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Aqua Beverly Hills

Union venue
9555 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212·Price band $$$$
Suggest for an event

Standing capacity

220

Max headcount, standing

Square footage

8,500sq ft

Across all rooms

Rooms

4

Bookable spaces

Past events

1

On file at this venue

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Industry standard for SAAM-tier West Coast. Strong F&B and consistent execution. Watch the load-in window — it tightens around the dinner service.

Union labor
Union venue
This is a union venue. The rules below govern on-site labor — non-compliance is contractually material.
  • IATSE Local 33 required for any rigging above 8ft
  • Teamsters Local 399 required for venue freight + load-in trucks (>26ft)
  • Stagehands credentialed via union — no client-procured stagehand labor permitted

Exhibitor package

Rules and constraints from venue's exhibitor package

Last updated: February 4, 2026 · Source: Aqua Beverly Hills exhibitor packet v2026.1

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AI comparison

Aqua's union labor + IATSE Local 33 rigging requirement is unusual for the AMER venues we use — budget +12% of typical AV/labor for IATSE coverage. Compared to Webster Hall and Nike Beaverton (no union requirement) this materially changes the labor cost line.

AI grounded in venue's exhibitor package + comparison across past venues used

Union labor
Labor rules from the exhibitor packet
  • IATSE Local 33 required for any rigging above 8ft
  • Teamsters Local 399 required for venue freight + load-in trucks (>26ft)
  • Stagehands credentialed via union — no client-procured stagehand labor permitted
Rigging
Truss limits and approval windows
  • Max point load 1,200 lbs across primary truss grid
  • All rigging plot must be submitted 30 days pre-event for venue engineer sign-off
  • No motorized rigging without venue rigger present
Power
Available service and generator policy
  • 3-phase 200A available at FOH; 100A available stage-left and stage-right
  • Generator restrictions: no diesel inside structure; quiet-spec only outside
  • House switching at 3pm and 11pm — schedule load-checks around it
Noise & curfews
Critical for evening programming — curfews kill late runs
  • Hard curfew on amplified sound 11:00 PM
  • Pre-amplified content (rehearsals) ends at 10:00 PM
Mandatory vendors
Vendors you must use — outside vendors typically prohibited or require waiver
  • Catering
    Aqua

    No outside catering except plated dessert services with prior approval.

  • Beverage / bar service
  • Security
    Aqua-approved roster

    Must select from venue list of 3 firms