Council leaders are considering handing over the running of Norwich's historic St Andrew's and Blackfriars' Halls, collectively known as The Halls, once a £5m revamp is completed.
Norwich City Council is looking to appoint an outside organisation to take over the day-to-day operation of the city-centre space.
Leaders at Labour-controlled City Hall hope to bring in a partner with expertise in programming, marketing and box office management.
The council is keen to increase the amount of money generated by the Grade I-listed site.
The authority is also looking to reduce the operating costs of the buildings, which are over 700 years old.
The council has started the process of tendering for a contract for a company to run the venues, but has not ruled out continuing to run The Halls in-house.
The Halls closed at the start of the year for a multi-million-pound revamp, which is due to be completed in the spring of 2025.
The renovations include structural work on the roof and stained glass windows.
The council is upgrading the venue with new audio-visual equipment and lighting. There will also be a major redesign to improve customer flow and accessibility, a revamp of the outside space and an enhanced cafe and bar.
Claire Kidman, the city council's cabinet member for prosperity, culture and tourism, said: "When reopened, The Halls will be a more accessible building, contributing to the growing number of people who enjoy creative and cultural events in the city.
"The Halls will be a safe, welcoming public space which celebrates diversity and a place the city and all its residents can be proud of.
"In delivering both, The Halls will contribute to the council’s new community-led corporate plan We Are Norwich 2024 - 2029."
The medieval halls were built as a friary in the 14th century.
They are now used for private and public events, including boxing, classical music concerts and, since the 1970s, the Norwich Beer Festival - although that event will not take place this year.
St Andrew’s hall is one of the largest indoor venues in the city, with a seating capacity of 900.
In the past it hosted readings by Charles Dickens and performances by famed 19th century opera singer Jenny Lind.
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