
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.
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Average temperature at 6 PM - 82.8°F Average In July 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/