What it costs to book 108 Blue Star

No two gatherings are the same, so every booking is quoted individually; the date, the hours you need, guest count, layout and production all move the number. The figures below are the usual starting points for private events, not a fixed price list. Shorter, smaller and weekday bookings can land below them, and arts, cultural and community projects are looked at differently again. If your budget sits under these numbers, tell us what you have in mind rather than assuming the answer is no.

The empty main hall at 108 Blue Star, with exposed brick, white walls and a dark concrete floor
Intimate Gatherings + Weekday Events
Typically from $3,500
Dinners, meetings, workshops, receptions, community gatherings and smaller-format events. Best suited to lighter production needs, weekday access or simpler room configurations. A short weekday booking with a small guest count can be quoted below this — ask.
Private Events + Celebrations
Typically from $5,500
Milestone celebrations, nonprofit events, corporate gatherings, brand experiences and larger receptions. For events needing fuller use of the venue, longer access windows or more substantial setup and coordination.
Signature Events + Full-Venue Experiences
Typically from $6,500
Prime dates, weddings, launches and major gatherings requiring expanded access, production or coordination. These typically involve more complex layouts, vendor activity, technical needs or extended event-day support.

Additional services

A full house at 108 Blue Star, guests seated and standing under the chandeliers in the main hall
Photographed by Karina Garanzuay @velvetlavamp
Staffing
Quoted
Event staff scoped to the format and guest count.
Security
Quoted
Required for some events. Identified during planning wherever reasonably possible.
A/V and technical support
Quoted
Sound, lighting and technical support for performance or presentation.
Specialty rentals
Quoted
Furniture, staging, linens and anything beyond the standard room. Tables and chairs are not included in the venue rental.
Catering coordination
Quoted
Coordination with your caterer through the prep kitchen and service areas.
Event production
Quoted
Production management for more complex builds, layouts and load-ins.
Additional event hours
$150 per hour
Subject to availability and any related staffing or security costs.
Creative programming
Quoted separately
Live music, chef collaborations, artist commissions and cultural programming. Optional, and not a package every client is expected to buy.

What's included

The empty main hall at 108 Blue Star looking toward the entrance
Usable event space
4,200 sq ft
Main hall, entry and lobby, and the flex room — all included with the rental.
Contracted access
Included
Access to the venue during your contracted rental period.
Standard utilities
Included
Power and utilities for standard event use.
Basic venue lighting
Included
House lighting for the main hall and circulation areas.
Prep kitchen access
When applicable
Three-compartment sink, separate handwashing sink and prep counters. No cooking appliances.
Open vendor policy
Included
Bring your own vendors, subject to venue requirements, licensing, insurance and safety standards.
Load-in and vendor access
Approved in advance
Oversized load-in opening approx. 17 ft wide x 15 ft high, plus the double front doors.
On-site venue representation
Included
A venue representative on site during the event period. Final inclusions vary by event type and scope, and your proposal will state them.

Have something different in mind?

108 Blue Star is more than an event rental space. Select arts and community-focused projects may be considered under partnership or co-presenting structures rather than standard venue pricing.
The entry hall at 108 Blue Star, with a flower arrangement on a pedestal
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108 Blue Star
108 Blue Star,
Blue Star Arts Complex, Southtown,
San Antonio, TX 78204
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Guests standing and dancing at an event night at 108 Blue Star
Photographed by Karina Garanzuay @velvetlavamp
Guests seated at tables during an event in the main hall at 108 Blue Star
Photographed by Karina Garanzuay @velvetlavamp
A live music night at 108 Blue Star, with guests at tables in front of the band
Photographed by Karina Garanzuay @velvetlavamp
An aerial performance above the audience in the main hall at 108 Blue Star
Photographed by Karina Garanzuay @velvetlavamp