The Theatre offers a range of delicious menu options, from breakfast mornings and working lunches, to canapé receptions.
Our Spaces
The beautifully restored Grand Opera House offers unique event spaces for venue hire in Belfast, providing the perfect backdrop to give your event that added ‘wow’ factor.
From conferences to entertaining clients, impress your guests by hosting an event at Northern Ireland’s iconic Theatre. With the Grand Opera House’s accessible central location, decades of event expertise and fascinating heritage, you can be sure your event will be a smash-hit.
The Studio
Size: 169m²
Hire price from: £500 exc VAT
Capacity: 120 theatre / 72 cabaret
Make your event stand out by hiring the Theatre’s exclusive Studio space. This versatile room is ideal for conferences, press launches, training sessions, workshops, AGMs, charity events, and much more.
The space features professional theatre lighting, sound systems and a projector and screen, with the Theatre’s experienced technical team available for assistance during your event. Seating is tiered and retractable, and it can also be transformed into an intimate banquet setting.
The Studio Bar
Size: 90m²
Hire price from: £200 exc VAT
Capacity: 28 seated / 50 standing
Enhance your event by hosting a stylish drinks reception at your own private bar. The beautiful art deco inspired Studio bar is perfect for networking, registration or a breakout area during your event.
Alternatively, invite your guests for pre-show drinks in this VIP area before you head off to see one of our spectacular smash-hit shows in the main auditorium, then return for the interval.
Heritage Exhibition
Size: 90m²
Hire price from: £250 exc VAT
Capacity: 40 standing
A one-of-a-kind setting for a special networking event or pre-show drinks reception. Enjoy the Theatre’s colourful heritage in a truly unique space guaranteed to fascinate your guests. With poseur tables added, your guests can mingle or read about the Theatre’s history.
This space is also available to book for pre-show drinks before your guests head off to see a world-class show in the main auditorium.
Why Choose the Grand Opera House?
- Prime city centre location
- Heritage
- Unique venue
- Multi-purpose
- Personalised service
- Experienced events team
- Corporate catering
- Technical support
- Close-by parking
- Accessibility
Brands we've worked with
“The service and tech support we got from the Grand Opera House was of the very highest standard, and the canapes were amazing! Great experience for us and feedback from guests was very positive.”
- Chris McCracken, Linen Quarter
“A very special venue and brilliant space for our conference. The Events team went above and beyond.”
- John, Events Manager, BT.
“The Studio lighting and setup took our event to the next level and gave it a professional touch.”
- Shirley, Head of Corporate Communications, NI Hospice.
“Our event was a great success! We look forward to coming back for our next event.”
- Dale Farm
“The newly-refurbished Grand Opera House is very impressive and I think it works really well for business events as well as arts events. All event aspects, from branding opportunities to room layout and catering worked very well on the day.”
- Matthew Jeffrey, Lanyon Group
“The Grand Opera House team couldn’t have been anymore more helpful in the setting up and hosting of our event. Feedback from our attendees was hugely positive and the catering provided was first class.”
- Visit Belfast