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3 photosImages not verifiedThe Winter Gardens & Opera House is Blackpool's premier entertainment and conference venue, housed in a magnificent Victorian building dating from 1878. The complex features the iconic Opera House theatre with 2,920 seats, making it one of the UK's largest theatres, alongside multiple conference and event spaces including the Empress Ballroom and Spanish Hall. Located in the heart of Blackpool just steps from the famous promenade and Tower, the venue combines historic grandeur with modern facilities. The Opera House regularly hosts major touring productions, musicals, and comedy shows, while the conference facilities cater for corporate events, exhibitions, and private functions with flexible spaces accommodating from 50 to 3,000 delegates.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opera House Theatre | 2920 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Empress Ballroom | 1000 | — | 80 | 600 | 60 | — | — |
| Spanish Hall | 500 | — | 50 | 300 | 40 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Venue hire rates vary by space and event type. Contact venue directly for detailed pricing on corporate bookings and private events.
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97 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HL, United Kingdom
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Winter Gardens & Opera House is a verified theatre & conference centre in Blackpool, hosting up to 3,000 guests, with day delegate rates from £590. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
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Up to 3000 guests in theatre configuration, flexible seating arrangements available
Full professional theatre lighting and sound systems, digital projection capabilities, stage rigging
Full catering services available including pre-show dining, interval refreshments, and corporate hospitality
Public car parks nearby, some on-site parking available - advance booking recommended
The Winter Gardens & Opera House is Blackpool's premier entertainment and conference venue, housed in a magnificent Victorian building dating from 1878. The complex features the iconic Opera House theatre with 2,920 seats, making it one of the UK's largest theatres, alongside multiple conference and event spaces including the Empress Ballroom and Spanish Hall. Located in the heart of Blackpool just steps from the famous promenade and Tower, the venue combines historic grandeur with modern facilities. The Opera House regularly hosts major touring productions, musicals, and comedy shows, while the conference facilities cater for corporate events, exhibitions, and private functions with flexible spaces accommodating from 50 to 3,000 delegates.
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