Portsmouth Guildhall, The Lens Studio
Portsmouth Cultural Trust, Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB -
Up to
200 guests
Offers
catering
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 for your events. Whether you are planning a conference, meeting, seminar, exhibitions, business function, training, team building, networking event, dinners, award ceremonies, parties and receptions; 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.
Your booking is made effortless with an expert events team, classic facilities, excellent on-site catering services, and in-house technical specifications and support.
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 fresh and versatile space for up to 200 delegates. The Lens Studio is available for presentations, conferences, meetings, and team building, dinners or party for up to 150 delegates seated or 200 standing reception.
The accessible ground floor Studio benefits from full AV and tech support, highly acclaimed on site catering and can be set in traditional or contemporary formats.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 150
Boardroom
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 72
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
Price type: Per day
from £480 per day
from £480 per day
from £480 per day
from £480 per day
from £480 per day
from £480 per day
from £480 per day
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Flipchart
Lectern
Natural light
Stage
Table / chairs included
Tea
Public transport
Premises parking
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Other
AV & catering prices 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 2024Went 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 2024Annual 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 DateWe 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 2024Portsmouth 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 DateGreat 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.
