Burnley Mechanics, home of the prestigious Burnley National Blues Festival, is a modern multi purpose venue equipped with retractable / removable seating and excellent lighting and sound facilities. Our fully trained and experienced Technical Team are able to provide full technical support from small-scale meetings to major auditorium events.

Two fully equipped bars offer the perfect social base to compliment and support the wide range of professional and amateur entertainment on offer throughout the year.

• Lift available from car park level
• Wheelchair access to all floors, performance areas, dressing rooms and shower
• Ground floor load-in via lift
• Five well equipped, air conditioned dressing rooms, one with wheelchair access
• Backstage toilets and showers
• 32ft x 24ft stage (see technical information for more details)
• Fully experienced technicians and front of house staff
• Excellent lighting and sound facilities

Main Auditorium

Capacity – 495 seated/600 standing/Cabaret 300.

Theatre in the round

Tudor Room

Capacity 100.

Situated on the top floor of the building. (Lift Access)

Suitable for small-scale performances, meetings, presentations and seminars.

Stage Door Bar