Dance Shows, Competitions & Festivals at The Civic Hall

The Perfect Stage for Dance Events of Every Size

From local dance school showcases and national competitions to festivals, championships and theatre-style productions, The Civic Hall offers a versatile and professional venue designed to help your event shine.

We understand the unique requirements of dance events and work closely with organisers, teachers, performers and production teams to deliver a seamless experience from rehearsal to final performance. With flexible seating layouts, excellent audience capacity and a strong commitment to safeguarding and participant welfare, The Civic Hall is the ideal choice for your next dance event.

A performer in a pink kimono holding a red and white paper parasol, with two dancers in red and white kimonos and fans in the background, against a painted mountain backdrop.

Silhouette of a ballerina in an arabesque pose on pointe, arms raised, backlit by dramatic blue stage lighting with a flowing skirt.

Venue Capacity

Our flexible auditorium can be configured to suit a variety of dance performances, competitions and adjudicated events.

747 Seated Capacity – Ideal for performances, showcases and productions.
386 Capacity with Judges’ Tables – Perfect for dance competitions, championships and adjudicated events.
611 Arena-Style Seating – Creating an exciting atmosphere with excellent sightlines for spectators.

Our team can work with you to create the most suitable layout for your event, ensuring the best experience for performers, judges, and audiences alike.

What We Offer

Flexible Venue Layouts

Every dance event is unique. We can adapt the space to suit your competition format, performance requirements, staging needs, and audience expectations.

A ballroom dance couple mid-spin, the woman in a flowing red gown, with other competing couples visible blurred in the background.

Licensed Bar Facilities

Experienced Event Team

Technical Support

Competitive Hire Rates

Ticket Sales & Box Office Management

Let us take one more task off your to-do list. Our team can manage ticket sales on your behalf through our professional box office service, helping to reduce administration and streamline the customer experience.

From selling tickets in advance to assisting customers with enquiries, we can support the entire process, allowing organizers to focus on delivering a fantastic event rather than managing ticket logistics.

Benefits include:

Professional ticket sales service
Advance ticket purchasing for spectators
Customer support for ticket queries
Reduced administration for organisers
Simple and convenient booking experience for audiences

A smiling flamenco dancer in a red and black floral dress with a dramatic ruffled train, mid-spin on stage with other dancers in similar costumes behind her.

Long-exposure photo of a group of dancers on stage, their movements blurred into flowing streaks of colour under blue stage lighting.

Safeguarding & Participant Welfare

At The Civic Hall, safeguarding is a priority, particularly for events involving children and young performers.

Our team is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants, staff and visitors.

Our Welfare Facilities Include

Dedicated changing room facilities
Fully accessible venue and facilities
Experienced venue management team
Clear safeguarding procedures and event support
Designated first aider on-site throughout your event
Safe and well-maintained venue environment
Support for organisers in managing performer welfare requirement

We work alongside event organisers to ensure the appropriate safeguarding measures are in place, helping everyone enjoy a positive and secure experience.

Facilities & Accessibility

The Civic Hall offers a wide range of facilities designed to enhance both participant and audience experiences.

Venue Features

Free on-site parking
- 252 standard parking spaces
- 8 accessible parking spaces
Full disability access
Spacious changing rooms for performers
Flexible performance and competition space
Comfortable spectator seating
Accessible facilities throughout the venue

Why Choose The Civic Hall?

Whether you’re hosting a dance showcase, national championship, festival, school production or annual competition, The Civic Hall provides the space, flexibility and professional support needed to make your event a success.

Combining excellent seating capacities, experienced event management, strong safeguarding practices and participant-focused facilities, we are proud to help organisers create memorable experiences for dancers, audiences and judges alike.