Venue photo 1

The Sugar Mill

4.5(166)
Event Venue

About

The Sugar Mill sits across from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans' Warehouse District, offering 25,000 square feet of flexible indoor space with a neutral, renovated interior that adapts to your event's vision. An adjoining 15,000-square-foot landscaped courtyard extends your event outdoors, ideal for receptions or breaks.

Designed for large corporate events and conventions, the venue comfortably hosts over 3,000 guests inside, with capacity for up to 10,000 when including nearby properties. Amenities include full bars and restrooms, all within a discreet industrial exterior that belies its expansive, well-appointed interior.

Best for

  • Large-scale corporate hospitality events
  • Indoor-outdoor networking receptions
  • Convention after-parties & trade shows

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Custom Package Request

Custom request

Not sure which package fits? Tell us about your event and the venue will work with you to build the right experience from scratch.

What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Location
Prime spot across from Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Situated in New Orleans’ historic Warehouse District, the venue offers immediate access to a major business hub while feeling distinct and separate from the convention center bustle.
Indoor-Outdoor Flexibility
25,000 sq ft indoor space plus 15,000 sq ft landscaped courtyard
A large main floor with neutral, renovated interiors connects seamlessly to a landscaped courtyard, allowing events to expand outdoors and adapt to weather or event flow.
Capacity and Versatility
Accommodates up to 10,000 guests with adjoining properties
The main event space handles over 3,000 conventioneers alone, and when combined with neighboring venues, the site supports very large corporate events, conventions, and trade shows.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 166 reviews