The Borough's premier building hosts all the main events in the Civic year including the 'Mayor Making' Ceremonial, when the new Mayor is installed, the Mayor's 'At Home' and Mayor's Ball.

Annual Festivals include 'The Lancashire Food Festival', 'Clog & Folk Festival' and 'The Beer Festival'.

The Town Hall is also a popular entertainment venue with well established regular Line Dances and Sequence Dances adding up to an eclectic mix of entertainment.

The venue is available to hire by businesses, charity groups, voluntary groups and private individuals for a variety of uses. Rooms can be booked either individually or in any combination to suit

ADDRESS : Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA

CAPACITIES & USES :
THE BALLROOM :
400 Theatre style for Concerts, Seminars
180 Dinner Dances (large circular tables & dance floor)
200 Dances (small casual tables & dance floor)
200 Fashion Show (2 catwalk sizes: 28' x 12' or 28' x 8')
Wedding Receptions: Up to 240 depending on layout style

THE SUPPER ROOM :
Can be used in conjunction with the Ballroom for larger events or on its own
60 Theatre style for lectures, meetings, seminars & training
50 Café style for a more casual layout suitable for informal meetings and fundraising activities
30 Boardroom layout for meetings, seminars & training.

THE CONFERENCE ROOM :
40 Theatre style for lectures, meetings, seminars & training
24 Café style for a more casual layout suitable for informal meetings and fundraising activities
22 Boardroom layout for meetings, seminars & training.

THE COUNCIL CHAMBER :
60 The fixed seating is set with a long top table facing tables & chairs in a semi-circular arrangement.