Performance Spaces

Host your event at The Met

Derby Hall

Derby Hall is our main event space on the first floor. It’s ideal for gigs, theatre shows, dance performances, conferences and awards ceremonies.

This space includes technical support, front-of-house and box office staffing. Additional equipment, such as a projector or screen, is available on request. We also offer a range of marketing support options.

Layout options:

Standing: Up to 400 people
Derby Hall standing layout
Seated: Up to 273 people
Derby Hall seated layout
Music Hall: Half seated (up to 145), half standing (up to 150)
Derby Hall music hall layout
For more information on booking Derby Hall, please contact:
📧 hires@themet.org.uk

The Box

The Box is our smaller, flexible studio ‘black box’ space on the ground floor. It’s ideal for intimate shows, acoustic gigs, studio theatre, and film screenings.

The cost to hire The Box is £350 + VAT, based on a 4pm get-in and 11pm curfew. This includes technical, front-of-house, and box office staffing. Additional requirements, such as a projector or screen, are available at an additional charge.

Layout options:

Standing: Up to 120 people (solo/acoustic) or 100 people (full band/set-up)
The Box standing layout
Seated: Up to 80 people
The Box seated layout
We also offer professional live sound recording for most gig hires.
For more information on booking The Box, please contact:
📧 hires@themet.org.uk