Athena Events Venue

Leicester, , LE1 1QD -

From
£5000 min spend
Up to
2000 guests
Internal Catering
allowed

About Venue

Nestled in the heart of the Midlands, Athena is the premier destination for unforgettable events. Celebrated for its art deco charm and modern adaptability, it combines timeless elegance with state-of-the-art amenities.

From dazzling award ceremonies and vibrant cultural celebrations to corporate events and private gatherings, Athena offers versatile spaces accommodating up to 1,400 guests. With a dedicated team ensuring flawless execution and advanced technology, including a new PA system, every event at Athena is a seamless and memorable experience.

Number of guests

Start date

End date

My dates are flexible

Select a space:

The Whole Venue

From £54/person

up to 2000 standing

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 2000

Dining

up to 1000

Theatre

up to 1400

Cabaret

up to 800

Classroom

up to 200

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Air conditioning

Natural light

Print/Scan/Copy

Stage

Table / chairs included

Tea

Whiteboards

Public transport

Premises parking

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Microphone

Conference phone

Projector & screen

TV screen

Flipchart

WiFi

Space Rules

Allowed events

Wedding ceremony licence

Promoted/ticketed events

Licensed for alcohol

Location

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Reviews

Blackscarlet Pix
August 2025
Great venue for events. Staff were friendly and helpful. plenty of bars dotted around. Very spacious and great firew from all angles
Julie Walls
May 2025
Went to see Murder Trial Tonight III. Very entertaining. Won't give the verdict, in case anyone else is going! Athena is an ex Odeon cinema, very much in the art deco style. It is beautiful but drinks are very expensive. I'd certainly go again if there was anything on I fancied.
Jayne Lee
August 2025
A nice venue although the drinks are pricey and the toilets upstairs aren't the best. However the range of different areas to be able to watch a performance there are good (eg stalls, balcony) and all the staff were very friendly. We went for a Girly Pop day and they had offers on just for that eg a Mocktail which was very nice and reasonably priced for a one off treat.
Drunken Duck Promotions
May 2025
Great venue in Leicester that seems to be criminally underused. There are 3 levels to stand downstairs and a huge balcony. Parking is available via the car park at the nearby Curve Theatre or park on King Street for free and take a 10 minute walk. There is a large bar which was easy to get served at. The sound was spot on.