Andrew W Mellon Auditorium

The Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium is a historic, iconic event venue located on Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. Now exclusively managed by Ridgewells Catering, the auditorium features multiple elegant spaces including a main auditorium accommodating up to 1,000 guests, intimate green rooms with gold detailing and chandeliers, a foyer, third-floor foyers, a balcony, and an outdoor portico overlooking the National Mall and Capitol Building. The venue specializes in weddings, corporate galas, inaugural balls, galas, and major celebrations, offering classical revival architecture, recently restored spaces, and full catering services through Ridgewells Catering's 95+ year legacy of D.C. event excellence.