The Carnegie was built in 1968, and over 50 years later it remains the last venue for hire in Thetford Town Centre. It’s size and range of facilities makes it a versatile venue that’s capable of playing host to a diverse range of events and activities. Including theatre productions, wedding receptions, conferences, parties, fairs and more!

The Carnegie consists of two rooms; The Main Auditorium, and The Meeting Room. Both serve different purposes to suit your needs.

The Main Auditorium

The Main Auditorium fits up to 300 attendees seated, making it the largest venue in Thetford Town centre. The Main Auditorium facilities include:

• Complete stage setup, with curtains and extensive backstage area
• HD Projector and screen, that projects towards the stage
• Built-in sound system
• Stage lighting, along with a programmable lighting deck
• Multiple backstage changing rooms
• On-site Bar facilities, opened and fully staffed at no extra cost
• Retractable theatre style seating
• Kitchen facilities
• Electronically controlled heating/air-conditioning
• Furniture arranged to match your requirements upon request

The Meeting Room

The Meeting Room is a small, private room. Ideal for meetings and small gatherings. The Meeting Rooms facilities include:

• Projector and screen
• Kitchen facilities, directly attached to the room
• Electronically controlled heating/air-conditioning

Our booking system defaults to the Main Auditorium, but if you’re interested in using the Meeting Room specifically, please contact us to we can have this arranged for you.