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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 for all attendees.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

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  • Stage lighting system
  • Private foyer area
  • Adjacent to 6 Frobisher rooms and boardroom
  • Located on Level 4 conference floor
  • Dedicated technician for sound and lighting
  • Full facilities for video and data projection
  • Integrated sound system with microphones
  • Raked seating with retractable writing tablets

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

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) costs £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, making it ideal for presentations and conferences.

The hire includes a 34,000lms 4K DLP cinema projector with 1920x1080 HD resolution, integrated screen, PA system, 3 cabled microphones, Wi-Fi, full use of house lighting system, and a dedicated technician for sound and lighting throughout your event.

Day hire runs 08:30-17:00 and evening hire runs 17:30-23:00. Tenancy times include setup and de-rig - the venue recommends 1.5 hours for setup and 30 minutes for de-rig. Additional hours beyond standard times can be arranged by speaking to your sales contact.

All invoices must be paid prior to the event going ahead. A signed contract is also required before the event can proceed. The venue will forward invoices to your finance team for processing once booking is confirmed.

Yes, additional equipment includes PA system and microphone upgrades from £111+VAT and 55" LCD screens from £175+VAT. The basic package already includes a cinema-grade projector, screen, PA system, and 3 microphones with dedicated technical support.

The auditorium is located adjacent to stunning catering areas and has a private foyer area. All catering is provided by Searcys with a minimum spend requirement of £5,000+VAT for both day and evening hire periods.

The venue experiences high demand with spaces often booked well in advance. If your preferred date is unavailable, the sales team will work to find alternative dates or suggest alternative venues if no suitable dates can be found at Barbican Centre.

The auditorium features raked seating for excellent sight lines, retractable writing tablets for note-taking, stage lighting, integrated sound system, and professional-grade projection facilities. The dedicated technician ensures smooth technical operation throughout your event.

Yes, the auditorium is well-suited for award ceremonies with its theatre-style layout, stage lighting, integrated sound system, and professional projection capabilities. The raked seating ensures all guests have clear views of the stage area for presentations and award presentations.

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.