Large Capacity Venues

Boasting more than 3,000 hotel bedrooms, hosting large-scale events has made Southampton a firm favourite for some of the UK’s largest shows and conferences. You’ll find the major brands – Accor, Best Western, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Leonardo and Moxy well represented, but there’s plenty of scope for hosting delegates in imaginative, large-capacity settings too.

The Mayflower Theatre can accommodate 2,300 delegates theatre-style, just steps from the main train station, or for a spectacular setting, host your event at the south coast’s premier cricket destination, Utilita Bowl, with theatre-style capacity for 250, offers unrivalled facilities, luxurious suites and bespoke catering while the Kings Conference Centre has space for up to 1300, making it an ideal venue for larger events – check out the broad choice of options.