Gulbenkian Arts Centre
Canterbury
Arts, theatre or museumAbout the venue
The Gulbenkian is the arts centre on the University of Kent campus in Canterbury, with a theatre, a cinema and a café bar that can all be hired for conferences, presentations, award ceremonies and screenings.
The theatre seats 340, with up to three wheelchair spaces, good sightlines from every seat and modern production facilities. The cinema has 300 seats, including three wheelchair spaces, which suits keynote talks, launches and private screenings. The café bar is a flexible space that can be set up for receptions, dinners and networking.
An in-house catering team can provide full dinners, buffets, hot meals and drinks receptions. There is Wi-Fi throughout, a computerised ticketing service for public events, and the building is fully accessible. Parking is available on the campus, and the university has good road and rail links. Past hirers include East Kent NHS, the BBC, local colleges and TEDx. Prices are not published, so contact the venue hire team for a quote.
Rooms and capacity
Theatre
- Notes
- Seated; up to 3 wheelchair spaces
Cinema
- Notes
- Seated; 3 wheelchair spaces
Capacities are the maximum for each layout. Check numbers with the venue when you enquire.
Prices
Prices on request
Check VAT and availability when you enquire.
Location and travel
University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NBCanterbury
Frequently asked questions
How many people can Gulbenkian Arts Centre hold?
Up to 340 in the Theatre (seated). The Cinema takes up to 300 (seated).
How much does it cost to hire Gulbenkian Arts Centre?
Prices are not published. Contact the venue for a quote.
Where is Gulbenkian Arts Centre?
University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NB.
How do I book Gulbenkian Arts Centre?
Use the enquiry details on the venue's website.
Location
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