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About Portsmouth Guildhall

Portsmouth Guildhall is a trusted multi-purpose arts, conference and events venue located in the heart of Portsmouth. With a range of spaces and turnkey services, we make booking easy and dependable. From large-scale concerts in the Main Auditorium to intimate meetings in The Lens Studio, we’ve got you covered. Our on-site catering and technical support ensure a smooth experience, while convenient transport links and nearby hotel options help attendees plan with confidence.

Key spaces include the Main Auditorium (capacity up to 2,009 seated or up to 2,500 standing, depending on configuration), The Box (1,000 capacity) and The Lens Studio (up to 200 delegates). Smaller rooms like The Portsmouth Room are ideal for meetings and workshops. Whether you’re hosting a conference, festival, or performance, Portsmouth Guildhall is built to deliver.

Parking is available nearby at Isambard Brunel multi-storey car park (about 200m from the venue, 460 spaces). Exit tickets can be arranged at the time of booking or on the day of your event. Portsmouth Guildhall is just a short walk from Portsmouth & Southsea station (roughly 2 minutes), with additional bus services in the city centre. Suggested affiliate hotel partners include Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre and Travelodge Portsmouth City Centre, with other options listed by Visit Portsmouth. For those seeking memorable evenings, the venue has hosted notable conferences (including a CLIA conference with Sir Richard Branson in 2018) and outdoor Summer Concerts in Guildhall Square with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in 2025.

We’re here to connect you with the right space, reliable service, and convenient logistics. Secure your seats and plan your event with a trusted partner in the business—we’ve got you.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Main Auditorium capacity: up to 2,009 seated; up to 2,500 standing depending on configuration.
  • Other spaces: The Box (1,000 capacity) and The Lens Studio (up to 200 delegates); other smaller rooms (e.g., The Portsmouth Room) for meetings and events.
  • Address: Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB, United Kingdom.
  • Venue type: Multi-purpose arts, conference and events venue with on-site catering and technical support.
  • Seating chart: Main Auditorium features Stalls, Upper Stalls and Circle; Lens Studio is a flexible, smaller space; The Box is a large, configurable space.
  • Parking: No on-site parking; closest Isambard Brunel multi-storey car park (460 spaces) ~200m away; exit tickets available at point of booking or on the day.
  • Transit: Portsmouth & Southsea train station is about a 2-minute walk from the venue; bus services in the city centre nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre and Travelodge Portsmouth City Centre are within easy reach; other options listed by Visit Portsmouth.
  • Notable events: Hosted industry conferences (e.g., CLIA conference with Sir Richard Branson in 2018); outdoor Summer Concerts in Guildhall Square with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (John Williams program and ABBA symphonic show in 2025).
  • Status: The venue is active as Portsmouth Guildhall; no demolition or renaming indicated.