Welcome to Square One
Square One is a flexible event, conference and performance venue located within The Hub at Coventry University, in the heart of Coventry city centre.
Operated by the Students' Union, the venue welcomes bookings from student groups, university departments, charities, community organisations, businesses and external clients.
With professional technical facilities, flexible layouts and an experienced team on hand to deliver events, the space can host anything from conferences and presentations to live performances, awards ceremonies, networking events and private celebrations.
A venue built around your event
Featuring 330m² of floor space, professional sound and theatrical lighting, high-quality projection facilities, modular staging and dedicated green rooms, Square One combines flexibility with professional event infrastructure. From initial planning through to event delivery, we provide the facilities and support needed to bring your event to life.
Capacity guide
- Standing Reception: Up to 634 guests
- Theatre Style: Up to 282 guests
- Tiered Seating: Up to 182 guests
- Cabaret Style: Up to 140 guests
Alternative layouts may be available depending on the nature of your event. The team will be happy to discuss the most suitable configuration for your requirements
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Where to find us
Square One is located within The Hub at Coventry University, in the heart of the city centre. With excellent transport links and nearby parking, the venue is easily accessible for delegates, performers and guests travelling from across the region.
Address
Square One,
The Hub,
Coventry University,
Coventry,
CV1 5QT
By Bus
Pool Meadow Bus Station and Gosford Street are both within walking distance of the venue.
By Train
Coventry Railway Station is approximately a 15-minute walk from the venue.
By Car
Nearby parking is available at:
- Gosford Street Car Park (CV1 5DL)
- Cox Street Car Park (CV1 5GA)
We recommend checking parking availability and restrictions before travelling, particularly for larger events.
Want to know more?
Whether you're planning a conference, networking event, live performance, celebration, or something completely different, the Square One team can create a package tailored to your requirements.
To explore the venue, view facilities and learn more about how the team could support your event, visit the website.
If you're ready to start planning, you can contact the team directly.
Please include:
- Your preferred event date
- Type of event
- Expected number of guests
- Preferred room layout
- Any staging or technical requirements
- Catering or bar requirements
- Any other information
See Square One in action
Want to see how other organisations, businesses and groups have used the venue?
Follow Square One on Instagram to explore previous events, venue transformations, client case studies and the latest updates from the venue.
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