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Frobisher Auditorium 2

Barbican Centre

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Frobisher Auditorium 2: modern event space with tiered seating for corporate meetings.
  • From £3200
  • 151 Theatre
  • Barbican or Moorgate
  • From £3200
  • 151 Theatre
  • Barbican or Moorgate
Frobisher Auditorium 2 offers raked seating with excellent sight lines and a dedicated technician, making it ideal for professional presentations requiring clear visibility and technical support.
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  • Raked seating with retractable writing tablets
  • Excellent sight lines
  • Adjacent to 6 Frobisher rooms and boardroom
  • Located on conference floor with catering areas
  • Dedicated technician for sound and lighting
  • Full facilities for video and data projection
  • Integrated sound system
  • Private foyer area
  • Stage lighting

Frobisher Auditorium 2 comes complete with full technical support, lighting, sound, and presentation facilities. The raked seating makes for excellent sight lines and are complete with retractable writing tablets. For groups of 80 or more, Frobisher Auditorium 2 may be a suitable alternative to the conference suites. Frobisher Auditorium 2 is located on the Frobisher floor adjacent to 6 individual Frobisher rooms, a dedicated boardroom and our stunning catering areas. The auditorium has a dedicated technician and facilities for video and data projection.

Frequently asked questions

Day hire (08:30-17:00) costs £6,100+VAT with a £5,000+VAT minimum catering spend. Evening hire (17:30-23:00) is £5,100+VAT with the same £5,000+VAT minimum catering spend. An overnight hold between day and evening hire costs £950+VAT.

The auditorium accommodates up to 280 people in raked theatre-style seating with retractable writing tablets. The raked seating design ensures excellent sight lines for all attendees. For groups under 80, the adjacent Frobisher conference suites may be more suitable alternatives.

The space includes a 34,000lms 4K DLP cinema projector with 1920x1080 resolution, built-in screen, PA system, 3 cabled microphones, Wi-Fi, and full use of the house lighting system. A dedicated technician for sound and lighting is included with the hire for technical support throughout your event.

Standard day hire runs 08:30-17:00 and evening hire 17:30-23:00, with tenancy times including setup and de-rig. The venue recommends allowing 1.5 hours for setup and 30 minutes for de-rig. Additional hours outside standard times can be arranged by speaking to your sales contact.

An invoice must be paid prior to the event going ahead, and a signed contract is required. The finance team processes payments once invoices are submitted, and contracts must be signed and returned to confirm the booking.

Yes, the venue has Cinema 1 and Auditorium 1, both with 220-person capacity. However, these spaces can book up quickly, so flexibility with dates is recommended if your preferred date is unavailable.

Frobisher Auditorium 2 is located on the Frobisher floor with access to stunning catering areas and a private foyer area. The space is adjacent to 6 individual Frobisher rooms and a dedicated boardroom, providing additional breakout or catering space if needed.

The venue can accommodate large conference groups, but availability may be limited during peak periods. For example, large conference groups booking multiple days (such as 8th-10th September periods) can result in no availability across those dates, so early booking and date flexibility are recommended.

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.