A venue for all the ways we come together

With four distinctive spaces, the Albert Hall offers a striking venue for performances, exhibitions, conferences, celebrations and special events.

From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, each space can be hired individually or in combination, allowing you to create an event tailored to your audience and needs.

The Albert Hall's story began in 1891.
Now it's ready for yours.

People walking through City Park towards the Albert Hall, with the venue and surrounding trees visible ahead.
The Great Hall viewed from the stage, with rows of chairs, ornate balconies and the timber vaulted ceiling.

 

The Great Hall

A grand space for events of all kinds

At the heart of the Albert Hall, the beautifully refurbished Great Hall brings together heritage, character and the capacity to create something memorable.

With more than 800 sqm of configurable floor space, a dedicated stage and purpose-designed lighting and sound, it can accommodate up to 950 people and is ready for everything from live performances and conferences to gala dinners, exhibitions and civic events.

The Eastern Foyer, featuring ornate floor lamps beside the glass wall overlooking City Park.
The Eastern Foyer, showing its curved architectural forms, glass walls overlooking City Park and contemporary seating.

Eastern Foyer

Where heritage meets City Park

Designed as a welcoming threshold between the Great Hall and City Park, the Eastern Foyer brings together heritage character, contemporary design and a strong connection to the surrounding parkland.

The Eastern Foyer can be hired independently or alongside the Great Hall, providing a distinctive space for launches, cocktail events, exhibitions and arts experiences.

The Tamar Valley Room set for a banquet, with round tables, upholstered chairs, a presentation screen and views across the landscape through the glass windows.
The Tamar Valley Room, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking City Park and a table and chairs beside the glass wall.

Tamar Valley Room

A light-filled space for meetings and inspiration

Overlooking the treetops of City Park, the Tamar Valley Room offers a welcoming space for workshops, presentations, lectures, private events and professional gatherings. Contemporary in character, it brings together sweeping park views, integrated audiovisual technology and a dedicated breakout foyer.

With mobile bar and coffee service available, the room is well suited to board meetings, seminars, training sessions and private functions. It can also support Great Hall events as a green room, dressing room or breakout space for performers, speakers and event organisers.

The John Duncan Room set up with long tables and chairs for a meeting or workshop, with red curtains and a built-in stage at the rear.

John Duncan Room

A room that works for your event and makes space for more

With its warm character and practical functionality, the recently refreshed John Duncan Room offers a welcoming space for meetings, workshops, rehearsals, community gatherings and social events.

Integrated staging, audio-visual capability, a kitchenette and bar facilities support a range of event requirements. Hired independently or alongside the Great Hall, the room provides over 107 sqm of self-contained space that can accommodate additional event activities or support the smooth delivery of larger events.

We're more than a venue

You’re not just hiring a space, you have the expertise of Theatre North behind every event. We can assist with venue operations, technical production, ticketing, marketing and event delivery.

Every event becomes part of the story.

 

The second-storey foyer outside the Great Hall, with an arched timber doorway, exposed brickwork and warm heritage details.

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Planning a concert, conference, celebration or something completely different?

Complete the enquiry form, and we'll send you our Venue Hire Guide, with information about our spaces, features and what’s possible at the Albert Hall.
Tell us a little about your event, and our team can help you explore the spaces, features and options available.
 

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