Riley-Smith Hall

Riley-Smith Hall is a characterful, charity-run event venue in the centre of Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. The building combines the atmosphere of a traditional theatre with the flexibility of a ballroom and the facilities needed for private, community and corporate occasions.

The main ballroom is the venue’s largest space. It features a sprung wooden dance floor, stage, dressing rooms, orchestra pit, balcony and bar, making it suitable for dances, live performances, concerts, parties, presentations and larger gatherings. In conference layout, the ballroom can accommodate up to 362 people, while wedding and banquet arrangements can seat around 250 guests, depending on the chosen layout and catering requirements.

For smaller gatherings, the first-floor supper room provides a more intimate setting for meetings, rehearsals, workshops, dance classes, private suppers and community activities. It can accommodate up to 100 people and offers organisers a useful alternative to the main hall.

The venue is available for hire for weddings, banquets, celebrations, meetings, social dances, theatre productions, concerts and a wide range of local events. Bar and catering options are available through the hall’s nominated providers, with menus that can be adapted to suit the occasion. Organisers can therefore plan a complete event around the room layout, refreshments and entertainment format that best matches their guests.

As an independent charitable venue, Riley-Smith Hall reinvests income from bookings into maintaining and protecting this well-loved Tadcaster landmark. Its central location, flexible rooms, performance infrastructure and welcoming community character make it a practical choice for organisers seeking a distinctive venue in North Yorkshire.