Christmas Party Venue Leicester 2026 – Empire Banqueting Hall
Looking for the perfect Christmas party venue in Leicester for 2026? Empire Banqueting Hall sits just minutes from Leicester city centre and is the chosen venue for Moonlight & Mistletoe's award-winning Christmas party nights — combining historic grandeur with a breathtaking festive atmosphere.
This stunning Grade II-listed building hosts up to 400 guests per night across reserved tables, making it one of Leicester’s most distinctive event spaces. The venue is purpose-built for an intimate Christmas party atmosphere — large enough for full production entertainment, small enough that your team feels part of the show rather than lost in a crowd.
Why Choose Empire Banqueting Hall for Your Christmas Party in Leicester?
- Prime city centre location – Easy access from across Leicester and the surrounding East Midlands
- Stunning Grade II-listed architecture – Historic grandeur transformed into a magical Winter Carnival setting
- State-of-the-art facilities – Exceptional lighting, sound, and production quality
- Flexible capacity – Accommodates 250 to 400 guests for both shared and exclusive events
- Dedicated event support team – Professional staff ensuring your night runs seamlessly
- Fully themed atmosphere – Completely transformed for our Winter Carnival theme for Christmas 2026
Empire Banqueting Hall is located at Foundry Lane, Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3WU — with several car parks nearby including NCP Orchard Street and Garden Street. Hotels including The Belmont, Ramada Encore, and Premier Inn are all within easy reach for guests travelling from further afield.
If you're looking for a large-scale Leicester Christmas experience with 700+ guests per night, Athena is a great option. If you want a proper production Christmas party in a venue that genuinely delivers the wow factor, the Empire Banqueting Hall is one of Leicester's most striking event spaces, and Winter Carnival 2026 fills it with full production entertainment, a 3-course dinner, and an atmosphere that a modern arena simply can't replicate. Groups of 8 to 400 welcome, with every booking handled personally by a team you can actually speak to.
Book your Leicester Christmas party 2026 now and make this festive season one to remember.
Moonlight & Mistletoe also run shared Christmas party nights in Birmingham 2026 at the ICC, and Christmas party nights in Wolverhampton 2026 at the ICB.
