Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham
Welcome to Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham, Manchester, a prime venue for our exhilarating Street Dance competitions. This expansive facility boasts over 15,000 square feet of space, including a 4,760 square foot dance floor, making it an ideal setting for events that draw dance schools from Manchester and beyond. As one of the most sought-after venues in the area, Queen Elizabeth Hall is the perfect stage for showcasing the vibrant dance culture of Manchester.
Directions & Car Parking
Parking: The venue does have a large onsite car park.
- On weekends, there is a free 3-hour parking period however a ticket must still be displayed from the machine.
- Tickets must be displayed at all times.
- After the free 3-hour period, a valid ticket must be purchased and displayed.
- The parking machine accepts both cash and card payments
Queen Elizabeth Hall Postcode- OL1 1QJ
Car Park Postcode- OL1 1NL
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
Assembly Point
If exiting directly through the front of the building, assemble immediately outside.
If exiting through the side fire escapes, assemble at the car park located at the front of the building.
Alarm Sound
When the alarm sounders activate, everyone must evacuate the building promptly unless explicitly instructed otherwise.
Please follow any additional instructions provided by fire marshals or emergency personnel.
Do not attempt to re-enter the venue unless instructed by the on-site staff or the attending fire officers. No access will be permitted until the Duty Manager or the attending officers give full site safety clearance.
If you are a responsible adult accompanying an event participant and it is safe to do so, please try to locate your dance school lead person at the assembly point to let them know that you have safely evacuated the building.
Changing Facilities
Dancers are strictly not permitted to change in the ballroom or the corridors unless they are wearing a base layer (leotard, shorts, or crop top). If anyone needs to change during their time with us, both male and female changing rooms will be clearly signposted in the Ballroom. Dancers of school age or younger must be accompanied by an adult or a chaperone while changing. Please ask a member of the OTB team if you are unsure where these are located.
Changing facilities are available and signposted at the back of the hall. For safeguarding reasons, participants up to school-leaving age must be accompanied by a responsible adult into the changing area. It is strictly prohibited to take photos or videos in this area. Changing in public areas is not permitted at our events and our staff will monitor this throughout the day.
First Aid
Should anyone require medical assistance at any time during their visit, please alert any of our staff or venue staff. There will be multiple first aiders available throughout the event.
Food & Drink Policy
The venue allows people to bring their own packed lunches inside. Hot takeaway food is not permitted to be brought inside unless it has been purchased inside the venue.
There is a large selection of hot and cold food & drinks available at the venue.