- No. of meeting rooms: 5
- Meeting room max capacity: 950
- No. of Bedrooms: N/A
- No. of car parking spaces: 120
- Nearest Motorway: M1
- Nearest Train station: Leicester Station
- Nearest Airport: East Midlands Airport
Originally designed in 1936 by Robert Arthur Bullivant as an Odeon Cinema, the venue represented one of the largest, most extravagant buildings within the region comprising of simply one screen seating over 3000 guests. It was then subdivided into 4 screens in the 60s and remained closed throughout much of the 90s. The building has now been restored to its former glory, and as Athena retains its original art deco splendour, along with its reputation for being the leading venue within the region.
As a landmark building situated within the cultural quarter of the city centre, Athena combines original features such as its exceptional acoustic insulation with state of the art technology, to provide an ideal venue for banquets, conferences, weddings, and social events. Centrally located within reach of all major road, rail and air networks, Athena boasts a capacity of over 1300 guests, making the facility amongst the largest in the Midlands. Friendly, experienced staff will work with you to ensure that all your requirements are met, making your event one to remember.
| Suite Name | Capacity (people) | Dimensions(m) | |||||||||
| Theatre | Classrm | Boardrm | Cabaret | Banquet | Ushape | Rec. | H | L | W | A | |
| Ground Floor Reception | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| A stunning reception, ideal for meeting and greeting your guests. A large bar and cloakroom facilities are available along with a plasma screen capable of displaying images of your event. | |||||||||||
| The City View Lounge | 75 | 40 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 10 | 10.4 | 104.00 |
| The City View Lounge can be used in conjunction with The Cinema Suite and The Gallery as a break-out room or can also be used as a suite for smaller events. | |||||||||||
| The Cinema Suite | 950 | 800 | – | 480 | 600 | – | – | – | 30 | 28.8 | 864.00 |
| The Cinema Suite is a tiered suite including a large stage, dance floor, large bar, an Ethos 1 Prologic Sound System, a 10m x 5m Cinema Screen capable of projecting an array of images, a fully equipped lighting rig and system, and wireless data connection facility throughout. | |||||||||||
| The Gallery | 450 | 300 | – | 240 | 400 | – | – | – | 22.8 | 22.1 | 503.88 |
| The Gallery over looks the stage and can be used in conjunction with The Cinema Suite, making it ideal for larger banquets, award ceremonies, presentations and dinner dances. | |||||||||||
| The Deco Lounge | 200 | 60 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 16.5 | 6.8 | 112.20 |
| A versatile suite, ideal for use in conjunction with The Cinema Suite and The Gallery as a break-out room or as a drinks reception. | |||||||||||
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