An auditorium with tiered seating, exposed brick walls, and a stage with theatrical lighting at Bradford Live.
An auditorium with tiered seating, curved balconies, and stage lighting at Bradford Live.
An auditorium with tiered seating, ornate balcony details, and exposed brick walls at Bradford Live.
An auditorium with tiered seating, exposed brick walls, and a large stage at Bradford Live.
A wall display of vintage concert posters in red and white at Bradford Live entertainment centre.
An entertainment centre with a domed entrance, arched windows, and digital marquee at Bradford Live.
An entertainment centre with a grand historic facade and large digital marquee at Bradford Live.
Catering tray with cream puffs topped with chopped herbs at Bradford Live entertainment centre.
A catering tray with bite-sized hors d'oeuvres topped with herbs at Bradford Live.
A dining setup with plated gourmet appetizers, wine glasses, and bread basket at Bradford Live.

Main Auditorium at Bradford Live

Auditorium / Conference Room in an Entertainment Centre
·
Private space
1 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD1 2EP –
Bradford City Centre
Up to 3000
seats
Up to 3800
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The heart and soul of Bradford Live, the Main Auditorium is a majestic space designed to host the biggest and best.
From electrifying concerts to grand conferences, this room can handle up to 3,800 standing or 3,052 seated.
With state-of-the-art lighting, sound systems, and unbeatable sightlines, it’s a venue that leaves a lasting impression.
There are large loading bays and 10 dressing rooms, as well as a crew catering area.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £12500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 3800
  • Theatre
    up to 3000

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Car Park
  • 10x Dressing Rooms
  • 2x Bar Areas
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- No outside catering

Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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KH
Kathryn H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Bradford Live

Bradford Live is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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