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Frobisher Auditorium 1

Barbican Centre

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Frobisher Auditorium 1: modern event space with tiered seating for corporate conferences.
  • From £4200
  • 245 Theatre
  • Barbican or Moorgate
  • From £4200
  • 245 Theatre
  • Barbican or Moorgate
Four simultaneous translation booths with dedicated technician support make this ideal for international conferences and multilingual events.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Adjacent to Frobisher Rooms for syndicate sessions
  • Satellite link capability
  • Full stage lighting and sound rigs
  • Dedicated technician for sound and lighting
  • State-of-the-art integrated lighting system
  • Top quality AV system with video conferencing capability
  • Four simultaneous translation booths

Frobisher Auditorium 1 is located adjacent to the Frobisher Rooms, ensuring that both syndicate and catering areas are just a short walk away. Frobisher Auditorium 1 is the ideal venue for conferences, meetings and training days. On-site technical support is available. There is the ability to stage video conferencing and satellite links, offerings all the supplies needed to stage even the most demanding conferencing event. There are four simultaneous translation booths which include the service of a fully dedicated technician. There is full integrated stage lighting and sound rigs.

Frequently asked questions

Day hire (08:30-17:00) for a Triple Room is £3,200+VAT with capacity for 170 theatre or 96 cabaret style. Overnight hold costs an additional £950+VAT. There is a minimum catering spend of £1,500+VAT required for all bookings.

The Frobisher Suites can accommodate 10-170 theatre style, 24-100 classroom, 16-32 boardroom, 24-96 cabaret, 50-175 reception, 50-150 fork buffet, or 36-108 seated buffet. The six suites have sliding partitions that can be opened to create larger spaces for bigger meetings.

All Frobisher Room hires include an LCD projector (8000lms with WUXGA 1920 x 1200 resolution), built-in front projection screen, and Wi-Fi. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, natural daylight, and can be blacked out for presentations.

Tenancy times include setup and breakdown within the hire period. The venue recommends allowing 1.5 hours for setup and 30 minutes for breakdown. Additional hours beyond the standard hire times can be arranged by speaking with your sales contact.

The Frobisher Suites include access to an informal central 'hub' area with cloakroom and reception facilities located adjacent to the suites. This provides space for registration, catering breaks, and networking during your event.

Invoices must be paid prior to the event taking place. A signed contract is also required before the event can proceed. The venue will forward invoices to your finance team and contracts must be signed and returned promptly.

Cinema 1 day hire (08:30-17:00) costs £6,100+VAT and evening hire (17:30-23:00) costs £5,100+VAT. This includes a 4K DLP cinema projector (34000lms), screen, PA system, 3 cabled microphones, Wi-Fi, full house lighting system, and a dedicated technician for sound and lighting. Minimum catering spend is £5,000+VAT.

Yes, the Frobisher Suites are specifically designed for conferences with their sliding partition system allowing flexible space configuration. However, availability can be limited during peak periods, with some dates blocked by large conference groups that book multiple days and spaces simultaneously.

Cinema 1 is a raked auditorium located on Level -2 with a total capacity of 280 people. It features theatre-style seating and is equipped with professional cinema-grade projection and sound systems, making it ideal for large presentations and screenings.

Standard day hire runs from 08:30-17:00 and evening hire from 17:30-23:00 or 17:30-00:00 depending on the space. Setup time should be factored into your hire period, and additional hours beyond standard times may incur extra charges that need to be discussed with your sales contact.

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.