ICC Wales

Located in Newport, South Wales, International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) is one of the UK’s largest and most advanced convention centres. Designed for large-scale conferences, exhibitions and global events, the venue offers purpose-built infrastructure capable of hosting up to 5,000 delegates.

Set within the grounds of the Celtic Manor Resort, ICC Wales combines scale with accessibility, allowing organisers to deliver high-volume, multi-day events with integrated accommodation and support facilities nearby.

The venue is built around flexibility and flow, with a large central exhibition hall, tiered auditorium and a wide range of breakout rooms that enable complex, multi-stream programmes to run seamlessly.

Key Features

• Purpose-built convention centre in South Wales

• Capacity for up to 5,000 delegates

• Large exhibition hall and tiered auditorium

• 15 meeting rooms supporting multi-stream events

• Fully integrated AV and production capability

• Direct connection to Celtic Manor Resort

• Suitable for conferences, exhibitions and large-scale events

Spaces

Main Hall (Exhibition Space) Capacity: Up to 4,000 standing Best for: Exhibitions, large conferences, trade shows Features: Flexible, pillar-free space with full production capability

Auditorium Capacity: Up to 1,500 theatre Best for: Keynotes, presentations, plenary sessions Features: Tiered seating with integrated AV and strong sightlines

Meeting & Breakout Rooms Capacity: 10–400 depending on configuration Best for: Workshops, breakout sessions Features: 15 rooms supporting large-scale event delivery

Why choose this venue for your event?

ICC Wales works because it is built for scale. The combination of large-capacity spaces, modern infrastructure and direct access to accommodation at Celtic Manor Resort makes it particularly strong for international conferences and large corporate events that require both volume and operational efficiency.