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Conventions & Meetings > Kato Entertainment Center

200 Chestnut Street | Mankato, MN 56001 | Ph: 507.625.7553

The Kato Entertainment Center is a historic ballroom conveniently located one mile north of downtown Mankato. The beauty of the 50's style neon lit facility will charm all any guest. The Kato Entertainment Center specializes in hosting groups of all sizes for banquets, dancing, meetings and other festive events.

Services & Equipment

Experienced staff caters food for groups up to 1200. Full bar and waitress service is also available.

Facilities

The Kato has over 20,000 square feet that can be set for banquets, auditorium style for concerts, or classroom style for meetings. The Ballroom area features a 76' x 63' floating maple dance floor and is perfect for those special night-out events that groups want to include in their program. A permanent stage is great for head tables, bands or other entertainment. The Banquet Center offers a smaller venue or breakout space from the Ballroom area. This area has its own entrance, lobby area and coat room.

All areas are air-conditioned and accessible to people with disabilities. The Kato has a city block of free on-site parking with convenient accessibility to both entrances.

Venue Specifications

Room
Size Ceiling reception Classroom theatre
Ballroom 119' x 136' 25' 1800 990 1700
Banquet 48' x 49' 12' 225 200 225

Floor Plan (click to enlarge)

Kato Entertainment Floor Plan