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About Keele Students Union

Keele Students Union (Keele SU) is a multi-purpose venue hub on the Keele University campus in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. With approximately 2,435 total capacity across spaces like the Ballroom, Blueprint, and Squirrel bar, Keele SU offers flexible layouts for concerts, comedy, talks, and university events. The Ballroom alone seats up to 900, and up to 1,100 when booked together with Blueprint, making it ideal for larger acts and shows. We’ve got you covered for planning, seating options, and practical details to help you secure your seats with confidence.

Whether you’re arranging a large concert or an intimate club night, Keele SU has hosted notable acts such as Pink Floyd, Cream, Ed Sheeran, Snoop Dogg, and Stormzy at the Ballroom. The venue features multiple spaces, including the Squirrel bar and other rooms, enabling varied event layouts and atmospheres.

Parking on campus is pay-to-park, with Car Park E2 located near the Students' Union. Free parking is available after 5pm and on weekends. Keele is well connected by transport: bus routes like First Bus 25 serve the area, and Keele is near Stoke-on-Trent rail. Bus stops are conveniently located on Leek Road or Keele. For guests visiting from outside the area, consider local hotel options such as Courtyard by Marriott Keele Staffordshire (150 bedrooms) on Keele Science & Innovation Park for convenient stay-and-attend planning. When you’re ready to book, we’ll help you secure your seats at Keele SU with straightforward, no-fuss service.

Note: Keele’s Nelson Mandela Bar has historical significance as part of Keele’s bar history and has since been renamed in Keele’s ongoing evolution of campus venues.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Keele University Students' Union, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5BJ
  • Total Keele SU venue capacity: about 2,435 (across Ballroom, Blueprint, Squirrel, etc.)
  • Ballroom capacity: 900 (Ballroom alone); 1,100 when booked as Ballroom and Blueprint
  • Venue types: multi-purpose spaces (Ballroom, Blueprint; Squirrel bar; other rooms) with flexible event layouts
  • Seating chart: no public seating chart published; capacities are published per space in Keele SU booking system
  • Parking: pay-to-park around Keele campus; car park E2 near the Students' Union; free after 5pm and on weekends
  • Transit: Keele is served by bus routes (e.g., First Bus 25; Keele Key ticket) and is near Stoke-on-Trent rail; bus stops at Leek Road or Keele
  • Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Keele Staffordshire (150 bedrooms) on Keele Science & Innovation Park
  • Notable events: The Ballroom has hosted acts like Pink Floyd, Cream, Ed Sheeran, Snoop Dog, Stormzy
  • Renamed/demolished: Keele’s Nelson Mandela Bar (historic name for the main bar) has been renamed in Keele’s history