Portsmouth Guildhall

Portsmouth Guildhall is a historic city-centre venue offering spaces for conferences, meetings, weddings and private celebrations. Organisers can choose from a range of rooms and suites, from smaller meeting spaces to the Main Auditorium, which can accommodate up to 2,000 people. The venue also has flexible spaces for exhibitions, seminars, training, dinners, parties, award ceremonies and proms.

For business events, the Guildhall provides room hire, technical support and in-house catering. Its conferencing team can help organisers select a suitable room and plan the practical details, while smaller meeting rooms can also be booked for groups of up to 40. The central location is close to Portsmouth & Southsea station, with several car parks nearby.

The Guildhall also welcomes weddings and other personal occasions, including Asian weddings, birthdays, Christmas parties, proms and wakes. Wedding options include dedicated ceremony rooms, reception spaces and packages, with rooms suited to different parts of the day. Larger celebrations can use the Main Auditorium and adjoining spaces. On-site food is prepared by the venue’s catering team, and organisers can discuss menus, drinks and event arrangements with the occasions team.

With distinctive historic interiors alongside contemporary event rooms, Portsmouth Guildhall offers a choice of settings for both intimate gatherings and large-scale occasions. Its event staff provide support from the initial enquiry through to the event itself, helping organisers coordinate the venue, catering and technical requirements.