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The Victoria Public Hall in Chennai, reopened after renovations on December 23, 2025, is now available for rent. The main hall costs ₹50,000 per day for educational, government, cultural, and literary events and ₹1,00,000 per day for international, commercial, and cinema-related events. An open-air amphitheater is also available for rent at ₹10,000 per day. All rentals are subject to electricity charges and refundable security deposits. The Hall is also open for public viewing daily with timed entry slots bookable online.
News Article:
Victoria Public Hall Reopens, Now Available for Rent in Chennai
Chennai, January 3, 2026 – Chennai’s historic Victoria Public Hall is once again open to the public and available for rental after undergoing extensive renovations, completed on December 23, 2025. The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) announced today that the hall’s main space can be booked for a variety of events.
For educational, governmental, cultural, and literary gatherings, the main hall will cost ₹50,000 per day, excluding electricity charges. International, commercial, and cinema-related events will incur a daily rental fee of ₹1,00,000, also excluding electricity. A refundable security deposit of ₹25,000 and ₹50,000 respectively is required for each hall. The venue provides a stage, green room, VIP room, basic lighting and sound systems.
In addition to the main hall, the open-air amphitheater is available for ₹10,000 per day, excluding electricity.
The Victoria Public Hall is also open for public viewing from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. Visitors can book timed entry slots online via the GCC website. Entry fees range from ₹10 to ₹50, with free admission for specified categories. The reopening marks a significant moment for Chennai, restoring a treasured landmark to its former glory and making it accessible for a range of community and commercial activities.
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