Family and friends gathered around a birthday table in the main hall

Birthday party venue in Winnipeg

Thirtieths, fortieths, quinceañeras, sweet sixteens, anniversaries and first birthdays. A private heritage loft for up to 50 guests, styled your way.

  • Up to 50 guests
  • From $275 per hour
  • 3,700 sq ft heritage loft
  • Exchange District 70 Albert St

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A milestone birthday deserves its own room

Here, the whole loft is yours: bring the caterer you love, hang the balloons, play your playlist and dance on hardwood under fifteen foot ceilings.

It works for every age. Families have filled the hall with bounce castles and ball pits for kids parties, and turned it into a dinner party for a fiftieth the next weekend.

Pastel bounce castle and play mats set up in the main hall for a kids party

Why birthday hosts book us

The whole place is yours
Private use of the full second floor, from the first guest to the last song.
Any food, any drinks
Bring a caterer, order from your favourite restaurant or set out a potluck. Alcohol is welcome with a permit.
Party speaker included
An XL rolling speaker with LED light rings, plus a JBL for background music.
Kids parties too
Space for bounce castles, soft play and ball pits, with the hardwood floor as a giant play zone.
Photos that look styled
Brick, columns and window light make every balloon wall and cake table photograph well.
Five hours for $700
Setup, party and cleanup, on any day of the week.

A five hour evening birthday

Five hours for $700 gives you a relaxed setup and a full night of celebrating.

  1. 5:00 pm Decorations and caterer setup
  2. 6:30 pm Guests arrive
  3. 7:30 pm Dinner
  4. 8:30 pm Cake, speeches and dancing
  5. 9:45 pm Last song
  6. 10:00 pm Wrap

Book only the hours you need, one to twelve. Events wrap by 10pm; cleanup can run later. See every rate.

$700 for 5 hours

$140 per hour, private use of the full loft

Hours booked

Birthdays and milestones we host

  • 30th, 40th and 50th birthdays
  • Quinceañeras
  • Sweet 16s
  • Anniversary parties
  • Retirement parties
  • Kids birthday parties
  • First birthdays
  • Graduation parties
  • Surprise parties

I was looking for the perfect venue to celebrate my daughter's 15th birthday party, and I truly found a hidden gem in the Exchange District. They offer incredibly reasonable rates, seamless communication, and a team that is genuinely willing to go above and beyond to help with every single detail. The party was a complete and absolute success.

Andres B., Daughter's 15th birthday. Google review, five stars.

Questions and answers

How many guests fit at The Harlow Exchange?

Up to 50 people at any time, seated or standing. That count includes everyone in the space: guests, vendors, caterers and performers. The 3,700 square foot hall gives 50 people plenty of room to move, mingle and dance.

Can we host a quinceañera or sweet 16 here?

Yes. We have hosted 15th birthday celebrations, and the hall has room for a dinner, a waltz and dancing for up to 50 guests.

Is The Harlow Exchange good for kids birthday parties?

Yes. Families bring bounce castles, ball pits and soft play, and the open hardwood floor gives kids room to run. Guests reach the venue by about 25 stairs, so bring a helper for strollers.

Can we host an anniversary party?

Yes. Anniversary dinners and vow renewals suit the room beautifully, with a long table under the columns and toasts by the windows.

Can we bring our own caterer?

Yes, any caterer you like, with no required vendor list. The 500 square foot prep room has a kitchenette with a sink, microwave, mini fridge, water cooler and two coffee machines for staging and service.

Can we serve alcohol?

Yes. Private events that serve alcohol in Manitoba usually need a Social Occasion Liquor Permit from the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba. Your caterer or bartender can help you apply.

Can we play music?

Yes. Two Bluetooth speakers are included: a JBL speaker and an XL rolling party speaker with LED light rings. Planning a DJ, live band or dancing? Tell us when you book and we will confirm the details for your event.

Can we decorate?

Yes. The loft is a blank canvas of brick, white columns and hardwood. Bring florals, balloons, linens, signage and lighting, and style it however you like. Confetti, glitter and fog machines need written approval first.

Can we use candles?

Open flames, including candles, need written permission first. Flameless LED candles are welcome any time and look lovely against the brick at dusk.

How long can we book?

Anywhere from one to twelve hours, in one hour blocks. Events wrap by 10pm, and cleanup can run later. If your event runs over, overtime is $250 per half hour.

How much does it cost?

Rentals start at $275 for one hour, and the hourly rate drops the longer you book: 3 hours is $475, 4 hours is $600, 5 hours is $700, 8 hours is $950 and 12 hours is $1,200. See every rate.

Where do guests park?

Several public lots sit within half a block of 70 Albert Street. Street parking is free for two hours on Saturdays and free all day Sunday. The venue is two blocks from City Hall and a short walk from Portage and Main, with transit nearby.

Is the venue accessible?

The Harlow Exchange is on the second floor of an 1880 heritage building. Guests enter at the corner of Albert Street and McDermot Avenue and climb about 25 stairs. A 6 x 7 foot service elevator runs from the rear alley loading dock, which sits about 3.5 feet above the alley, so it is set up for vendor load-in. If a guest has mobility needs, call us at (204) 400-5700 before booking and we will plan it together.

Private birthday party venue in downtown Winnipeg

The Harlow Exchange is a private birthday party venue in Winnipeg's Exchange District for up to 50 guests. Hosts rent the heritage loft by the hour for 30th, 40th and 50th birthdays, quinceañeras, sweet 16s, anniversary parties, retirement parties and kids birthday parties.

Bring your own caterer, décor and music. Rates start at $275 for one hour and are the same every day of the week.

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Prefer to talk it through? Call (204) 400-5700.