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  • From £5000
  • 330 Theatre
  • Liverpool Street Station
  • From £5000
  • 330 Theatre
  • Liverpool Street Station
CodeNode's Ctrl room combines a professional 330-seat auditorium with an integrated 5,000 sq ft networking space, all supported by an in-house AV production studio in the heart of Tech City.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Natural light from expansive windows
  • Customisable tension fabric panel for branding
  • Large backstage area with own WC facilities
  • Flexible layout options including cabaret setup
  • 330-seat theatre capacity with 4m high ceilings
  • Dual 3m x 5m projection screens with built-in stage
  • In-house AV production studio and recording services
  • 5,000 sq ft ESCape breakout networking area

Ctrl is our main event room. This light-filled auditorium space is bright and airy located on CodeNode's ground floor right next to our welcoming reception area. With soaring 4m celling, expansive windows, and seating or up to 330 guests in theatre-style, it's ideal for high-profile keynote, panels, hackathons and product launches. The room features dual 3m x 5m projection screens, a built-in stage, and a seamless on-house AV.




Frequently asked questions

The Ctrl Room costs £12,000 + VAT per day (9am-6pm) and includes dual 3m x 5m projection screens, built-in stage with lighting, PA system with 8 microphones, comfort monitors, repeater screens, uplighters, and in-room technicians. The Alt/Tab room is available for £2,000 + VAT per day and accommodates up to 96 people in cabaret layout or 150 in theatre style.

The Ctrl Room accommodates up to 330 guests in theatre-style seating. The Alt/Tab room holds up to 96 people in cabaret layout or 150 in theatre style. For exclusive venue hire, the total capacity across all spaces can accommodate events up to 500 people depending on layout requirements.

Exclusive venue hire costs £20,000 + VAT for 8am-5pm access and includes all six modern event spaces, the Ctrl Room, ESCape breakout area, reception area, private networking space, SpaceBar, and all basic AV equipment. This represents a significant discount compared to individual room bookings.

Basic AV is included with room hire, but enhanced packages cost extra: Ctrl Room Audio Package is £4,000 + VAT per day, Breakout Room Audio Package is £750 + VAT per room per day. Additional microphones cost £80 + VAT per mic per day, production laptops are £300 + VAT per laptop per day, and branded digital gobos cost £400 + VAT per disc.

CodeNode recommends Easy Gourmet for catering with DDR packages starting from £32 + VAT per person (Sands DDR) up to £59.99 + VAT per person for full-day packages including breakfast, lunch, tea breaks, and refreshments. Canape packages cost £29.50 + VAT per person (4 pieces, minimum 100 people). All catering is provided by external suppliers.

Drinks packages cost £20 + VAT per person for 1-hour packages or £30 + VAT per person for 2-hour packages with unlimited beer, wine, cider, and soft drinks. Evening hire extensions beyond 6pm typically cost £1,200 + VAT per hour, though this may be waived with drinks packages.

Based on venue responses, CodeNode is not suitable for events with budgets under £1,000 for 40 people. Most successful bookings have budgets starting from £10,000+ for conferences and corporate events, with the venue being positioned as a premium tech-focused space.

Standard venue access is 9am-6pm, with early access available from 7am-8am for £1,000 + VAT. The venue has a large loading bay and goods lift for easy equipment delivery. Setup periods can be arranged the evening before for AV testing and exhibitor setup, typically in 3-hour windows.

The ESCape breakout area (5,000 sq ft) can accommodate up to 30 exhibitor tables and serves as networking space. This area includes ceiling-mounted screens, projectors, and LED uplighters. For exclusive hire, this space is included at no additional cost, otherwise it's £5,000 + VAT per day.

CodeNode offers in-house audio and event recording services. Single-camera recording to SSD is available, along with hard-wired line-level feeds for external streaming partners. Breakout Room Audio & Video Package costs £2,000 + VAT per room per day for streaming/recording capabilities.




More about CodeNode

CodeNode provides 23,000 sq ft of funky event space, in the heart of Tech City and the City, including six modern event spaces, a bright, well-positioned reception area, a 5,000 sq ft break-out space, a built-in AV production studio and is supported by an experienced Events Team to help you create a successful and memorable experience.

Whether you are organising a conference, seminar, exhibition, presentation, or a technology-focused event including E-Sports and Hackathons then CodeNode is the ideal venue for you. We are spacious, flexible, and well-equipped.