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Make a reservation here at The Cornerstone now, and host your next event in one of our great spaces! To make a reservation request, click the "Reserve Here!" button below. 

 

Having issues creating a reservation with EMS? Use this link to find helpful tutorial videos! 

If you have any questions about making a reservation request for The Cornerstone, please reach out to cornerstone@uky.edu

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Hours and Location

*Closed from 12/24-12/28 for Christmas, and Closed from 12/31-1/1/26 for New Year's

Regular Hours

Monday - Saturday:
7:30 AM - 12:00 AM

Sunday:
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Address

401 S. Limestone St.
Lexington, KY 40506

Inside The Cornerstone

The Innovation Space

The Innovation Space is an open-concept space that can be utilized for almost any event. 

  • Tabling Events
  • Roundtable Meetings
  • Social Events and more!

Space Capacity: 100

When the Innovation Space is booked, the Amplify and Sprint rooms are included. 

Seating is flexible! The layout can change depending on your event. AV is also available.

Food and alcohol are permitted with advance approval. 

UK Esports Theater

The UK Esports Theater is a private meeting space perfect for speaker-focused events.

  • Lectures
  • Presentations
  • Video Game Tournaments and more!

Space Capacity: 100

The theater includes a platform stage, a large digital screen, and advanced multi-media capabilities with access to the media production room and ecasters booth.

Food and drink are permitted only on a case-by-case basis and must be approved in advance. 

Amplify Rooms

Amplify rooms are smaller rooms within the innovation space. 

  • Small classes
  • Small meetings
  • Group projects and more!

Space Capacity: 20

Seating is flexible! The layout can change depending on your event. AV is also available.

Food and drinks are permitted with advance approval. 

FAQ

Do you offer catering services?

We do not offer catering directly. UK does offer catering, and there are third-party restaurants here in the space. There are no restrictions for what food you can bring, it just needs to be approved first. 

UK Catering

Slice House

L8Nite

What kind of events can your space host?

We are open to all forms of events from collegiate and professional Esports events to lectures and small group meetings.

I'm not a UK Student, Faculty, or Staff. Can I still make a reservation?

Yes, we take reservations from UK affiliates and non-affiliates. You can make a reservation here.

Where can I go to get more information about making a reservation?

To make a reservation, please go to this website. If you have more questions, you can stop by our location at 401 S. Limestone, St, Lexington 40506.

I made a reservation, but I haven't gotten a confirmation. What should I do now?

All reservations must be submitted through UK's EMS website. Reservations normally take a minimum of 1 week to be approved, but can take longer. Once the event is approved, or not, you should receive an email. If you have not received an email within two weeks of submission, please contact us at cornerstone@uky.edu.