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Portsmouth Guildhall, Main Auditorium

Location pin

Portsmouth Cultural Trust, Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB - 

  • Users

    Up to
    2000 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

From the grandeur of the Main Auditorium to the intimate surrounding of the neighbouring rooms, Portsmouth Guildhall has a space to meet your needs. With its central location, the Guildhall also benefits from excellent transport links and accessibility, making it the ideal choice, whatever your event. Hire one of our ten rooms for your seminar, banquet, party, training, networking event or business function.

Whether you are planning a meeting, training event, conference, exhibition, reception or dinner; Portsmouth Guildhall offers the best in both corporate and private party packages. Any of these functions will be made more memorable set against the backdrop of the fascinating history and stories that surround Portsmouth Guildhall.

Over recent years the building has been transformed into one of Hampshire’s leading cultural platforms for the arts, providing a world class venue for private and commercial entertaining in the heart of the city.

Best known as the South of England’s prime live entertainment venue, Portsmouth Guildhall aims to become Hampshire’s main business hub offering a unique selection of conference halls and breakout spaces.

A flexible space with the wow factor, the Main Auditorium can be dressed to fit all types of event from large exhibitions and conferences to dinners and parties.
Easily accessible on the ground floor, the space has its own stage, draping and curtains with options to screen off sections if required.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 1000

Dining

Dining

up to 380

Theatre

Theatre

up to 2000

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 336

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    0:00 - 24:00

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Flipchart

Flipchart

Lectern

Lectern

Stage

Stage

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Tea

Tea

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Other

AV & Catering Packages are available

Space rules

Cancellation policy

Cancellation by Client Cancellations more than six months prior to the event will result in the loss of the full deposit. Cancellations between three to six months prior to the event will result in a 50% of total charge being due. Cancellations less than three months prior to the event will result in full charge being due.

Location

Reviews

  • Olamide Adufe

    July 2024

    Went to my baby sister's graduation ceremony at the University of Portsmouth. And the sight of the Guildhall was something to behold. So gigantic with good structure. And the environment is beautiful

  • Paul Kirkpatrick

    August 2024

    Annual passing out concert of His Majesty’s Royal Marines School of Music followed by Beating Retreat. Great standard of musicianship and drill. Great afternoon

  • Maria

    Invalid Date

    We recently went for comic con. They usually have good events on and this was no exception. The best toilets are definitely in the basement. They have a few bars, a main stage and various other multipurpose rooms available. It's a beautiful building and an important Portsmouth location. Very accessible.

  • Eranda Janaka

    August 2024

    Portsmouth Guildhall, an imposing and historic building located in the heart of Portsmouth, England, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and civic heritage. Completed in 1890, this grand Victorian structure, designed by architect Edward Mountford, features stunning architectural details, including its ornate façade and towering clock tower. The Guildhall serves as a versatile venue, hosting a wide range of events from concerts and theatrical performances to civic ceremonies and community gatherings. Its impressive main hall, with its intricate woodwork and excellent acoustics, is particularly renowned for its role in the city's cultural life. The Portsmouth Guildhall not only represents a key piece of the city's architectural legacy but also continues to be a vibrant center for arts and public events, reflecting Portsmouth's dynamic spirit and community pride.

  • Teodor Ivanov Zhelyazkov

    Invalid Date

    Great place for concerts, stand up comedy graduation ceremonies and other type of performances. The Lord Mayor offices are here as well as the City Council chamber. The Guildhall hosted the International Comic Con for first time in 2018 and they will do so again in 2019.