FringeArts

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $19,500 for off-peak dates, and $24,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

FringeArts is a unique venue in Old City with two versatile spaces that can be rented separately or together, based on the couple’s vision. Most often the spaces are rented together. Our restaurant can seat 80 or host a standing cocktail reception for 150. FringeArts can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated dinner in their space. The two spaces are separated by a moveable air wall. We can host a ceremony and cocktail hour in the restaurant and in Haas Biergarten right outside, and then open the wall to reveal a dining room space in the FringeArts theater. After dinner, head back out to the main bar and hit up the dance floor, or head outside to Haas Biergarten. Outside we have a bar that is operational May-October, lawn games, fire pits, and a great view of the Ben Franklin Bridge!

Seated guest capacity

1-200

Venue type

Industrial Spaces
Restaurants, Breweries
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

140 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Our event spaces

Restaurant, Bar, and Beer Garden

An industrial-chic dining room adorned salvaged tanks, shelves, staircase, doors and a map of the pumping system from the original building.

This is a brasserie-style bar and restaurant. The outdoor Beer Garden includes an additional bar, seating, and fire pits. Our theater and restaurant can be rented separately or together. There is a movable wall between the theater and the restaurant space which opens and creates a lovely, flowing space. Both spaces provide a beautiful, unique location for your event, fit with historic architecture and stunning views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and Delaware River.

Guest capacity

Up to 85 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

The Mezzanine

Another option for large groups.

A separate space overlooking the main dining room.

Guest capacity

Up to 45 Seated

Up to 50 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Other

The Theater

An attractive, contemporary, and highly versatile venue

Our theater is a flexible space which can be converted to fit your needs. Our risers can be extended or pushed back to create various configurations and when fully extended our risers seat 232 people. The Theater and restaurant can be rented separately or together. There is a movable wall between the theater and the restaurant space which opens and creates a lovely, flowing space. Both spaces provide a beautiful, unique location for your event, fit with historic architecture and stunning views.

Guest capacity

Up to 232 Seated

Up to 232 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Other

Restaurant, Bar, and Beer Garden

An industrial-chic dining room adorned salvaged tanks, shelves, staircase, doors and a map of the pumping system from the original building.

Guest capacity

Up to 85 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

The Mezzanine

Another option for large groups.

A separate space overlooking the main dining room.

Guest capacity

Up to 45 Seated

Up to 50 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Other

The Theater

An attractive, contemporary, and highly versatile venue

Guest capacity

Up to 232 Seated

Up to 232 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Other

Available services that can be provided by FringeArts

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event staff
Lighting/Sound
Service staff
Set up
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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From Oysters to Mai Tais, Fringe Nailed It
•Verified review
•Nat H.•Jan 18, 2026
My now husband and I have been going to Fringe since early in our dating. It's a place we love for its beer garden, good food, cool building, and view of the Ben Franklin Bridge twinkling at night. We knew we wanted to celebrate our wedding here, but we had no idea just how magical the experience would be. Working with Liz at Fringe Bar and Devi at FringeArts Theater made everything so easy. Liz was incredible to work with on all details regarding food and drink menu, schedule of events, and coordinating with other vendors including table rentals, florists, and musicians. Her recommendations were spot on, and our night flowed so effortlessly on our side because of the whole staff's diligent work to make our experience amazing. Our guests enjoyed the indoor and outdoor beer garden during cocktail hour with ample places to cozy up on a beautiful fall night, drinking cocktails outside and inside while kids played corn hole and garden games. When we moved dinner into the theater space, guests were blown away by the delicious food and ambiance. Every appetizer, cocktail, and entree was out of this world delicious, and we had no problem with allergies or dietary restrictions at our 130 person reception. Our guests are still talking about how great the food and service was, months after the fact. Liz made all of our wildest dreams come true. 300 freshly shucked oysters during cocktail hour? You got it. Mai tais with housemade orgeat? It's their specialty. Steak frites for the adults and grilled cheese for the kids? No problem at all. Fireball shots in the middle of dinner with Pitbull's "Fireball" playing in the background? Executed perfectly. The wine poured effortlessly, nobody had to wait at the beautiful bar for a cocktail made to order, and best of all: Liz was spot on in her price estimates so there were no surprises at the end of the night. We went to Fringe the next day to sign the final bill, and Liz was waiting for us with boxed up leftovers from dinner and dessert for our family to enjoy while we flew off on our honeymoon. Liz and every person working with her is really, truly, the best in the business. My husband and I agree that celebrating our wedding at Fringe was the easiest and best decision we made. We couldn't have asked for anything better.
10/10 For a Fun and Stress Free Wedding!
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•Naomi J.•Feb 24, 2025
Would absolutely recommend this venue especially if you’re looking for something different and fun than the typical wedding scene! We opted for a cocktail style reception - no formal sit down dinner and it was SO much fun! Guests would also not stop raving about how amazing the food and drinks were and loved that they could hit the dance floor whenever they wanted. All of the staff was super attentive and willing to be flexible with our requests in regard to decor, timeline etc. They were super easy to work with leading up to our wedding day and also very transparent about finances and respectful of our budget. Would absolutely recommend!
As a planner, La Peg is one of my favorite venues!
•Verified review
•Danielle Pasternak•Dec 16, 2024
La Peg/FringeArts is a fantastic wedding venue to work with. Their communication is always clear, quick, and compassionate, making the planning process seamless and thorough. The industrial, unique space is truly one-of-a-kind, with an artistic flair and delicious food that has wowed our clients and their guests. I highly recommend FringeArts to any couples looking for a wedding that focuses on delicious food, smart cocktails, and that true "Philly" vibe.
Bride & Groom
•Verified review
•Sydney and M.•Jul 15, 2020
My husband and I hosted our summer wedding with La Peg at Fringe Arts last summer and it could not have been a more perfect day and the best planning and execution experience, from start to finish. We were an out of town couple planning our wedding here, as we moved from Philly to DC, so communication was really important throughout the process, and everyone we worked with made sure to keep communication open and frequent. We loved how unique La Peg’s atmosphere was for our black & white, modern, elegant black tie wedding. The exposed brick, high vaulted ceilings, and industrial, urban elements juxtaposed perfectly against pure white floral clouds hanging in their theatre space, with dark linens. Everything I had envisioned in my mind came to life perfectly in this space. The first reason we wanted to have our wedding here was because when we lived in Philadelphia, we loved dining here and their food was always incredible. It was even better on our wedding night. We had the best experience hand selecting our menu, having a lot of flexibility and our guests were wowed with the options we selected, along with a bar that was fully stocked and no glass was ever empty. A year later and guests are still raving about how unique our venue was, how incredible the food and drink was, and how seamless the staff made the entire experience. My husband and I say the same. I would do it all over again with them. The absolute best night of our lives. Thank you to everyone at La Peg at Fringe Arts for making our wedding so perfect and memorable!