Parties
What a great venue for a party - whether its a formal celebration
Town Hall
Reading Town Hall enjoys a long and illustrious history. It consists of four buildings built in the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1786 the oldest building - the Victoria Hall - opened as a purpose built town hall designed by Charles Poulton.
A new council chamber and a clock tower designed by Alfred Waterhouse opened in 1876 followed by the Museum, Library and a Concert Hall, designed by the architect Thomas Lanson.Art Gallery and Library Reading room were added and then in 1975 new civic offices were built to serve Reading Borough and the Town Hall ceased its administration function.
Reading Town Hall survived the threat of demolition in the 1970s and was comprehensively refurbished in the late 1980s. It has undergone further changes to meet modern requirements and now hosts a leading conference and banqueting venue, The Concert Hall, Reading Museum and the Berkshire Coroner's Office.
The Concert Hall
Centrally located within The Town Hall complex, The Concert Hall is one of the finest of its type in Britain.
Originally built in 1882 and refurbished in 2000, it also houses the restored Father Willis Organ, boasting superb acoustics.
The Concert Hall hosts a varied programme of classical music, organ recitals, blues, jazz, folk, acoustic pop & rock, stand-up comedy, and lectures to suite all tastes.
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The Concert Hall
Perfect for larger events and performances, our beautiful Victorian Concert Hall provides a grand and atmospheric backdrop to your wedding, banquet, conference, exhibition and more.
The grand cantilevered balcony provides additional seating without the pillars to block the views of those seated beneath, all the while retaining an intimate feel.
Pride of place is the magnificent Father Willis Organ, recently refurbished, it is one of the best examples of its kind in the country, and has delighted audiences for generations.
Room Specifications:
351 m2
Ceiling Height 15.1 m
Access 3m x 1.6m
Up to 700 Theatre including Balcony (depending on stage size)
Cabaret 250
Classroom 200
Suitable for:Christmas, Conferences, Dinners, Exhibitions, Meetings, Parties & Special events, Performance Space, Weddings
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Customer Testimonials
'I wanted to say a massive thanks to you and the Team for everything. You really went above and beyond to make sure that it all went smoothly and we have been having fantastic feedback on the venue. Really appreciate it.' Association of British Foods Conference & Dinner, February 2024
'The venue that you have is just amazing, of course, but really it’s you all that I would like to thank. You could not be more helpful, accommodating, positive and, most importantly for me, calm. The event was a resounding success and everyone I have spoken to afterwards, and today, were so happy with the afternoon, and you played a very big role in that.' UCEM Dinner for 150 December 2022
