The Garage is one of Norwich’s leading performing arts venues offering a range of activities for people of all ages but with a particular focus on young people.
Our great facilities are here to hire too! High spec, comfortable, flexible and city central, we’ve a range of rooms, studios and a theatre space that can deliver a friendly, quality venue for your event, project or class.
Our fully accessible, air-conditioned spaces can be used individually or in tandem depending on your requirements and the size of your event. We also offer in-house event management experience, excellent equipment and support promoting your event.
We are a charity. By deciding to hire our facilities and skills, you’re helping support other activities here at The Garage. We’ll be able to continue to provide excellent, exciting and educational activities for young people, from all areas of the community, regardless of their circumstances.
Have a look below to find out more about how to hire our facilities.
For further information, or to hire facilities at The Garage:
Call 01603 283382 or email info@thegarage.org.uk
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FLEXIBLE STUDIOS FOR ALL KINDS OF EVENTS
The Garage houses no less than five professional studio spaces – some of the finest and most flexible in Norwich. Light and airy, our studios offer invigorating spaces for a range of activities not just dance!
Equipped with a range of audio/visual equipment, our studios regularly host meetings, small conferences, exhibitions and workshops.
Whatever event you’ve got planned, we can offer flexible, invigorating venues for your event.
OUR STUDIOS OFFER:
- Professional air-conditioned studio rooms for up to 50 delegates/participants
- Furniture and equipment* set-up to your requirements
- Flipchart with paper and pens*
- Wi-Fi connection
- Comprehensive integrated audio capability
- Un-carpeted studio spaces. Some with sprung floors and high ceilings, mirrored walls and ballet barres
*additional charges apply
For further information, or to hire facilities at The Garage, call 01603 283382 or email info@thegarage.org.uk
INTIMATE AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
The Garage is home to one of the city’s most flexible and intimate theatre and presentation spaces.
Our theatre auditorium can be arranged in a flat floor, cabaret or raked theatre styles accommodating up to 113 for performance, conference, lectures, presentations and spoken word events.
OUR THEATRE OFFERS:
- Fully equipped and air-conditioned theatre
- Raked seating, flat floor or cabaret style configurations for up to 113
- Stage and lectern* for delivery of keynote speeches
- Full sound and light and professional presentation facilities including AV
- Dedicated technical and event management support*
- Flexible stage configurations
- Professional dressing rooms
*additional charges apply
For further information, or to hire facilities at The Garage, call 01603 283382 or email info@thegarage.org.uk

Competitive Rates
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 9pm
Saturday, 9am – 1pm (varies week to week, call to discuss)
Studios:
Studio 1 – £36.25 per hour (+VAT)
Studios 2 & 4 – £35 per hour (+VAT)
Studios 3 & 5 – £37.50 per hour (+VAT)
Theatre:
All day, approx 11 hours – £1k / £1.2k with VAT
Lunch time to close, approx 9.5 hours – £800 / £960 with VAT
5pm to close, approx 4.5 hrs – £400 / 480 with VAT
SHORT NOTICE HIRE:
Our great Short Notice Hire rate offers discounted rates to anyone: Studios are just £15 p/h when booked 48 hours or less in advance of the hire date and for rehearsal purposes only. The £15 hire does not apply for workshops participants pay to attend (subject to availability, terms and conditions apply).
Prices shown are per room per hour, Monday to Saturday, excluding VAT + PRS.
SUNDAYS:
Rates available on application. Please contact us on info@thegarage.org.uk for further details.
We also offer a variety of other bespoke services from equipment hire and catering to technical support and event management. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

PARTIES AT THE GARAGE
Enjoy your special day at The Garage! Our parties are led by professional tutors in our high-quality studios, from kids birthday parties to hen and stag dos, we’ve got you!
At The Garage, our team of professional tutors can offer you the perfect party package, making it a day to remember! Our Arty Party package includes:
- 1 hour in a professional dance studio with a professional tutor – 15-minute showing to family and friends
- Birthday person chooses song and dance style
- A Garage T-Shirt for the birthday person
- Party bags which include: A Garage sweatband, sweets, a Garage frisbee and a free class taster coupon
- Bottles of water
- Invitations and certificates for all party goers
- £35 to hire our café to have food in – please note, you must provide your own catering
Party package for 10 guests (inc. birthday person): £175
Additional guests: £4 per head
Enquiries & bookings: info@thegarage.org.uk | 01603 283382

Experience a hen or stag party like no other! Grab your mates, pull on your dancing shoes and let our dance professionals take you through the moves. Our Hen/Stag Party package includes:
- 1 hour in a professional dance studio with a professional tutor – 15-minute showing to family and friends
- Hen/Stag chooses song and dance style
- A Garage hoody for Hen/Stag or glass of wine each – an extra £20
- Bottle of water and sweatband for each guest
Party package for 10 (inc. Hen/Stag): £200
Additional guests: £4 per head
Party package for 10 (inc. Hen/Stag): £220 inc. a glass of wine each or a Garage hoody for Hen/Stag
Additional guests: £5 per head with a glass of wine | £4 per head without a glass of wine
Enquiries & bookings: info@thegarage.org.uk | 01603 283382

Looking for that unusual celebration with friends and family, or seeking a team-building day with a difference? Got an idea, but don’t know where to take it? Talk to our creative team to bring it to life. We do all the hard work – you have all the fun!
For further information, contact us.