Full Venue at The Venue

Event Space in a Nightclub · Whole venue

University Road, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7UL –
Sturry, Canterbury
Up to 350
seats
Up to 1100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Venue is Canterbury's biggest nightclub; a versatile 1100-capacity venue with the ability to be split into two floors to accommodate smaller events or private parties.

Having undergone a thorough refurbishment in 2022, it has hosted a multitude of events: from club nights, to conferences, staff training days, talent shows, World Cup viewing parties, and school proms - just to name a few.

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 2:00
from £900–£1100 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 21:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
21:30 – 2:00
from £900 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee does not include additional charges related to staffing (bar, cloakroom, security). The hire period includes set-up and packdown, so price might need to be adjusted pro-rata for events that last longer than standard.
Tuesday
8:30 – 2:00
from £900–£1100 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 21:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
21:30 – 2:00
from £900 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee does not include additional charges related to staffing (bar, cloakroom, security). The hire period includes set-up and packdown, so price might need to be adjusted pro-rata for events that last longer than standard.
Wednesday
8:30 – 17:00
from £900–£1100 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee does not include additional charges related to staffing (bar, cloakroom, security). The hire period includes set-up and packdown, so price might need to be adjusted pro-rata for events that last longer than standard.
Thursday
8:30 – 2:00
from £900–£1100 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 21:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
21:30 – 2:00
from £900 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee does not include additional charges related to staffing (bar, cloakroom, security). The hire period includes set-up and packdown, so price might need to be adjusted pro-rata for events that last longer than standard.
Friday
8:30 – 2:00
from £900–£1100 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 21:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
21:30 – 2:00
from £900 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee does not include additional charges related to staffing (bar, cloakroom, security). The hire period includes set-up and packdown, so price might need to be adjusted pro-rata for events that last longer than standard.
Saturday
8:30 – 2:00
from £900–£1100 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 21:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
21:30 – 2:00
from £900 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee does not include additional charges related to staffing (bar, cloakroom, security). The hire period includes set-up and packdown, so price might need to be adjusted pro-rata for events that last longer than standard.
Sunday
8:30 – 2:00
from £900–£1100 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 21:30
from £900 hire fee
Per session
21:30 – 2:00
from £900 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £1100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee does not include additional charges related to staffing (bar, cloakroom, security). The hire period includes set-up and packdown, so price might need to be adjusted pro-rata for events that last longer than standard.
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 1100
Dining
up to 300
Theatre
up to 350
Cabaret
up to 300
Classroom
up to 350

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Free parking is available on-site (50 spaces)
Paid parking is available on-site (50 spaces)
panic room
built-in stage
cloakroom
green room
dj booth
smoking area
shots bar
photobooth
gender-neutral toilets
Projector
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

- No smoking in the building;
- Zero-tolerance venue;
- Outside catering is allowed through a flat fee per head.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About The Venue

The Venue is Caterbury’s biggest nightclub, located centrally in the University of Kent campus.

Boasting a generous capacity of up to 1100 people, our dynamic nightclub is the ultimate party destination in Canterbury. With cutting-edge sound and lighting systems, it sets the stage for an unforgettable celebration, be it a birthday bash, an awards ceremony, a live music event, or a pulsating club night. The two-story nightclub can also be sectioned off to accommodate smaller-scale events.

The Venue is a multi-room, multi-purpose event space suitable for every occasion. This space can be hired for parties, gigs, award ceremonies, corporate events, exhibitions, conferences and much more.

Featuring two rooms, stages, state-of-the-art sound & lighting, multiple bars, a cloakroom, a photo booth and on-site parking, we can provide bespoke hire packages. Let our experienced team bring your event idea to life.

The Venue is extremely versatile and has hosted many different types of events. From award ceremonies to conferences, talent shows, assessment centers, corporate parties, vintage clothes markets, live sport viewing parties and even lazer tag, our space can shapeshift into anything you want it to be.

Boasting two fully licensed bars and an outdoor shots bar, as well as a built-in stage and dancefloor, no event is too big or too small for this space. Food and drink packages are available upon request to suit all catering needs.

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