About The Venue
The bass hits you before you even reach the door at The Venue on University Road – we're Canterbury's largest nightclub and we've got the sound system to prove it. Our two floors can handle 1,200 people when everyone's on their feet, though we regularly transform the space for seated events too. Downstairs fits 800 standing or 250 seated, while upstairs works perfectly for 300 standing or 100 seated guests. We've hosted everything from drum and bass nights to corporate award ceremonies, and our setup adapts to whatever you throw at us. Each floor has its own fully licensed bar, built-in stage, and those lighting rigs that make every event feel like a proper show. The shots bar gets particularly busy during student nights, but corporate clients love it for adding that unexpected twist to their events. Our technical setup includes professional-grade sound systems on both levels, DJ booths ready to go, and green rooms for performers or VIP guests. The cloakroom handles coats for hundreds without breaking a sweat, and yes, we've got that photobooth everyone ends up queuing for after midnight. We keep the bars open until 2 AM with music running until 3 AM – perfect timing for those end-of-term celebrations or company Christmas parties that actually want to party. The University of Kent campus location means parking's sorted on-site, and we've made sure the whole building is accessible. From laser tag tournaments during freshers' week to vintage markets on Sunday afternoons, we've learned to flip this space into whatever Canterbury needs. Our team knows every corner of these two floors and can walk you through layout options that actually work for your numbers and your night.
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Event Spaces & Function Rooms
Upstairs · From 42 to 300 people
£504
Downstairs · From 120 to 800 people
£728
Full Venue · From 180 to 1100 people
£1,232
Amenities
Ticketing event possible
Cloakroom
Smoking area
Speakers
Air conditioning
DJ facilities
Free parking on premise
Wireless Internet Access
Whiteboards
Accessibility
Flipchart
Projector/TV/Screen
Menu
Food And DrinkPrice
Location
Opening hours
Monday:All Day
Tuesday:All Day
Wednesday:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday:All Day
Friday:All Day
Saturday:All Day
Sunday:All Day
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