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The Auditorium at The Fire Station

Auditorium / Conference Room in a Theatre
·
Whole venue
9 High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA –
Millfield, Sunderland
Up to 550
seats
Up to 560
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Auditorium is a versatile, accessible venue with many options of layouts, such as a theatre style (550 people), standing (560 + 240 seats), banqueting (170) or cabaret (100+) to name a few.

All Auditorium events include expert event planning & coordination, with dedicated management; world-class sound and lighting; the option to build a bespoke AV package customized to your event; high-speed wireless internet access; backstage access including up to four dressing rooms and a green room with toilet and shower facilities.

Prices

Monday
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £4620 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 560
  • Dining
    up to 170
  • Theatre
    up to 550
  • Boardroom
    up to 50
  • Cabaret
    up to 120
  • U-Shaped
    up to 50
  • Classroom
    up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

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
  • 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
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- Please treat the venue, staff, other guests, customers, and our neighbours with respect.
- Any excessive damage may result in an additional charge.
- We want everyone to have a great time - responsible behaviour is always expected.
- Please give us your final catering bookings, including dietary requirements, at least 7 days before your event.
- No outside alcohol is permitted on the premises.
- Please stick to the agreed timings of your event. Early access or late departure may incur additional charges.
- Set-up and pack-down must be included within the hire time unless otherwise agreed.
- We will let you know the maximum capacity of the room. This must not be exceeded for safety and licensing reasons.
- The room is to be used only for the agreed-upon purpose.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About The Fire Station

The Fire Station is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Events Team
Member of Tagvenue since May 2025
10h Response time
40% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

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