The White House Announces White House Ballroom Construction to ...
Washington, D.C. — For 150 years, Presidents, Administrations, and White House Staff have longed for a large event space on the White House complex that
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- Construction of a White House ballroom is planned to begin in September 2025, with a projected cost around $200 million, and a goal of completion before the end of President Trump’s current term in early 2029.[1][3][8]
- The planned venue would be a large, seated space of roughly 90,000 square feet with capacity around 650 attendees, located where the East Wing currently sits, and the East Wing offices would be temporarily relocated during construction.[2][3][4]
- The project is framed as a long-sought upgrade to provide ample space for state events and large gatherings, contrasting with past practices of tenting on the lawn for big functions.[3][8][1]
- Official communications emphasize preserving the mansion’s historic character while delivering a modern facility, with statements from White House staff highlighting collaboration with relevant organizations to protect the building’s history.[8][1][2]
Illustration: a rough outline of the plan is a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom replacing part of the East Wing, serving as a central event space for dignitaries and large receptions, while the rest of the White House remains operational during construction.[1][3]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline and key figures (cost, size, capacity, location) into a quick reference list, or assemble a brief news digest with the main sources. I can also monitor for any new official statements from the White House and summarize them.