The Process

Email or phone us with the details, duration and timing of proposed event. We will give you a provisional quote based on all the information available. A site visit is then recommended so that there is full transparency regarding the facilities. A minimum 20% deposit is required to secure the booking. Full payment is required in advance of the event.

About the Venue

The main gallery space measures 22-25m long by 4.8-7.1 m wide in plan with a ceiling height of 2.445m. There is also access to an adjacent courtyard with limited parking available for evening events with prior agreement and notice. There are limited kitchen facilities at the rear of the gallery and full toilet facilities. The gallery is accessible to wheelchairs using a ramp that can be installed upon request at the time of entry. Once in the venue there is access to a wheelchair accessible toilet. The gallery is equipped with 5 x small white Ikea tables (60 x 100cm), 2 x larger white Ikea trestle tables and 100 white fold-out chairs. If this is insufficient for you needs other furniture can be sourced by the customer via an event hire company. We can provide details for same. Lavit Gallery can provide 100 wine glasses. 1-2 parking spaces can be reserved in the courtyard as standard with no extra charge. Please advise in advance.

Lavit Gallery operates as an exhibition space all year round so any party booking the venue should expect there to be art on the walls and/or on plinths throughout the space. Floor-based work and/or plinths can be moved in advance of an event within reason but depending on the level of disruption an extra charge may apply. All gallery facilities and artworks must be treated with the upmost care.

All events will can be preceded by a welcome by the gallery staff member on duty. This will include an introduction to the organisation, the venue and its facilities.

Pricing

Pricing varies on the scale and complexity of the event, its duration, the timing in relation to normal staff hours and the disruption to the normal operations of the gallery. Below is a basic guide to pricing that is subject to change once the full details of the event have been discussed and agreed. Please note that the event durations listed below include any set-up and clean-up time. Please note also that rentals that are not a full or half day are restricted to particular times as indicated. As a general rule a wedding would typically be a full or half day rental. Depending on your plans we can advise on what is feasible.

1 hr (9.30-10.30am / 6-7pm, Tue-Sat) = €200

2 hrs (8.30-10.30am / 6-8pm, Tue-Sat) = €300

3 hrs (from 6pm, Tue-Sat) = €400

4 hrs / half day rental (10am-2pm / 2-6pm, Tue-Sat) = €500

8 hrs / full day rental (any day of the week Mon-Sun, covers 8 hours staff attendance) = €1000

Extra charges that may apply: Additional clean-up fee for fully catered event €300, partial or full carpark clearance €200-€500, If alcohol is being served by the event organisers we request that they become members of the gallery in advance €40-45

Testimonials

“Lavit Gallery provided a superb space for our function – a bright and airy room with a welcoming ambience. Gallery Director Brian was sensitive to our needs and was helpful and accommodating throughout the whole planning process and during the event itself.”
Ailsa Spindler, Project Co-ordinator (They/them/their), Gay Project, Cork

“Having shopped around for some time we were easily convinced that Lavit Gallery would be a good space for our civil ceremony. We were right and were so pleased with how our wedding ceremony went. Director Brian and staff were very helpful and accommodating throughout the whole planning process and during the event itself. Not only did they provide a superb space for our function in the form of a bright and airy main gallery with a welcoming ambience, the Lavit offers a truly special and intimate vaults space, where we chose to have the ceremony. We were free to decorate our space as we wished and this has given us wonderful memories of our own creative input on the day. We did not have a single complaint or worry. We would highly recommend it to anyone considering this venue.” 
Claire, Mother of the Bride 

“We used Lavit Gallery recently for a team event. The space is absolutely superb, and became a talking point all by itself on the night. Brian (Gallery Director) was so helpful in the run-up to our event. Nothing was an issue. And on the night itself Brian was the perfect host. We had a fantastic night in what is a really special event space in the middle of our city.” 
Brian O’Brien, Partner, 3SIXTY

“Brian and the team from Lavit were unbelievable from the first day we decided to get married there. Anything we asked of him was never a problem at all, I don’t think No was ever an answer. On the day, Brian was absolutely brilliant, so helpful with everything and brought this really relaxed, easy-going atmosphere that made the whole day feel effortless – he was happy to chat to all the guests about the beautiful Summer Exhibition which was on that day. The gallery was the perfect location for our big day. During the time we spent with Brian in the gallery we learned just how much work he and team put into it. The venue just made our day so special. We couldn’t have picked a better place for it than Lavit Gallery. The space was full of character and had such a lovely vibe filled with all the beautiful artwork. I wouldn’t hesitate if you were looking to book the venue for any event. Couldn’t praise Brian and everyone at Lavit enough!” Mathew, Groom

“Lavit Gallery has been my dream location for an event for so many years, and in July 2025, I was lucky enough to use it for a barre event in collaboration with Lululemon and Matcha Mafia. From start to finish, Brian and his team were so helpful and were there to answer any questions I had. The gallery itself is absolutely beautiful and full of light and open space, which is what I needed to bring this event to life. Brian accommodated all my requests, and it really was the perfect day. My attendees were so happy to take a class in such a stunning venue. I couldn’t recommend it more. There’s nowhere like it.” Emma, Barre by Emma