Right in the heart of the town centre, we offer versatile spaces for everything from corporate meetings and community gatherings to weddings and shows. With our iconic Eldon Street entrance now reopened, you’ll experience a mix of heritage and modern facilities. We’re also easy to reach, with great transport links and parking just a five-minute walk away.
Explore our spaces and see how we can help make your event unforgettable.
Our Theatre is the perfect space for live events and performances. With stunning Victorian features, it offers flexible raked seating for up to 334 guests, plus dressing rooms and industry-standard lighting and sound.
We tailor pricing to suit your event, with options for Technical Support, Front of House, and Box Office services to ensure everything runs smoothly. Harvey’s Bar can also be open for your event, offering a great selection of drinks.
An intimate, powerful and versatile venue with the same technical sophistication as our main theatre. Ideally suited for small scale events, performances of up to 50 people, and pre-production rehearsals. It includes storage and quick-change area, with chairs and a projector available.
Ideal for meetings, training workshops and community groups, our Mechanics Space is an affordable option for up to 30 people. It can be adapted for multiple uses and layouts and includes TV screens and flip charts.
The original home of Barnsley’s School of Art, this bright, open space is flooded with natural light and boasts a vaulted ceiling and beautiful period features. With room for up to 60 people, the Old Art School is perfect for classes, workshops, away days or creative activities.
Situated on the ground floor with easy access via our Hanson Street entrance, The Hanson room is a popular choice for parties and celebrations for up to 45 guests. It can also be used for workshops or rehearsals and is the regular meeting place for our resident Cross the Sky Theatre group.
Whether it’s a drinks reception, awards ceremony, or a large birthday party, we’re the ideal venue for your special events.
Our Gallery provides a dynamic backdrop for cocktail parties, with exclusive after-hours access to exhibitions for a unique experience. Harvey’s Bar is available to keep your guests refreshed with a great selection of drinks.
For a bright, airy space, The Panorama overlooks Mandela Gardens and accommodates up to 100 guests in various formats. Our largest space, the Theatre, seats up to 250 guests at round tables and offers competitive food and drink packages. Harvey’s Bar can also serve your event, making sure your guests enjoy every moment.
We offer a range of rooms for hire, perfect for everything from one-off meetings to regular classes, workshops, and training sessions.
The Mechanics Space is great for meetings, while the Hanson Room works well for workshops, creative sessions, or smaller celebrations. The Old Art School, with its light and airy feel, is ideal for creative activities and classes. Our Studio Theatre is flexible for rehearsals, workshops, and dance sessions, accommodating a variety of artistic needs.
We provide TVs for presentations, flipcharts, internet access, and optional refreshment packages. Harvey’s Bar can also serve drinks, adding a special touch to your event.
We offer preferential rates for long-term bookings, with day and hourly options. Our larger spaces are perfect for conferences and networking events, and we can help you combine spaces that suit your needs. Let’s make your next event a success.
Here you can submit a request for venue hire. We respond as quickly as we can, usually within 1-3 business days.
Mon – Sat: 10am – 4pm
The Box Office will remain open prior to all performances and up to 30 minutes after it starts.
Tues – Sat: 10am – 4pm
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