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The Playhouse on Rodney Square | Wedding Venue in Wilmington, Delaware

The Playhouse on Rodney Square is a wedding venue in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware that has been making people stop mid-sentence since 1913. It’s the oldest continuously operating theater in the country. Formerly the DuPont Theatre and home to Broadway's brightest stars for over a century, The Playhouse is now available for the most important performance of your life. No pressure.

A Stage That Was Made For This

Most wedding venues try to create drama. The Playhouse arrives with a century of it already built in. Victorian architecture, ornate detailing, dramatic interiors, and a location inside the iconic DuPont Building on Rodney Square — the most recognizable address in downtown Wilmington. The room doesn't need decoration. It needs a couple worthy of it.

  • Oldest continuously operating legitimate theater in the country — operating since 1913

  • Located inside the historic DuPont Building on Rodney Square

  • Ornate Victorian architecture with dramatic interiors

  • Dance floor, full lighting inventory, and sound system included

  • Private event spaces for ceremonies and receptions

  • Starting at $7,250 for 50 guests

  • No Delaware sales tax

The Details That Make It Work

The Playhouse doesn't just look extraordinary — it's equipped for it. Full lighting and sound inventory, a dance floor, and a dedicated events team through The Grand Opera House mean your wedding has the production value of opening night without the production stress.

  • Full lighting and sound inventory included

  • Dance floor on site

  • Dedicated events team through The Grand Opera House

  • Versatile private spaces for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions

  • Rodney Square location — walkable to Wilmington's best hotels and restaurants

  • 30 minutes from Philadelphia — no Delaware sales tax on any of it

The Playhouse on Rodney Square is one of the most architecturally significant and culturally storied wedding venues in Delaware. Check availability and request more information today.

The Playhouse on Rodney Square is a wedding venue in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware that has been making people stop mid-sentence since 1913. It’s the oldest continuously operating theater in the country. Formerly the DuPont Theatre and home to Broadway's brightest stars for over...See More

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Average temperature at 6 PM - 41.4°F - 86.5°F Average In June for the past 3 years Source: National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

FAQ's

Is the facility indoor only, outdoor only, or both?

Indoor

Does your facility have air conditioning?

Yes

Maximum capacity with dancing?

Yes, 1252

Manager: Private Events Manager

Address: 1007 N. Market Street, Wilmington, 19801

Phone: 302.658.7897 ext. 3600

Visit Website: https://www.thegrandwilmington.org/venues/the-playhouse/

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