Cambridge Corn Exchange ticket prices could double after refurbishment
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 07:10 · Archive
Cambridge's Corn Exchange venue is to be redeveloped, with average ticket prices potentially doubling.
Cambridge's Corn Exchange, the largest performance venue in the East of England, is set to be redeveloped as part of a £95.7m Civic Quarter scheme. The closure will last up to two years and include upgrades to the main auditorium, improvements to foyers and bar areas, and enhanced seating, acoustics, sound quality and lighting. The wider scheme also encompasses refurbishment of the Guildhall, Market Square and surrounding public spaces.
Council officers project that average ticket prices for council-run events could increase from £24 plus VAT currently to £50 plus VAT by year five of the new venue's opening. Officers said this applies only to events they self-promote; a larger portion of income comes from hiring out the venue, where the council has no control over ticket prices. The council expects performances to increase from 180 a year to 340, with income from the venue helping to fund the wider Civic Quarter scheme.
How it is being reported
- Ticket prices at Cambridge venue could double after refurbCambridge's Corn Exchange is set to close for up to two years as part of work to redevelop the city centreCambridgeshire Live · 5 Nov, 06:12
- Concern over refurbished venue’s projected doubling of average ticket pricesConcerns have been raised as average ticket prices could double following a major Cambridge Corn Exchange refurbishment.Cambs Times · 5 Nov, 05:00
- Concern over refurbished venue’s projected doubling of average ticket pricesConcerns have been raised as average ticket prices could double following a major Cambridge Corn Exchange refurbishment.Ely Standard · 5 Nov, 05:00
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