Event Space Bookings
The Agora
The atrium in the FAB known as the Agora is the space on the ground floor. If you would like to host an event, an exhibition or a pop up stall you will need to book this space in advance.
You can check term time availability via the booking calendar: Booking CalendarLink opens in a new window.
If you wish to book this space for an event or exhibition during term time, please complete the Booking Request FormLink opens in a new window.
During the Easter and Summer holidays, the Agora is managed by Warwick Conferences.
Please be aware that the FAB is primarily a teaching building so any event held during the day will need to respect noise restrictions.
The Mezzanine
Just up the Elephant Steps from the Agora is the Mezzanine. This is a smaller area, located near the top entrances to Lecture Halls FAB0.03 and FAB0.08. If you wish to use this area, please fill out Booking Request FormLink opens in a new window.
Please be aware that the FAB is primarily a teaching building so any event held during the day will need to respect noise restrictions.
FAQs:
- What is the capacity of the Agora? The maximum capacity of any event within the Agora is 120 people. The foyer is a thoroughfare for the Faculty of Arts Building and it is important to ensure safe passage through the main revolving doors and adjacent fire exits. Your event may not exceed the maximum capacity and at busiest times, during terms 1 and 2, it may not be possible to accommodate an event during teaching hours.
- What is the capacity of the Mezzanine? The maximum capacity of any event within the Mezzanine is 30 people.
- When do I need to do a Risk Assessment? All events and exhibitions will require a risk assessment. Guidance and a master template for Risk Assessments that can be used for FAB Events can be found here:
- Are there any provisions for exhibitions within the FAB? We do not provide free exhibition boards. If your event requires exhibition boards the event organiser will need to order these via Warwick Conferences, please note there will be a cost associated with this. For larger exhibitions there are Faculty owned large wooden exhibition boards that may be available to use. Please note that there will be a cost associated with the setting up and taking down of the exhibition boards.
- We will be using electrical equipment during our event; is this okay? All electrical equipment must have proof of being PAT Tested within a year of the event, as per the University of Warwick’s Electrical Safety Policy.
- Can we get help setting up our event? Unfortunately, the Faculty Team cannot help set up your event and we do not provide an event management service. Event organisers will be responsible for the management of events and exhibitions. We only manage the booking of the space. If you require additional help in setting up and require furniture to be moved, please contact porters@warwick.ac.uk
- Additional cleaning?
Please ensure the space is left clean and tidy. Additional cleaning can be requested here campuscleaningadmin@warwick.ac.uk
During the Easter and Summer breaks, the Agora is bookable through Warwick Conferences hello-conferences@warwick.ac.uk Please see the 2024/2025/2026 timetable below, detailing when the Agora will be under each management.
Term/Break Name: |
Dates: |
Managed by: |
Autumn Term 2024 |
19th September 2024 – 7th December 2024 |
FAB Faculty Team |
Festive Break 2024 |
8th December 2024 – 5th January 2025 |
FAB Faculty Team |
Spring Term 2025 |
6th January 2025 – 15th March 2025 |
FAB Faculty Team |
Easter Break 2025 |
16th March 2025 – 21st April 2025 |
Warwick Conferences |
Summer Term 2025 |
22nd April 2025 – 18th June 2025 |
FAB Faculty Team |
Summer Break 2025 |
19th June 2025 – 24th September 2025 |
Warwick Conferences |
Autumn Term 2025 |
25th September 2025 – 13th December 2025 |
FAB Faculty Team |
Festive Break 2025 |
14th December 2025 – 11th January 2026 |
FAB Faculty Team |
Spring Term 2026 |
12th January 2026 – 21st March 2026 |
FAB Faculty Team |
Easter Break 2026 |
22nd March 2026 – 26th April 2026 |
Warwick Conferences |
Summer Term 2026 |
27th April 2026 – 4th July 2026 |
FAB Faculty Team |
Summer Break 2026 |
5th July 2026 – 23rd September 2026 |
Warwick Conferences |