The Perfect Location For Your Event

A photo of the building that houses the Goethe-Institut Washington @ Fivesquares Development

Discover the perfect venue for your next event at the Goethe-Institut! Located in the LIZ building on historic 14th St NW in Logan Circle, our sophisticated and cosmopolitan event and conference spaces for a wide range of functions.

Our building is located at 1377 R St NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20009

Overview of our amenities

  • Versatile Event Space: Equipped with a high-quality projector, perfect for presentations, screenings, and more.
  • Expansive Terrace: Ideal for outdoor gatherings, networking events, or simply enjoying a breath of fresh air.
  • Large Conference Room: Spacious and well-appointed, suitable for large meetings, seminars, and conferences. 
  • Classrooms: Four cozy classrooms designed for smaller presentations, workshops, and breakout sessions.
  • Seamless Connectivity: High-speed WiFi and state-of-the-art technical equipment to ensure your events run smoothly and efficiently.

Event Space “Goethe Forum”

Capacity: 80 (seated) to 100 (standing) guests (chairs are provided)

Suitable for: meetings, fundraisers, networking events, receptions, lectures, film screenings, performances

Conference Room

Capacity: 18-25 seated 

Suitable for: meetings, training sessions, seminars, classes, lectures

Perks and Amenities

Availability, Reservations and Expenses

Availability
Our facilities are available for use Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Our facilities are available free of charge to non-profit organizations committed to promoting diversity and mutual understanding. Unfortunately, we cannot accept requests for private use.

Facility Use Contribution Structure
To help cover basic operational costs, we kindly ask for a contribution toward overhead expenses. Under "Facility use contribution" below, you will find an overview of our cost structure. If you have specific needs or would like to explore alternative arrangements, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

While we strive to make our spaces accessible, our capacity is limited, and we can only accommodate a certain number of reservations. We encourage you to submit a request — we’ll review it and let you know if we’re able to host your event.

Get in touch

Please contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the available spaces: info-washington@goethe.de or via phone at 202-847-4700. 

Ready to rent our spaces? Please click on the below link to submit the request form. 

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