A revealing tour inside the new £17million Fareham Live

After six years in the making the £17million new Fareham Live is finally set to open this weekend with officials hopeful the site will spark a real regeneration of the town.

The arts venue replaces Ferneham Hall after a build which was delayed by the impact of the pandemic but has been progressing steadily over the past two years. It boasts an 800-seat main auditorium as well as two smaller studios which will allow it to host shows and events, as well as film screenings.

The ground floor also has a cafe which will be open during the day for passing visitors, and upstairs there is a bar area for the venue’s patrons.

For details of shows and events visit https://trafalgartickets.com/fareham-live-fareham/en-GB

We took a tour of Fareham Live ahead of its official opening – see our picture gallery for a revealing look at what facilities the venue has to offer:

17. Fareham Live

Pictured is: Charles Hewlitt, welcome desk and stage door receptionist, in the stage door hub. Picture: Sarah Standing (240924-1923) Photo: Sarah Standing