Holiday Parties & Galas

The season's best
invitation.

Company holiday parties, galas, and fundraisers in a chandelier-lit venue above downtown McKinney — where the twinkle lights outside match the sparkle inside.

100 Seated Guests
120 Standing Guests
3,000 Indoor Sq. Ft.
750 Balcony Sq. Ft.
BYO Vendor Policy
Chandelier and elegant entry at The Chestnut Hall, a holiday party and gala venue in McKinney

Festive without
a single compromise.

December in downtown McKinney is its own decoration — the square glows, the string lights come on, and The Chestnut Hall floats one story above all of it. Inside, crystal chandeliers and 3,000 square feet of open floor plan take a holiday theme or a black-tie gala with equal grace.

Seat 100 for an awards dinner, or open the room up for 120 with passed hors d'oeuvres and a bartender behind the built-in bar. Premium built-in sound handles the year-in-review presentation and the dance floor after it; high-speed WiFi keeps the photo booth and slideshows running.

Your caterer and bar team are welcome under the open vendor policy, tables and gold Chiavari chairs are included — and with two parking garages nearby, even the valet question answers itself.

Downtown Glow

Your guests step off the balcony into a view of downtown McKinney dressed for the season — an atmosphere no hotel ballroom can rent.

Program-Ready

Built-in premium sound and high-speed WiFi carry the awards, the speeches, and the after-party playlist without an A/V vendor.

Gala Flexibility

Seated dinner for 100, reception for 120, silent-auction tables along the windows — the open floor plan hosts the whole run of show.

Holiday & Gala FAQs

Questions, answered.

How early should we book a December date?

As early as possible — holiday Fridays and Saturdays are the most requested dates of the year at any venue. Inquire now to hold your date; The Chestnut Hall begins hosting events in August 2026.

How many guests can a holiday party include?

Up to 100 seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception, across 3,000 square feet of indoor space plus the 750-square-foot private balcony.

Can the venue handle awards presentations?

Yes — premium built-in sound and high-speed WiFi are included, so speeches, slideshows, and award programs run smoothly without outside A/V rentals.

What does a holiday party rental cost?

Eight-hour rentals are $3,500 Monday–Thursday, $4,250 Friday and Sunday, and $5,250 on Saturday; five-hour weekday rentals start at $3,000. Tables, chairs, and setup are included.

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