Venue and Facility Hire
Looking for extra resource? Here's where you'll find info on venue hire, facilities hire and more - all available to arts, culture and heritage in Reading.
Got a space or facilities available to hire? Let us know and we'll add them to the list.
Venue hire
Community centres for hire - go to the RBC website
All RBC venues available for hire - go to the Reading Services Guide
RBC parks and outdoor spaces hire - email events@reading.gov.uk
Reading Arts Venue hire - see info on The Hexagon, South Street and The Concert Hall
Reading University event services and venues (Whiteknights, London Road, and Thames Valley Science Park campuses) - go to the Venue Reading website
Reading University Students Union (3Sixty, Mojos and more) - visit the RUSU website
Looking for an affordable, professional space for your classes, rehearsals, workshops, or private sessions? The dance studio at Refresh Health Reading, 87-89 Caversham Rd, Reading RG1 8AN is available for just £15 per hour.
Ideal for dance classes, fitness sessions, yoga, workshops, and rehearsals, with flexible booking options. Whether you're an instructor, coach, performer, or community group, it could be the perfect fit for your sessions. For enquiries, availability, or to arrange a viewing, please contact: contact@refresh-health.com
Berkshire Maestros Reading Music Centre (private meeting room hire with a variety of rooms to suit all sizes of event, from small meeting rooms to large conferences) - visit the Berkshire Maestros website
St Laurence Church (nave has a large capacity, seating up to 300 people or 350 people standing. The church also has a well-equipped kitchen and a smaller meeting room offering space for up to 10 people) - visit the St Laurence Church website
Reading Biscuit Factory - As well as a 3-screen cinema, café, bar and a community venue for the people of Reading, the venue is available to hire. It can be hired as a whole, but you can also get in touch to book a slot in one of the screens, the large upstairs foyer and bar space can be configured in a range of ways to suit any event, and there's also The Biscuit Tin, a private function room perfect for workshops, lessons, meetings and conferences - visit the Reading Biscuit Factory Website
Gloucester Road Studios is a multipurpose space (approx 30ftx40ft) in West Reading suiable for photshoots, theatre rehearsals, meetings, cookery demonstrations and much more. Has a fully-functioning kitchen as well as changing and toilet facilities. Prices are bespoke, based on your uniqure requirements - visit the Gloucester Road Studios website
Rehearsal and recording studios
Whitehouse Studios - go to their website
Pirate Studios - go to their website