In 1791 Birmingham was hailed as the first manufacturing town in the world - back then thousands of small workshops practiced a variety of highly skilled trades. This encouraged exceptional levels of creativity and innovation in the region that lasted into the final quarter of the 20th century. Did you know that the steam engine, possibly the most important invention in British history (kick starting the industrial revolution) was invented in Birmingham?

Today the city is an international commercial centre, the largest and most populous British city outside of London.
Easy to reach - smack bang in the middle of England - with an extensive list of venues catering to the MICE market, it’s hardly surprising to discover that Birmingham is fast becoming the number one choice for many companies when it comes to meetings, conferences and events.

The NEC Arena and the ICC are among the best known event spaces in the city, perfect if you need to accommodate thousands of delegates or visitors, but what about more exclusive requirements? Today we take a look at three fantastic venues that lend themselves perfectly to smaller numbers, offering state of the art corporate facilities along with unique settings, history, heritage, and culture …all just a short walk from Birmingham New Street Station, getting there couldn’t be easier!

The Birmingham Repertory Theatre presents a wide variety of work in its three auditoria on Centenary Square. The list of celebrities who have performed here over the last century ranges from John Gielgud and Laurence Olivier to Kenneth Branagh and Judi Dench. But it’s no longer just about spotlights and curtain calls. The Rep (as it’s more commonly known) offers a fantastic choice of meeting spaces, from auditoriums that can comfortably seat over 900 guests, to smaller suites where a whole host of conferencing and catering facilities can be arranged.

Combine your next meeting or conference with a fascinating behind the scenes tour of Britain’s longest-established producing theatre. Why not include a show and make your next corporate event memorable for all the right reasons.

Austin Court is a unique waterside venue in the heart of the city. Perfect for meetings, conferences and weddings. Full of historical character the beautifully restored listed building boasts many original features, as well as enjoying a canal-side location. Choose from one of their 16 versatile event spaces, and enjoy the latest technology, including HD video conferencing and complimentary high speed WiFi. Austin Court offers innovative AV technology, a state-of-the-art control room and widescreen display, along with a support technician on hand to make sure everything runs smoothly.
The majority of rooms have natural daylight and the Waterside Room (up to 150 guests) opens directly onto Birmingham's picturesque canal. Host a cutting-edge event in their tiered lecture theatre or chose one of the many other options available. They have a space for every occasion, from business meetings and large-scale events to networking drinks receptions.

Town Hall Birmingham is not a town hall in the traditional sense of the word. Unlike other town halls that serve as local council offices and government buildings the Town Hall Birmingham is a beautiful reproduction of an ancient Roman temple in the centre of the city. Not quite as old as the temple of Castor and Pollux in the roman forum that formed the blueprint for its design, the Grade 1 listed concert hall dates back to the 1830’s and has a history and legacy all of its own.

Charles Dickens gave public readings here, Mendelssohn's Elijah and Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius both received their premieres here and in more recent times Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones & Bob Dylan have all appeared here.
Following its £35million refurbishment in the 1990’s the interior has been restored to its original resplendent glory. The breathtaking main hall can provide a captivating back-drop for your next event.

Thanks to state of the art lighting and acoustics, it sounds as wonderful as it looks. Foyers and bar areas can be used for delegate registration, breakout spaces, networking and for buffet services.

For more details on any of the venues featured, or to check availability and rates please contact a member of our corporate events team on 0113 245 7745