Current Update
Following the fire, construction teams are now on site and have begun stripping out the hall. The main building has been fully sealed off from the rest of the venue, allowing us to continue thorough cleaning and sanitising. Our front rooms remain fully operational and are available to hire for meetings, workshops, and smaller events.
New Year’s Eve Fire – Overview
On New Year’s Eve, a fire occurred at the rear of Gatefield Hall, The Alex’s main large events space. The fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault. Thankfully, no one was in the venue at the time, and there were no injuries. We hope to share future developments here on this page as they happen.
Main Building & Heritage Areas
We are pleased to confirm that the main building and heritage areas of The Alex were largely unaffected by the fire. These areas are now operating as normal where possible, and we are happy to welcome customers back into these spaces.
Gatefield Hall (Main Events Space)
Our Gatefield Hall is currently unavailable while essential safety checks, assessments, and remedial works are carried out.
Bookings for 2026
If you have an event or tickets booked in Gatefield Hall, our team is reviewing all upcoming bookings as a priority. We will contact you directly with specific information about your event, and options may include rescheduling, relocation, or refunds where applicable.
We will also be updating individual event listings on our website as and when we know more, so please check online for the latest information regarding your booking.
How You Can Help
As always, the best way to support and help fund The Alex is by continuing to book and attend our incredible lineup of events across the building. Your visits, ticket purchases, and ongoing support make a genuine difference and help ensure we can continue delivering a diverse programme for our community.
While not all events will be able to take place here as originally planned, we are working hard to make this process as clear, straightforward, and supportive as possible for everyone affected.
We would like to sincerely thank everyone for their understanding, patience, and continued support during this time — it truly means a great deal to us.
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