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Barbican Hall

Barbican Centre

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Elegant banquet setup at Barbican Hall for upscale galas and corporate events.
  • From £17250
  • 1,943 Theatre
  • Barbican or Moorgate
  • From £17250
  • 1,943 Theatre
  • Barbican or Moorgate
One of Europe's largest performing arts centres with world-class acoustics and technical resources in an iconic Brutalist architectural setting.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Dedicated event manager
  • Professional technical support
  • Cushioned seating for guest comfort
  • 1943-seat capacity with fixed tiered seating
  • State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems
  • Excellent sight lines from all seats
  • Air conditioning throughout

With its superb technical resources, intelligent design and excellent acoustics, Barbican Hall is justifiably acknowledged as one of the country's finest auditoriums for events. The seating is fixed and tiered. There is room for up to 1943 guests in this auditorium. There are excellent sight lines so everyone has a great view of the stage. Air conditioning and cushioned seats ensures all guests will remain comfortable throughout the duration of the your event. The Barbican Hall is perfect for hosting corporate conferences, AGMs, graduations, and product launches.

Frequently asked questions

Garden Room & Conservatory evening hire (17:30-00:00) costs £7,800+VAT with a minimum catering spend of £3,000+VAT. Frobisher Triple Room day hire (08:30-17:00) costs £3,200+VAT with overnight hold at £950+VAT and minimum catering spend of £1,500+VAT. Cinema 1 day hire is £6,100+VAT and evening hire is £5,100+VAT, both with £5,000+VAT minimum catering spend.

Garden Room & Conservatory accommodates 220 banquet, 180 dinner/dance, 450 reception, or 350 fork buffet. Frobisher Triple Room holds 170 theatre, 96 cabaret, or 175 reception. Cinema 1 has a total capacity of 280 in raked auditorium seating with both 220-capacity spaces (Cinema 1 and Auditorium 1) available for bookings.

Frobisher rooms include LCD projector (8000lms, WUXGA resolution), screen, and Wi-Fi. Cinema 1 includes 4K DLP cinema projector (34000lms), screen, PA system, 3 cabled microphones, Wi-Fi, full lighting system, and dedicated technician. Additional options include PA system & microphone for £111+VAT and 55" LCD screens for £175+VAT.

Day hire runs 08:30-17:00 and evening hire runs 17:30-00:00. Tenancy times include setup and de-rig - recommend 1.5 hours for setup and 30 minutes for de-rig. Events typically require access before start time for preparation, with additional hours available through your sales contact.

Invoices must be paid prior to the event going ahead. Contracts must be signed and returned to proceed with bookings. The venue requires both payment and signed contracts before confirming event arrangements.

Popular spaces like the 220-capacity Cinema 1 and Auditorium 1 book up quickly, often months in advance. Large conference groups can block availability for multiple days (such as 8th-10th September periods). The venue recommends checking date flexibility if preferred dates are unavailable.

All spaces have mandatory minimum catering spends that must be met through the venue's catering partner Searcys. The venue can accommodate dietary requirements including halal, vegan, and vegetarian options, or clients may be permitted to bring their own catering in specific circumstances.

The Conservatory is a tropical oasis with over 1,500 species of plants, exotic fish, and currently hosts site-specific art installations. Some spaces can be blacked out for presentations, while others offer natural daylight. The venue is located at Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS with excellent transport links.

Cinema 1 includes a dedicated technician for sound and lighting as part of the hire. Other spaces may require additional technical support which can be arranged through your sales contact. The venue has state-of-the-art lighting systems and top-quality AV capabilities built into the spaces.

Frobisher Suites feature sliding partitions enabling them to be opened into larger spaces, providing flexibility for different group sizes. The Garden Room & Conservatory can be used together for events requiring both indoor and unique tropical environments. Multiple room bookings are possible subject to availability.

More about Barbican Centre

The Barbican Centre was developed in the Brutalist style of architecture. It is a performing arts centre, the largest of its kind in Europe. The Barbican Centre was built after Barbican Estate which is a housing complex situated in an area that was bombed heavily in WWII. The centre holds theatre performances, film screenings, music concerts, and art exhibitions. As well as being a world class arts venue, the Barbican Centre also boasts one it's very own tropical Conservatory, which is one of the most unusual venues in London for weddings.