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Discover the ideal modern conference venues in South London, perfect for hosting up to 500 attendees. These venues offer state-of-the-art facilities, flexible layouts, and a professional atmosphere that caters to corporate events. With excellent transport links and a vibrant local scene, your delegates will enjoy both convenience and inspiration. When selecting a venue, consider technology access, catering options, and breakout spaces to enhance your event experience.

South London

London

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Home to Theatreland, world renowned music venues, museums and a piece of history on every corner.

CULTURE

Sprawling gardens, trendy meeting spaces or vast exhibition halls... South London offers the best of the best.

VENUE VARIETY

South London is extremely well connected to the rest of the city and beyond, thanks to its plentiful tube, train and bus connections.

Whether you want to visit the Cutty Sark, engage your team with an away day in Brixton or dance the night away in Clapham, there's plenty to do!

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Modern Conference Venues in South London for 500 people

Modern Conference Venues

A versatile, large ground-floor space in a central London venue. Ideal for conferences and corporate events.

The second largest space in the venue, and named after one of the greatest Britons, the Churchill is a highly versatile space, located on the ground floor. With a slightly raked floor, it has perfect views of the stage from all angles and is ideal for large scale conferences (in a variety of layouts including theatre, cabaret and classroom).

The Pickwick is included in the hire of the Churchill (subject to agreed minimum catering levels). Located on the first floor, it is suitable for drinks receptions, exhibitions and as a catering space.

Conference setup at SimCorp Global Summit 2023 with vibrant branding and seating.

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Event space at QEII Centre with auditorium setup, ideal for presentations and performances.

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Conference setup at QEII Centre with engaged audience and prominent stage screen.

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Conference panel discussion at QEII Centre with modern tech and engaged audience.

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Conference space at QEII Centre with purple chairs and vibrant stage for corporate events.

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Vibrant event space at QEII Centre showcasing innovation and networking opportunities.

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Military band performance at QEII Centre with striking backdrop for formal events.

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Churchill & Pickwick stage at QEII Centre for "The Beauty Beat" event with purple lighting.

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Elegant corporate event space with round tables at QEII Centre for banquets and galas.

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Churchill & Pickwick event space with L’Oréal booths for product launches and promotions.

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Theatre

Business

Churchill & Pickwick

QEII Centre

A stylish two-storey riverside venue with stunning Thames views, ideal for receptions and events.

If you are looking for a storied London venue to host your next event, staff gathering, reception or annual Christmas party, why not book the BFI Southbank's Riverfront restaurant and Balcony Bar and let your guests feel like stars for the night?

The newly renovated two-storey reception space offers amazing views overlooking the Thames and a chance to soak in the atmosphere of an iconic location that has been home to memorable movie moments for over 50 years.

A private bar and entrance and a dedicated events team allow you to fully personalise your event to create a truly memorable evening.

Riverfront and Balcony Bar, modern venue with large windows for events and meetings.

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Riverfront and Balcony Bar at BFI Southbank, modern venue for creative events and meetings.

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Riverfront and Balcony Bar, modern dining area with natural light for events and meetings.

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Reception

Events

Riverfront and Balcony Bar

BFI Southbank

A bright ground-floor event space with pitch views, ideal for dining and adaptable events.

Located on the ground floor of the JM Finn stand, the England suite is a filled with natural daylight and offers fantastic views of the famous Oval pitch. It is an ideal venue for dining events. The space has additional space in the wings of the room and is adaptable for an array of events. 

Elegant banquet setup in England Room, Kia Oval for conferences and formal dinners.

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Spacious Kia Oval England Room set for formal dining, perfect for corporate events and weddings.

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Elegant banquet hall at Kia Oval, perfect for corporate events and weddings.

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Dining

England Room

Kia Oval

A versatile riverside venue with private entrance, terrace, and full AV setup. Ideal for large events.

The Pier can be reduced for a more intimate capacity starting from 150 people, up to full usage with a maximum standing capacity of 800 (600 inside and 200 outside). The Pier can be hired for conferences holding up to 400 people theatre style. 

The space operates as its own standalone venue and comes with your own private entrance, food traders, bar, toilets, plus an outside terrace area. In addition, the space also comes complete with a stage, DJ booth, Photobooth, and a fantastic AV set up ready to go.

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Standing

The Pier

Between The Bridges

A versatile, high-tech event space in a renowned London club, ideal for conferences and large gatherings.

The Box serves as the main plenary of the venue, perfectly equipped to cater to conferences, seminars and networking events at the highest level. The versatile space excels when hosting business conferences, delivering engaging seminars, and facilitating training sessions. With a spacious capacity of up to 300 seated guests, The Box is ideal for various corporate functions, including workshops, product launches, and immersive experiences. 

The Box at Ministry of Sound: modern event space for conferences and presentations.

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The Box at Ministry of Sound set for a multimedia conference with dynamic lighting.

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The Box at Ministry of Sound: polished wooden floor, ideal for corporate events and performances.

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Conference speaker engaging audience in The Box, Ministry of Sound, with dynamic lighting.

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Modern event space at Ministry of Sound, ideal for concerts and corporate gatherings.

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The Box

Ministry of Sound

A grand, pillar-free ballroom with elegant design, ideal for large events near Tate Modern.

Majestic in scale and magnificent in design, the Ballrooms graceful and elegant design provides the perfect blank canvas for any event, with soft pale carpets and subtle decorations that complement the modern, dark timber veneer walls.
The first impression of guests seeing our ballroom, the find the ballroom spectacular without any adornment, a hidden gem in the B1 and B2 levels of the hotel.
A stunning, pillar-free room, it is accessed in grand style by its very own private entrance and sweeping staircase, complete with marble treads, brass handrail and smoked glass balustrade.

Bankside Ballroom at Hilton London, spacious conference hall for corporate events.

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Bankside Ballroom at Hilton London, spacious conference room for corporate events.

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Bankside Ballroom at Hilton London, elegant dinner setup for corporate events and weddings.

Modern Conference Venues in South London for 500 people

Trending Modern Conference Venues in South London for 500 People

QEII Centre

BFI Southbank

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Between The Bridges

Ministry of Sound

Hilton London Bankside

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London

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