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Portsmouth Guildhall, Zodiac Gallery

Location pin

Portsmouth Cultural Trust, Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB - 

  • Users

    Up to
    200 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

From the grandeur of the Main Auditorium to the intimate surrounding of the neighbouring rooms, Portsmouth Guildhall has a space to meet your needs. With its central location, the Guildhall also benefits from excellent transport links and accessibility, making it the ideal choice, whatever your event. Hire one of our ten rooms for your seminar, banquet, party, training, networking event or business function.

Whether you are planning a meeting, training event, conference, exhibition, reception or dinner; Portsmouth Guildhall offers the best in both corporate and private party packages. Any of these functions will be made more memorable set against the backdrop of the fascinating history and stories that surround Portsmouth Guildhall.

Over recent years the building has been transformed into one of Hampshire’s leading cultural platforms for the arts, providing a world class venue for private and commercial entertaining in the heart of the city.

Best known as the South of England’s prime live entertainment venue, Portsmouth Guildhall aims to become Hampshire’s main business hub offering a unique selection of conference halls and breakout spaces.

Featuring the largest acid-stained glass mural in the world, this exquisite space offers something a little different for your event.
Located on the first floor overlooking Guildhall Square, the Zodiac Gallery is perfect as a meeting, dining or break out space.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 200

Theatre

Theatre

up to 90

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 30

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 56

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    0:00 - 24:00

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Flipchart

Flipchart

Lectern

Lectern

Natural light

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Tea

Tea

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Other

Av & catering prices available

Space rules

Cancellation policy

Cancellation by Client Cancellations more than six months prior to the event will result in the loss of the full deposit. Cancellations between three to six months prior to the event will result in a 50% of total charge being due. Cancellations less than three months prior to the event will result in full charge being due.

Location

Reviews

  • Shantona Shetu

    April 2024

    I absolutely adore Portsmouth Guildhall for countless reasons. Not only is it a stunning architectural gem, exuding an aristocratic charm, but it's also a hub of vibrant activity. I've had the pleasure of attending various events within its grand walls, from job fairs to concerts, each experience leaving me in awe. Even during my university days, I found solace in sitting in front of this magnificent building, admiring its beauty. I wholeheartedly recommend Portsmouth Guildhall to anyone seeking an enriching and memorable experience.

  • Teodor Ivanov Zhelyazkov

    Invalid Date

    Great place for concerts, stand up comedy graduation ceremonies and other type of performances. The Lord Mayor offices are here as well as the City Council chamber. The Guildhall hosted the International Comic Con for first time in 2018 and they will do so again in 2019.

  • Tom Embling

    April 2024

    The stage lighting in this venue is amazing - I've never seen anywhere better, and I've been to lots of venues.

  • Maria

    Invalid Date

    We recently went for comic con. They usually have good events on and this was no exception. The best toilets are definitely in the basement. They have a few bars, a main stage and various other multipurpose rooms available. It's a beautiful building and an important Portsmouth location. Very accessible.

  • Georgie Martin

    March 2024

    Great venue for gigs. Plenty of helpful staff and a mix of standing and seated.

  • Stillapatmike

    March 2024

    Went to Al Murray here. The staff were friendly and nice. The bar they set up sold bottles not draught beer. There is a large car park approx ten minutes walk from the theatre through the old shopping centre.

  • Michael Billinge-Jones

    March 2024

    A quaint venue in Portsmouth. The building is a bit tired, but has plenty of character and charm. Seating was adequate as was the bar. Usual queues for toilets though. A good experience overall