Viking Pavilion

Attendees take part in the annual lu'au hosted by Portland State students

Viking Pavilion: A modern event venue in the heart of Portland

The Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center staff is booking reservations for conferences, corporate events, live entertainment, banquets, sports tournaments and other unique opportunities.
Contact the Portland State University Campus Events & Student Union office weekdays by email or phone 503-725-2663 to learn more.

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A modern, affordable events venue on campus

Viking Pavilion transforms to meet your needs. From an intimate 34-person dinner to a packed house of 3,400, the venue is ideal for conferences, banquets, receptions, lectures, sporting events, commencements, concerts, trade shows and more.

Event Planners Guide

All types of events happen at Viking Pavilion

Thousands gather in the Viking Pavilion Arena for the College of the Arts commencement ceremony

Viking Pavilion staff have hosted commencement ceremonies large and intimate.

Viking Pavilion arena can host banquets for hundreds of attendees

Professional gatherings, whether a formal banquet or casual breakfast, fit nicely in Viking Pavilion.

Viking Pavilion arena hosts local cultural events.

Viking Pavilion hosts community and cultural celebrations.

Viking Pavilion provides a variety of event opportunities.

Viking Pavilion offers opportunities inside and out. It opens onto Portland's historic Park Blocks.

The main arena at Viking Pavilion can seat up to 3,400.

Home of the Portland State Volleyball and Basketball teams, Viking Pavilion is a winning location for indoor sporting events and tournaments.

Viking Pavilion's arena can be configured any number of ways.

Any number of configurations and stylish set-ups can be housed in the Viking Pavilion Arena.

Viking Pavilion hosts student cultural events.

Annual Portland State cultural events are often held in the spacious Viking Pavilion.

Concerts and entertainment events rock Viking Pavilion.

Thousands can be entertained at concerts, performances and live events held in Viking Pavilion.

Viking Pavilion is thrilled to welcome the community to a myriad of events such as the circus.

Even the circus stops by Viking Pavilion.

Viking Pavilion reopened in the spring of 2018.

Throughly modern. The LEED-certified upgrade of Viking Pavilion was completed in 2018.

Viking Pavilion can host thousands for commencement ceremonies.

Capable of seating more than 3,000, Viking Pavilion is a great place to hold commencement.

Viking Pavilions many spaces can be used many ways.

Attendees can be entertained and educated in every corner of Viking Pavilion.

Viking Pavilion has a number of modern meeting spaces.

Viking Pavilion offers a number of contemporary meeting spaces.

Viking Pavilion hosts great entertainment such as professional wrestling.

Center ring. Professional wrestling. At Viking Pavilion.

Capacities, Floorplans

Arena (Full Bowl) — 3,000 guests; 8,500 sq. ft. floor
Arena (Upper Bowl only) — 1,500 guests; 12,700 sq ft floor
Speaker/Event configuration — 3,400 guests; 400 seats on the floor
Testing/Seminar — 480 guests; 160 rectangular tables
Banquet — 650 guests; 6-foot tables (up to 65), 10 chairs per table
Trade Show — 10’x10’ booths (up to 60); 12,700 sq. ft. floor

Building features

LEED Gold Certified facility
Accommodates up to 3,400 guests
14,000 square feet of event floor space
Spacious concourse with floor-to-ceiling windows
Six AV-equipped breakout rooms
Two 20-foot video display boards
Built in collaboration with OHSU
On-site catering, food carts and café
Audio visual support and complimentary Wi-Fi
Near parking and public transit

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Rates

Contact the PSU Campus Event & Student Union office for Viking Pavilion rates and more information on what additional services are available for events.

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Submit a request for event space in the Viking Pavilion today by completing the Facility Use Inquiry Form. All events must adhere to the Campus Events & Student Union Facility Use Procedures.

Sensory Inclusion

For guests with sensory processing needs, Viking Pavilion offers sensory inclusive bags and other accommodations.

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