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Burnley Mechanics Private Hire Information

Conferences – Events – Celebrations – Exhibitions – Seminars - Meetings

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Burnley Mechanics, home of the prestigious Burnley National Blues Festival, is a modern multi purpose venue equipped with retractable / removable seating and excellent lighting and sound facilities. Our fully trained and experienced Technical Team are able to provide full technical support from small-scale meetings to major auditorium events.

Two fully equipped bars offer the perfect social base to compliment and support the wide range of professional and amateur entertainment on offer throughout the year. 

Main Auditorium

Capacity – 495 seated/600 standing/Cabaret 300.

Seating at the Mechanics

 

Tudor Room

Capacity 100. Situated on the top floor of the building. (Lift Access)

Suitable for small-scale performances, meetings, presentations and seminars.

bar

Technical details:

  • Lift available from car park level
  • Wheelchair access to all floors, performance areas, dressing rooms and shower
  • Ground floor load-in via lift
  • Five well equipped, air conditioned dressing rooms, one with wheelchair access
  • Backstage toilets and showers
  • 32ft x 24ft stage (see technical information for more details)
  • Fully experienced technicians and front of house staff
  • Excellent lighting and sound facilities

 

lobby

mix desk

Please see online technical booking form for detailed information on the above.

 

Fill out the online technical booking form

or

Download technical booking form

For more information contact Theatre Manager, Kirk Worley on 01282 664411  - Email kworley@burnley.gov.uk