Brighton Dome, Brighton

Friday 11 October 2024 (pm)

* * Booking opens on Tuesday 30 July * *

From	To	Activity	Location
13:00	15:15	Registration	Corn Exchange Foyer (door 2)
13:00	15:15	Collection of academic dress	Corn Exchange, ground floor
13:00	15:15	Photography	Studio Theatre, first floor
14:45		Auditorium doors open	Ground & first floors
15:00	15:30	Musical programme	Concert Hall, ground floor
15:30	17:00	Ceremony	Concert Hall, ground floor
	18:00	Return of academic dress	Foyer, ground floor

This page was last updated on 16 April 2024. The final version will be posted 2-3 weeks prior to the ceremony.

Arrival and registration

Upon arrival, please head to the Registration desks in the Corn Exchange Foyer to collect your tickets, presentation card and souvenir programmes. You will also be given an information sheet with a map of the venue to help you find your way around. A preview of this will be available to view here in the weeks leading to the ceremony.

If you have any questions during the ceremony day, the staff at the Registration and Enquiry desks will be pleased to help you.

Academic Dress

If you have chosen to wear academic dress for your ceremony, you can collect these from the Corn Exchange once you have registered. Collection will be open from 13:00 and all hired items should be returned to the drop-off point by the main exit by 18:00.

For details on Open University academic dress, including how to pre-order from our approved suppliers, please see ‘Preparing for your ceremony’.

Photography

The photography studios are located in the Studio Theatre on the first floor and will be open from 13:00. The service will be available for a short time after the ceremony. Please be advised that there may be queues, so allow yourself plenty of time.

A photograph will also be taken of you when you cross the stage. This photograph will be available to purchase after the ceremony from the sales desk by the main exit and online at www.edeandravenscroft.com.

For further details on the photography services available on your ceremony day, including how to pre-book, please see ‘Preparing for your ceremony’.

The ceremony

The doors to the auditorium will open at 14:45 and the musical program will start. You and your guests should be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony begins. Your ceremony is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.

Further details about the ceremony proceedings can be found on ‘Your ceremony day’.

Venue information

Accessibility

The Brighton Dome is fully accessible. For full details, please go to www.brightondome.org/access/.

If you or any of your guests have additional seating requirements to be considered for the ceremony, please telephone the Ceremonies Centre on +44 (0)1908 541079 at least 4 weeks before your ceremony date.

Parking

The Brighton Dome doesn't have its own carpark but there are many car parks nearby. The Dome has a special daytime parking rate with nearby NCP car parks. For further information please go to – www.brightondome.org/your_visit/getting_here/

Refreshments

There are bars serving drinks and light refreshments within the Brighton Dome, but please note they will be busy on the day. If you require something more substantial, Brighton has many cafes and restaurants within easy distance of the venue.

Cloakroom

There are no cloakroom facilities at the Brighton Dome, so please bring minimal belongings with you.

Please be advised that bags over A3 size are not permitted in the building and pushchairs, buggies, etc. are not permitted within the auditorium during the ceremony.