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Although Venue Cymru is a modern building, there is a long history of entertainment at this location. On the site now occupied by Venue Cymru’s Arena, stood a theatre opened in 1894 as the Victoria Palace.

It began life as a concert hall, with 1,150 seats, for Jules Riviere and his orchestra of 42 musicians. In 1894 Sir Charles and Lady Hallé gave a piano and violin recital here with his orchestra.

Previously known as the North Wales Theatre and the North Wales Conference Centre, the Venue underwent an £11 million expansion and refurbishment project in 2005. A new conference atrium and suite of meeting and conference rooms was built including a new 1,550 square metre Arena providing space for 1,800 seats theatre style. The total capacity of the conference centre rose dramatically to over 5,000 delegates. Another new extension was added providing a café bar, restaurant, office space and improved box office facilities.

Venue Cymru was officially opened on Monday January 15th 2007. Its opening marked the beginning of a new era for Entertainment, Conferencing and Events in Llandudno. Theatrical entertainments include drama, ballet, opera, ice shows, orchestral concerts, brass and military bands, musical comedy and pantomime.

Website: venuecymru.co.uk
Tel Box Office: 01492-872000

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