had an incident my mother, my mom had been in the venue all day long helping set up and helping me get ready, she was there from 8am (waaaay before security) all the way until the end and they got aggressive with her when it came to clearing her out just because she was going to the lounge room (this is where my bridesmaids, mom, and I got ready) and she did not feel comfortable how they were all over her. I also ended up finding out that some of my guests were turned away after I told Elizabeth that I come from a Hispanic background and most of older generations are not used to RSVP's or any of it and although I told her this she still needed a guest list she stated she just wanted an approximate but if someone showed up and wasn't in the guest list they would get a hold of my maid of honor so she can go check if they were invited or not. They never called my maid of honor therefore guests were sent back. The security was just HORRIBLE, This place would have been my dream venue if it wasn't for this aspect of it. Although my guests understood that it was venue's protocol they did feel intimidated by it, I found myself apologizing to every guest that came in after being cleared. As I mentioned above everything else was amazing and Elizabeth was great and I totally understand that everyone has a job to do and that Elizabeth is only following the rules but they should really look into bettering the way the security works without having guests feeling intimidated or as if they were walking into a club, I honestly don't think there was so much done even at a club than this place. read more