So glad we acted on getting these A Very Merry Christmas Ball tickets! We had an incredible evening of fun, photos, drinks and entertainment for this Holiday Season. The singers, musicians, dancers and specialty acts were beyond amazing. The staff working this venue were really also wonderful, and even the Security personnel were so helpful with parking and Ubers. Don't miss this next year! Enjoy the photos :) read more

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As someone who was a bride at the Glass Factory, and PAID money to be a bride at this horribly run venue...it is ridiculous that my review was taken down on Google because I'm trying to warn other brides by sharing my own experience. Such a RED FLAG! Before we signed our contract, it was Clay who was the venue manager at the time and he was incredible. Six months prior, I reached out with a question then was shared that Andrea was the new venue manager. Two months before the wedding Andrea had such poor communication and there were changes with the venue offerings that were not shared with me until I asked for certain furniture but found they didn't offer those items any more. Such another huge red flag on your end as a venue to not even reach out to me to discuss or apologize for your horrible venue manager, Andrea, for her behavior DURING my wedding at The Glass Factory. Within minutes of leaving the ceremony with my husband Andrea barges into the room about a problem with one of my guests. Andrea shared that my guest was unhappy that she was not let in for the ceremony when I in fact instructed all vendors to allow entry for guests during my ceremony but to leave them in the back inside of the venue near the entry door. My family friend missed the ENTIRE ceremony and Andrea was so loud and disruptive during my first alone time with my husband. RED FLAGS. I asked Andrea for her to apologize to my guest and she said no. My husband had to tell her she needed to leave the room because she was causing me so much anxiety and I was on the brink of tears because she was stressing me out so much. Attached you'll find information sent from my coordinator to all vendors which included Andrea the venue manager for the Glass Factory in Jacksonville, FL. My wedding was in early March and the venue was fairly warm as well. Very unique venue but if I could do my wedding all over again, I wish I could have chosen a different venue due to my experience with Andrea and The Glass Factory. I beg you to never get married here!!!! read more

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Went to this venue for 'A Very Merry Christmas Ball' A small live production theater with a big bang! It was enjoyable and the show colorful and amazing. I would visit again when they have another production. Need something to do this weekend .. look for tickets at the glass factory. read more

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We had our wedding here June 21, 2025. We toured the venue in January with Clay the Venue Manager (at that time). He was awesome, very down to earth and very transparent about the concerns I raised questions regarding. My first question was how was the AC- Clay told me the start of our contract is 9am and they will ensure the AC is set at the event setting of 72 F. Another concern I had was regarding the parking, he said there were lots 1-2 blocks away available to use. These were key details that we started to use to plan our big day. March 31 was the next venue walk through with our Day of Coordinator (hired outside of TGF). This was when we first met the new Venue Manager "Andrea". We were not notified or aware at this time that Clay was no longer working at TGF. In order to close the loop on communication, I informed Andrea what we were told in our initial walk through regarding parking and the air conditioning. She advised us to hire a valet service. After reiterating what Clay had told us she then amended. April 4th, my day of coordinator confirmed the AC is set at 72. We decided to rent the venue for Friday as well because we knew it would be smart for set up. Per contract we had it 9am-5pm Friday. The whole time my family was there helping us unload and set up the AC was set at 75 F. The next day, the wedding day, I got there at 9 am to do some last minute things. I raised my concerns that it was warm. The ac was set to 75 F and all of the curtains were open. During our First Look I was so hot! I asked if we can have the curtains closed (plenty of light was coming from the ceiling) and if the AC could please be turned down to 72 F. Keep in mind my fiancee and I were raised in Jacksonville, we are used to the heat! We quickly ordered fans from All About Events. It was so hot! Andrea recommended us bring in supplemental AC but the venue couldn't even handle two fans!! Thankfully we were able to get 2 of those industrial fans. But then, the outlets kept short circuiting. The coordinators team kept having to move them to different outlets. To my future brides, the venue is beautiful but do not get married here while Andrea is still the Venue Manager. She was very unprofessional. She ate food that was for our guests and then started throwing away personal items that were in the grooms suite. She made the day a living hell for my amazing coordinator. She was a stickler on things that literally breached the contract. She was inconsiderate of this being our wedding day. Do not do ANY EVENT here between Memorial Day and Labor Day or you will be so hot and your guests will be uncomfortable. read more

Attended an event held at the Glass Factory on Saturday August 19, 2023 hosted by the Jacksonville Sharks to celebrate their '23 NAL Football Championship. Public was invited by the team to help celebrate alongside the players, team owners, team staff, players families and fans. The interior space was large and spacious. Staff was friendly and professional. This location is perfect for private events such as birthdays, weddings, business events, etc. Look forward to attending another great event at this wonderful venue again! read more

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I've worked and attended many events at the Glass Factory WOW! This is an amazing venue that is primarily used for weddings and other large special events. The rustic nature gives it unique character. The Glass Factory (TGF) was previously PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) SE show room. Many of the original features are intact like the blue windows. This is the perfect place for any event. read more

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I have now been to a few events at the Glass Factory- great space, wish they had close dedicated parking- the streets are lined with cars and there are some lots available to park in about a block away. For last nights event, they actually had people out directing parking- so that was nice. Evening events- I went to a market and the lighting is low- normally, wonderful ambiance- but for a market with vendors trying to sell- not so much. Some came with lighting, but still- it was difficult to see. They had food trucks in the square between the brewery and the Glass Factory- that was a nice bonus. I loved both events I attended in this space. I hope to go to more here- I just need to arrive early to get better parking. For those who are handicap- not a very friendly situation for you. Oh- it isn't climate controlled- so if it's chilly, take a jacket and if it's hot, woof- take some water! read more

