The Ardhowen is situated on a beautiful panoramic lakeside setting on the outskirts of Enniskillen. The theatre offers a year round programme of professional and amateur drama, music, dance, comedy, children’s performances and workshops. With convenient on site parking and stunning views The Ardhowen is the perfect setting to host any event, meeting or seminar. The venue features a 290 seat auditorium, dance studio, café, bar, outdoor terrace, picnic facilities and marina.

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The Ardhowen, situated on a lakeside setting in Ireland’s only island town, Enniskillen, is just the ticket for your business meeting, conference, training seminar or event.

The Main Auditorium is a 290 seat theatre with fixed, raked seating while the Studio can accommodate up to 40 people and can be configured to suit your needs. The Studio is used extensively for dance classes, music, local drama and stage musical rehearsals, workshops and meetings.

Both the Main Auditorium and Studio are equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound facilities and we can provide full AV facilities, Data Projector and laptop.

With free car parking, in-house catering packages to suit all tastes and budgets, a beautiful lakeside setting with outdoor terrace, marina and picnic facilities, The Ardhowen can cater for all your venue hire requirements.

Our dedicated team will work with you to ensure your event runs smoothly. Technical staff are also on hand to offer expert advice on staging, visual projections, sound and lighting.

The Ardhowen is easily accessible, situated on the main A4 Belfast Road, on the outskirts of Enniskillen and adjacent to the National Trust’s Castle Coole Estate.

If you would be interested in hiring the theatre please feel free to make an enquiry.