If your next private event is 1) large scale and 2) based in the West Midlands, you’ve stumbled upon the perfect blog post for you.
Booking a venue for an event that lots of people will attend can seem intimidating. There’s a lot at stake and plenty of things to factor in. But we’ve put together a round-up of large venue spaces to hire in Birmingham, and the surrounding areas, that’s here to take some of the stress away.
From cool open-air spots to enormous blank-canvas warehouses, here are a handful of Birmingham venues for hire with a large capacity.
The Best Large Venues in Birmingham
Here are our favourites when it comes to large venues in Birmingham available for hire. They’re all great options if you’re hosting a large scale conference, party, gig, or anything else that requires a large venue. Have a browse and enquire today!
Digbeth Arena
Based only a few minutes from the city centre, Digbeth Arena is right up there among the best party venue hire options in Birmingham. It’s a versatile open-air space beside Brum’s Victorian railway arches. Here, revellers come to dance to live music and leading business minds share their thoughts at regular conference events. The Arena’s impressive infrastructure makes it a hit with corporate organisers. Anywhere up to 3,500 people are able to attend events at this substantial 12,000 sq ft space.
The Mill
Will there be live music at your event? Then The Mill could be the option for you. It’s a flexible performance and event venue in Digbeth, which really comes in to its own hosting larger corporate functions – it’s got a capacity of up to 1,300 people. The Mill has a mezzanine-level warehouse and vast ceilings, and the events team here can create a bespoke event to neatly fit all of your requirements.
The Hangar
There’s lots of room for manoeuvre at The Hangar. Formerly a steel manufacturing warehouse, it’s now a 17,000 sq ft event space in Wolverhampton that can host corporate events for up to 2,000 people. Decked out in a warehouse, The Hangar benefits from top-of-the-range sound, lighting and visual technology, with a stage complete with a 12m LED screen. It’s a blank canvas for you to take whichever direction you see fit, with several bars, street food outlets and an outdoor smoking terrace for good measure.
Birmingham Botanical Garden
Step into this magical jungle in Chad Valley and get lost amongst the plants. There are many different options of different types of spaces here where the biggest can host up to 500 delegates. It’s an ideal space if you’re looking for a large venue with a truly unique atmosphere that’ll wow all your guests. It’s a perfect location for a wedding, drinks reception, or big summer party.
Revolucion De Cuba
You’ll probably know Revolucion De Cuba first and foremost for its Latin cocktails, tapas and lively vibes. It’s also a handy spot for a private event, with their Havana Bar hosting all types of different functions for up to 330 on the first floor. Inject a little Cuban flair in to your event right around the corner from New Street station; the Havana Bar has a private bar, a projector, screen and even enough space for a conference-style set-up.
The Vox Conference Venue
The Vox Conference Venue is a fantastic option if you’re looking for a large conference venue in Birmingham. It has a capacity of up to almost 800 people and the space is flexible depending on the event type and setup you’re looking for. It’s situated within Resort World Birmingham, the UK’s first entertainment centre.