I came for the Velvet Underground show. The location was interesting. It looks to be in the midst of an industrial area. The parking situation was abysmal, although I was able to find parking semi close by, I wasn't confident in its security/my safety. Valet parking would have been appreciated. If the valet was offered, it was too confusing to find. Inside was nice but not impressive, forgettable even. But this is probably just the event space not being used to its fullest potential during the event. The bathroom was clean, but the stall I used didn't have toilet paper, and the soap dispenser was nearly empty. In the end, the space was fine. Parking was crazy, especially in the storm. read more

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What a beautiful venue to host a party or catered event. There's great light (natural sunlight) that enters through windows, and the inside is extremely clean. The outside is made of brick and very unique. The parking situation is not super great though. There's street parking nearby and there's a lot on the corner of the street - however there's no lines or concrete spaces. read more

I get it. It is hip to have cool events in blighted areas of town. Therefore, I'm excited new entrepreneurial energy is investing in the area which in turn will help this area redefine itself. It is a large space which can serve many functions. You will need to have a valet service in the evening. It's not a place where you can easily or feel totally safe finding parking. So, with a venue of 100 or more people, the going rate of a valet service is around$ 875.00 not including the tips for each valet attendant which is part of your total bill. (Customers tipping the valet drivers is extra. This is the same with the bar tenders hired through a professional bartending service.... just so you know. This is standard practice. If you ever attend an event like this, don't feel bad if you don't have cash to tip. All servers are automatically tipped because it is built into the cost of the bill.) I attended an evening function. It was hot. The area closest to the door was cooler in temperature. The bar area was grand and easy to approach. It's not the easiest venue to decorate, so visit it and see if it fits into your theme. The acoustics are not great. If you need to speak to a crowd or show a video, you'll need to be creative and pay attention to logistics. If you have a band and just want people to dance and be independent then this area lends itself better to your needs. Food experience will be dependent upon your caterer. Bathrooms. Hmmmm.... The swanky event I attended hired two high end port-o-potties parked outside the warehouse in a secured, gated area. ( I mean... they were nice but when you are wearing a gown and have to use a port-o-potty, outside... it just doesn't lend itself to the high price of the ticket. (Maybe that's just me. I'm not a millennial so I might not get the coolness of hiking a formal dress up in a large port-o-potty. read more

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Love the space. Love the history. Love the idea. Don't love the No AC. We do live in Florida. So while this space is fabulous for cooler months, I would find it very hard to commit to attend something in July. Good news is, however, that while I'm usually one that tends to be a little warmer than everyone around me - I can almost guarantee EVERYONE at an event at the Glass Factory would be just as warm as I was. It's a blank canvas for you to really decorate it any way you see fit for an event. But with high ceilings you might find yourself somewhat limited in what you can do. Do I hate it? Not at all. Is it my favorite venue space in Jax? Not quite, but it's on the list for consideration. With all that, the events I have been to were amazing & I'm excited to see what the future for this neighborhood brings. read more

You wouldn't think much of the Glass Factory if you rode by it but the moment you walk in, you would feel bad you judged it. This cool space has been repurposed into an awesome event venue. The space took on an open concept style warehouse to house hundreds of guests. Rustic, industrial and revitalized is what comes to mind when I think of the Glass Factory. There's a few downsides to the property, one being the parking situation. There's no direct and clear parking lot that feeds the space. With mixed use of adjacent lots and street parking, all guest found their way. The venue itself doesn't come with any decor (maybe this is something the new owner will aim to fix?) but renters have to supply their own tables, chairs, linens, caterers, etc. it is nice when these things are provided and coordinated in-house. Overall, the most please aspect of the Glass Factory is the aesthetic. It's gorgeous, and the view alone seems worth the hassle of all else previously mentioned. read more

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Talk about an old factory that once was. This place is so cool to me being in the construction business. I have been to a few events here and it is perfect for each one of them. The place is wide open with some electric in places. They have some light strung up around but need more. All of the event that I have been to were huge success do mostly to the food but the venue was a huge part. This would be a great place for a simple and industrial wedding or just a big party. read more

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Incredible, unique venue just outside of downtown Jacksonville. It's a true hidden gem. The space is raw and ready for anyone to bring their own event to life. The staff is amazing and are so easy to work with. It's the perfect venue for any event. They have 14 brand new stalls for bathrooms, an updated kitchen area, and have security on site for all events. It's gorgeous! read more

Love this beautifully restored warehouse venue. We attended the Go Local event and were so impressed. The re-purposed wine barrel bar as you walk in is fabulous. The event space is wide open allowing for multiple venders to show their products. The live band was fantastic and the acoustics were really nice for the music. It was a beautiful day for an open window event, but having the misting fans available in case it would be a hot day is a great idea. There was plenty of parking, even free valet parking. Behind the super clean loading dock area was a perfect place for food truck parking. The space is shared with the great new Engine 15 brewery and bar. We really appreciate what they have done to make this quirky, interesting space so usable. read more

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I was dragged here for a Wedding Expo lol. This is a pretty cool venue. If youre looking for an antique venue thats fulled with alot of character, this would be the perfect place. read more