This award-winning versatile venue in the heart of Leicester is a blank canvas space suitable for private and corporate applications large and small, such as gala dinners, awards ceremonies, conferences, exhibitions and more. Athena boasts a flexible and experienced team who will be on hand to assist in all aspects of your event, such as securing suppliers and providing technical assistance, so you can trust that you'll be in good hands. Boasting art deco architecture, the grand spaces inside offer a one-of-a-kind experience for guests numbering anywhere between 30 to 1,000. So, whether you're hosting an intimate drinks reception or organising a concert, Athena can accommodate your needs.
The largest space within Athena is the Cinema Suite, a grand hall that can seat up to 1,000 guests. With tiered seating, a lighting rig, state of the art sound system and stage, this is ideal for conferences, shows and presentations. On the top floor, you'll find the Gallery, another tiered space suited to slightly smaller events of up to 300 guests. Benefitting from a bar, two ten-foot wide projectors and exciting lighting capacities, this is perfect for award ceremonies, dinner dances and more.
Adjacent to the Cinema Suite, the Deco Lounge makes an ideal reception space or breakout room. Alternatively, hire this space exclusively for a drinks reception and enjoy your own private dual aspect bar, making use of the plasma screen for displaying images and videos. Those after stellar views might be interested in the City View Lounge which looks out over the city centre and is suited to more intimate events like private dinners of up to 40 guests.
There are fully inclusive packages available for all types of events, ensuring all details are taken care of from drinks and bar staff to entertainment and music. Catering is provided in-house by the team of talented chefs who will be happy to supply delicate canapes, a large buffet or decadent seated dinner depending on your event.