Construction of a new White House State Ballroom is set to begin in September 2025, according to an announcement from the White House. The project aims to address the long-standing need for a larger event space on the White House grounds.
Currently, the largest indoor venue at the White House is the East Room, which seats up to 200 people. For events requiring more space, temporary tents are erected outside the main building. The planned ballroom will provide approximately 90,000 square feet of space and accommodate up to 650 seated guests.
President Donald J. Trump has been involved in planning discussions with key groups including members of the White House Staff, the National Park Service, the White House Military Office, and the United States Secret Service.
McCrery Architects has been selected as lead architect for the project. CEO Jim McCrery stated: “Presidents in the modern era have faced challenges hosting major events at the White House because it has been untouched since President Harry Truman. I am honored that President Trump has entrusted me to help bring this beautiful and necessary renovation to The People’s House, while preserving the elegance of its classical design and historical importance.”
Clark Construction will oversee construction activities while AECOM will lead engineering efforts.
The estimated cost for building the ballroom is about $200 million. Funding will come from donations by President Trump and other contributors described as "patriot donors." Security enhancements and modifications required for the project will be handled by the United States Secret Service.
The new ballroom will be built on the site currently occupied by the East Wing. The East Wing was originally constructed in 1902 and has undergone several renovations over time.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles commented: “President Trump is a builder at heart and has an extraordinary eye for detail. The President and the Trump White House are fully committed to working with the appropriate organizations to preserving the special history of the White House while building a beautiful ballroom that can be enjoyed by future Administrations and generations of Americans to come.”
Updates on construction progress will be made available through whitehouse.gov/visit.
