Conferences and Meetings
A piece of history buzzing with the future, in the heart of a vibrant, creative city. Brighton Dome is the perfect backdrop for conferences seeking to inspire.
Brighton Dome is a landmark conference and events venue suited to large-scale association and corporate conferences for up to 1,700 delegates. Located in the heart of Brighton’s Cultural Quarter, the venue combines historic character with flexible, high quality event spaces and experienced in-house technical support.
The Concert Hall features raked seating and excellent sightlines, making it ideal for keynote sessions, plenaries and graduation ceremonies. The adjoining Corn Exchange is a highly adaptable space, configurable with raked seating or as a clear, flat floor hall, with a beautiful interior , supporting conferences, exhibitions and dinners for up to 500 guests.
With multiple additional spaces for breakouts, registration and catering, and easy access to hotels, transport links and the seafront, Brighton Dome offers a well connected, versatile setting for impactful and memorable large scale events.
Don't Settle for an Ordinary Event
'The venue is spectacular and my attendees and speakers rave about it every year' – Andy Croll, BrightonRuby Conference
Take a look at our spaces
Concert Hall
Grade II listed ornate interiors of this magnificent Concert Hall comfortably accommodates 300–1,700 delegates in tiered seating with excellent sightlines. Did you know ABBA won the Eurovision song contest with Waterloo in 1974 in this venue?
Capacities:
Centre stalls – 550
Ground level – 1000
Total capacity including upper circle – 1700
'The Brighton Dome team made it very easy for us to organise our annual conference successfully. The refurbished spaces are beautiful and very functional.'Stefie Bosman Lead Organiser Conference Organiser GÉANT
Corn Exchange
Years of layers have been peeled back as we restored and revealed long-lost heritage features including the original timber and cast-iron trussed roof dating back to Prince Regent’s original use of the building as a stable for his horses.
Ideal for conferences on the hidden raked seating for 500, or as a dinner or exhibition space.
Capacity:
Theatre: 505
Classroom / Cabaret: 400
Banqueting: 500
Reception: 800
Exhibition 780m2
'We bring our 1,300 strong audience back to the Brighton Dome every year, because we deeply value the history of the venue and contributions it makes to our City. With an audience our size, we could easily move to a bigger space. However, we would never want to risk losing the rich history and identity that the Brighton Dome adds to our event'Toby Moore TEDxBrighton
Studio Theatre
Built in 1935 on the site of Maria Fitzherbert’s stables, Brighton Dome Studio Theatre was first used as a supper room and became a theatre soon afterwards. It’s a flexible, intimate, raked theatre space for breakout sessions, conferences, and even dinners as the raked seating can be hidden away.
Capacity:
Theatre: 230
Cabaret: 60
Banqueting: 100
Reception: 264
'Working with the team at Brighton Dome was an absolute pleasure. The venue is stunning, and the support throughout planning and delivery was exceptional, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.'Heather Silcock Senior Account Manager, YellowFish
New Gallery Bar
Imagine your event in our newest bar space
Capacity:
Reception: 100
Dinner: TBC
A brand new Gallery bar space. Double height ceilings, exposed brickwork and stunning original windows overlooking the Corn Exchange make this space the sought-after social venue. Perfect for receptions, dinners and networking events
Founders Room
Imagine your meeting or breakout in our fresh multi-purpose space
Capacity:
Theatre / Banqueting lunch/dinner/ Reception: 80
Classroom: 35
Boardroom/U-Shape: 30
Cabaret: 60
The Founders Room is a light and flexible space. Conveniently situated next to the Foyer Bar, it can be used for breakout sessions as part of a larger conference. It is also a perfect setting for more intimate meetings, presentations & private receptions. Fully equipped with a 60” plasma screen, full PA system and Wi-Fi, the room can accommodate up to 80 people theatre style or can be divided into two separate rooms for added flexibility.
Foyer
Imagine your event in our contemporary bar
Capacity
Theatre / Banqueting lunch/dinner: 150
Reception: 800
Cabaret: 90
In contrast with the exotic tiling of the ornate entrance hallways, the Foyer bar is bright, light and modern. By day, high ceilings allow plenty of natural daylight whilst LED lighting sets the perfect mood for an evening event. Located adjacent to the Concert Hall, Corn Exchange and additional breakout spaces, the Foyer bar provides the perfect hub for conference registration, receptions, private dinners or exhibitions. The Foyer bar also has direct access to the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, used regularly alongside Brighton Dome for private evening events.