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Building Opening Times
Monday - Saturday: 8.30am - 8.30pm
Sunday: 12pm - 7pm
Box Office Opening Times
If you wish to book tickets over the phone or in person, please do so during these times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11.30am - 7.30pm
Wednesday + Saturday: 10am - 7.30pm
Sunday: 12pm - 5.30pm
Address
Pontio, Bangor University, Deiniol Road, Bangor, LL57 2TQ
Click here for parking information
Split over six levels, Pontio is Bangor University’s new arts and innovation centre. The Grimshaw-designed building in the centre of Bangor is home to a flexible mid-scale theatre named after the world-famous bass-baritone Bryn Terfel, a studio theatre which holds up to 120 people, a 200-seater digital cinema and a wide range of facilities for students, including a new home for the Students’ Union and numerous learning and teaching spaces. It also offers food and drink at Ffynnon bar on Level 0 and Cegin café on Level 2.
Pontio offers an eclectic mix of entertainment seven days a week, from the latest film releases and independent films to music and drama, gigs, comedy, family shows, cabaret shows and more.
Level 0
Level 0 is the main reception lobby. Here you will find the Reception, Box Office and Ffynnon Bar as well as doors into Theatr Bryn Terfel Stalls and the 200-seat Cinema.
You'll also find the Cloakroom, mobility scooter charging area and a pram storage zone on this level.
As you look up you will be able to see all the way up through the building to the towering University Main Arts Building beyond. There is an incredible feeling of height in this airy, open space.
Level 1
Take the lift or stairs up to Level 1. Here are the main doors into the Cinema and Theatr Bryn Terfel's Balcony 1.
Theatr Bryn Terfel's flexible auditorium means that it can transform from a 450-seat traditional proscenium-arch theatre experience, to theatre-in-the-round, to standing only gigs for 500. This is the first space of its kind in north west Wales.
Level 4 floor plan
Toilets, baby changing facilities and a changing places toilet are also located here on Level 1.
Level 2
Move up to Level 2 and you arrive at another spacious open area.
Here on Level 2 is Cegin cafe, access to Theatr Bryn Terfel's Balcony 2, the Studio Theatre, White Box and Lecture Room 2.
The Studio Theatre seats 120 for more intimate events and is an ideal venue for community-based activities and student societies.
Glass doors lead out to the external performance area.
Levels 3-5
In response to Student Feedback the Students' Union created 'Y lolfa' on level 3. A student only space, to relax and unwind from their studies. Bangor University Card required to enter.
Level 4 is the new home of the Bangor Students' Union. There are offices and facilities for meetings.
At Pontio's topmost level there is a large lecture theatre which can seat up to 450 plus two spacious social learning areas.
On Level 5, there is also an exit onto Penrallt Hill, just a few steps away from the University's Main Arts Building.
