Main Room

The Arc Centre, Islington

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Main Room floor plan at The Arc Centre, Islington for events and networking.
  • From £425
  • 100 Standing
  • Angel Underground Station
  • From £425
  • 100 Standing
  • Angel Underground Station
Theatre-style double-height ceilings with flexible lighting options create the perfect exhibition and performance environment in the heart of Islington.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Air conditioning
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Direct kitchen access via serving hatch
  • On-site specialty coffee shop
  • 95 sq m floor space with 6m high ceilings
  • Theatre-style double-height ceilings with projector screen
  • Non-slip wooden flooring
  • Large windows with blackout blinds

Our Main Hall is an ideal space for The Arts and other activities. Whether it be dance, sporting activities, theatre rehearsal and performance.

The room benefits from having non slip flooring, plenty of windows for those who need the room to be light and blackout blinds for those that need the space to be dark.

The theatre-style double-height ceilings and projector screen make it the perfect space for exhibitions and performance.




Frequently asked questions

The main hall (Arts space) costs £110 per hour, £500 for a six-hour booking, or £800 for an eight-hour booking. Full day rates from 9am-5pm are £500, with extended hours from 12pm-11pm available for £600.

The main hall offers 95 square metres of floor space with 6-metre high theatre-style double-height ceilings. It accommodates up to 90 people for general events, with wooden floors and large windows providing plenty of natural light.

The earliest access is 9:30am due to yoga classes running until then. Events can run until 11pm, with the venue offering 12pm-11pm slots for £600 per day.

Tables, chairs, whiteboard, projector, and basic AV equipment (projector/speakers) are provided at no additional fee. The space also has blackout blinds for events requiring darkness and air conditioning.

The venue has wall space that can accommodate lightweight artwork, provided it doesn't damage the walls. The theatre-style double-height ceilings and projector screen make it suitable for exhibitions and performance.

Yes, all areas of the space are wheelchair accessible, including entrances and restrooms. The venue is situated on the ground floor with step-free access throughout the building.

Invoices must be paid on receipt to secure your booking. The venue can split payments into two separate invoices if needed, but the first payment must be made to secure the booking.

Yes, you can bring in outside catering for food. The space has a closable serving hatch to the kitchen and direct access to the kitchen area for catering setup.

This is a dry hire venue, meaning you are responsible for setting up and packing down yourselves. All basic furniture and AV equipment is provided, but you handle the event setup and breakdown.

The space is suitable for dance, sporting activities, theatre rehearsal and performance, and exhibitions. The non-slip flooring makes it ideal for physical activities, while blackout blinds accommodate performance needs.




More about The Arc Centre, Islington

ARC is a vibrant newly renovated venue located in the heart of Islington, not far from Angel Tube and Essex Road over ground.

The venue offers two large rooms to hire and has it’s own on-site speciality coffee shop.

The main room offers 95 sq m of floor space, 6 m high ceilings

The meeting room is 70 sq m with 3 m high ceilings.

Both rooms are situated on the ground floor with step free access throughout the building.

The rooms have wooden floors, large windows, lots of natural light and AV setups available.

All revenue generated supports local community projects