Gala Durham

Gala Durham, also known as Durham Gala Theatre, is a prominent multi-purpose performing arts, cinema and events venue located at Millennium Place in the centre of Durham. The venue combines a main theatre auditorium, Studio, two cinema screens, café/bar facilities and professional technical infrastructure, making it suitable for both entertainment and a range of private and corporate events. The Main Auditorium is the venue's principal event space, with approximately 512 seats in its standard configuration. It can also be converted into a larger flat-floor concert/event space with a documented capacity of up to 1,001 people, making it suitable for large conferences, presentations, awards ceremonies, concerts and other major gatherings. In addition to the main auditorium, Gala Durham has a 100-seat Studio that provides a more intimate and flexible environment for performances, meetings, workshops and smaller events. The venue also has two cinema screens, accommodating approximately 136 and 83 people, which can be used for screenings, presentations and other specialist events. Gala Durham is particularly suitable for organisations looking for a central city-centre venue with professional theatre and audiovisual facilities rather than a traditional hotel conference environment. The venue specifically offers hire for business conferences, awards ceremonies, presentations, performances, community events and private functions. The venue benefits from professional sound, lighting, projection and staging facilities, as well as accessibility provisions including lifts, accessible toilets and wheelchair spaces. Catering is available through the venue's café/bar facilities, while parking is available at nearby city-centre car parks.