Hall 8E (Simmonscourt 8E)
Hall 8E is adjacent to Hall 8C. This hall is often used in conjunction with the other Hall 8 spaces or on its own as exhibition space or for exams. With floor space of over 10,000 sq m and a capacity for 6,500 theatre style, Hall 8 (Simmonscourt Complex) is the largest complex in the RDS and is used for major exhibitions, indoor sporting events, live entertainment shows, award shows, large banquets, conferences and exams. Located on its own grounds on Simmonscourt Road it has ample parking to cater for large events.
Virtual Reality Tour
Take a Virtual Reality (VR) Tour of Simmonscourt Hall 8A through to Hall 8E inclusive. For optimum user experience, operate on a mobile device and move around the 360 degree tour as though you are in the venue itself.
To view the tour on a laptop, ensure it is in full-screen mode by clicking on the two arrows in the bottom right corner of the tour and move around the 360 degree tour using your touchpad and/or mouse.
To view the hall from another angle or to move into a new hall, move around the space to find a 'green icon' and left click on it to be moved around the tour.
Technical Details
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Area
1,094m²
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Length
49.8m
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Width
21.9m
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Max. Height
9m
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Min. Height
6m
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Floor Loading
50kN/m²
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Electrical Power
1 x 80 Amp/3 Phase
Capacities
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Reception
1,440
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Theatre
740
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Banquet
450
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Classroom
400
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Exam Style
460
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Board Room
N/A
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Cabaret
280
Client Testimonial
More so than with other venues, we feel that the RDS takes a real interest in the success of our events. We feel that the RDS team takes a keen interest in ensuring that our experience – and that of our exhibitors and customers – is as successful and pleasant as possible when using their venue. They take the time to consider likely issues or bottlenecks and offer solutions before problems arise. It is this spirit of co-operation and positive outlook that makes our jobs as organisers easier.
Client Testimonial
In all aspects the RDS team were an absolute pleasure to work with and extremely responsive to requests and suggestions. In both preparation and in delivery we had an extremely positive experience and I look forward to working with the RDS again in the future. Feedback from those present at the event was extremely positive and I have no hesitation in recommending the venue.
