​RIBA North venue hire

RIBA North, our national architecture centre on the historic Liverpool waterfront, is a contemporary and striking building designed to inspire creativity and encourage the exchange of knowledge.

The venue’s iconic design puts it centre stage of a city which is recognised as a global destination for events, meetings, and live performance events. Visionary design and a commanding position on the waterfront makes it the perfect setting to inspire ideas, encourage creativity and collaboration, and bring brands to life to new audiences.

Our contemporary and flexible spaces can accommodate anything from meetings and conferences to product launches and parties, as well as longer-term hire opportunities for pop-ups and brand activations.

RIBA North steps corporate and private events up a level with incredible architecture and adaptive design and is backed by five-star service and the distinct, warm Liverpudlian welcome.

To find out more about our venue, please email ribanorthvenues@riba.org or telephone +44 (0)151 703 0107.

You can also download a copy of our venue brochure.

Building better events

A number of adaptive and flexible spaces set across two floors of our award-winning building are available for hire, all of which take inspiration from the minimal Bauhaus aesthetic. The spaces available for hire include:

• City Gallery: large, open-concept space featuring the digital city model and two large screens that can be used for video or streaming content
• Gallery One: our main exhibition space which can be made available out of hours for private receptions or exhibition tours. Our curated exhibitions remain in situ and can be incorporated into events
• Gallery Two: smaller, flexible space that can be used for boardroom meetings, lectures, exhibitions, or product launches for up to 70 delegates
• Winter Gardens: connecting RIBA North with the outside, our glass atrium guarantees a weather-proof, alfresco setting that is ideal for vehicle launches, fashion shows, and bigger events

Capacity for up to 300 people, depending on your requirements. Your catering will be tailored to suit your specific needs and preferences.

We’ve lots of opportunities onsite to create a memorable event experience. From RIBA Liverpool City Tours to exhibition guides and talks, there is much more to an event at RIBA North than just room hire.

Build your brand

Our standout design and location on the waterfront is a big draw for brands seeking temporary space for a brand activation.

Whether it’s launching a new car, a fashion show, or showcasing your heritage and brand story – we’ve spaces that pop, in a city founded on pop culture.

Attracting an annual footfall of more than 120k visitors a year, and with the latest annual figures of 55m visitors descending on Liverpool, we’ve worked with ITV, LCR Pride Foundation, Briggs Automotive Company, and Urban Splash to bring their brands to new audiences.

Built on collaboration, openness, and innovation; our activations have enabled our clients to create events that engage and build a powerful brand experience.

Venue hire summary

• spectacular location
• contemporary interior and facilities inspired by Bauhaus minimal aesthetic
• flexible creative spaces
• catering for meetings and conferences provided by in-house services
• licenced café and Tate Shop air conditioning, temperature, and humidity controls
• complimentary Wi-Fi
• video conferencing facilities
• technical support
• curatorial/exhibition service
• RIBA Liverpool City Tours
• exhibition guides and talks
• capacity for up to 300 people
• use of City Gallery, which features the digital city model

Accessibility:

• RIBA North is accessible to wheelchairs
• There is step free access to the main entrance and step free access to the first floor via a lift located at the rear of ground floor café
• Guide dogs are welcome

To find out more, please email ribanorthvenues@riba.org or telephone +44 (0)151 703 0107.

You can also download a copy of the RIBA North venue brochure.