Community space
Centrala
Unit 4 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 5RT
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Details last checked 28 days ago
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Minerva Works, the building housing Centrala, viewed from Fazeley Street (exterior only).
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- Hire price
- £150per half day
- Capacity
- 200130 seated · 200 standing
- Rooms
- 2bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- No kitchennot available
Hire from
£150per half day
- Ground Floor room hire, half day£150
- First Floor room hire, half day£200
- Ground Floor private party hire£240 /session
- Ground Floor room hire, full day£300 /day
- Capacity
- Up to 200
- Spaces
- 2 to book
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
Centrala is an independent arts centre and creative event space at Unit 4 Minerva Works in Digbeth, a short walk from Moor Street Station. Its ground and first floor spaces can be hired separately or together for workshops, meetings, seminars, exhibitions, private parties and performances. Published 2025 hire rates are + VAT; private parties also require a minimum bar spend. The ground floor is wheelchair accessible; the first floor is accessed by stairs only and the toilets are not wheelchair accessible. Public events must align with Centrala’s mission and values, and room capacities depend on setup.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNo
- Bar on siteYes
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageYes
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingConditional
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletNo
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedConditional
- Amplified music allowedConditional
- Late licence availableConditional
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiYes
- Projector or screenYes
Also features
- PA system, speakers and microphones
- Video projectors and screens
- Eight portable stage blocks
- 80 chairs; three rectangular, eight small square and five circular tables
- Stocked bar available for events during exhibitions
- Technical support and refreshments can be arranged for an additional fee
Good for
- Meetings
- Classes & courses
- Community events
- Exhibitions & fairs
- Concerts & performances
- Private parties
- Birthday parties
- Conferences
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Ground Floor
30 seated / 60 standing- Wheelchair accessible via the ground floor
Ground Floor room hire, half day
Standard
4 hours; + VAT; capacities subject to setup. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£150 per half day
Ground Floor room hire, full day
Standard
8 hours; + VAT; capacities subject to setup. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£300 per day
Ground Floor private party hire
Standard
5–11 pm; + VAT; minimum bar spend also required; capacities subject to setup. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£240 per session
Ground Floor Gallery daytime exhibition hire
Standard
Gallery/exhibition rate; Tue–Sat, 12–6 pm, late opening 6–8 pm; + VAT; confirm whether late opening is included. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£500 per day
First Floor
100 seated / 140 standingFirst Floor room hire, half day
Standard
4 hours; + VAT; capacities subject to setup. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£200 per half day
First Floor room hire, full day
Standard
8 hours; + VAT; capacities subject to setup. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£400 per day
First Floor private party hire
Standard
5–11 pm; + VAT; minimum bar spend also required; capacities subject to setup. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£400 per session
First Floor Gallery daytime exhibition hire
Standard
Gallery/exhibition rate; Tue–Sat, 12–6 pm, late opening 6–8 pm; + VAT; confirm whether late opening is included. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£1,000 per day
Venue hire rates
Both Floors combined room hire, half day
Standard
4 hours; + VAT; capacities subject to setup; combined floors rather than a separate room. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£350 per half day
Both Floors combined room hire, full day
Standard
8 hours; + VAT; capacities subject to setup; combined floors rather than a separate room. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£500 per day
Both Floors combined private party hire
Standard
5–11 pm; + VAT; minimum bar spend also required; capacities subject to setup; combined floors rather than a separate room. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£600 per session
Both Galleries combined daytime exhibition hire
Standard
Gallery/exhibition rate; Tue–Sat, 12–6 pm, late opening 6–8 pm; + VAT; confirm whether late opening is included; combined floors rather than a separate room. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£1,500 per day
Music gig or performance rate for unfunded groups/projects
Standard
Flat rate for unfunded groups/projects; + VAT; technical equipment included; public events must align with Centrala’s mission and values. Published in the official 2025 hire document, which remains linked on the venue site as of 17 October 2026.
Source: centrala-space.org.uk£50 per event
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Sources & checks
Last checked 17 October 2026
Information taken from centrala-space.org.uk, centrala-space.org.uk, www.tagvenue.com, commons.wikimedia.org, visitbirmingham.com, www.openstreetmap.org.
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Hire from
£150/half day