About Us

Assembly RoomsTamworth Assembly Rooms was first proposed in 1887 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria and it was opened in 1889. Since then the theatre has continuously entertained the people of Tamworth and beyond, but significant refurbishment was needed to ensure it could survive for another 130 years. You can read more about the building's history here.

A recent £5million refurbishment project brought the venue into the 21st century, while lovingly enhancing and restoring the historic features which make it such a special building.

This has included a complete change of the internal layout, apart from the main auditorium, to create an impressive, versatile building with more space that can be used for a variety of purposes.

Extensions to the side and rear have created a new multi-use space with a bar, a café, a green room space and extended and improved back stage facilities. The building has also been modernised throughout with upgraded acoustics, heating and lighting, improved disabled access and more toilet facilities.

The venue now also offers exceptional conference and event facilities that can be hired out for both commercial and community use.

It is also the new home to an extended Tamworth Information Centre.

Mission Statement

"The Arts and Events Service will develop a range of quality arts and events activities accessible to all. It will place local residents, businesses, groups and artists at the heart of its activities."

Our Mission Statement is underlined by the following objectives:

  • To provide access to high quality arts and events provision
  • To develop a sustainable and thriving centre for the arts in Tamworth
  • To support the creative industries in Tamworth to thrive
  • To increase the profile of arts activities in the area
  • To have a positive impact on the local economy, regeneration and improving the local environment
  • To promote, support and encourage arts and events to flourish in the communities and environments in which we work
  • To provide an environment of honesty, accountability and openness in everything we do