Venue Hire
The Royal Irish Academy of Music, located in the heart of Dublin on historic Westland Row, is Ireland’s newest music campus with state-of-the-art facilities to host performances and events of all sizes. From rooms for small ensembles to large spaces for orchestra and opera rehearsal, performances and corporate events, there is space for you at RIAM.
Our professional facilities and events team will support you throughout your event, from planning through to implementation, ensuring the highest standards for your guests and attendees.
Get in touch today at venue@riam.ie to enquire about hiring a space for your event at the RIAM.
SPACES
Vernon Studio
The Vernon Studio (up to 120 seats) is a flexible space that can be configured for full symphonic orchestral rehearsal, more intimate concerts and recitals, and is large enough to map out any Dublin stage on the floor for opera and musical rehearsals.
RIAM’s full-suite box office service can be hired for public events.
Dimensions H x W x L: 4m x 11.5m x 12.5m
Facilities: Wifi / Music Stands / Seating / Grand Piano / Projector & Screen / Timpani / Orchestra Equipment / Book Office System
Ideal for: Receptions, Performances, Workshops, Seminar, Lectures, Dinners, Opera, Orchestra Rehearsals, Recordings, Launches
Rental Costs (Times 10:00 - 1:00 pm / 2:00 - 5:00 pm / 6:00 - 9:00 pm)
- 3hr Rental 1 Session - €400
- 6hr Rental 2 Session - €700
- 9hr Rental 3 session - €1,000
Organ Room
The first-floor Organ Room is situated in the Georgian building and is RIAM's traditional home of student and faculty performances. Featuring two side-by-side grand pianos, a pipe organ, and an audience capacity of 60, the RIAM Organ Room delivers excellent acoustics in beautiful decorative surroundings.
Dimensions H x W x L: 4.6m x 5.8m x 13.9m
Facilities: WIFI / Music Stands / Seating / 2 x Grand Pianos / Projector & Screen / Pip Organ
Ideal for: Receptions, Performances, Rehearsals, Practice Room, Workshops, Seminars, Conferences, Launches
Rental Costs (Times 10:00 - 1:00 pm / 2:00 - 5:00 pm / 6:00 - 9:00 pm)
- 3hr Rental 1 Session - €250
- 6hr Rental 2 Session - €500
- 9hr Rental 3 session - €750
Lecture Theatre
The ground floor Lecture Theatre seats up to 53 attendees and features fixed projections facilities, fast WIFI and a grand piano.
Dimensions H x W x L: 2.5m x 7.4m x 8.6m
Facilities: WIFI / Grand Piano / Fixed Projection Facilities / Fixed Lecture Seating
Ideal for: Lectures, Seminars, Presentations, Master Classes
Rental Costs (Times 10:00 - 1:00 pm / 2:00 - 5:00 pm / 6:00 - 9:00 pm)
- 3hr Rental 1 Session - €250
- 6hr Rental 2 Session - €500
- 9hr Rental 3 session - €750
RIAM Library Seminar Room
Capacity: 12 fixed seating
Dimensions H x W x L: 3.1m x 3.8m x 3.1m
Facilities: WIFI, Projector, Screen
Ideal for: Meetings , Seminars , Interviews
Rental Costs (Times 10:00 - 1:00 pm / 2:00 - 5:00 pm / 6:00 - 9:00 pm)
- 3hr Rental 1 Session - €150
- 6hr Rental 2 Session - €300
- 9hr Rental 3 session - €450
Ensemble Rooms
Capacity: 20 seated
Dimensions H x W x L: 5.3m x 7.7m x 2.5m
Facilities: WIFI / Music Stands / Seating / Grand Piano/ Projection Facilities
Ideal for: Ensemble Rehearsals, Workshops, Seminars, Lectures, Auditions, Intimate Performances
Rental Costs (Times 10:00 - 1:00 pm / 2:00 - 5:00 pm / 6:00 - 9:00 pm)
- 3hr Rental 1 Session - €150
- 6hr Rental 2 Session - €300
- 9hr Rental 3 session - €400
Whyte Recital Hall
The Whyte Recital Hall will feature 300 seats in an acoustically designed shoebox layout, Dublin’s only purpose-built chamber music recital hall. Lined with luxurious timber, completed with important Irish artworks, and featuring an upper balcony and choir balcony, the audience is closely connected around performers, creating a shared intimate experience for musicians and audiences alike.
Available for booking from September 2023
Capacity: 300 fixed seating
Facilities: WIFI / Music Stands / Seating/Grand Pianos/Projector Screen/ Timpani/TBC Orchestral Instruments /Book Office System/Ticket Solve
Ideal for: All Performances, Workshops, Seminars, Lectures, Recordings, Launches
Rental Costs
- Lunchtime Rental 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - €1,500
- Evening Performance at 7.30pm: €2,000
- €1 per ticket box office charge
Get In/Get Out from 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Board Room
Available for booking from March 2023
Capacity: 12 fixed seating
Dimensions H x W x L: 4.3m x 5.6m x 6.2m
Facilities: WIFI, Projector & Screen, Board Room Table
Ideal for: Meetings , Seminars , Interviews
Rental Costs (Times 10:00 - 1:00 pm / 2:00 - 5:00 pm / 6:00 - 9:00 pm)
- 3hr Rental 1 Session - €200
- 6hr Rental 2 Session - €400
- 9hr Rental 3 session - €600