Olivier

QEII Centre

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Olivier at QEII Centre, purple chairs for Football Medicine conference event.
  • From £3000
  • 130 Reception
  • Westminster & St James Underground Station
  • From £3000
  • 130 Reception
  • Westminster & St James Underground Station
The only meeting space in London offering direct views of Westminster Abbey with integrated AV and flexible room configurations.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Moveable walls connecting to suite of rooms
  • Accessible venue design
  • Central Westminster location
  • Natural daylight from Westminster Abbey views
  • Built-in speakers and integrated AV system
  • 16:9 retractable screen with laser projector

The Olivier is an airy space with plenty of natural light and superb views of Westminster Abbey that will enhance your guest experience.

It is perfect for meetings, presentations and seminars as well as dinners and receptions. It is also suitable as a syndicate space or green room for large conferences. It can host theatre style events for 70 and receptions for 130.




Frequently asked questions

Room hire rates vary significantly based on the specific room and event requirements. For example, the Churchill room costs £15,120 excluding VAT for a full day hire, while smaller syndicate rooms like Albert cost £2,880 excluding VAT. All room hire includes basic AV package with projector, screen, sound system, microphones, and technician support during standard hours (08:00-17:30).

The Churchill can accommodate up to 410 people in theatre style configuration. Smaller syndicate rooms like Gielgud, Burton and Redgrave Combined can handle various layouts, while Albert and Victoria are suitable for smaller groups. The Olivier specifically accommodates 70 people theatre style or 130 for receptions.

The Centre is closed during August and unavailable for bookings during this period. If your preferred dates fall in August, you'll need to consider alternative months for your event.

Bookings are offered on a first option basis initially, but no booking is confirmed until a signed contract and deposit are received. The venue requires company information and budget details before providing detailed quotes, and all correspondence is subject to contract until formal agreements are executed.

Security, porterage, and cleaning services are included during standard operating hours (08:00-18:00). However, events requiring extended hours, additional technical support, or specialized services will incur extra charges. All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT at 20%.

Standard AV packages include motorised projection screens (16:9), WUXGA high-definition projectors, sound systems with multiple microphones (wired lectern, top table, and radio handheld), induction loops, and dedicated technician support. The Churchill includes more comprehensive staging with multiple screens and advanced sound systems.

The venue works with QEII Taste by Leith's for catering services, and this appears to be included in their standard proposals. The extent to which external catering is permitted is not specified in available information, so this would need to be confirmed directly with the venue.

Standard operating hours are 08:00-18:00, with technician support typically provided from 08:00-17:30 including a 30-minute break. Events can run beyond these hours but will likely incur additional charges for extended technical support and venue services.

Included amenities comprise free visitor Wi-Fi, QEII Centre furniture (excluding exhibition furniture), manned cloakroom, dedicated registration area and desks, business centre facilities, and a dedicated delivery team including Event Manager, AV Project Manager, and QEII Taste Manager.

The venue operates on limited availability, with many enquiries receiving responses that dates are unavailable due to whole centre events or existing bookings. If your preferred date isn't available, the sales team will attempt to find alternative venues rather than offering different dates at QEII Centre.




More about QEII Centre

Built in 1986, the QEII Centre has been a leading venue for nearly 40 years. Hosting events for up to 2,5000 since 1986, the QEII Centre has been London's premier venue for domestic and international events.

The QEII is more than just an events centre; it is a destination. The QEII is surrounded by some of London's most iconic history and heritage including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey. With several major transport hubs and over 6,000 hotel beds in walking distance, the QEII is easily accessible for your guests.