Miller High Life Theatre

Miller High Life Theatre - Event Venue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Theater · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

500 West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

About Miller High Life Theatre

Miller High Life Theatre is a historic, multi-purpose venue in Milwaukee, WI, serving as a cultural and civic hub for over a century. With awe-inspiring interiors, unparalleled acoustics, and modern amenities, it accommodates events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale performances for over 4,000 guests. The theater is an iconic setting for entertainment and community events.

Venue Details

  • Seated capacity: 4,038
  • Standing capacity: 1,000
  • Meeting space: 81,578 sq ft
  • Meeting rooms: 6

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.5/5 (1,556 reviews)

Guest Highlights

  • Staff
  • Venue
  • Parking
  • Food
  • View

Amenities

  • modern amenities
  • acoustics

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

Theatre Main Hall

  • Type: Theater
  • Size: 31,987 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 65 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 4038
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible, balcony, private boxes
  • Beautiful auditorium with a large balcony and private boxes.

Rotunda

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 32,815 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 65 ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 240, Cocktail: 1000
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Signature architectural highlight with two grand staircases and a generous third-floor balcony. Large open floor plan configurable for meetings or private gatherings.

Plankinton Hall

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 6,131 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 14 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 650, Banquet: 400, Cocktail: 400
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible, vaulted ceilings, acoustical wall panels
  • Versatile space on the second floor with vaulted ceilings and acoustical wall panels. Ideal for breakout events or private functions.

Kilbourn Hall

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 3,995 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 13 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 390, Banquet: 250, Cocktail: 250
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible, murals, elegant trimmings
  • Magnificent space on the first floor with elegant trimmings and murals. Perfect for small to medium sized gatherings.

Kilbourn Hall Rotunda

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,581 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 50, Cocktail: 48
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Rotunda area within Kilbourn Hall.

Ticket Lobby and Miss Lizzie’s

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 4,850 sq ft
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Customizable venue for registration, cocktail hour, seated meal or silent auction. Spaces can be rented together.

Ticket Lobby

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 3,750 sq ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 320, Banquet: 192, Cocktail: 375
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Area within Ticket Lobby and Miss Lizzie’s.

Miss Lizzie’s

  • Type: Private Dining
  • Size: 1,100 sq ft
  • Capacity — Cocktail: 48
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Adjoining bar to Ticket Lobby.

Style

historic, modern

Contact

Phone: (414) 908-6000