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Top Quirky Conference Venues in Birmingham
Unusual conference venues in Birmingham offer a fun twist for corporate events and creative gatherings. Check out converted warehouses in Digbeth full of industrial charm and spacious allure, or explore quirky spots near the city centre, like art galleries and cool co-working spaces in the Jewellery Quarter. With unique architecture and modern amenities, these venues blend history with style. Use Tagvenue to effortlessly find and book a venue that brings your vision to life.
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![Explore at The Studio Birmingham in Birmingham City Centre]()
from £1915
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExplore
220 guestsThe Studio BirminghamBirmingham City CentreNNicola C.
“The conference space was set up beautifully when we arrived.” -
![Conference Room at Humanitarian Academy for Development in Highgate, Birmingham]()
from £258
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityConference Room
60 guestsHumanitarian Academy for DevelopmentHighgate, BirminghamCChris
“The venue, and the organisation of the room before the event was really good.” -
![Ashstead Suite at The Eastside Rooms in Eastside, Birmingham]()
from £55
per person / per dayCheck availabilityAshstead Suite
231 guestsThe Eastside RoomsEastside, BirminghamSStephané H.
“But the whole east side rooms team was amazing Made the whole day special” -
![Kingston Lecture Theatre at IET Birmingham: Austin Court in Theatreland Birmingham]()
from £1548
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityKingston Lecture Theatre
150 guestsIET Birmingham: Austin CourtTheatreland BirminghamEEmma
“We had use of the theatre and 3 break out rooms and all were of a high standard.” -
![Conference Room at The Saffron Centre in Highgate, Birmingham]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityConference Room
180 guestsThe Saffron CentreHighgate, BirminghamThe Conference Room at The Saffron Centre is an outstanding venue for larger gatherings such as conferences, corporate meetings, and educational seminars. -
![Meeting Room Nine at The Eastside Rooms in Eastside, Birmingham]()
from £55
per person / per dayCheck availabilityMeeting Room Nine
34 guestsThe Eastside RoomsEastside, BirminghamThe room is a rectangular, boardroom-style space centred on a long conference table, carpeted flooring and neutral wall finishes that promote focus. Natural daylight and recessed ceiling lighting keep the room evenly lit. -
![Telford Room at IET Birmingham: Austin Court in Theatreland Birmingham]()
from £544
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityTelford Room
60 guestsIET Birmingham: Austin CourtTheatreland BirminghamA rectangular meeting room combines exposed timber roof beams, an exposed brick wall and red carpet, producing a straightforward, work-focused interior. -
![Express at Millennium Point in Eastside, Birmingham]()
from £870
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExpress
100 guestsMillennium PointEastside, BirminghamThe space combines a main room perfect for engaging with your audience plus 3 bonus small boardrooms that can be used as offices, speaker green rooms, or quiet spaces. -
![Meeting Room Seven at The Eastside Rooms in Eastside, Birmingham]()
from £55
per person / per dayCheck availabilityMeeting Room Seven
34 guestsThe Eastside RoomsEastside, BirminghamOur Meeting Room Seven offers a space for 34 people in a theater setting. It is the perfect choice for many office events, such as training workshops, executive meetings, or team away days. -
![Meeting Room 1 at The Saffron Centre in Highgate, Birmingham]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMeeting Room 1
40 guestsThe Saffron CentreHighgate, BirminghamMeeting Room 1 at The Saffron Centre is an ideal space for hosting a variety of events, including business meetings, workshops, seminars, and small social gatherings. -
![Affinity Suite at The Eastside Rooms in Eastside, Birmingham]()
from £55
per person / per dayCheck availabilityAffinity Suite
1200 guestsThe Eastside RoomsEastside, BirminghamThe Affinity Suite is the venues largest event space at 880m² and is perfect for an array of events, ranging from weddings to conferences and exhibitions. -
![Platform at Millennium Point in Eastside, Birmingham]()
from £2100
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityPlatform
150 guestsMillennium PointEastside, BirminghamMillennium Point is an award winning iconic landmark and a unique venue in the continuously developing city of Birmingham. Our city centre location is easily accessible with New Street Station and other city centre transport
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FAQs about Top Quirky Conference Venues in Birmingham
Prices of unusual conference venues average around £55 per person. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Birmingham, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £45 | to £55 | per person |
| From £500 | to £1350 | hire fee per day |
| From £258 | to £750 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Express at Millennium Point in Eastside - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: With a maximum capacity of 100 theatre style or 48 cabaret, the room is ideal for team activities, workshops, or further presentation opportunities and is ideal for catering. -
Explore at The Studio Birmingham in Birmingham City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The space itself was beautiful, especially the annex.’ -
Kingston Lecture Theatre at IET Birmingham: Austin Court in Theatreland Birmingham - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We loved the location, the staff were brilliant, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.’
You'll find unusual conference venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Birmingham, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £465 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 55 and 90 guests | prices average £500 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average £1800 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central Birmingham, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Explore at The Studio Birmingham
on 7 Cannon Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The space itself was beautiful, especially the annex.’ -
Baskerville Suite Two at University College Birmingham
on Summer Row Birmingham City Centre - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: The suite is a bright, open-plan space finished in neutral tones and patterned carpet tiles, arranged with round tables and lightweight chairs to allow flexible group configurations. -
Rookeries at The BCEC
on Smallbrook Queensway - 0.4 mi from centre.
Venue said: The room can hold up to 150 delegates (based on theatre style). The room comes with a High spec drop down screen and NEC ceiling mounted projector with Clickshare HDMI and VGA connection.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for unusual conference venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Auditorium / Conference Room | prices average £1350 hire fee per day | typically between 100 and 200 guests |
| Conference Centre | prices average £2100 hire fee per event | typically between 50 and 230 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £500 hire fee per day | typically between 50 and 60 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £500 hire fee per day | typically between 80 and 120 guests |
Smaller unusual conference venues usually fit up to 35 guests seated. Here are some great options in Birmingham, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Meeting Room Eleven at The Eastside Rooms, rated 4.5/5 - meeting room for 34 guests
Venue said: Room features: The room's AV provision includes a wall-mounted flatscreen and a projector for screened content. A PA system and conference-call facilities are available, and a flipchart plus a wall-mounted whiteboard provide... -
Lodge Room 3 at IET Birmingham: Austin Court, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 30 guests
Venue said: A freestanding flipchart is available. Best for: Instructor-led training and hybrid meetings that combine speaker delivery with small-group discussion. -
Explore at The BCEC, rated 4.7/5 - boardroom for 10 guests
Venue said: Best for: Focused boardroom meetings and facilitator-led decision sessions. What sets it apart: A full-height glass partition provides a clear visual link to an adjacent informal seating area while preserving a private space.
For popular and unusual venues, it’s best to book at least 3-6 months in advance, particularly during peak seasons in spring and autumn. Booking early helps secure your date and gives you ample time to arrange extra details like catering, AV equipment, and other essential services.
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