The main circular Auditorium seats 2,241 and is based on the Berlin Philharmonic Hall designed by Hans Scharoun.

Many plays take place every year, in the 350 seated capacity studio, including operas, pantomimes, and musicals.

During their 2002 tour, in promotion of their album Right Now, famous pop trio Atomic Kitten recorded their Right Here, Right Now DVD at the auditorium.

On March 15, 2013, American country music singer Carrie Underwood played a concert as part of her Blown Away Tour.

The annual Christmas show, 'The Music Box', starring Peter Corry was hosted by the Waterfront Hall in December 2013.