Let us handle your next event for you.

Sit back, relax, and let us do all the heavy lifting. Seriously: if there are heavy things, we will lift them!
The DSU offers a range of services including venue booking, catering, bar services, and audio/visual technology rental and setup. With a range of room sizes and catering options available, we can tailor any event precisely to your needs.

Located in Halifax’s beautiful south end and within walking distance of downtown, the Dalhousie Student Union Building is host to over 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This includes a 7000 square foot banquet hall that has the flexibility to host any kind of event from award ceremonies, to guest lecturers to wedding receptions. 

If you’re interested in learning more about the variety of spaces the SUB has to offer, or if you’d like to request a quote, please email our meetings and events manager at dsu.meetings@dal.ca


McInnes Room-
Multi Purpose Hall

Size: 84x84
Set-Up (Capacity):

• Lecture (650)
Round Tables (400)
• Classroom (200)
• Reception (650)
• Concert (650)


Room 224

Size: 34.5X23
Set-Up (Capacity):

• Lecture (50)
Round Tables (40)
Boardroom (30)
• Classroom (20)
• Reception (50)


Council Chambers
Room 270

Size: 50x30
Set-Up (Capacity):

• Lecture (80)
Round Tables (64)
Boardroom (40)
• Classroom (55)
• Reception (90)


Room 302

Size: 35x25
Set-Up (Capacity):

• Lecture (50)
Round Tables (40)
Boardroom (30)
• Classroom (20)
• Reception (50)


Room 303

Size: 62x24
Set-Up (Capacity):

• Lecture (100)
Round Tables (80)
Boardroom (50)
• Classroom (60)
• Reception (100)


Room 307

Size: 48.5x23
Set-Up (Capacity):

• Lecture (80)
Round Tables (56)
Boardroom (40)
• Classroom (40)
• Reception (80)


Event Catering

Chartwells Catering operates catering in the SUB and offers a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner catering options. Contact the Food Services Director at kim.fiander@compass-canada.com for more information.