About Us

Why have your event at Carco Theatre?

At Carco Theatre and Event Center, we offer many options and services that can
make your life easier, bring more people to your event, improve the quality of
your performance, and/or help your audience enjoy themselves. Our primary goal
is to exceed your expectations and to give you the event you dream of.

Professional Technology and Technology Professionals

Thanks to 4Culture and the City of Renton, Carco Theatre has leading-edge, space-appropriate equipment and systems that will give your production the impact you want. Our pool of professional technicians will work with you to bring your vision to fruition.

Event Planning and Execution

From your first call to us, through the theatre tour, and all the way to curtain, we help you plan all the logistics and production elements necessary to produce an exemplary event. Our policies and procedures make it easy for you to be in control of your budget, time and outcomes. You may use any licensed caterer, vendor or restaurant, and we can also help you find them.

Support Carco Theatre!

Carco Theatre is owned by the City of Renton, WA and managed by Puget Sound Access., a 501c3 non-profit organization. We create a nurturing and professional space for independent film, children’s programs, and multicultural organizations and diverse populations to connect with the region's audiences.

Our Mission: To nurture a rich, inclusive cultural venue that celebrates diversity while engaging and uniting communities on stage and screen.

Our Purpose: Expand services to performers from low-income, multicultural/diverse, or fledgling organizations, enabling them to showcase their talents with the highest level of professionalism, both onstage and onscreen.

Please consider donating to support our mission.

Support Carco Theatre

Price List

Contract Charges

We can also work with outside vendors for additional equipment and/or staffing, if your production requires it.

Rent

300+ seat theatre, with 40'X40' stage, full theatrical lighting and sound systems, and full backstage amenities.

Nonprofit rental rate $275-325/hour

Regular rental rate $325-375/hour

These estimates include facilities and labor.

Equipment

The regular sound and lighting equipment is included in rental, the only charges are for:

Steinway L piano $150/day or $50/4hr

Organ $100/day or $100/4hr

Laser Presentation Projector $100/day or $50/4hr

Movie Projector $200/day or 100/4hr

Thin Marley Vinyl Dance Floor $300/installation

Thick Marley Vinyl Dance Floor $850/installation

Optional Services

We want your event to be a success, and we go the extra mile to help you achieve it.

Marketing

Send us your copy and images, and we'll post it on our website and social media.

Event Planning

Through the personal tour, event plan, contract and rehearsal/set-up, we offer our expertise to find the best options for your budget and production values.

Art Exhibits

We offer exhibit space to regional artists in our lobby in order to provide the opportunity for artists to be introduced to new audiences.

Carco is closed through Fall 2026.

No upcoming events.