Brighton Centre
Brighton
East Sussex, Brighton, BN1 2GR
Experience the Southeast’s Premier Conference Destination
Welcome to the largest conference centre in the South-East outside London, and the UK’s first purpose-built venue for conferences. With over 40 years of expertise hosting high-profile events, our dedicated team delivers seamless experiences that inspire and impress.
We offer exclusive hire as standard either in our main venue, The Wing or both, giving you complete flexibility to design a truly bespoke event. Our versatile, light-filled and sea-facing spaces create an unforgettable backdrop for conferences, exhibitions, and social events from 400-4500.
Located in vibrant Brighton, one of England’s most accessible and compact cities, we’re just one hour from London and minutes from Gatwick Airport. Nestled between the South Downs and the sea, Brighton combines business with pleasure: fantastic food, independent shopping, and iconic attractions all await your delegates!
Capacities & Spaces
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Main auditorium for up to 4500 delegates (theatre style).
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Approximately 5,000 m² of exhibition space.
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23 syndicate/meeting rooms for breakout sessions, workshops, or smaller meetings.
Meeting & Event Facilities
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Large auditoria suitable for plenary sessions.
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Multiple flexible meeting rooms with various layouts.
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Spacious foyers for exhibitions, registration, and networking.
Technical & AV
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Comprehensive in-house AV support.
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Fixed and portable microphones and PA systems.
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Wireless internet/delegate WiFi.
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Some spaces include 3-phase power.
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Rooms available with black-out capabilities for presentations.
Catering & Hospitality
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On-site catering and bar services.
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Banqueting options for a variety of event formats.
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Special-diet menus available.
Accessibility
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Fully wheelchair accessible throughout.
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Accessible lifts to all levels.
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Induction loop system available.
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Ground-floor meeting rooms available.
Comfort & Environment
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Air-conditioning across event spaces.
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Some rooms with natural daylight.
Location & Access
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Prime seafront location in central Brighton.
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50 minutes by train from central London.
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Over 7,500 parking spaces available in nearby car parks.
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Around 10,000 hotel bedspaces within a short walk.
Room Information
Travel Information
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Trusted by organisations across the UK
PharmaBrands
Specialised Industry Conferences
PharmaBrands host events in the UK, Europe and USA, providing world-class education, support, inspiration and experiences. Finding the right venue in each country is a vital factor and Function Fixers is proud to be their chosen venue-finding partner.
Deaf Sports Personality of the Year
Awards ceremony and dinner
We are very proud to have worked with Ric at DSPY for a number of years. DSPY is a very special awards night, celebrating the achievements of deaf athletes.
Mars Food
European conference, 145 delegates
When Mars Food needed a two day, two night venue for 145 delegates, with breakout meeting space and two evening events, we recommended De Vere Wokefield Park for its exceptional onsite facilities and proximity to both Heathrow and Gatwick.
Aquatics GB
Annual away day and awards, Glasgow
For their annual away day and awards celebrating the season's successes, Aquatics GB needed a Glasgow venue for 110 delegates by day and 250 at the awards dinner, with affordable accessible accommodation. We secured the Glasgow Marriott, with further budget accommodation at the nearby Ibis Budget Glasgow.
Tamarindo
Renewable energy PR agency
Tamarindo provides insight, connections and communications for renewable energy and climate businesses worldwide. They regularly turn to Function Fixers to source venues for their UK and European events.
Fellowship for British Hairdressing
Barry Stephens, Chief Executive Officer
Function Fixers has become a trusted venue partner for the Fellowship, taking the time to understand our brief, our organisation and the experience we want for our members and guests. Their attention to detail and value for money have supported the successful delivery of a number of Fellowship events, including our flagship Luncheon and Awards.
NHS
Training
Function Fixers helps various departments to find venues for training events across the UK
Greenpeace
A global campaigning network
Function Fixers is a trusted partner of Greenpeace, working to find venues some of our UK events. They have a unique empathy and always manage to find us venues that perfectly fit our briefs.