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Athena Events Venue

Location pin

Leicester, Leicester, LE1 1QD - 

  • Credit card

    From
    £5000 min spend

  • Users

    Up to
    2000 guests

  • Delivery truck

    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.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

Standing

up to 2000

Dining

Dining

up to 1000

Theatre

Theatre

up to 1400

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 800

Classroom

Classroom

up to 200

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Natural light

Natural light

Print/Scan/Copy

Print/Scan/Copy

Stage

Stage

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Tea

Tea

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Conference phone

Conference phone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Space Rules

Allowed events

wedding

Wedding ceremony licence

ticketedEvents

Promoted/ticketed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

In the event of a cancellation, we require verbal notification followed by written confirmation by fax or registered post within 24 hours. Charges apply as follows: Date of cancellation Cancellation charge Between 24 and 12 weeks before the event date 30% of total booking value Between 12 and 6 weeks before the event date 50% of total booking value Between 6 and 4 weeks before the event date 70% of total booking value Between 4 and 2 weeks before the event date 90% of total booking value Less than 2 weeks before the event date 100% of total booking value 2.1 Confirmation of final numbers must be confirmed in writing no less than 5 days prior to the event. 2.2 No liability will be incurred In the unlikely event that Athena is forced to cancel your event due to reasons beyond its control, it will offer alternative dates for the event to take place. If no date can be agreed then all monies paid will be refunded but this will be the limit of Athena’s liability. 2.3 In the case of postponement of an event, the venue and client must mutually agree on a new date and confirm this in writing. If an event date is postponed and a new date mutually agreed and subsequently cancelled, cancellation charges will be calculated using the original booking date

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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.

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