Athena Events Venue, The Whole Venue
Leicester, UK, LE1 1QD -
From
£5000 min spend
Up to
2000 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
Nestled in the heart of the Midlands, Athena is the premier destination for unforgettable events. Celebrated for its art deco charm and modern adaptability, it combines timeless elegance with state-of-the-art amenities.
From dazzling award ceremonies and vibrant cultural celebrations to corporate events and private gatherings, Athena offers versatile spaces accommodating up to 1,400 guests. With a dedicated team ensuring flawless execution and advanced technology, including a new PA system, every event at Athena is a seamless and memorable experience.
Athena is the ultimate venue for large-scale events, offering a versatile and stylish setting for conferences, exhibitions, awards ceremonies, concerts, festivals, shows, sporting events, and open-space meetings. Located in the heart of the Midlands, Athena features flexible spaces including the stunning Cinema Suite, elegant Deco Bar, vibrant Foyer, and stylish Gallery — accommodating up to 1,400 guests. Our state-of-the-art AV technology and dedicated leased fiber connectivity ensure seamless presentations and live performances, while our award-winning catering elevates every event. Trusted by leading brands like O2, Amazon, and Krispy Kreme, and hosting prestigious events such as Miss Great Britain, Bowls England, and ABBAMANIA, Athena delivers excellence at every step. Whether you’re planning a conference, gala dinner, exhibition, or sporting event, our experienced team will craft an extraordinary experience in this iconic Art Deco venue.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 2000
Dining
up to 1000
Theatre
up to 1400
Cabaret
up to 800
Classroom
up to 200
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Air conditioning
Natural light
Print/Scan/Copy
Stage
Table / chairs included
Whiteboards
Public transport
Premises parking
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Conference phone
Projector & screen
TV screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Promoted/ticketed events
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
In the event of a cancellation, we require verbal notification followed by written confirmation by fax or registered post within 24 hours. Charges apply as follows: Date of cancellation Cancellation charge Between 24 and 12 weeks before the event date 30% of total booking value Between 12 and 6 weeks before the event date 50% of total booking value Between 6 and 4 weeks before the event date 70% of total booking value Between 4 and 2 weeks before the event date 90% of total booking value Less than 2 weeks before the event date 100% of total booking value 2.1 Confirmation of final numbers must be confirmed in writing no less than 5 days prior to the event. 2.2 No liability will be incurred In the unlikely event that Athena is forced to cancel your event due to reasons beyond its control, it will offer alternative dates for the event to take place. If no date can be agreed then all monies paid will be refunded but this will be the limit of Athena’s liability. 2.3 In the case of postponement of an event, the venue and client must mutually agree on a new date and confirm this in writing. If an event date is postponed and a new date mutually agreed and subsequently cancelled, cancellation charges will be calculated using the original booking date
Location
Reviews
Mark Wallis
February 2025Perfect location, The Davidson Homes Charity night was wonderful, raised a tremendous amount! Great food, service and entertainment.
Adil R
June 2024A lovely experience coming here. Attended an Pakistani wedding and expectations were far exceeded. Lovely canopies upon entrance. Greeted and seated in our designated seats by staff. Everything seemed to be well organised. Decor set up, seating tables were all laid out beautifully. Food wasn't provided by the venue but nevertheless when served; came out fresh, hot and tasty. There's an overflow balcony space which is perfect to view centre stage downstairs. In addition, there's free parking nearby on side streets if you able to find a spot. Overall, amazing evening spent here.
megan m
December 2024Great venue. I've been afew times for bongos bingo. Great location. Car park right next to it if you need it. There's afew different bars to use inside. The drinks are reasonably priced.
Tomasz Ibek
October 2024I was at a concert, the visibility was poor, the sound system was ok, the above rating only comes from the performer who made sure the evening was nice. Paradoxically, our seats at the end of the hall allowed us to stand and watch the concert. seating, poor visibility from the lower part of the room, but from about half of the room and from the balcony. A theater performance, a music show, I do not recommend this place, just listen to the concert, but what is happening on stage is not clearly visible to other participants of the event.
John Beh
October 2024Awful seating arrangement for the Rock orchestra last night, turned it into just a light show with music as there was little to no chance of seeing anyone on the stage. The seating plan was completely different to what was sold originally and left us feeling like we had been robbed, would not return ever.
