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About Brian Duguid Auditorium At Howden Park Centre

Welcome to the Brian Duguid Auditorium at Howden Park Centre, a proscenium-style main auditorium in Livingston designed for an intimate yet versatile theatre experience. With a seating capacity of 294 (including 12 accessibility seats), the venue hosts a range of touring productions, community shows, and creative arts programs. The space is part of Howden Park Centre, a hub for culture and live performance in Livingston, Scotland.

Whether you’re attending a performance by touring companies like The Ultimate Irish Hooley or enjoying productions from local groups such as Firefly Arts, you’ll find a straightforward, friendly ticket purchasing experience with us. We’re your go-to contact for secure, reliable access to seats, venue information, and nearby conveniences.

Plan your visit with easy parking, reliable transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to complete your night out in Livingston.

Seating & accessibility: The Brian Duguid Auditorium features a detailed seating plan available on the Howden Park Centre site. There are 294 total seats, including 12 accessible seats, all arranged to give good sightlines from the proscenium configuration. For a smooth arrival, check the seating plan and enter the venue with your preferred seating type.

Parking: There are 115 on-site parking spaces. Parking is free for venue users. Vehicle registration should be logged before 6pm for up to 4 hours. Parking is free after 6pm and at weekends, making evening performances convenient for patrons staying locally.

Transport: The venue is a short, 10-minute walk from Livingston Shopping Centre bus terminal. Closest bus stops are Howden East and the entrance to St John’s Hospital. Rail connections are accessible via Livingston North, linking to Edinburgh Waverley and beyond.

Nearby hotels & dining: For comfortable stays near the venue, consider these affiliate recommendations:

  • Mercure Livingston Hotel (Almondview, EH54 6QB) – a reliable, nearby option with modern amenities. Official site
  • Livingston Lodge Hotel (Hawkbrae, EH54 6TW) – convenient and friendly for guests attending HPC events. Official site
For dining, we suggest local options that offer quick, quality options within easy reach of Howden Park Centre. These affiliates are known for dependable service and good value while keeping you close to the venue.

Notable events & programs: The HPC stage has hosted a variety of performances, including touring shows such as The Ultimate Irish Hooley, Firefly Arts base at HPC, and productions by Rapture Theatre. The auditorium remains an active, community-focused space that welcomes both established touring acts and local performance groups.

Notes on naming: The venue itself retains the Howden Park Centre name. The main auditorium is named Brian Duguid Auditorium, with no rebranding of the space.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 294 seats (including 12 accessibility seats) for the Brian Duguid Auditorium (the theatre within Howden Park Centre).
  • Address: Howden Park Centre, Howden Park, Livingston, EH54 6AE, United Kingdom.
  • Venue type: Proscenium theatre / main auditorium named Brian Duguid Auditorium within Howden Park Centre.
  • Seating chart: Seating Plan available on the Howden Park Centre site (Brian Duguid Auditorium Seating Plan).
  • Parking: 115 on-site spaces; free parking for venue users; log vehicle registration before 6pm for up to 4 hours; parking free after 6pm and at weekends.
  • Transit: 10-minute walk from Livingston Shopping Centre bus terminal; closest bus stops at Howden East / entrance to St John's Hospital; nearby rail via Livingston North (Edinburgh Waverley to Livingston North).
  • Nearby hotels: Mercure Livingston Hotel (Almondview, EH54 6QB); Livingston Lodge Hotel (Hawkbrae, EH54 6TW).
  • Notable events hosted: The Ultimate Irish Hooley (example of touring/tribe shows); Firefly Arts base at HPC; Rapture Theatre productions have staged at Howden Park Centre.
  • Renaming/demolition note: The venue has not been renamed; council documents indicate HPC should retain the Howden Park Centre name (the auditorium itself is named Brian Duguid Auditorium).