Calgary, AB

Empire Banquet Hall

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Empire Banquet Hall is a flexible Calgary event room for weddings, social celebrations and corporate functions, with entertainment and production equipment available. Its natural lane is event music, DJs and cultural programming rather than a club-style original-music show. Acts that can work within a formal event schedule and keep the floor moving should fit best.

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403-390-3000

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21+
Genres
DJ
Sound & production
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4826 11 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2W7, Canada
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403-390-3000
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