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Arnolfini - est 1961

Arnolfini is an exceptionally stylish and modern space for both personal and corporate events. A vibrant atmosphere stems from the world-class programme of contemporary arts, celebrated arts bookshop and a café bar (with both indoor and outdoor spaces). The building is also home to students at the School of Arts, UWE Bristol.

Theatre space at Arnolfini. Image by Lisa Whiting Photography for Arnolfini, all rights reserved.

Private events can be held in Arnolfini’s 200-seat theatre. A dramatic, black box space with an excellent acoustic, it can be adapted to suit a wide range of events and presentations. The room has very high-specification audio visual facilities, a large screen to the front, and raked seating that can be rolled back to form a large, flat floor area. Private hire packages include the assistance of a fully-qualified AV technician to tailor the space to your needs.

Theatre space at Arnolfini. Image by Lisa Whiting Photography for Arnolfini, all rights reserved.


The spacious foyer areas and galleries are also available for evening receptions. We would be pleased to talk about how they might work with you to create bespoke events with a backdrop of some of the country’s leading contemporary art exhibitions.

Contact us on venue.hire@arnolfini.org.uk to discuss your event.