Whole Venue at Athena Events Venue

Event Venue
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Whole venue
Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1QD
Castle, Leicester

About this space

Situated in the heart of the Midlands, Athena offers versatile event spaces, including the Cinema Suite, Deco Bar, Foyer, and Gallery, with seating for up to 1,400 guests. The ultimate destination for concerts, exhibitions, festivals, shows, weddings, and sporting events. From intimate gatherings to grand productions, the venue adapts to your vision, delivering excellence at every step.
The venue is equipped with state-of-the-art AV technology, a dedicated fiber connection, a brand-new PA system, and convenient onsite parking.
Trusted by major brands such as O2, Amazon, and Krispy Kreme, Athena has hosted prestigious events like Miss Great Britain and Bowls England.


Prices

Monday
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 3 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 2000
Dining
up to 1000
Theatre
up to 1400
Cabaret
up to 800
Classroom
up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
British, European, American, Mediterranean, Indian cuisine
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Free parking is available on-site (120 spaces)
Free on-street parking
Paid parking is available on-site (400 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Quiet space
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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

Please respect the space.


Athena brings every event to life, with spaces perfect for everything from a dazzling awards ceremony to a vibrant festival, from an exciting concert to a creative exhibition

Athena combines inspiring art deco architecture and best technology to create a unique atmosphere for your event. Experienced staff will work with you to ensure that all of your requirements are met, ensuring you have a slick and professional operation, and ultimately a successful event

Our team are renowned for their flexibility, whether this involves helping you to access our extensive integrated AV equipment, providing exceptional bespoke menus, or much more.


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