Our Graduation Venue
All BCU graduation ceremonies take place at Symphony Hall,Ìý part of the International Convention Centre (ICC) and operated by the charity B:Music.
Venue Address: Symphony Hall, B1 2EAA map of the venue’s location within ̽»¨Ö±²¥ City CentreÌýis available on theÌý.
Getting to the Venue
The Paradise Circus redevelopment is ongoing, which may cause travel disruption around Symphony Hall. To avoid delays, we recommend:
- Planning ahead and checking for travel updates.
- Using public transport, walking, or cycling instead of driving.
- Allowing extra time for your journey.
Clean Air Zone: ̽»¨Ö±²¥ City Council has introduced a Clean Air Zone restricting free access for certain vehicles. Check your vehicle's eligibility at .
̽»¨Ö±²¥ is easily accessible from the M5, M6, M40 and M42. Follow signs to ̽»¨Ö±²¥ City Centre, then look for tourist signs directing you to the International Convention Centre (ICC).
Please note, that Symphony Hall is not featured on road signage.
Nearby Car Parks:
- Q-Park Brindleyplace
- Paradise Circus multi-storey car park
- Cambridge Street car parks
- Pay and display car park underneath the Utilita Arena.
Disabled Parking: Available in Bay B, at the back of the ICC next to the Prince of Wales Pub.
Taxis: A taxi rank is located across the road from Symphony Hall outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
The nearest train stations are:
- ̽»¨Ö±²¥ New Street & ̽»¨Ö±²¥ Snow Hill – 15-minute walk
- Moor Street, Jewellery Quarter & Five Ways – 20-minute walk
- ̽»¨Ö±²¥ International Airport is around 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic).
- Alternatively, frequent trains run from ̽»¨Ö±²¥ International rail station to the city centre.