Octagon Centre
Multi-purpose venue at the University of Sheffield, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Octagon Centre, built in 1983, is a multi-purpose conference centre and music venue at the University of Sheffield, England. Situated in the Western Bank campus, it is joined by a skyway to University House and comprises an eight-sided auditorium with a capacity of 1,500 (1,000 seated), offices, meeting rooms, and a lounge with bar and patio.
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Octagon Centre | |
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Address | University of Sheffield, Octagon Centre, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TQ. |
Location | Sheffield |
Coordinates | 53.3807°N 1.4887°W / 53.3807; -1.4887 |
Owner | University of Sheffield |
Opened | 1983 |
Construction cost | £1.75 m |
Theatre seating | 1,600 |
Enclosed space | |
• Exhibit hall floor | 870 m2 |
• Breakout/meeting | 5 rooms |
Website | |
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The Octagon is used for a variety of purposes, including examinations, lectures, graduation ceremonies, conferences, music concerts and club nights.